Sir Paul

[quote name='Xiphosis' timestamp='1297142958' post='2625309'] Your understanding of treaties is still awful. Had you a legal reason to attack Legacy in kind, say, an MDP then that clause does indeed say what you said it does. It does not, however, apply to bandwagoners. This includes !@#$ alliances that attack based on ODP's and PIATs. This means [for those playing at home] that CSN was [b]obligated[/b] to respond to your rather [u]shameless, baseless attack.[/u] [/quote] I'd love to interview you for the next issue of the Tabloid Tribune. Would you use the underlined words to describe the Doomhouse attack on the New Pacific Order?

[quote name='Jocko Homo' timestamp='1297056377' post='2623412']I think they were very clear and the selective editing done in this OP is also very clear.... FAN went into those talks honestly and openly. We made the seriousness of the FAN-NPO situation as plain as humanly possible and clearly said, multiple times, that unless extraordinary efforts were made in rebuilding the mutual trust then we would surely find ourselves back at war. No serious effort was made. It wasn't even close.[/quote] Jocko, good of you to drop by, what with all my selective editing! Ok grandpa, let's do this together! Let's start by reviewing what my main point was: Mpol said "In all those years we haven't heard a peep out of you. Not so much as a Christmas card." The peep is false. However, the card part is true; I always have trouble with Christmas cards, as you can see [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEF8ZKharnI]here[/url]. We did open a dialogue, despite the fact FAN continued to assert that it had zero chance of working. Hell, we even opened up a second one. We even posted gun pr0n together! The parts about how bad juju was sure he'd be attacking us again if we didn't work things out was left out because it wasn't relevant to my point that mpol is either 1) having a senior moment or 2) lied. Now, at the end, I threw in a throw away reference from bad juju where he said that, at the moment, CN sees us as rabid dogs (he conceeded the point, as it was true) and if we ever fought it would be to the death. If that is what you want, that is fine. We can make that wish come true! However, we've still moved on. There's a reason no one has attacked you Jocko, and it's because we don't care about you. Even after this cry for attention, We. Don't. Care. About. You. And that's probably why you attacked us, because we didn't purge people and so we didn't "care enough." We had a chat. You got mad we didn't purge Moo or Dilber out of the alliance. We didn't purge Moo or Dilber because when we do that to old Emperors they just form more alliances like STA and NSO. Do you really want the Pantless Thunderbolts or the Moo Tang Clan running around? Anyway, let's wrap up: FAN could walk away from this an we wouldn't slit your throat later, and that's the God's honest truth. We still don't care about you. You fell into a bad crowd and decided to pal around with terrorists. It's ok, I'm sure I'll joing some motorcycle gang and beat up shopkeeps when I'm your age. But speaking for myself, I'm in this for the long haul. We've had a long conflict before, and honestly, I'd prefer not to have another, but if you insist, you can have our affections once again. As for Bob Janova, what about the sing along war report? You used to love those...

You know, if you're bored, try fighting for both sides. I hear it makes for some fun wars.

If TOP is interested in having peace for the Mushroom Kingdom, they could have simply asked Cortath... I'm sure he'd be happy to ask the allies of Pacifica cease the destruction of Kingdom lands provided the Kingdom does the same for Pacifica.

