Vijaya

Congrats to all involved - this is good to see!

Could this be any better? Methinks not. Congratulations to our friends in Nordreich and to Valhalla. You've just got yourselves some of the best allies around. Heja Nordland! o/ Valhalla!

Just remember, who loves ya, baby? RoA, that's who! Awesome sig, btw.

Nice to see this! Any friends of 1TF are friends of RoA.

Congrats guys, this is nice to see!

While this is a sad day, I think everyone agrees that Burnsey is much more user-friendly than Auctor. But seriously, Auctor has been a great friend to RoA, and we will miss his involvement in world affairs.

Congratulations to our friends in Nordreich! It is a great thing to see good people doing so well.

TKTB are This makes me very happy.

Though I see little discussion of this in this LONG thread, I will say that I have been friends with Von Droz for quite a while, and have never for a moment doubted his intelligence, sense of propriety or basic decency in any way at any time. He has, in fact, always been a productive and dedicated member of his alliance and a scrupulously honorable player. This small gaffe in the course of a rather convoluted story should be a mere footnote, not a 194-page long thread. It's summer, people, get outside and enjoy it. I remain baffled as to why people persist in posting private queries to pastebin and what compels supposedly disinterested third parties to put the fruits of their dumpster diving on public display. Truly charming.

Hey! I resent these accusations. But, I love the treaty! Thanks to everyone for their hard work on this, especially Mayz.

Great announcement! We look forward to seeing you on Blue, the best sphere on Bob! o/ AoR!* [size="1"] (*Mandatory mindless hail.)[/size]

This is a big day in CN. Congratulations to the New Pacific Order! The best is yet to come.

Absolutely wonderful announcement from our dear friends! May you continue to grow!

Hey SirMaximus! We're happy to have you on board!

[quote name='Auctor' date='15 May 2010 - 04:36 PM' timestamp='1273959380' post='2299071'] No one tells me when anything good's about to happen anymore! Actually it's been incredible actually getting this done so quickly after all our discussion on it, I couldn't be prouder to be a signatory with some of these guys and gal. The Confederacy of Bland shows lots of promise, and I'm looking forward to less work and more play in the future. o/ [/quote] We wanted to tell you, but didn't want to disturb you while you were napping.

[quote name='Rey the Great' date='15 May 2010 - 03:39 PM' timestamp='1273955938' post='2299034'] The RoA DMoFA was kind enough to point this out in #cngoons and let them know it would cause them trouble. Thanks, guys! [/quote] Now if only a few other people would have this pointed out to them, it will be all good.

