Seth Muscarella

This announcement definitely stayed in the skillet too long. nyeh nyeh nyeh o/ BACoN o/ NOIR o/ Doxa Sparta \o

[quote name='Tulak Hord' timestamp='1285132476' post='2460655'] Also, Unholy . We should totally fire that dude already. [/quote] My final one-fingered salute on the way out.

it's a strange, yet exhilarating, feeling seeing an era in Spartan leadership come to an end. Wilhelm was among the most level-headed, cool and collected, kings Sparta has ever seen, though i watch with baited breath to see how the new dynasty will cause my alliance to prosper even more. I'm very confident that the new (and returning) government of Sparta will outshine the accomplishments of the old. I thank the allied gov members that are sad to see me go, and would like to assure them that unholy will be able to provide more attention than i could. Also, i'm not going anywhere so i'll always be around to talk. ;-) o/ Tulak o/ Olaf o/ Doxa Sparta \o

[quote name='PotFace' timestamp='1283557655' post='2440842'] As if you'd know anything about competence or leadership. [/quote] I know, as if! Baseless accusations aside, I was the one after all that denied your protectorate request with the agreement of all my peers and FA staff. It doesn't take much competence to recognize such a phony as yourself.

If i could facebook like this while still preserving my OOC dignity, i would

Well, hopefully this will put some competent leadership in charge of BCOM. That is, if Tiberious isn't as much of a PotFace fanboy as the rest of the alliance was when it started.

I think this attempt was more pathetic than trying to give us a rise by calling us Persia. XD btw, i totally knew who the MVP was as soon as he posted RL pics in the public section of our forums.

I'm still not sure how the depiction of a doomsayer is considered on topic with mythology but I won't complain; after all, I've won on an abstract interpretation of the theme in the past. Good job new frontier, although it wasn't my personal favorite ;-)

[quote][center][img]http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1936/spartavault99.png[/img][/center] [center][img]http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8185/articleone.png[/img][/center]The residents of Vault 99 and members of Sparta shall treat each other with as much respect and decency as they would their own. Advice, debate, discussion, and constructive criticism is not frowned upon, but all persons of the signatory parties shall show consideration by going through the proper channels when addressing concerns. [center][img]http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/1008/articletwo.png[/img][/center]The armed forces of both Vault 99 and Sparta shall desist from any act of aggression or violence on each other either individually or collectively with other powers. Diplomacy, through proper channels, shall be used to resolve differences between the signatory parties. [center][img]http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5385/articlethree.png[/img][/center]Sparta shall provide Vault 99 with economic and armed support when requested, including providing financial resources through sending assistance rather it be in the form of monetary aid, technology, troops, or information. In the distribution of technology, Sparta and its members shall come first in the Government of Vault 99's recommendations to potential clients for deals. Sparta shall promote the economy and resources of Vault 99 [center][img]http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5089/articlefour.png[/img][/center]Neither organization shall engage, nor condone or encourage a third party to do so, in espionage on each other. If either party receives any information relevant to the other they are to immediately notify them, revealing the nature, content, and the source of the information. [center][img]http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4108/articlefive.png[/img][/center]Spartan members agree to defend all legal residents of Vault 99 through direct military action or financial assistance when requested. Vault 99 have the option to become militarily involved in any Spartan conflict. [center][img]http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/303/articlesix.png[/img][/center]Sparta shall not regulate any internal or external developments of Vault 99 due to the latter's sovereignty. However, the Government of Vault 99 shall keep Spartan officials informed of developments, both internal and external. Advice in the coordination of foreign affairs shall be handed over Sparta, but final executive decisions will rest with the proper authorities in the Vault 99 government. Sparta shall only have control of foreign affairs when Vault 99 engages in diplomatic dealing with organizations hostile to Sparta. [center][img]http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5645/articleseven.png[/img][/center]Should either organization wish to end the above agreement, a notice must be given to the other signatory party. A forty-eight hour grace period shall be given before the termination of the agreement. Automatic cancellation shall occur when Vault 99 disbands, in which former Vault residents will be directed to Sparta. Automatic cancellation shall also occur when Vault 99 achieves over 500,000 total nation strength over a period of at least five days. These agreements shall expire and be reviewed after sixty days from its announcement. [b]Signed for Sparta[/b], [b]King:[/b] Olaf Styke [b]King:[/b] Wilhelm the Demented [b]Archephor:[/b] Darklink [b]Ephors of Philoxenia (Foreign Affairs):[/b] Seth Muscarella [b]Elders of Philoxenia[/b] [b]Royal Emissary:[/b] itida [b]Arch-Diplomat:[/b] Unholy [b]Signed for Vault 99[/b], [img]http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/1493/concept1png.png[/img] [i]Ray Matveyev[/i], Overseer [i]Killswitch[/i], Deputy Overseer [i]General Damien[/i], Administrator for Vault Systems [i]Yerushalayim[/i], Administrator for Special Operations [i]Biohazard[/i], Administrator for Scouting[/quote]

[quote name='dy Cazaril' timestamp='1282068796' post='2419955'] [IMG]http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/dyCazaril/Signatures/KokopelliSig2.png[/IMG] [code]dy Cazaril - [IMG]http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/dyCazaril/Signatures/KokopelliSig2.png[/IMG][/code] Kokopelli is a Hopi trickster god. I was inspired by my recent trip to New Mexico, where the Kokopelli depiction pops up a lot. [/quote] I see 'em all the time in AZ lol and i'm totally voting for this one when the time comes up. It looks simple, but utterly pleasing anytime i look at it. Amazing job!