[color=red][b]The Tabloid Tribune[/color] One Step Ahead of the Truth[/b] Since September 2003 [i]Issue #161 - World Edition[/i] [img]http://i52.tinypic.com/15z2tex.png[/img] __________ Dear FAN, I know you’re getting up there in years, what with having your nation rulers attain the highest median age of any alliance, but I know if we work together, we can spark those misfiring neurons that reside in those old skulls full of mush. You recently wrote a [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=97791]rambling letter[/url] to us about why you decided to join the Doomhouse bandwagon and genuflect at the feet of the toadstool throne. To quote your statement (emphasis mine): [quote name='mpol']As you might have guessed FAN doesn't like you very much. I doubt that's any kind of surprise. You haven't done anything to change that. Yes, VietFAN was about 2-4 years ago (depending on if you go from the start or the end), but expecting folks to "just get over it" isn't exactly a winning policy. We're not the "just get over it" types. [b]In all those years we haven't heard a peep out of you. Not so much as a Christmas card.[/b] For folks that are jabbering on about a lack of politics, that's as lacking as you can get.[/quote] I’d like to remind you that there actually was a Pacifican Policy of détente toward FAN and we actually made some progress. We didn’t send a Christmas Card, we sent our !@#$@#$ Emperor on January 14, 2010: [quote name='Cortath']Greetings. I am Cortath, the Emperor of the New Pacific Order. As my alliance re-establishes relations with alliances in the wake of what we call the Armageddon War, my eyes turned to FAN. I do not know many of you and you do not know me.[/quote] We actually had some very frank discussions, discussions which apparently you threw down the memory hole. I believe progress was being made, but there were two points of contention that kept coming up, notably that Dilber and Moo were still involved in the alliance. We stated that Dilber wasn’t around much (he wasn’t) and Moo was a retired emperor fiddling with his radio (he was). Dilber dropped in to say howdy for a few days which happened to be when the hacking happened that leaked some privileged forums. You called shenanigans and closed the embassy. We tried again in May. Here’s something posted from Ambassador Jack Tarr: [quote name='Jack Tarr']Please be advised that we have reopened the NPO Consulate on our Embassy Forums. Now that we both know how good it feels to be "free at last", perhaps we can look toward the future rather than the past.[/quote] Now Grandpa, as your stalwart former Pacifican Jack Tarr can tell you, Dilber is no longer a member of the Order and Moo is not currently an active member of government. We’ve attempted in good faith to move forward, and apparently your man wasn’t serving kool-aid but !@#$%^&*. As to the future, I’ll tell you the same thing I told VE: I’m not in hate with you. Quite frankly, there are not enough graves on earth hold all those who’ve wronged me, so with respect to FAN, we’ve decided to move on and do our best to help you along with that as well. You got involved with a rough crowd and it feels like 2006 again, riding around on your Harley, hassling shopkeepers and smashing mailboxes, but you just look silly. If you want to get off of this bandwagon and stop with the !@#$%^&*, I’m willing to let bygones be bygones. If you want to continue this, that’s your business, but I’ll leave you with the words of delsolid. [quote name='delsolid']The reality is that FAN is enjoying it's second, and last, chance to be an accepted and respected alliance in CN. We realize this and we understand how we got to this point. CN saw us as a rabid dog that needed to be taken care of. <snip> If we go to war with each other, regardless of the stated CB, it will be seen by all as the two rabid dogs fighting again, proving that the second chances we were both given were a waste. If we go to war again we will both be damned by the entirity of CN and coupled with neither side willing to surrender our war will effectively be to the death. We may roll around grappling with each other for 10 years but as far as CN is concerned we will both be irrelevant and they will go on without us.[/quote] You have a nice night mpol. One day it might be nice if you post some gun pr0n you shot yourself. Just include a little something so we know you’re just not pulling images off the internet. Love, The Reformed Pacifican Menace [img]http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6465/firearmflag.png[/img] __________ [b]Plan B: The Order’s Prepare for the Inevitable[/b] [URL=http://img833.imageshack.us/i/planbr.png/][IMG]http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/5421/planbr.png[/IMG][/URL] [i]After Polar and Pacifica are wiped from Bob, where will they go?[/i] [b]NPO Offices, Northern California[/b]: With Doomhouse having a stated objective of removing the Pacificans from the Game, and the Viridians and allies doing their best to remove Polaris, members of the gaming community have begun to turn their thoughts to what to do after they are forced to leave. As a courtesy to the Orders, the Mushroom Media Ménage will investigate alternative places for these outcasts to go that will hopefully have a narrative as striking as the Cyberverse. [u]Starcraft[/u]: This is a real-time strategy game set in the distant future where noble guardians of the galaxy seek to maintain order against an unholy spawn bent on the destruction of all life. Playing as the Protoss, Pacificans, from their homeworld of Aiur, scions of the creator, seek to maintain order within the Koprulu Sector. After a schism, some Protoss known as the Dark Templar (Polaris) left Aiur and established a homeworld on Shakuras where they two Protoss groups lived independently of each other. However, they are not alone in the Galaxy, as voracious Zerg rampage across the Koprulu Sector, seeking to end all sentient life. The Protoss use their fleets to purify worlds infected by the Zerg virus, but the Terrans, failing to understand the Zerg threat, attack the Protoss, believing them to be the biggest threat in the Galaxy. The Protoss stop purifying planets and fight face-to-face against the nihilistic Zerg, with some forward-thinking Terrans as allies, to beat back the threat. Pacificans and Polarians should be able to embrace their roles as the first born split by schism, and relish in destruction of hated invaders. [u]Minecraft[/u]: A first-person survival-horror game with city building features, the Pacificans build and create Francograd, the capital of the Order, and defend it from zombies who seek to overrun it. Working together against a mindless horde, the Pacificans will be able to build on their rich history and realize the various renderings and maps of the Capital City, while still being able to enjoy combat. In addition, they will continue to have an element of betrayal and sabotage which is a constant in the community. Is the new recruit a comrade, or a sleeper agent of the Mushroom Kingdom? Let the wrong person into Francograd and months of work and progress will be destroyed! It’s the must-play game for anyone missing the NPO experience. [u]Government[/u]: Found in the real world at the local, regional, and national level, Government is a game where members of the Orders can run their own jurisdiction, allocate resources, conduct wars, and crush their enemies. The persistent nature of Government should appeal to these players, and since some of them have been running nations for seven years, running a nearby small town should be a breeze. With ready-made slogans, a sharp communications department, and policy wonks to back them up, expect to see Pacifican and Polarian candidates enhancing the Order of their communities by sitting on your planning commissions, drafting healthcare reform legislation, and declaring war on Canada. By the way, Archon, I know about your non-conforming Gazebo. Step down and acknowledge the true King or I’ll have code enforcement so far up your ass you’ll need a variance to take a bowel movement. ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One step ahead of the Truth Magnificently a module of MMM __________ [b]A Clarification from the King of the Mushroom Kingdom[/b] [img]http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/103/goldenmushroom.jpg[/img] [i]A message from his Majesty[/i] Dear World, My loyal subject Azaghul recently wrote a treatise on the [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=97781]Doctrine of War[/url], and while I admire his penmanship, his conclusions misrepresent Mushroom Policy and I believe it is best for me to set the record straight. Azaghul states that before Karma, the evil NPO had its boot to the world’s throat and was strangling the life-force out of it through censorship, one-sided curb stomps, excessive reparations, shady [i]causes bellis[/i], and the like. Karma, of course, “rectified” the situation by creating a multi-polar world of light reparations, free speech, and just war. Indeed, that was the problem: us lolzy alliances simply don’t have the patience to play it straight. Indeed, in Azaghul’s own words “Lennox did us all the favor of trying to manufacture a CB to get it moving, and VE took advantage of what Lennox did.” If the Karma coalition is looking for a cubstomp, we will simply manufacture a CB to make one happen. While we continue to state that we are looking for a “fair fight” or “close war” after day one, we triumphantly declared the war a foregone conclusion and brought in more NS than NpO had with enough in reserve should Legion or Pacifica became involved (the real target, by the way). What really upsets us, however, is when people don’t play along. You see, Azaghul notes that “MK and NPO haven't shied from needling each other. A big war was on the horizon.” You would think that freedom of speech means that you don’t get rolled for speaking out on the Open World Forum, especially if you don’t spy or attack anyone, but that is what I like to call a lie. Verbally needling the Mushroom Kingdom will result in us rolling you. There is no freedom of speech here: we simply add your alliance to the target list and will roll you, again, in Azaghul’s words “without a CB.” The Pacificans would not go to war until they had, at minimum, their tech ratios back up to their pre-Karma levels, but we simply can’t wait that long. We’re doing our best to ensure that the NPO will never have the opportunity for anything resembling a fair fight, and we will do what is necessary to ensure our dominance over this world. Azaghul states that another part of Karma was creating a multi-polar world. Indeed, we cancelled our treaties and left Complaints and Grievances to create competing blocks. What Azaghul fails to understand is that these blocks will always fight on the side of the Kingdom. Why does C&G require that those defeated in the Polar war are forbidden from joining the Pacifican war? Because they work for us. I mean, GOONS attack NPO with NO REASON, Legion has an MDP with NPO and all of C&G hits Legion to protect the sovereignty of the GOONS? If C&G was an independent block, they would talk to the NPO to get peace for GOONS and have them call off their allies. But C&G is simply an extension of the Kingdom so my steward Archon is having them hit Legion. Also consider MHA: if they were independent, they would probably realize that Doomhouse is trophy hunting and they’ve got “next” written all over them. But because they are a vassal of the Kingdom, they’ll use their arms to undermine their own position and strengthen ours. In summary, I would like to state that the Kingdom thanks its vassal-states for continuing to support the existing unipolar world with the Mushroom Kingdom at its center. We also are enjoying the curb-stomps of several alliances who spoke out against my steward Archon, and all those who fail to support the Kingdom in this current endeavor to drive the Orders from the land shall meet a similar fate. Nemo me impune lacessit, King Paul Senior Industrial Regent and Pretender to the Toadstool Throne __________ [b]Back By Popular Demand: Sing-along War Reports![/b] [img]http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9711/emperorspeak.jpg[/img] [i]Heaven shall help us in our sacred work[/i] [b]FRANCOGRAD, New Pacific Order[/b]: The Office of the Imperial Clerk has teamed up with the Mushroom Media Ménage to bring you a new series of Sing-Along War Reports. These were incredibly popular during the Karma conflict, and now with a brand-new conflict comes a brand-new series. Enjoy! [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjI8T4ULE4A]Y7.T2.01 – The Stand[/url]: February 4, 2011 ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune – One Step Ahead of the Truth Magnificently a module of MMM __________ [b]CNAA LIVE FEB 27![/b] [img]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9655/academyawardsbw.jpg[/img] [i]The Admins are coming… Are you ready?[/i] [b]FRANCOGRAD, New Pacific Order[/b]: On Sunday, February 27th, the CN glitterati will descend upon the City of Francograd for the 2nd Annual Cybernations Academy Awards. The secret panel is working diligently to create a ceremony that will transcend war and peace into the sublime. Nominations will be known on the 14th, and voting by the Academy will happen thereafter to determine who is the best. NOTE: Due to the recent bombing of Francograd, if you are unable to attend, there will be a IRC room set up so you may be present virtually to accept your award. That said, if you don’t show up, you’re a wuss. ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune – One Step Ahead of the Truth Magnificently a module of MMM

[quote name='Chief Savage Man' timestamp='1296235406' post='2607565'] Nah, we didn't tell any of our allies about it and the fact that the VE-Polar war started a week before we were going to attack NPO is a complete coincidence. [/quote] Forgive me. I just fail to see a link between the two wars. As for the maliable wiki: "The Doom House-NPO war is argued to be related to the PB-NpO War despite no overlap of treaties or related casus belli." I too argue things without reason or evidence. Just ask my steward Archon. Doesn't necessarily make it true.

[quote name='the damned' timestamp='1296233348' post='2607515'] Doesnt five years make you the [i]Old[/i] Pacific Order? Happy Birthday, i guess. [/quote] Pacifica is born anew every year. They are the reformed and continually reforming Order.

[b]2) TCU will not re-enter the current conflict or any wars resulting from the current conflict (this includes the NPO-Doomhouse front).[/b] So, the Doomhouse attack upon the NPO is sanctioned and connected to the Viridian attack upon Polar?

[quote name='mpol777' timestamp='1295933255' post='2598755'] I'm not sure why you are dragging us into this. I will ask FAN.gov about this situation and get back to you [/quote] mpol, I think it's the other way around. http://www.cybernations.net/search_wars.asp?searchstring=Declaring_Alliance%2CReceiving_Alliance&search=Federation%20of%20Armed%20Nations&anyallexact=exact

Tip of the hat and a golf clap. You, sir, cost me some money tonight.

And all goes according to plan.

