Sigurd Odinnson

I really have no political reason to be exultant or depressed at this one, but since I have personal friends in SOS (or used to, who knows how things have changed), I feel compelled to wish you both luck.

Bump for my favourite allies.

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/deutschersoldat.png[/img] [color="#FF0000"][font="Book Antiqua"][i][b]Onward German Soldier![/b][/i][/font][/color][/center]

[quote name='King Xander the Only' timestamp='1324528762' post='2883834'] Please continue announcing things every day. [/quote] I think we might - it keeps the rest of you on your toes. Besides, Bob needs some more activity and involvement. [quote name='VladimirLenin' timestamp='1324535807' post='2883914'] This In the matter of rapid cycles of government this version certainly hasn't deviated from the standard set by previous incarnations. [/quote] *notices AA* Somebody is upset about the way their war is going ------- The above two clowns aside, most posters have been extremely kind, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for all the support The German Empire has had as we slowly work through these little growing pains and come into our own as a truly [i]reformed[/i] alliance. With an AA like ours, there are going to be hiccups and bumps, but this will likely be the last major change we see as we look forward to a stable and prosperous 2012 under our new Kaiser and Reichskanzler and a very able and dedicated House of Lords.

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/Reichstag%20Poster.png[/img][/center] [center][size="4"][color="#FF0000"]Es lebe Deutschland![/color][/size][/center]

[size="5"][b]ATTENTION PLANET BOB[/b][/size] [center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Stamps&Banners/OA.png[/img] [size=5][color=black][b]AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GERMAN EMPIRE[/b][/color][/size][/center] [size="5"]NOW ANNOUNCING,[/size] [center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/images/kaisertower.png[/img] [size="5"]His Imperial Majesty Kaiser "King Tower IV" of The German Empire[/size][/center] The Oath of Office as Regent: [left][quote][b][u]Anson:[/u][/b] King Tower, are you prepared to take up the office of the Regent? [b][u]King Tower:[/u][/b] Yes, I am. [b][u]Anson:[/u][/b] Will you swear to uphold the constitution against any and all who would seek to undermine it? [b][u]King Tower:[/u][/b] I solemnly promise so to do. [b][u]Anson:[/u][/b] Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the nations of The German Empire, according to the statutes the Prussian House of Lords agreed on, and the respective laws and custom of the same? [b][u]King Tower:[/u][/b] I solemnly promise so to do. [b][u]Anson:[/u][/b] Will you, in your power, cause law and justice and mercy to be executed in all judgments? [b][u]King Tower:[/u][/b] I solemnly promise so to do. [b][u]Anson:[/u][/b] Presenting His Majesty, [b][u]Anson:[/u][/b] King Tower IV of Volksland [b][u]Anson:[/u][/b] Regent of The German Empire[/quote][/left] [left][b]The Coronation Oath:[/b] [quote][b]Reichskanzler [i]to All[/i]:[/b] Gathered before the People of Germany, we profess before that King to which we are all subject that this man is fit to govern The German Empire as annointed and ordained Kaiser, Fate guide and protect him. [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Kaiser-elect[/i]:[/b] Do you, humble servant, accept the great weight of this crown, to uphold it in the face of all adversity, and be a servant to your people as they will be servants to you? [b]Kaiser-elect:[/b] "I will" [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Kaiser-elect[/i]:[/b] Will you Defend your Reich against all enemies, and swear never to surrender it to any of those which fate has arrayed against you?18 January 1871 [b]Kaiser-elect:[/b] "I will" [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Kaiser-elect[/i]:[/b] Will you maintain the laws of the Reich, uphold them, and live by them, ordained and appointed in honoured Tradition from the birth of the Reich? [b]Kaiser-elect[/b]: "I will" [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Kaiser-elect[/i]:[/b] Will you maintain justice for all your subjects, and punish injustice committed in the Reich by all, great and small, ministerial and citizen? [b]Kaiser-elect:[/b] "I will" [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Kaiser-elect[/i]:[/b] Will you relinquish the reigns of power when your time has ended or your nobles call for your abdication? [b]Kaiser-elect:[/b] "I will" [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Ministers & House of Lords[/i]:[/b] Do you, the Lords of the German Empire, accept King Tower as your Lord and Kaiser, to serve and to defend as Ruler of the German Empire? [b]Ministers:[/b] "We do" [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Kaiser-elect[/i]:[/b] I annoint you King and Kaiser of The German Empire, in the manner of Kings since ancient times, and in honour of our ancestors, let your head and hands be annointed that you may judge justly and rule royally. Take this crown, the symbol of your power and the weight of responsibility. Take this sword at the hands of us Lords, your humble and loyal retainers. Take this ring, and be bound to the fate of the Reich in eternity. Receive this rod of virtue and equity, that you may, in imitation of your ancestors, rule and live in such virtue and justice. [b]Kaiser:[/b] I promise and pledge in the sight of Fate and all present that I will take this weight of responsibility, and rule you, my humble and loyal retainers, and all citizens of my Reich, with virtue, justice, and equity, and bind my soul and myself to the fate and future of The German Empire. I swear this on my very life. [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Kaiser[/i]:[/b] Stand fast and hold firmly beneath the weight of your new responsibility and duties. May you be guided and guarded throughout your rule and never crumble in the face of your adversaries, be they seen and unseen. [b]Reichskanzler [i]to Crowd[/i]:[/b] Long live King Tower, the Kaiser of The German Empire and our Lord and Ruler. Long live the German Empire. Es lebe King Tower, Kaiser des Deutsche Reich und unser Herr und Herrscher! Es lebe das Deutsche Reich![/quote][/left] [center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Stamps&Banners/Government2TGE.png[/img][/center] [size="6"]We also wish to announce:[/size] [size="4"]The German Kaiser and Reichskanzler hereby award The Order of the Golden Fleece to His Excellency the Former Regent of The German Empire, Anson of Texas.[/size] [quote="Sigurd Odinnson"]By the power vested in me as Reichskanzler of The German Empire, I welcome you, Anson of Texas, into that ancient and sacred brotherhood of The Order of the Golden Fleece. I bid you kneel as [b]Anson of Texas[/b] to arise before Kaiser and Reichskanzler of The German Empire as [b]Anson Graf von Texas, Ritter des Orden vom Goldenen Vlies[/b]. Wear this medal and this ribbon with pride, and greet every German evermore as your brother.[/quote] [center] [img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Avatars/Ansonavi2.png[/img] [img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/awards/Goldenfleece.png[/img] [img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/awards/Fleeceribbon.jpg[/img][/center] [size="5"]Drei mal hoch! Hoch! Hoch! Hoch der Kaiser! Es lebe unseres Deutsche Reich![/size]

