Cortath

[quote name='LokiLockpicker' date='02 May 2010 - 09:32 PM' timestamp='1272850359' post='2284460'] Congratulations on finally being so close to the end of terms. As a side note, a verbal contract has the same weight as a written contract unless contradicted by a written contract. So as long as they could prove the verbal terms it's binding. As has already been stated, though, NPO obviously isn't allowed to be in a position to enforce the terms. I hope that NPO was allowed to deduct the cost of the undefended attacks on their nations, no matter how small, from their owed reparations. Edit: If you guys need some help with small rogue attacks, let someone know, we might be able to find a few guys to help you out. [/quote] We were not. [quote name='Cager' date='02 May 2010 - 10:00 PM' timestamp='1272852030' post='2284506'] I would like to petition the removal of Sir Donald R Daemon from the position of Retired Imperial Officer. Given he never really acted his part AS an Imperial Officer I do not see how he could have possibly retired. Aside from that discrepancy it was a decent read. [/quote] Petition denied.

[quote name='BlkAK47002' date='01 May 2010 - 07:52 PM' timestamp='1272757906' post='2283191'] IRON/DAWN gained the upper hand recently, the Gramlins lower tier is being torn apart and they are slowly losing members, plus alot of bad PR. You can't blame IRON/DAWN allies for not jumping into the fray. Especially when alliances like MK and FOK haven't made it clear whether they will retaliate or not. If anyone attacks Gramlins at this point a likely scenario is that Gramlins allies will come to their defense and make their side look like the victims of this conflict.................again. I'm also sure CnG and co. wouldn't mind pounding the other side of the treaty web down again and slapping on more reparations payments while they're at it. [/quote] It is an excellent tact. Stay quiet, and can't be accused of anything, but use the mystery to dissuade attack. If there's attack, you're not enabling an alliance from spreading its fetid stench to the rest of the world, but you're just protecting an ally, like the stalwart defenders of all that is Good. Like I said, it's a good tact.

I look forward to working with Solaris and Impero in your new roles, and I congratulate you both on your positions.

When I said I was looking forward to work with red alliances, this was not I had in mind: [quote]To: Cortath From: CommieTerrorist Date: 5/1/2010 3:43:24 PM Subject: hey Message: Hello I am working for Peryton, the leader of RED. He said for me to invite you to join the alliance and bring your friends with you, do you want to come? http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=85174 See you around mate, tell peryton and lra i got you to join because i will become gov and they will send me 1mill ( i will share this with u ) [/quote]

Hail the Imperial Clerk! Hail the Body Republic! Hail the New Pacific Order!

I look forward to working with any alliance on the Red Sphere.

[quote name='Branimir' date='30 April 2010 - 03:29 PM' timestamp='1272655770' post='2281500'] Bored. This is a result. [b]Emperor:[/b] Dilber (needs no 'xplaining) [b]IO of FA:[/b] Cortath (you would be surprised how well Dilber/Cortath would work. They would be too. Trust me.) [b]IO of IA:[/b] Mussolandia (needs no 'xplaining) [b]IO of PR:[/b] Sir Paul (needs no 'xplaining) That was the easy part,... [b]IO of Econ:[/b] Bakunin's Dream (math guy. I hate math) [b]IO of War:[/b] Zha'dum (I have no idea who to put here,...such tedious work) [b]Advisor, FA:[/b] Philosopher (you know it) [b]Advisor, IA:[/b] Sei (seemed as a great guy) [b]Advisor, PR:[/b] Archon (his duty would be to help write great propaganda speeches,..."No draconian terms", etc.) [b]Advisor, Econ[/b] Tryan (I know most of you do not know him, some should,...I wonder if they still do) [b]Advisor, War:[/b] ...dunno,...such tedious work,...Dopp Ginger? [b]Shadow Overlord:[/b] Ivan Moldavi (needs no 'xplaining) [/quote] [quote name='Mussolandia' date='30 April 2010 - 04:52 PM' timestamp='1272660728' post='2281600'] They did work together. On another time and another game. They were very successful. [/quote] It was a long time ago on that other world. And yeah, I guess we did work pretty well. Y'all did too, Musso.

Congratulations to my friends in GATO!

[quote name='rostovripper' date='28 April 2010 - 11:04 PM' timestamp='1272510223' post='2279273'] It amazes me just how much controversy we, as an alliance, have generated in such a short time. Especially considering that we have no true intention of repeating our predecessors. [/quote] Don't be amazed. This is CN. You can't spit without both hitting and causing controversy.

[quote name='Baldr' date='28 April 2010 - 09:06 PM' timestamp='1272503149' post='2279138'] I'm utterly amazed at people comparing GOONS and NPO to /b/. Posting child porn and other disgusting stuff to the forums, DDoSing the game, hacking in and stealing the code, these are all real world crimes. Pretending it's no different from anything that NPO or GOONS did makes no sense. [/quote] This. Please people. When my alliance and its government starts a massive simultaneous campaign of posting child pornography and other horrific images, and engage in concerted attempts to shut down these forums through malicious attacks, [i]then[/i] you can compare us to these people. You might not like what we do politically, but my neither government nor the members of my alliance have ever engaged in concerted efforts to violate RL law.