Way ahead of you. From [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=96163]Issue #160[/url] of the Tabloid Tribune on Dec 23, 2010: [b]Applications Open for CN Academy Members[/b] [img]http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8733/academyawards.jpg[/img] [i]Who will take home the Admin®?[/i] [b]Capital City, SIR PAUL[/b]: Each year, the Cybernations Academy Awards gives out coveted prizes and titles to deserving alliances, nations, and individuals for outstanding achievements in the field of playing the great game. Unlike other awards systems plagued by ballot-stuffing, the CNAA is a merit-based awards system where members of an anonymous Academy representing all walks of life deliberate and discuss who truly deserves the title of “best.” The Academy has announced that recruiting for the 2010 awards panel has begun. Applicants should be somewhat versed in the events of 2010 and be willing to act as an objective members of the panel in search of truth. Panel members are sworn to secrecy about their membership in the panel as well as their votes and any correspondence, and should expect to spend 5 to 15 hours on the 2010 awards. Panelists from previous years are eligible, but new applicants to the academy are given priority. Priority is also given to representatives of historically under-represented affiliations. Those wishing to become a panelist should send an application to Sir Paul, with the following information: [list]Name and Nation. Current Alliance and past three affiliations. Statement on why you are qualified to be a panelist. Statement on why you wish to be a panelist. Statement agreeing to hold all members and proceedings secret.[/list] The deadline for panelist applications are January 20, 2010. If you'd like to see a replay of last year's ceremony, you can visit it [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=82370&st=0&p=2218945&fromsearch=1&#entry2218945]here[/url]. Until then, see you at the Admins®! ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One step ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of MMM

[quote name='Yevgeni Luchenkov' timestamp='1293203139' post='2552648'] As an interested Shroom, I'd like to ask the Pretender to the Toadstool Throne a few questions if I may. 1)Who are the other members of his government-in-exile, if any? 2)As the leader of a government-in-exile, have you sought the recognition of other nations and alliances? 3)Since they harbour and finance you, should we assume that the New Pacific Order has decided to recognize you as the legitimate monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom? If not, then what is their official position? 4)Should sympathizers to your cause stay in secret in the Mushroom Kingdom or join up the ranks of Pacifica where they will find a welcoming, if temporary, home? That will be all for now. Thanks in advance for enlighting me. [/quote] Loyal subject of the Kingdom, I announced my intensions in a previous statement and I have provided the following for your edification (emphasis new): “Due to the aforementioned situation, I now know that if the Kingdom is to be ruled properly, I must do it personally. As such, I am retiring from my position as Imperial Clerk and Maestro of the Pacific Orchestra, and declaring myself a Pretender to the Toadstool Throne. The Pacificans have granted me political asylum and I am setting up a shadow government in Francograd that will be in waiting until the Glorious Revolution installs the rightful King on the Throne. Make no mistake: [u]this will not be a violent invasion or reckless takeover[/u], but a peaceful transition demanded by the people...” It must be clearly understood that it is the health, honor, and wellbeing of the Kingdom that drives me, and there shall be no Mushroom blood spilled on my account. What I am doing is providing a different path for the Kingdom, and when the citizenry of the Kingdom realizes that I am the true sovereign of the realm, they will demand my return. It matters not if every other alliance views me as the true king… all that matters is what is in your heart. As for the shadow government, we are currently producing a framework which will further the interests of the Kingdom (such as founding of the Mushroom Media Ménage and acquiring the Tabloid Tribune). Believe it or not, I want my steward Archon to do well, for if the Kingdom falls, all is lost. This is why the GiE sent money to the Sith outrageously extracted by Archon, because I do not want the Sith as enemies plotting against my countrymen. Considering the threats I have received upon this undertaking, those loyal to my crown should contact me in secret until a sufficient critical mass is achieved. Just as Rome was not built in a day, the new Kingdom will be built with patience, reason, and kindness. As for the Pacificans, the Nation of SIR PAUL is located in the heart of the Archipelago and is protected by the Pacifican Armed Forces. Currently, since there is no MK ambassador in Francograd, I am serving as liaison to the Kingdom in a special interest section. The Pacificans, and I as well, recognize all treaties, actions, and decrees done by my steward Archon in my absence. It should be noted that regime change abroad is considered an internal manner and interference in an alliances’ internal affairs and would not be supported under Imperial Decree C-10-012. As such, the Pacificans accept, as I do, that the choice of leader is in the hands of the Kingdom’s residents, not a foreign power. I hope I have resolved your boggles and please contact me if you have further queries on this important subject.

[quote name='Mr Damsky' timestamp='1293167606' post='2552424'] Where can I send my application? [/quote] From the OP: Those wishing to become a panelist should send an application to [b]Sir Paul[/b] There should be a button under my royal crest which allows you to send correspondence to me. However, announcing such an intension may ruin the whole "anonymous" thing the CNAA is known for... or does it?

[color=red][b]The Tabloid Tribune[/color] One Step Ahead of the Truth[/b] Since September 2003 [i]Issue #160 - World Edition[/i] [img]http://i52.tinypic.com/15z2tex.png[/img] __________ [b]PNN Sells Tabloid Tribune to MMM[/b] [img]http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1299/revolutiong.jpg[/img] [i]Tabloid Tribune Headquarters Liberated from Pacifican Control[/i] [b]MK GiE, FRANCOGRAD[/b]: Christmas came early this year for the Mushroom Kingdom Government-in-Exile when Crown Company Mushroom Media Ménage acquired Pacific News Network publication the Tabloid Tribune. The storied brand, representing the longest running publication in Pacifican History, was sold for $14 billion in stock and cash. King Paul, as sovereign of the MMM, stated that this sale was the beginning of a “new Media Empire for Mushroom Kingdom, reminiscent of when the LUEspaper was found on every porch in Bob. May our message of Peace and Enlightenment be spread throughout the world.” Pacifican Imperial Officer of Media Affairs and current PNN chairman Brennan stated that PNN needed to focus on its core-publications. “This move is similar to our 2005 divestment when we sold the Weakly Midnight Star and the West Pacific Tabla Rasa. The Network operates best when its brand identity is represented by limited, high quality products. The Pacific Press and PNN-International are the future of the Network, and shareholders’ near unanimous approval of the deal shows they agree with my vision.” The Tribune was unable to schedule interviews with minority shareholders who were against the sale, due to a recent curtailment of visiting hours at the Moldavi Re-education Facility for Dissident Thought. Market reaction was mixed, with a sharp sell-off on the news and a late-day rally to make up much of the lost ground. Pacific News Network, symbol PNN (FSEE), was down 1 ¼ to 43 ½ at the closing gong. Management has indicated that there will be changes at the Tribune, especially with more multimedia content. However, they contend that the publication will remain true to its roots, and always stay one step ahead of the truth. ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One step ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of MMM __________ [b]Christmas Wishes for Planet Bob[/b] [img]http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2061/santamario.jpg[/img] [i]It's a me... Santa Mario![/i] [b]NPO Media Offices, FRANCOGRAD[/b]: In a showing of Christmas friendship, the Media Department of the New Pacific Order teamed up with the Mushroom Kingdom Government-in-Exile to send a special Christmas message to all of Bob. The people rejoice that these two peoples, traditionally at odds, have come together in this Christmas miracle. We encourage residents of all nations to sing along to the 12 Days of CN Christmas. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=256ya6JiYSw]VIDEO: 12 Days of CN Xmas[/url] ----- Written by Sir Paul Lyrics by I'm Good not God, Vocals by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One step ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of MMM __________ [b]Archon Discusses 2011 Goals for MK[/b] [img]http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/380/peachcastle.jpg[/img] [i]The seat of the usurper[/i] [b]Toad Town, Mushroom Kingdom[/b]: From his illegitimate throne of lies, the de facto autocrat of the Mushroom Kingdom laid out his annual report for the future goals of the Kingdom. Archon stated that 2010 has been a banner year, culminating in the annexation of Pandora’s Box and TOP into his official control. The throne-warmer stated that he is looking forward to the New Year's War, and how it will set back those who do not support the current regime by several years. His statements may be listened to (and sung along with) here: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZmQZZvPT4s]VIDEO: Mushroom Kingdom Uber Alles[/url] ----- Written by Sir Paul Lyrics by Archon, Adapted by Sir Paul Music by Dead Kennedys, Vocals by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One step ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of MMM __________ [b]Applications Open for CN Academy Members[/b] [img]http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8733/academyawards.jpg[/img] [i]Who will take home the Admin®?[/i] [b]Capital City, SIR PAUL[/b]: Each year, the Cybernations Academy Awards gives out coveted prizes and titles to deserving alliances, nations, and individuals for outstanding achievements in the field of playing the great game. Unlike other awards systems plagued by ballot-stuffing, the CNAA is a merit-based awards system where members of an anonymous Academy representing all walks of life deliberate and discuss who truly deserves the title of “best.” The Academy has announced that recruiting for the 2010 awards panel has begun. Applicants should be somewhat versed in the events of 2010 and be willing to act as an objective members of the panel in search of truth. Panel members are sworn to secrecy about their membership in the panel as well as their votes and any correspondence, and should expect to spend 5 to 15 hours on the 2010 awards. Panelists from previous years are eligible, but new applicants to the academy are given priority. Priority is also given to representatives of historically under-represented affiliations. Those wishing to become a panelist should send an application to Sir Paul, with the following information: [list]Name and Nation. Current Alliance and past three affiliations. Statement on why you are qualified to be a panelist. Statement on why you wish to be a panelist. Statement agreeing to hold all members and proceedings secret.[/list] The deadline for panelist applications are January 20, 2010. If you'd like to see a replay of last year's ceremony, you can visit it [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=82370&st=0&p=2218945&fromsearch=1&#entry2218945]here[/url]. Until then, see you at the Admins®! ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One step ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of MMM