I'm not sure which is more pathetic in this case: people caring about stragglers left on a disbanded AA, or STA feeling they had to "do something" about \m/'s humorous announcement earlier. Either way, this drama is some of the stupidest i've seen, and the blind support for STA in this venture makes me laugh.

[quote name='The MVP' timestamp='1281988248' post='2418170'] Also, why is ODN/Athens all up and congratulating GATO over this? [/quote] Yeah, i'm pretty perplexed by this as well. How could ODN and Athens be [i]happy[/i] about their ally and their enemy breaking ties with each other?? What a strange world we live in

If it hasn't already been said, RoK will peace when Sedrick is at ZI But seriously, this should be seen as a lesson to NSO that there are consequences to harboring people under a sentence from another alliance. I know the reasons for war etc wasn't as clear cut as that, but that was the very base issue.

Anyone denying a sig because they are turned on by clothed women has some deep-seated issues. you davian ;-P

Wow! Congrats guys; i can't wait to see the resulting dynamics caused by this.

[quote name='Gamemaster1' timestamp='1281323358' post='2406212'] Silly me, I thought stabbing people in the back during negotiations was always wrong. Or maybe it was only wrong for NPO to do it to OV. [/quote] Are you referring to when NSO aided RoK's ZI target right after Hoo explicitly stated to Heft that such an action would be seen as direct war? Because yes, that was definitely a backstabbing.

[quote name='Wilhelm the Demented' timestamp='1281322584' post='2406159'] you didn't even bother to dismantle his ridiculous argument! [/quote] All i could see in his post was the pacifican black and blue brain slug on his head

Good job, NSO.

[quote name='Necromancer V4L' timestamp='1281077783' post='2402518'] First time I've ever seen this, and I'm impressed. Going to have to join in on the fun sometime. [/quote] Better step up the quality; it seems to be lacking, from my observation of the unsightly jpg artifacts in your current sig.

Heh good to see you still around, hiro :v It's good to see you didn't bow to cornians wishes and disband your nation for being boring or something haha

[quote name='Hiro Nakara' timestamp='1281120578' post='2402908'] Were you not Spartan at one point? [/quote] I think the hate is coming from an OOC argument they had, whichi find lulzy tbh

Your government titles are well beyond classy. Also, it may not be as nice as a Fark erection, but i'd erect that flag anywhere; it's incredibly well-made!

I'm all for buying what you want, but why wouldn't you want to build your nation to the best specifications possible so in the event of war, you can kick @$$ and take names? I know there are many great alliances out there that don't give any wonders or nuke requirements, but usually in the end it means that several of their nations aren't ready for combat, which means a less effective alliance and more destruction in the end. Sparta has improvement and wonders guides, as well as strict guidelines mandating a maximum infrastructure level that a ruler's nation can achieve before they purchase the appropriate military wonders. We fight, bleed, nuke for each other and if there is but a single nation in our ranks that is not as militarily prepared as the rest, it could lead to the downfall of all other Spartans in a war. If you are interested in building your nation in the most solid manner possible, look us up. http://www.cnsparta.com/ Looking at your nation though, it would take you 4-5 months just to get to our required military wonders/tech level. ;-)

Oh hey, look at this sexy new alliance. You guys are gonna go places [img]http://factoryjoe.s3.amazonaws.com/emoticons/emoticon-0148-yes.gif[/img][img]http://www.adiumxtras.com/images/thumbs/vaultboy_20_fallout_2_10193_5526_thumb.gif[/img]

[quote name='zzzptm' timestamp='1281038377' post='2401945'] What if we just adopted a rule that, as players, we no longer offer or respect protectorate agreements and that we consider a treaty with an alliance of under either 100 members or 2M NS as not valid. Then we should also adopt the code that a larger alliance should do the right thing and crush any alliance of under 100 members or 2M NS, either through war or recruitment message carpet bombing. Just because anyone can create an AA doesn't mean everyone should. [/quote] Nobody is just going to gather up all the large alliances in CN and try to change a rule about how to treat small alliances; it's an unnatural occurrence and therefore throws off the equilibrium of current politics. If we get to the point that major players are changing their foreign policy to alienate small alliances, then maybe in time Bob will move toward that [quote name='zzzptm' timestamp='1281038377' post='2401945'] Then, once we're down to about 40-60 alliances, sides should become clearer.[/quote] There are already clear-cut sides; you just have to know the political landscape. :-P Most alliances will always fall to one side depending on the situation triggering war; the only thing that would change would be less small, isolationist alliances that aren't normally involved in anything, and the occasional conflicting treaties that prevent one from entering the fray.