[GATOWEEN IS HERE!]

This appeals to my interests

[Imperial Decree from the Sith]

I have to laugh at Ivan's arrogance. Even when Fark declares war on IRON because of a defensive treaty he still thinks it's a plot revolving around him. Perhaps as part of your peace terms you can get a new Sith Lord who isn't so self-absorbed he leads his alliance to destruction based on a conspiracy theory.

You don't read so well do you? We are going to war to support an ally. Ivan's entitled to his opinion as you are entitled to yours... only difference is he has a vast amount of experience in global politics and you don't.

[TORN Announcement]

I'm sure a fairly decent sized group does. Although this is interesting coming from you, really.

Care to elaborate there little man?

[Regarding the current situation]

This thread has taken a turn for the epic.

[GATO Declaration of War]

THIS. FREAKIN. NIGHT. IS. AWESOME

[TORN Announcement]

Personal or business, there is something to be said about repaying favors when a friend helps you out. And normally you don't repay a favor by stabbing them when they're not looking.

It's fine, though, I told everyone you were a dishonest and untrustworthy bunch during the "Karma" War, so you've just proved me right. I guess I should thank you for that; after all, everyone called me crazy before.

I'm pretty sure everyone still calls you crazy considering the incredible amount of drama queen activity you participate in.

[TORN Announcement]

Quack Quack

[\m/ announcement; Regarding Current Events]

So many words and yet so little was said

[A Siberian Declaration]

The two most honorable alliances in the game.. had to see this one coming folks

[United Sovereign Nations Declaration of War]

Welp that's pretty awesome

[A Somber Note from the Mushroom Kingdom]

Words

Hello Archon, you are still cool in my book bro. Much love.

[Imperial Decree - New Polar]

Hello Grub. You are still my favorite.

[The Coincidence Coalition]

Less talky more pew pew pew

[The Coincidence Coalition]

Unless you are a !@#$% crazy demonic ghost.

Which would be awesome

[The Coincidence Coalition]

what if someone beats you to death with another person which one do you kill for revenge

Neither, you can't get revenge when you're beaten to death.

[The Coincidence Coalition]

Words

Just so we are clear, he is the one who is ridiculous and you are using a talking knife as an argument?

[A Sith Decree]

As always Ejayrazz you are maybe my favorite poster..

[A Message from the Land of Misfit Toys]

Congrats!

[Imperial Decree - New Polar Order]

The arguments on both sides are compelling (no really) but the fact is that NPO got a beatdown because they were looked at as bullies by a growing number of nation leaders. KARMA is not immune to this.

[An apology to the GPA]

Vox Populi is like the ex girlfriend that you thought was so amazing at the time but you look back and you realize it wasn't really that amazing at all and that your memory of her was much more intriguing than the actual girl.

That said, I don't really see anything wrong with open recruitment of any alliance.

[Imperial Decree - New Polar Order]

Best statement ever made on these boards.

[Diplomatic Dispatch from NSO]

You only got 8 minutes to save the world!

[We who dream]

OOC: Does this mean we don't have to see anymore over-dramatic thread titles like "We who dream" anymore?

IC: Best of luck to you all and I guess if you accomplished everything you set out to accomplish, then you found success.. congrats!

[The Ice Chamber Accords]

This is purdy awesome

[An Open Letter to Archon and Karma at Large]

I apologize for taking so long to make my way to this topic. As I'm sure people understand, I've been busier than ever before

That being said, for certain reasons I do not feel being completely open about this topic, at least not until things have run their full course. I will observe that I personally wanted to give the NPO at least some chance for peace, and peace with terms that were not as bad as the worst they have given in the past. I fought long and hard for that, and I will admit it was the one time that I did not represent Karma as one full and unified entity. I have since made my amends for that. I will also admit that the close of negotiations was not handled as smoothly as it could have been, and that we acted on the intelligence we were receiving. I could go on in greater detail, but right now I haven't the time or energy to justify the actions, or at least work to reverse some of the most fallacious comments (for instance, the one minute remark, while made, wound up being null as there was far more than a minute given).

Instead, I think I'll just man up, apologize for a scenario that did not accurately reflect the goals, ideals, and principles of Karma and more importantly myself, and take this one on the chin. It was not my finest hour, and despite what many of you think I did not derive any enjoyment from it. I am not one to gloat over those who happen to find themselves beneath me, and I am also not a very large fan of war. Having lost so many of them, the reasons should be obvious.

Any terms that are inflicted upon the losers of this war I will feel personally, whether I am under them or administrating them. I will feel them because I have been under them before, and been under ones far worse than most of you can imagine.

I draw no pleasure from this conflict. I drew no pleasure from that night. I regret my conduct, and sincerely apologize for the blemish it has left. I would hope for a cleaner war, and I would really like it if people stopped taking such venomous potshots at each other. It just won't end well for either party.

Archon, I'm sorry I didn't see this post before I replied so I wanted to tell you that you have pretty much replaced a couple of "banned/retired" members as my favorite player in this game. Seriously, you are an incredibly honorable guy (in or out of character...??) and that is why I started this topic. I hope you know that this place is better with people like you in it...