[center][img]http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/433/imperialclerklogo.png[/img][/center] [size=6][b]A Final Announcement from Imperial Officer Sir Paul of the New Pacific Order[/b][/size] There comes a time in the course of human events that a man cannot escape his origins; when he must face his past and fulfill his destiny. For me, that is today. To many, my origins are a mystery. Indeed, I am the longest continually serving member of the New Pacific Order, and many simply assume I sprang forth fully formed from the mind of Franco. But I do have a past, and it calls out to me across the ages. While that past will put me on a collision course with the most powerful and petty men in the world, I must heed the call of my ancestors and confront the divine right I possess and use it for the benefit of my people. As many of you know, the Mushroom Kingdom is currently ruled by King Archon and his pompous, reckless princes. It has been incredibly painful for me to watch this noble alliance use its hard-won position to bully, raid, and extort, especially from those who helped install the Mushroom Kingdom Co-Prosperity Sphere. The high-ground has been relinquished in a writhing pit of profanity and power. The treatment suffered by the Kingdom is now used as a guide on how she will treat others. Due to the aforementioned situation, I now know that if the Kingdom is to be ruled properly, I must do it personally. As such, I am retiring from my position as Imperial Clerk and Maestro of the Pacific Orchestra, and declaring myself a Pretender to the Toadstool Throne. The Pacificans have granted me political asylum and I am setting up a shadow government in Francograd that will be in waiting until the Glorious Revolution installs the rightful King on the Throne. Make no mistake: this will not be a violent invasion or reckless takeover, but a peaceful transition demanded by the people to remove the illegitimate princes and their enabling father from power. Under my rule, the Kingdom will not hold alliances responsible for disavowed members, raiding will be prohibited, aliens will be treated with dignity, and reparations will be outlawed. My first edict, as King, is to apologize to the New Sith Order for the behavior of my alliance. The Mushroom Kingdom has agreed to pay terrible exactions under penalty of war, and to say that "a deal is a deal" when one side is threatened with destruction is not our way. I have aranged for the full amount of 250 technology and 15 million dongs to be returned to the Order, with our humble apologies. BE IT SO ORDERED, King Paul Senior Industrial Regent and Sovereign of the Mushroom Kingdom Pretender to the Toadstool Throne November 19, 2010 __________ [center][img]http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5397/npomushroom.png[/img][/center] [size=6][b]2nd Edict of King Paul, Senior Industrial Regent and Pretender to the Toadstool Throne[/b][/size] It has come to our attention that the New Pacific Order has expelled two members of the Mushroom Kingdom Diplomatic Mission from Francograd. Prior to the incident that dissolved earth’s 195 countries into thousands of fractured city-states, diplomatic relations operated under the Vienna Convention, a tradition that still generally is followed today. Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations Article 9, a receiving State may "at any time and without having to explain its decision" declare any member of a diplomatic staff [i]persona non grata[/i]. A person so declared is either recalled or, if not recalled, the declaring state “may refuse to recognize the person concerned as a member of the mission.” Having spoken with Pacifican officials, I learned that due to a bureaucratic error, credentials for two Mushroom Kingdom envoys were erroneously accepted against standing Pacifican Policy. The members of the diplomatic mission in question were dishonorably discharged from the Order and may not have access to Francograd without first resolving their outcast status. When the error was discovered, it was promptly corrected and after Kingdom inquiries, the Order, though not required by convention, cited the reason. In addition, a different member of the Mushroom Kingdom mission created a thread titled “hello npo scum” and proceeded to misappropriate historic Pacifican artifacts as property of the Kingdom. As a service to the Kingdom, an embassy official, not editing the content of the post, changed the title of the thread to “hello my beloved pacificans” to better reflect the content of the thread. In response, the de facto government of the Kingdom publically posted, in violation of [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=94470]Kingdom Poilcy[/url], that the New Pacific Order committed an act of war against the Kingdom (an act the Kingdom has graciously declined to pursue with force of arms) and that the Pacifican Embassy in the Kingdom will be closed. Both alliances have every right to these actions. As our Second Edict, we hereby apologize to the Emperor of the New Pacific Order and his Imperial Officer of Foreign Affairs. The Order has every right to expel members of the Kingdom’s diplomatic mission at-will and considering the ill behavior of our envoys, certainly had right and cause to amend the title of the thread to something more appropriate. The misappropriation of historical Pacifican symbols for use in baiting and trolling is not conduct becoming a member of our diplomatic mission, and to then air this incident publically with a misleading statement is the irresponsible behavior of a flailing alliance. Upon my coronation, I will ensure such incidents will be dealt with in the future in an appropriate manner. In the interest of overcoming the historical animus between our people’s, we have decreed the creation of a Pacifican Interests section in our Francograd offices so the Order may continue to have some form of communication with the Kingdom. It is our sincere hope that this diplomatic row be laid to rest and regular, respectful and cordial relations between the two alliances be established. BE IT SO ORDERED King Paul Senior Industrial Regent and Sovereign of the Mushroom Kingdom Pretender to the Toadstool Throne November 19, 2010

[quote name='snibbmaster' timestamp='1283268719' post='2437085'] The[i][b] People's[/b][/i] Government?[i] Fasten your seat belts Ladies and Gentlemen, we will be landing in North Korea very shortly.[/i] [i] [/i] EDIT: That aside, cool format for a speech. [/quote] Emperor Cortath rules with the People at his heart.

Point of information: The New Pacific Order will turn seven on Sept 1, 2010.