[font="Palatino Linotype"][center][IMG]http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo30/valdemar_album/Azteciana/AztecFlag.png[/IMG][/center] [b][size="4"] [center]We, the Alliances of AZTEC, hereby announce the creation of the Nueva Sangre Protectorate Bloc:[/center][/size][/b] [center] [size="5"][b]Nueva Sangre[/b][/size][/center] [b]Preamble:[/b] In recognition of the potential of new and capable alliances to Planet Bob the undersigned agree to adhere to the following regulations. [b] Article I: Membership Levels[/b] The Nueva Sangre bloc will be divided into two (2) levels, the Protectors and the Protectorates. The definitions of these will be outlined below. Protectors: The Protectors are the members of the ‘AZTEC’ bloc tasked with assisting protectorates. Protectorates: The Protectorates are smaller alliances under the protection of the Nueva Sangre bloc. [b]Article II: Admittance[/b] Alliances can be added to the Nueva Sangre Protection bloc with unanimous consent from the Protectors. No later than seven (7) days after the initial application applicants will be informed of the result of their application. For an application to be considered at least one Protector must agree to discuss it. Protectorates will be reconsidered every month after initial acceptance, for membership to remain in effect at least three quarters of Protectors have to support continued membership. [b]Article III: Obligations of Protectorates[/b] Protectorates will be required to operate an active government and provide monthly reports to Nueva Sangre. In addition Protectorates are expected to participate in tech markets of the Protectors. Finally Protectorates are not allowed to participate in hostile activities against anyone in Nueva Sangre without prior authorization by all Protectors, the punishment on aggressive actions will be immediate removal from Nueva Sangre and potentially military action. [b]Article IV: Restrictions on Protectorates[/b] Protectorates will not be allowed to sign any treaty with mandatory military clauses, all other treaties have to receive approval from the Protectors. In addition Protectorates will not be allowed to attack any alliance without consent from the Protectors. Should this clause be violated the Protectorate will be subject to immediate removal from Nueva Sangre. [b] Article V: Mutual Defense[/b] Should one Protectorate fall under attack all other Protectorates are expected to assist their comrade by all means. Should a Protector come under attack Protectorates are recommended but not obliged to assist [b]Article VI: Obligations of Protectors[/b] Protectors will be obliged to assist Protectorates against military and diplomatic aggression, in additions Protectors will assist the Protectorates in setting up their alliance and assisting in growth. At the request of the Protectorate an advisor from the Protectors can be assigned. [b] Article VII: Disbandment[/b] Should a Protectorate disband its membership is encouraged to join one of the other Protectorates or Protectors. [b]Article VIII: Elevation to AZTEC[/b] Should a Protectorate grow to a point where it can stand on its own feet it is allowed and recommended to seek membership into AZTEC and become a Protector of AZTEC itself. Normal admission criteria for AZTEC will remain in effect should elevation be considered. [b]Article IX: Cancellation[/b] As noted above violation of the pact or failing to pass additional votes can result in immediate expulsion, should a Protectorate wish to leave themselves they should provide private notice to all other Nueva Sangre members. Upon transmission of the private notice the treaty will remain in effect for an additional seventy-two (72) hours. [center][size="4"][b]Further, it is with great pleasure that we announce the accession to the Nueva Sangre Protectorate Bloc of[/b][/size][/center] [b][center][size="5"]THE UNION OF EMPIRES[/size][/center][/b] [center] [img]http://tcoc.biz/images/CoatofArms.png[/img][/center] [i][b] [size="4"][center]INASMUCH AS THE UNION OF EMPIRES HAS BEEN ACCEPTED AS A MEMBER OF THE NUEVA SANGRE PROTECTORATE BLOC, WE PLEDGE ON OUR HONOUR TO PROTECT AND ASSIST THE UNION OF EMPIRES IN COMPLETE ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS HEREINABOVE SET FORTH.[/center][/size][/b][/i] [center][IMG]http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo30/valdemar_album/Azteciana/aztec-1.jpg[/IMG][/center] [size="4"][i][b]SIGNED:[/b][/i][/size] [b][size="4"]NUEVA VIDA[/size],[/b] [i]By:[/i] Centurius, [i]Emperor[/i] Owned-You, [i]Chancellor[/i] Zzzptm, [i]Lord of History[/i] Felix II, [i]Lord of Brotherhood[/i] Acamas, [i]Lord of War[/i] Rin Heine, [i]Lord of the Interior[/i] Karthikking, [i]Lord of the Exchequer[/i] [b][size="4"]The Grand Lodge of Freemasons,[/size][/b] [i]By:[/i] [IMG]http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo30/valdemar_album/Azteciana/fvvk84.png[/IMG] [b][size="4"] 1 Touch Football,[/size][/b] [i]By:[/i] Auctor, [i]Paper[/i] Burnsey, [i]Scissors[/i] JC, [i]Rock[/i] [b][size="4"]The Republic of Aquisgrana,[/size][/b] [i]By:[/i] Valdemar, [i]Magistratus[/i] Elfriede Riotte, [i]Minster Legati[/i] thenb, [i]Minister Domesticus[/i] Kaiser Milch, [i]Minster Immigrationis[/i] Sherman, [i]Minister Frugalitas[/i] Alfred von Schliefen, [i]Minister Defensionis[/i] Baskan and Curristan, [i]Deputy Ministers Legati[/i] [b][size="4"]The Union of Empires,[/size][/b] [i]By:[/i][i] The Honoured Crown Holder of The Union of Empires[/i], John A MacDonald [i]The Honoured Crown Advisor of The Union of Empires[/i], SirMaximus[/font]

Very nice to see! Heia Nordland!

[center][img]http://lolcat.com/pics/420kitten.jpg[/img][/center] After verifying that it is really not April 1, I am left scratching my head. Um, good work, I guess.

What's with all the hatin' on TGE here? When KFred left, it was a bad day for TGE, and the folks who are left behind are doing their best to keep things going, as he would wish. Maybe sometimes they do well, maybe not other times, but I believe very strongly that if people are actually trying to do something positive and productive, their efforts should be encouraged. So, let's all sing together: [i]C'mon people now, Smile on your brother. Everybody get together. Try and love one another right now.[/i]

I wish you all the best and sincerely hope that this change bodes well for the future of an alliance that means a great deal to me. The new Kaiser is a smart cookie, and I trust the Empire is in capable hands. o/ TGE.

Yay us!

Congratulations to our good friends! o/ NUHF! o/ Orionsway!

Beautiful, really great. Most people have no idea how long I've wanted to be treated to TFD, and lo and behold, here we are!

This part: [quote]On the topics that we've been hearing for quite a while now, we have kindly asked our former Empress Victoria to give someone else the throne, or we would have had to go and do something else. As we found that she was not fit for the job and did not posses enough qualities to rule an Empire that was on the edge of destruction.[/quote] really makes me It was an unnecessary re-opening of an old wound, and a bad show altogether. Further, if Victoria actually [u]is[/u] that incompetent, what does that reflect upon the judgment of the one who placed her on the throne? Further, while it would be a commendable, and perhaps even useful, [b]internal[/b] exercise for any alliance in crisis to take stock of what caused what when, this public airing of dirty laundry seems like making excuses, nothing more or less. You know we love you, Hardenberg, but you make it so difficult sometimes.