Outremer

Glad to see the unofficial, become official.

[center][img]http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad228/Nolissar/osabaner.gif[/img][/center] [center][size='7']One Year of Openness![/size][/center] [center][img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/cybernations/images/c/cb/OSAXFwar.png[/img][/center] [b]To All Those To Whom These Presents Come, Greetings;[/b] One year ago, an [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=48631&st=0&p=1270028&#entry1270028]Age of Openness[/url], was brought forth upon the Cyberverse. One year ago, the [i]Source Code[/i], which governs the OSA was just a template for our alliance. A year later, the [i]Source Code[/i] has shown itself to be a living guide, which was just the starting point from which [i]Openness[/i] was brought to life. One year ago, OSA began statistically with 11 members, possessing 215,330 NS, defended by 406 aircraft, 115,652 soldiers, 767 tanks, and no nuclear weapons or naval vessels. A year later, OSA has bolstered its forces to a membership of 45 nations, possessing 1,396,599 NS, defended by 1,755 aircraft, 1,087,453 soldiers, 72,798 tanks, 534 naval vessels and 332 nuclear weapons, backed by 8 WRCs. One year ago, OSA began politically as a [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=48630]protectorate of The Phoenix Federation[/url]. A year later, OSA has ratified treaties and made ties to many alliances including: a [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=59009]signatory of NOIR[/url], a [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=59272]PIAT with SNAFU[/url], a [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=68342]MDoAP with Ronin[/url] and a [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=79547]founding signatory of Checkmate.[/url] One year ago, OSA had never waged war. A year later, OSA is engaged in open [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=79715]nuclear armed conflict with The Sweet Oblivion[/url] in support of our close allies and friends in Ronin as well as in defense of our commitment to each other. One year ago, OSA had never had democratic elections. A year later, OSA has successfully had free and open democratic elections, bringing forth new rulers, in all elected positions within the OSA(President, Ministers of Defense, Economics, Education and Training, External Affairs, Information Services and Internal Affairs). One year ago, I could never have imagined our failures and successes or our triumphs and our tragedies. A year later, I have borne witness to them all and I am glad for the insight as well as the wisdom they have all brought the OSA, its membership and government alike. A year later, it is my personal pleasure to welcome you all to share in the Age of Openness over the coming days by visiting us at [url=http://www.theopensourcealliance.com/]our forums[/url] as well as our IRC channel: #OSA Finally, I thank all Open Sourcers, both past and present, for all their contributions to the OSA; without them we would not be who we are today. Additionally, I send thanks on behalf of all Open Sourcers to those alliances(and individuals) without whose help and friendship OSA would not be the same alliance it is today. This includes, but is certainly not limited to: /A\/A\, City of Rapture, Genesis, GOONS, Mr. Fixit Online, Olympus, The Phoenix Federation, Ronin, SNAFU and Umbrella. /s/ Outremer, proud President of the Open Source Alliance

Awesome DoW write up! o/ GOONS

Welcome to the fray, my friends! o/ Checkmate.

[center][IMG]http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad228/Nolissar/osabaner.gif[/IMG][/center] [center][size="7"]The Linux Army Marches to War[/size][/center] [center][img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/cybernations/images/c/cb/OSAXFwar.png[/img][/center] [b]To All Those To Whom These Presents Come, Greetings;[/b] Many come together in camaraderie, to share a moment, exchange thoughts, and be pleasant in passing. On rare occasion, chance brings together those who transcend the banter, and find more in common than mere words. Such is the case between OSA and Ronin. We share a brotherhood, a friendship borne of honor, loyalty, and trust, a unity of mind and purpose demonstrated in mutual respect, and true admiration. Our bond has been forged in peace, hammered into perfection through free and open debate, and will now be tempered in the heat of battle. For where one goes, be it to the ends of the Earth or the precipice of oblivion, there too shall be the other standing proudly beside their brother, Code and Katana, Binary and Bushido united as one. This is our commitment to each other, and from it we shall not waiver. Therefore, it was Enacted by the Commonsense Council of the Alliance, by and with the Consent of the Ministers and President in Rational Communion assembled, on the Authority of the Source Code of the Alliance, through the Sovereign Command entrusted to them by the Membership of the same that: Pursuant to [i]Article Five: Mutual Defense & Optional Just Desserts[/i] of [i][u]The Flaming Baked Alaska Accords[/u][/i] And with regards to our Membership of Checkmate. and long history of friendship, And recalling the wanton, senseless bellicosity of The Sweet Oblivion against alliances whom our Brothers-In-Peace-and-Arms are obligated to defend, and which constituted by virtue of [i][u]The Shroom got a Sword[/u][/i] and [i][u]The =LOST= and FOUND Department[/u][/i] treaties, a direct attack upon Ronin itself. A State of War exists between the Open Source Alliance and The Sweet Oblivion. May Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman guide our Missiles, and thereby cause the Light of Openness to Shine Upon our Adversaries; Amen. /s/ [b]The Commonsense Council of the Open Source Alliance[/b] Outremer, President of the Open Source Alliance CommanderBean, Minister of External Affairs Teh Pimp, Minister of Defense cs1177, Minister of Information Services Jack Ryan, Minister of Internal Affairs godfather89, Minister of Economics Nolishiwan, Minister of Education and Training Victius, Senior Envoy Chronopolice, General of the Armies Nolissar, Parser Netjr, Manager Inflixta, Treasurer berryjw, Dean of Open Source University Matasumouri, Legislative Secretary [b]The Open Sourcers of the Open Source Alliance[/b] Lieutenant Wang maxwell little Tinton Tristram chris447 necro murph1797 Franklin X Harry Stoteles Philip Anthony AyRei XFact cheemao Froadin donrobbery sniper911 netjr Alez Zack MagneticRose agent509 Yoinkinator Kasito crawfs berryjw Nu11x0rz

I am glad to see the bonds with our brothers and sisters in Ronin and Genesis finally shared as well as formalized with the rest of the global community.

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Congrats on the 6 month milestone, here is to 6 more! o/ Ronin

May I please have the blue slice of pie? Also, thank you to all our allies, friends and admirers from a far for their on going support, even of our pseudo alliance announcements.

Hail gpa!!!

Our Average Nation Strength keeps climbing, we are now at nearly 22k NS per nation. That is just how we do what we do.

o/ SNAFU and our growing friendship! B)

The Open Source Alliance now has an average nation strength of over 19,000!!

We are glad to become closer to our neighbors on the Black sphere!

The OSA has stockpiled 188 nukes and more to come...

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Congratulations to both Umbrella and Kronos! o/ Blood Bonds

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The Open Source Alliance can now rave with 175 nuclear glow sticks!

The Open Source Alliance's Average Nation Strength continues to rise up and over 18k!

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The Open Source Alliance now has a total of over 800k NS!!!

The OSA now boasts an Average Nation Strength of over 17k!!! B)

We can now blast you away with 160 nukes!!

Come join us today!! You can view our forums at: www.theopensourcealliance.com Our general information page, where you can learn more about the Open Source Alliance can be found at: www.freewebs.com/opensourcealliance