[img]http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/433/imperialclerklogo.png[/img] [size=8][b]3rd Triannual Report of the 6th Year of Order[/size][/b] Delivered on Friday, this 27th Day of August in the 2010th Year of Our Lord before the Assembled BODY REPUBLIC Six Years, 11 Months and 27 Days after the Day of Order. ----- My Emperor, Imperial Officers, Department Chiefs, and Fellow Members of the Body Republic: As Imperial Clerk, it is my duty to issue the triannual report on the progress made achieving the goals set for in [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=67629&hl=]His Imperial Majesty's Most Gracious Speech to the Body Republic of the Order[/url]. The People's Government has laid out several ambitious objectives and Pacifica has risen to the occasion, working hard to spread Peace, Strength and Prosperity through our works. The final trimester of the sixth year of Order marks the completion of one plan, and soon we shall again prepare ourselves another undertaking, mindful of the continual revolution that is required for Peace, Strength and Prosperity. This report organizes the progress the People have made on the measures put forth before the Body Republic. [b]Rebuilding the Order into a shining City on a Hill[/b] The frost from our year of winter has melted and new life springs forth from Pacifica's lands. As the seasons change, so do our actions and our structure. On July 14th, after discussion with the Council and a cadre of Pacificans, an Article IV (charter revision) was brought before the Body Republic by the Imperial Officers of Internal Affairs to disband the Council and reorganize Internal Affairs with the Chief of Mentoring, Chief of Recruiting and the Chief of Public Services to help with the day to day internal affairs of the alliance. The position of Chief of Public Services is picked by a vote by the Body Republic once every two months to fill the position. The Article IV passed with 86.7% of the Body Republic voting in favor of the charter change. On August 15th, a further Article IV was presented to the Body Republic to modernize the existing charter. The charter revision was lead by a diverse cadre consisting of seven members of the Body Republic with staff support from Internal Affairs Operations. Each revision was subjected to a separate vote and all charter revisions passed and became the current charter of the New Pacific Order. The charter that will take us into our seventh year of Order is as follows: [quote=4th Charter of the New Pacific Order][size="6"][b]Charter of the New Pacific Order[/b] [/size] We, the nations of the New Pacific Order, agree to promote national sovereignty, defend our fellow nations against outside aggression and advance the Pacifican way of life to the world. [b][size="4"] Article I: Admission [/size][/b] Any nation wishing to join the New Pacific Order that has requested membership will be admitted, provided said nation does not belong to any other alliances and is approved. [b] [size="4"]Article II: Structure of the Order[/size][/b] [b]1. The Emperor[/b] The Emperor is the Sovereign of the alliance. As such, the Emperor has the sole power over the affairs of the alliance, although such powers can be delegated to others. The Emperor serves for life or until resignation. Every Emperor is appointed by their predecessor and ascends to the throne upon the termination of the latter's reign. In the absence of the Emperor, the Regent shall execute the duties of the Emperor. [b]2. Government[/b] The Emperor can create any office and appoint any member to that office at his or her sole discretion. The Emperor can delegate power to said office to the extent that the Emperor deems appropriate. Such offices may, at the Emperor's discretion, create subordinate positions, delegate power to said positions and appoint members to them. The Emperor is the final authority on all matters and as such, any office, position or policy within the alliance may be altered or removed at the Emperor's will. [b]3. The Body Republic[/b] All member nations of the New Pacific Order will automatically have a seat in the Body Republic. [b][size="4"]Article III: Expulsion from the Order[/size][/b] Any nation member can submit a motion to expel a fellow member from the Order to the Body Republic floor. In order for the motion to carry, a supermajority (defined herein as 75% + 1) of the voting nations must vote in favor of the expulsion. There will be a time limit of 36 hours on expulsion votes and the expulsion will be carried as long as the nations who vote equal at least 10% +1 of the Body Republic. The Emperor can not be expelled from the Order. The Emperor can pardon any nation from expulsion. The Emperor can also expel members on his own initiative, without a vote. [size="4"][b]Article IV: Amendments to the Charter[/b][/size] Any nation can submit a motion to amend the Charter to the Body Republic floor. Discussion will take place for a period of no less than 8 hours but no more than 36 hours. If a supermajority (defined herein as 75% + 1) of the voting nations voice support for the amendment before the 36 hour time limit is reached then the motion will be considered passed and carried as long as the nations who vote equal at least 10% +1 of the Body Republic. Each change to the charter mentioned in an Article IV amendment motion requires a separate vote for each change within the Article IV amendment thread for each change to be considered passed and carried.[/quote] As another trimester passes, so too passes the commissions of Imperial Officers. On July 16, 2010, Emperor Cortath announced the retirement of Brehon of Internal Affairs and Millionario of Economic Affairs. Brehon held the mantle of responsibility for 323 days while Millionario held his for 466 days. The Body Republic thanks them for their service providing for the daily operations and strategic vision of the Order, and expects them to continue to provide their wise and learned counsel to the Emperor, Imperial Officers, and fellow members of the Body Republic. Leading us into seventh year of Order are newly commissioned Imperial Officers who have taken up the mantle of responsibility freely, but not lightly. Appointed after the completion of our part of the G15 agreement, Bilrow, Jasmine and Red are expected to help guide a resurgent Order and help Pacifica fulfill her birthright. The Body Republic has high hopes for these Officers, and, to date, they have not disappointed. [i]Imperial Officers Commissioned:[/i] [list]Bilrow, Imperial Officer of Internal Affairs, May 30, 2010 Jasmine, Imperial Officer of Economic Affairs, May 30, 2010 Red, Imperial Officer of Internal Affairs, July 16th, 2010[/list] Additionally, the Emperor wished to acknowledge a comrade of the Order who has served Pacifica faithfully for over six years. This Comrade has served as Delegate, Imperial Officer, Councilor, Warrior, Poet, Philosopher, and Member of the Body Republic. His service was acknowledged during a week long celebration and was dubbed with the honorary title of Imperator Emeritus, granting him the privileges and responsibilities therein, making him one of five people allowed use of the Imperial Flag. The Body Republic is proud to have as a member Comrade Vladimir, Imperator Emeritus of the New Pacific Order. [b]Timely Payment of Reparations[/b] Bank Chairman Jasmines Jewels has been coordinating the distribution of the Kollectively Amalgamated Risk Management Asset (KARMA) investment vehicles to designated recipients. On behalf of the Chairman, I am pleased to report that the Order has finished distribution as of May 20, 2010, two months before the deadline. Converted to cash equivalents, the Order sent 20.5 billion Francos, representing 148 percent of the Order's tech worth at the time of the agreement. Due to the underwriting restrictions on the agreement, never has so few been asked to do so much for so long. The Body Republic salutes those who contributed to fulfilling the Pacifican side of the G15 agreement. At this time, the Military Command of the New Pacific Order has generated a report on how the G15 did with respect to holding up their part of the agreement, notably the defense of disarmed Pacifican nations. Since the policy of enhanced cooperation began, 84 nations attacked NPO members. The following are the responses from G15 signatories: Viridian Entente - 29 attacks on 12 nations (1 nation also attacked VE) FOK - 14 attacks on 3 nations Athens - 10 attacks on 6 nations Sparta - 10 attacks on 4 nations RnR - 3 attacks on 2 nations (the nations also attacked RnR) RoK - 2 attacks on 2 nations (the nations also attacked Rok) Global Order of Darkness - 0 attacks Greenland Republic - 0 attacks The International - 0 attacks =LOST= - 0 attacks Deck of International Card Experts - 0 attacks [s]Global United Nations - 0 attacks[/s] [s]Vanguard - 0 attacks[/s] [s]Majestic Order of Orange Nations - 0 attacks[/s] [s]Ordo Verde - 0 attacks[/s] The Order thanks those alliances who strove to uphold their promises, and the monetary value of the defense of Pacifican nations has been deducted from your K.A.R.M.A. totals and been reassigned to non-participating G15 alliances. As a bonus to the Viridian Entente for expending the most blood and treasure, the Clerk presents you with a coupon for one free PaulsLIST ad in a future issue of the Tabloid Tribune (standard restrictions apply). [b]Rebuild the New Pacific Order into a top-tier sanctioned alliance[/b] The Order, at the time of our last report on May 1, 2010, had but 9 million strength and was the fourth ranked alliance. Today, we are now the second ranked alliance and have over 14 million strength, solidly a member of the top-tier sanction with MHA. [img]http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2751/y7strength.png[/img] [i]The Order, a top-tier alliance once more[/i] In keeping with MilCom's goals of "right-sizing" the military, the Order has gone from 6 nukes as of May 11, 2010 to 4,104 nukes today, which is the most in the world. The Order also has the lead in several military wonders. The NPO has more Manhattan Projects, Strategic Defense Initiatives, Hidden Nuclear Missle Silos and Pentagons than any other alliance. The Order's wonder purchase program and solid commitment to the midsized nations is self-evident. With respect to the Weapons Research Center, the Order is currently third, behind MK and TOP. Our current lag is not due to an infrastructure deficit but a technology deficit. A week before our G15 agreement was retired, the average technology of the Order was 350. Today that number is over 1,000. As our technology retooling programs continue at this fast pace, we expect to be moving up solidly in WRC purchases during the seventh year of Order. The Body Republic salutes Comrade Letum and the technology corps for their fine work. In addition, our longest serving procurer just retired. Gateborg has personally moved over 7000 tech in nearly 3 years of service. He has served longer, completed more deals, and moved more tech than any nation in the history of the Order. He has done deals with distributors, 4x4 rings, 3x3 rings, bank waves, ally waves, and Quantum spanning a career that goes back to the days of Cortath and Loucifer in the first technology corps. The Body Republic thanks Comrade Gateborg for his unprecedented work in supplying the Body Republic with vital war materials. We wish him the very best in his retirement; his co-workers have emphatically informed the Clerk that he will be sorely missed. [b]Working with Red Team alliances for Economic Security[/b] The Red Sphere, historically one of the smaller spheres in Cybernations, has recently passed the Purple Sphere in size, making it the sixth largest sphere of the twelve spheres, ahead of Maroon, White, Brown, Yellow and Pink. This will increase the trading opportunities of all Pacificans and Red Dawn signatories. Speaking of Red Dawn, the New Pacific Order has signed this Economic Pact and is full partner in the accord. The Order, to fully participate, has been integrating its trading post and technology market into the greater Red Sphere infrastructure. Operations have finished reorganizing these areas and are monitoring them on a daily basis to ensure they are kept up to date. In the near future, a new department called Red Services will be taking over those duties. Senate Voting has also been harmonized, with Red Dawn controlling all three senate seats. The Red Protection Court is also operational, handling eight cases and rejecting one case this trimester. Currently, the alliances of GOONS, \m/, and FOK are engaged in economic terrorism against Red Sphere members. Some alliances, such as the Siberian Tiger Alliance, refuse to be complicit in this action and have stated they will not activate military treaties to protect aggressive raiders. Other alliances, such as ODN, are complicit in allowing the destruction of an economic sphere, insisting that their military treaties cover aggressive raiding actions. Current NPO policy is to minimize raids on the Red Team, and how the NPO implements this policy will be under review during the Feast of Pacific Revolution to try an increase its effectiveness. [b]The creation and dissemination of Pacifican Culture, Art, Literature, and Media[/b] With Imperial Officer Brennan at the helm, the Imperial Office of Media Affairs has seen a renaissance in productivity, quality, and inspiration. During this trimester, 45 written pieces of work were created by a total of 14 authors. There have been two publications of Pacific News Network – International and four publications of the domestic Pacific Press. Radio Free Pacifica has also once again picked up the golden microphone and is once again broadcasting forty-thousand watts of freedom into a dark and broken world. From June 1st to August 22nd, 119 total hours were sent over the airwaves. The wiki division has also been hard at work helping to foster a greater understanding of Pacifican history and culture. There were 32 major edits during this trimester, and one "super project" that was the creation of a new NPO portal which can be viewed [url=http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:New_Pacific_Order]here[/url]. In addition, our culture is shown through the works of the graphics department, who created two new skins for the NPO forums, several graphics for Vlad Week, signatures to celebrate May 20, 2010, and custom signatures for requesting members. Overall, the Graphic Industries completed 14 departmental requests and 21 member requests for a total of 35 completed projects. The New Pacific Order is also issuing its fifth run of flags, adding another 33 to the global supply. In addition to Franco's Banner, 10 Crimson Standards were made in a show of Red Team solidarity. [b]Avoid the entangling affairs of the continentals and their incomprehensible and meaningless scraps of paper[/b] On August 14, 2010, the New Pacific Order invoked Article VII of the Treaty of Peace, Intelligence, and Assistance between the New Pacific Order and Global Alliance Treaty Organization. Reasons for this cancellation were conveyed in private. [b]Grow our community and ensure the personal and professional development of all our members[/b] As the sixth year of Order comes to a close, we welcome new members to our ranks who will soon experience their first Feast of Pacific Revolution. The Order had 350 applications to join Pacifica, 231 of which were approved and 119 of which were denied. Of those accepted, 127 (55%) passed the rigourous academy gauntlet and may call themselves Members of the Body Republic. This is a 44 percent increase over the number of Comrades joining the Body Republic over last trimester. Each of these members has been given a general's baton for their rug sack, and the knowledge of how to use it should their Emperor call on them to take up the mantle of responsibility. In addition to academy training, the Order offers a comprehensive mentorship program to help our new members make the most of their time in Pacifica, both professionally and socially. There are 71 members currently in the program, and 41 have successfully completed the program. It is the members of the Body Republic that make Pacifica great, and through tough standards, tireless outreach, and strong cultural bonds, we shall continue to grow and thrive during the seventh year of Order. [b]In Summary[/b] Pacifica is nearing the end of the sixth year of Order. This has been a tumultuous year, but one that has altered our alliance for the better. Our average national strength is higher than it was before the Armageddon war. Our departments are more active. Our culture is more resilient. Our path never clearer. We, the members of the Body Republic, will now prepare for the Feast of Pacific Revolution, which will begin tomorrow with the August Revolution and end September 1st with the Day of Order. As we have fulfilled the promises and goals of Emperor's Revenge's plans, and look forward to implementing the vision of Emperor Blackbird. For those who wish to have a sing-along version of this report, you may view it below: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7tEo_KrNZM]Third Triannual Report of the Sixth Year of Order: Sing-along version[/url] I pray that the blessing of Almighty Admin may rest upon your counsels. Sir Paul Imperial Clerk New Pacific Order Imperator Populusque Pacificus