Congratulations, comrades! o/

[quote name='Letum' date='27 April 2010 - 09:21 PM' timestamp='1272417669' post='2277929'] My good sir, I do think your assertion that the sky is blue is not factual. Why, I myself have seen red, black, yellow and gray skies. Seldom do people go to war because they truly care about the "trigger" for the conflict. They just want to fight the "other side", and await a suitable excuse to do so, with everyone else being caught up in the snare of obligations and friendships. So, keeping that in mind, poaching is likely to be portrayed as an act of war (or at least, as a high offence), not so much for the resources lost (which, as you have noted, are not reliable), but for the violation of sovereignty. Poaching in general leaves a very bad taste between alliances, especially since the "poached" members will sometimes include political opponents. But, in the end of the day, whether war happens depends on whether people are actually interested in it happening. And I do not think Gre is interested in fighting someone else, though, given that they seem pretty irrational right now, I cannot be very certain. [/quote] Theory tends to get thrown out the window when you're no longer dealing with rational state actors, unfortunately.

It is sad to see the setting of the sun, but gratifying it is to see it rise again. Your leadership will be missed mhawk, but we know TCK is an excellent choice to succeed you.

Congratulations to TOP! Not that it wasn't expected.

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' date='25 April 2010 - 06:07 PM' timestamp='1272233250' post='2274883'] [color="#0000FF"]I am very sorry if I have offended any of you. As you all know, I live for your approval.[/color] [/quote] It has always been my experience that RV strives to please.

*chuckles* [center][img]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/The_Pale_Horse/npoimperial2.png[/img] [b][size=5][color="#FF0000"]Retirement of Imperial Officers for Military Affairs Loucifer and Appointment of Imperial Officer for News & Propaganda Brennan[/color][/size][/b][/center] It is the unfortunate duty of an Emperor to accept the retirement of an Imperial Officer. Loucifer, the Imperial Officer for Military Affairs, has been claimed by RL. Loucifer proudly served Pacifica, coming up the ranks through the Council to become an Imperial Officer for Internal Affairs, then Economic Affairs, and retiring as an Imperial Officer for Military Affairs. He has been one of the longest continually serving Imperial Officers in the New Pacific Order, and as his time permits, I hope he can continue to offer his wise counsel in nearly all matters of Pacifica as a Retired Imperial Officer. For many months, the position of Imperial Officer for Media Affairs has been vacant. Due to the most unfortunate turn of events, much of the high level leadership of the Media Corps left or was removed from the Order within a short period of time. Pacificans, however, do not shirk from challenges, and in an era where the public media climate for the New Pacific Order is perhaps the most challenging we have ever seen, Brennan, as Coordinator and subsequently Director, rebuilt the Media Corps into the premier Pacifica and world news organization it is today. I do hereby appoint Brennan as Imperial Officer for Media Affairs. Hail Loucifer! Hail Brennan! Hail the New Pacific Order!

Congratulations to all my comrades and friends in GATO!

[quote name='TheNeverender' date='12 April 2010 - 12:11 AM' timestamp='1271045501' post='2257049'] I think you may have misunderstood, though that's understandable given the timing of my query. The question was aimed at bigwoody, and was intended to be read with the subtext of "Why are you still leading your nation/alliance, given the time commitment and strain it has put on you" with an implication that I am referencing private conversations between us. My b. [/quote] Ah, fair enough. Sorry about the timing thing.

[quote name='TheNeverender' date='12 April 2010 - 12:02 AM' timestamp='1271044906' post='2257039'] Why are you still doing this to yourself? No, really. [/quote] Well, it's all pretty simple, Archon. I like a lot of people who like TORN. It's a pity TORN and Pacifica can't talk over our issues, isn't it?

[quote name='bigwoody' date='11 April 2010 - 11:55 PM' timestamp='1271044528' post='2257033'] That settles that then, doesn't it. We don't have to be enemies, even if we won't be treatied allies, but it seems you relish it. [/quote] I just relish you looking like a fool, bigwoody. Really, I have nothing against TORN, bigwoody, but my alliance has a quite a bit of beef with you. Until your alliance chooses to address these issues, as my alliance has attempted to address the myriad of issues we've had in our past, I do not expect that our alliances will have good relations.

[quote name='magicninja' date='10 April 2010 - 09:02 AM' timestamp='1270904525' post='2255417'] It's not hurting anyone. The moment [i]that[/i] PIAT starts being detrimental then maybe we decide it's of no use anymore but for now we're fine with it. [/quote] I'd like to think Lasterwolf's longer answer is a better description of our relationship. During the Viceroyship, much bad was done, but a lot of us, GATOans and Pacificans alike, did a lot of good together and formed relationships that last to this day. I'm very happy to have our PIAT and to continue to have excellent relations with the Global Alliance.

[quote name='SpectreTehDestroyer' date='11 April 2010 - 08:35 PM' timestamp='1271032507' post='2256754'] Will TORN be considering a treaty with Pacifica when they come out of terms? Has the thought crossed your mind? Thanks in advance! [/quote] [quote name='bigwoody' date='11 April 2010 - 08:36 PM' timestamp='1271032559' post='2256756'] No. [/quote] I am pleased to find that bigwoody and I agree on something. Until TORN takes concrete steps to address our issues, we will happily be in agreement. With bigwoody at the helm, I don't expect any changes.

The signature represents spiritual support for the announcement, and not a legal signature of my government.

C-o-r-t-a-t-h.

*chuckles* As Emperor of the New Pacific Order, I will confirm that I am the Emperor of the New Pacific Order, and that therefore, Baldr is correct in identifying me as the Emperor of the New Pacific Order. Emperor Blackbird New Pacific Order Comrade Chuckles