[quote name='Kalasin' timestamp='1281920405' post='2417237'] Er, sorry, we did what? I should mention ODN has an anti-raiding policy. [/quote] Exactly. You don't raid. You simply protect the people who DO raid.

[color=orange]UPDATE: August 15, 2010[/color] [size=8][b]STA Troops NOT Deployed to Red Sphere[/b][/size] [img]http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6895/untroops.png[/img] [i]It’s hard to tell MKCPS troops apart because they all have to wear those aqua hats[/i] [b]Tygaland, Siberian Tiger Alliance[/b]: In an embarrassing moment for the Tabloid Tribune, a staff reporter misidentified a photo credit in issue #159. It was Orange Defense Network troops that were ensuring no aid came to the refugees, not Siberian Tiger Alliance troops. In an interview with Tygaland, the Siberian Tiger Alliance leader made the following statement: [list] As far as I'm concerned we do not activate defense treaties if tech raids go bad as I consider tech raiding an act of aggression. I highly doubt MK would expect us to assist them if their safari went pear-shaped. If you aid nations being raided by MK or anyone else it is none of STA's business. If you attack nations raiding red nations then I would consider the raid to be the aggressive act that commenced any conflict and therefore any defense clause would not be activated.[/list] Has script flipping finally come to the MKCPS with regards to aiding unaligneds? Are tech raids gone sideways no longer covered by defense pacts? The Tribune wants to know. The Tribune will be sending missives to the various alliances who have defense pacts with alliances actively involved in the Safari to find out if they would activate a defense pact should escalation come from an offensive act such as tech raiding. Would Polaris attack CoJ if they sent $6 million to a raided nation? Would Ronin storm the beaches of Pacifica to protect the Kingdom’s inalienable right to murder citizens of unaligned nations? Find out in issue #160 of the Tabloid Tribune! ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One Step Ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of PNN

*sniff* My little MKCPS is all grown up. You heard it here second folks: Might makes Right.

[quote name='Tygaland' timestamp='1281829026' post='2416147'] Hmm, you don't seem to be on message with your boss. The NPO wouldn't be pissing in my pocket yet again now would they? [/quote] No, our secret treaty with MK dictates matters of urine, and the location is not in your pocket. There is, however, a PM I did slip into your pocket that I hope is answered shortly so I can sort out any error that may be in the Original Post.

[color=red][b]The Tabloid Tribune[/color] One Step Ahead of the Truth[/b] Since September 2003 [i]Issue #159 - World Edition[/i] | [url=http://pacificorder.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=110247]Pacifican Edition[/url] [img]http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/433/imperialclerklogo.png[/img] __________ [size=8][b]5 alliances nuke NSO over $6 million[/b][/size] [img]http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3784/sixmilliondollarman.jpg[/img] [i]The most impact $6 million has made since this guy[/i] [b]Sedrick, New Sith Order[/b]: In a move described as "not as bad as the NPO," the Superfriends forces of RoK, R&R and GOD along with VE and TENE launched a defensive war against the New Sith Order. Sedrick, an unaligned nation, had spy operations conducted against him by TENE nations. Sedrick retaliated, and joined the New Sith Order. TENE, unable to handle the situation, had their protectorate RoK protect them from the nation. After Sith officials asked for proof of sovereignty violations and STA mediators were told to [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=90352&view=findpost&p=2405356]piss off[/url], the five alliances defended themselves against the $6 million in aid Sedrick had received during the inquiry. The Open World Forum was nearly unanimous in calling for the destruction of the Sith because they defended a rogue. This publication agrees, and has created this helpful chart to codify the New Morality: [list][i]Aligned attacks Unaligned for lolz[/i]: Legitimate raid and expression of sovereignty. Unaligned should be ZIed if they nuke or fight back. [i]Unaligned attacks Aligned who spied on him[/i]: Unaligned is a rogue nation who should be ZIed.[/list] The New Sith Order's accepting of an unaligned member who defends themselves is beyond the pale and the alliance should be destroyed and preferably disbanded, as willed by GOD. Several allies of the Sith, notably Terra Cotta, IRON, Invicta, NPO, GATO and others refused to activate their Mutual Defense Pacts because of the blatant aggressive actions of the Sith. However, some have come out in strong condemnation of the entirely defensive war initiated by the Superfriends. Nordreich’s Ashoka the Great has been [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=90352&view=findpost&p=2405387 ]especially critical[/url], calling on the NPO and others to activate their Mutual Defensive Pacts with the New Sith Order. Pacifica, of course, could only activate their Mutual Defensive Pact if Ragnarok and the Superfriends were launching an offensive war with a non-existent casus belli. I for one am shocked that members of Nordreich, VE, MK, or anyone else wearing signatures imploring the activation of the Sith’s Mutual [i]Defense[/i] Pacts would ever believe that the good people over at Ragnarok would ever do such and thing as an offensive war and I call on them to repudiate their previous claims apologize to the Superfriends. In addition to their aggressive, offensive war, the Sith violated their alliance with the Global Alliance and Treaty Organization by not informing them that Ragnarok was planning on attacking them until 12 hours after they found out it might be in the realm of possibility. This shocking breach of diplomatic protocol leads GATO to [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=90386]dissolve the treaty[/url] post-haste. The New Pacific Order has historically found GATO to be a reasonable, self-less ally who honors their pacts and commitments, both in letter and in spirit, and finds this action to be completely in keeping with their historical character. Lord Swampy of the [url=http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/Woodstock_Massacre]GPA-Continuum War[/url] had no comment. ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One Step Ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of PNN __________ [size=8][b]MHA Redefines Eternity (Again)[/size][/b] [img]http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6690/42colorblind.jpg[/img] [i]What is the answer to life, the universe, and this color blindness test?[/i] [b]The Treaty at the End of the Universe, Mostly Harmless Alliance[/b]: The Mostly Harmless Alliance, the number one alliance on Planet Bob, has a perfect war record, a large membership base, Vogon Poetry, and an interesting relationship with words. The alliance, always having a flair for the dramatic, tends to pen interesting treaties. Unfortunately, many of them have ended in the tragedy that tends to befall the inanimate documents. The two notable treaties that the Mostly Harmless Alliance have engaged in (meaning, of course, the other treaties are not notable, an assertion even the signatories would agree with) have been the Treaty at the End of the Universe and the Harmlins accords: the former for its year-long cancellation clause and the latter for its lack of a cancellation clause. However, both treaties were cancelled before their time limits expired. The problem is that eternity is long. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to eternity. Fortunately, Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. As we know, the Treaty at the End of the Universe was cancelled during the negotiations at the end of the Karma war, which certainly felt like it took forever. Now, while some scholars contend that Karma could force the Order to activate the cancellation clause, to simply do away with it without the year-long waiting period was a clear violation of MHA's sovereignty. Those scholars are pretty dumb. With respect to the Harmlins accords, we must remember the word "eternity" was used. I'm used to thinking of eternity as continuing without interruption, perpetual, interminable. But then I thought "Ah, this is obviously some strange usage of the word 'eternity' that I wasn't previously aware of." Going to my handy CN Wikitionary, I simply looked up the word and realized that MHA was using the recently added fourth definition: Eternal (adj.) [list]1. Continuing without interruption; perpetual 2. Forever true or changeless 3. Seemingly endless; interminable [i]4. Ceasing when inconvenient[/i][/list] Now, being familiar with Vogon bureaucracy, I was surprised that MHA didn't bother with standard tricks for dissolving an eternal contract… the easiest way being to make one of the parties cease existing. During the Moldavi and Dilber administrations, the New Pacific Order did not grant formal diplomatic recognition to alliances with less than 50 members without an Imperial waiver. MHA could have simply adopted this policy and Gramlins would have, legally, ceased to exist. Another option would be to have Mushroom Kingdom annex Gramlins much they way they annexed Vanguard (which removed them from the G15 as Mushroom Kingdom is not a signatory to our agreement). The other option would be to change yourself. In 1876, the City of Bakersfield, CA wanted to sack the Fire marshal, but that would probably mean he would have killed the City Council. The City instead just dissolved and re-incorporated in 1898. MHA could have taken a similar approach through disbanding and leaving behind all obligations to start life as a new alliance with a shiny [url=http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/Mushroom_Kingdom]new name[/url] (or, if you prefer, the [url=http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/Viridian_Entente]old name[/url]). Instead, the Mostly Harmless Alliance blazes a new trail, where time and space and matter doesn't. Their guide is definitive. Reality is frequently inaccurate. ----- Written by Douglas Adams and Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One Step Ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of PNN __________ [size=8][b]Letter to the Editor: MKCPS Kill Thousands on Red Due to Misunderstanding of NPO Policy[/b][/size] SIR, It was come to my attention that during my leave of absence, there has been an international incident regarding Red Dawn, the Red Protection Court, and something known as the “Red Raiding Safari.” While this is a Red Dawn matter, there has been a [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380271]call[/url] in a specific thread for an NPO response. In the interest of diplomacy and good will toward all nations, I have chosen to reply. ----- [b]Background[/b] In 2006, Ivan Moldavi issued an Imperial Decree that the New Pacific Order was the Red Team alliance and sovereign over the sphere. This was acknowledged in treaty by the Legion and GATO, and the Order likewise acknowledged the supremacy of Legion in Purple and GATO in Brown. On October 28, 2007, the Moldavi Doctrine was [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=6069]clarified[/url] by Emperor Revenge. The basic tenants are as follows: [list]1. The New Pacific Order has complete sovereignty over the Red Team. 2. No nation residing in the red team may be raided.[/list] This was dubbed by supporters and detractors alike as the “Revenge Doctrine” and was official policy of the Order until it was modified on June 12, 2009, which removed our claim of complete sovereignty over Red (Moldavi Doctrine portion). The “Modified Revenge Doctrine” reads as follows: [list] No nation residing in the red team may be raided. The New Pacific Order will find friendship and common cause with any alliance or group on the Red Team that shares the deeply held belief that raiding the unaligned is wrong, and specifically that raiding any nation on the Red Team is wrong.[/list] Following the implementation of the Modified Revenge Doctrine, several alliances moved to Red, with some struggling and others flourishing. Some of these alliances (The Destiny Project, The Moralist Front, The Crimson Guard, Monolith and The Cult of Justitia) created the Red Dawn Economic Pact, which, upon Pacifica’s joining on May 20, 2010, supplanted and fulfilled the Modified Revenge Doctrine, as it created an intra-red framework for Red Team alliances who believe that raiding the unaligned is wrong, and specifically that raiding any nation on the Red Team is wrong. The relevant text is as follows: [list] Article II, Paragraph b: Signatory members will not launch unprovoked attacks against Red Sphere nations, and will endeavour to resolve unprovoked attacks from outside by available means, through the Red Protection Court.[/list] This is the current state of Pacifican Policy toward the raiding of unaligned on the Red Sphere: We, through the Red Protection Court and with the help of our Red Dawn partners, attempt to minimize raids and damages on unaligned Red Team nations. [b]Introduction[/b] When an aligned nation raids an unaligned red-team nation, the Red Dawn alliances utilize diplomacy to resolve the raid. A certain GOONS nation was contacted and asked to end the raid. The response has apparently been the “Red Raid Safari” with participant nations coming from GOONS, Mushroom Kingdom, FoK, \m/, Poison Clan, and others. Biff Webster of the Cult of Justitia, on behalf of Red Dawn, made a public statement about the raid and requested that the participants cease. With the clarity of hindsight, the missive had what could be called the “standard effect.” The rest of this letter will be focused on answering the issues raised during the ensuing discussion. [b]Call and Response[/b] [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380146] Jacapo Saladin of Hydra[/url] - I don't support tech raiding at all, but it is your own fault if you don’t find an alliance to be a member of and you get raided. The Order recognizes that there are many ways to play the game, and joining an alliance is not for everyone. Indeed, joining an alliance may put you at even greater risk, since there is the threat of major hegemonic warfare and potential reparations (not that such curb stomps could [i]ever[/i] happen in a post-Karma world). As a way to help grow the Red Sphere and provide a place for non-political players, Red Dawn’s raiding policies, in our opinion, are a force of good in the world. I will also note that it helps bring cohesion to red, not just with the unaligneds, but the signatories who work to minimize and eliminate raiding on our beloved sphere. [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&st=20&p=2380092&#entry2380092] _GunneR_ of the Mushroom Kingdom[/url] - Although it is poorly worded document, I don't think anyone can deny that the spirit of it would translate that neither the original nor a modified version of the Revenge Doctrine would ever be used. I would like to remind the fine gentleman from the Mushroom Kingdom that the Instrument of Surrender is a voluntary agreement between the New Pacific Order and the G15. As such, it would be wise of him to leave interpretations to the signatories of the documents. I defer to signatory [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380182] Il Impero Romano of the Viridian Entente[/url] to answer this question: “Actually, we who wrote it and negotiated it can deny that. It was written with the express intent of allowing the modified version of Revenge to stand, specifically. There was conversation about it and a thread amongst the respective alliances, then a negotiation with NPO on the subject. Ironically enough, I believe that particular term was written by Revanche/Denial, currently residing in MK.” [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380280] Xiphosis of the Global Order of Darkness[/url] - Most of us aren't stupid or arrogant enough to go beyond protecting the [b]alliances[/b] on our teams. Unaligneds, as always, are on their own. That's what unaligned means. I’m sure the fine gentleman from the Global Order of Darkness can remember a time period when the unaligned nations were not on their own. [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380315]Banksy of The Orange Defence Network[/url] - I am confused as to why CoJ are letting themselves be used for this, however. The Cult is headed by a man who loves grand projects. One was to take down the Hegemony, and now that the project is completed, he has moved onto a new project: making the Red Sphere the premier sphere on planet Bob. As someone familiar with his tenacity and drive, he will act to ensure his objectives are met, and if he views you as an obstacle to his objective, beware. With respect to motivations, some choose to use what power and influence they have to try and help people instead of trying to grief them. I would recommend that you speak to a founder or very old member of your alliance regarding a certain defense network and their creed. [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380452]LokiLockpicker of United Sovereign Nations[/url] - I believe the simpler way for Red Dawn to express their outrage, would be to start funding the various alliances being raided on red and some of the unaligned nations. Smaller nations could easily crush raiders with a $15 million boost, especially if it comes with the 10k soldiers. Then the raiders would either declare war on them for funding targets or stop. It makes a lot more sense than complaining about the raids. The thought did cross our minds… Sending aid and comfort to the raided targets would allow them to defend themselves, and the Order would not be declaring an offensive war against the Mushroom Kingdom Co-Prosperity Sphere. However, [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380474]Voytek of the Mushroom Kingdom[/url] is one step ahead of us regarding that little move: [list] I don't think you fully understand what's happening. A good chunk of the SG bully-boy squad are actively taking part in this; it would stand to reason that they and their blocmates would defend themselves if attacked.[/list] So providing any aid would certainly give the MKCPS the excuse it needs to activate their treaties and, in the words of [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&st=240&p=2380713&#entry2380713 ]lebubu of Mushroom Kingdom[/url] “I know that many of my comrades, myself included, would love to turn the NPO into a crater again - for good, this time.” The Order’s first priority will always be to the safety of her member-nations, and creating a summer war is now the responsibility of the MKCPS, not the Order. If their war happens to be the red safari or a curbstomp of NSO over $6 million, such is the brave new world we live in. [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380499]AirMe of Ronin[/url] - I don't condone the systematic raid of red and I think that a Revenge Doctrine that protects the unaligned and nothing else is a good thing. Being one of MK's allies I am a disappointed that this happened. Then I would recommend that you stop being allies with them. The Order learned the hard way that the actions of an ally reflect upon you and they may overstep their bounds because of the security your national strength provides. Most of the alliances in the MKCPS do not condone raiding, but raiding will happen with impunity because the raiders have you to fall back against. Members of the Safari have stated plainly that they would not hesitate to use your national strength to resolve any incidents arising from the Safari. The Order appreciates your candor (toward both sides of this discussion). [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89371&view=findpost&p=2380281]der_ko of Mushroom Kingdom[/url] - Pretty sure NPO can stop our safari at any time. They only have to swallow their misguided sense of pride. As it is the members of the Kingdom, not the Order, who are declaring war upon red unaligned nations, I do not see how we could stop you. If the Kingdom feels in necessary to murder thousands of people because you misinterpreted our policy, there is not much we can do about it. [b]Conclusion[/b] The current policy of the New Pacific Order regarding the Red Team is spelled out in the Red Dawn charter: [list] Article II, Paragraph b: Signatory members will not launch unprovoked attacks against Red Sphere nations, and will endeavour to resolve unprovoked attacks from outside by available means, through the Red Protection Court.[/list] We dislike raids on Red. We work to prevent raids on Red. We work to shorten the duration and lessen the impact of raids on Red. We do not “own” the Red team. We do not “dictate” what happens on Red. We think the Safari is childish and originate from a misunderstanding of Pacifican Policy and a need to start a summer war. Now that the "war" has happened, I fail to find any reason for the MKCPS to continue this policy. Best Wishes, Sir Paul - Imperial Clerk New Pacific Order Imperator Populusque Pacificus ----- [i]Sir Paul is the longest continually serving member of the New Pacific Order, making him Dean of the Body Republic. He is also a lyrical genius, voice of a generation, media mogul, and all-around nice guy. He currently resides in an undisclosed location in the Senior Industrial Regents of Petro-chemicals, Agriculture, Uranium and Logging.[/i] __________ [b][size=8]PaulsLIST[/size][/b] [i]It's like Mouthwash for your Brain[/i] [b]PUBLIC NOTICE TO GATO[/b] The New Pacific Order has had a long and eventful relationship with the Global Alliance and Treaty Organization, an entity that has the distinction of having the longest-running public treaty with the New Pacific Order. The New Pacific Order would like to inform our good allies at the Global Alliance and Treaty Organization that several entities/persons in the Cyberverse may wish the New Pacific Order harm and may stoop to elaborate, over-hyped, despicable or illegitimate means to provoke a war with the Order in a manner to ensure that their bandwagon will also be involved. Although the Order is not party to any "high-level" planning (and I do use the term loosely), we wanted to make sure you heard from us first that at some point in the future, the people who openly call for our destruction may take concrete actions to make that happen. [b]WANTED: YOUR RAMBLINGS[/b] The Tabloid Tribune is a long-storied publication that represents a diversity of views in the Cyberverse. In that spirit, the Tribune has an open call for your letters, articles, graphics and 1,500+ word diatribes. (NOTE: Your submission may be edited for length, profanity, spelling, grammar, forum rules or similar reasons. Any edits will be resubmitted to the author for final approval before publication.) ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One Step Ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of PNN __________ [b][size=8]Sing Along War Report: The Veterans[/b][/size] [img]http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1699/refugees.jpg[/img] [i]Refugees fleeing MK forces. Photo credit to [s]STA[/s][color=Orange]ODN[/color] Expeditionary Force ready to strike anyone helping the refugees.[/i] [b]Cult of Justicia, Red Sphere[/b]: After several weeks of absence, the Office of the Imperial Clerk is proud to present the newest sing-along war report, dedicated to all the members of the Mushroom Kingdom Co-Prosperity Sphere who are personally against raiding but encourage it through their "uncritical support." Enjoy! [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z_CC00SrRo]The Veterans: Y5.T2.1M[/url] - August 13, 2010 ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One Step Ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of PNN __________ [color=orange]UPDATE: August 15, 2010[/color] [size=8][b]STA Troops NOT Deployed to Red Sphere[/b][/size] [img]http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6895/untroops.png[/img] [i]It’s hard to tell MKCPS troops apart because they all have to wear those aqua hats[/i] [b]Tygaland, Siberian Tiger Alliance[/b]: In an embarrassing moment for the Tabloid Tribune, a staff reporter misidentified a photo credit in issue #159. It was Orange Defense Network troops that were ensuring no aid came to the refugees, not Siberian Tiger Alliance troops. In an interview with Tygaland, the Siberian Tiger Alliance leader made the following statement: [list] As far as I'm concerned we do not activate defense treaties if tech raids go bad as I consider tech raiding an act of aggression. I highly doubt MK would expect us to assist them if their safari went pear-shaped. If you aid nations being raided by MK or anyone else it is none of STA's business. If you attack nations raiding red nations then I would consider the raid to be the aggressive act that commenced any conflict and therefore any defense clause would not be activated.[/list] Has script flipping finally come to the MKCPS with regards to aiding unaligneds? Are tech raids gone sideways no longer covered by defense pacts? The Tribune wants to know. The Tribune will be sending missives to the various alliances who have defense pacts with alliances actively involved in the Safari to find out if they would activate a defense pact should escalation come from an offensive act such as tech raiding. Would Polaris attack CoJ if they sent $6 million to a raided nation? Would Ronin storm the beaches of Pacifica to protect the Kingdom’s inalienable right to murder citizens of unaligned nations? Find out in issue #160 of the Tabloid Tribune! ----- Written by Sir Paul The Tabloid Tribune - One Step Ahead of the Truth Proudly Part of PNN

Interesting... While I'm sad to see the alliance go, at this rate, I suppose we'll outlive the G15 in about [color=red]5[/color] years. [s]G15[/s] [s]G14[/s] [color=red][s]G13[/s][/color] G12 [color=red][s]Ordo Verde[/s][/color] Viridian Entente Global Order of Darkness [s]Vanguard[/s] Greenland Republic Athens FOK Ragnarok Sparta R&R Majestic Order of Orange Nations The International =LOST= Deck of International Card Experts [s]Global United Nations[/s] EDITS in RED (thanks Sethb!)