[b][i][color="#FF0000"][font="Arial Black"][size="4"]Want an alliance that's a step above the rest? Join The German Empire today![/size][/font][/color][/i][/b] TGECN.com

[quote name='xoindotnler' timestamp='1324343197' post='2882219'] Do you do reader questions to? How does it feel like acting as a complete Nordreich clone to not get rolled? [/quote] No, we do not do reader questions. We [i]are[/i], however, hiring at least 2 Foreign Correspondents. Further, Nordreich has never had a successful newspaper. I know because I tried and tried and tried to get writers and it never worked. I'm not sure why we're somehow a "Nordreich clone" - is it just because we have higher quality propaganda than the rest of CN? [quote name='Methrage' timestamp='1324346265' post='2882256'] Why call yourselves TGECN and not just go with TGE? If your alliance was called The German Empire Cyber Nations, the CN at the end would make more sense. Although I don't see you guys calling yourselves that. [/quote] To be honest, the origin of the decision was to distance ourselves from TGE's past. It's a bit of a mouthful, I agree, and we may be reforming it soon.

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Stamps&Banners/OMoPA.png[/img] [/center] Planet Bob! Find here the Latest Issue of the official newspaper of The German Empire, reporting German and World news to the citizens of the German Empire and the whole of Planet Bob! Contact the Ministry of Propaganda and Public Enlightenment of The German Empire to become a [i]foreign correspondent[/i] with the Reich news service. This will be a bi-monthly publication of world news given to you from the heart of the German Empire, all posted [i]right here[/i]. Now, coming to you from The German Empire's Ministry of Propaganda and Public Enlightenment: [size="4"][b]Latest issue:[/b][/size] [center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Kreuzzeitung/Kreuzzeitung3.png[/img][/center] [size="3"][b]First issue:[/b][/size] [center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Kreuzzeitung/Kreuzzeitung.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Stamps&Banners/OMoPA.png[/img][/center] Gruß Gott! As a government minister, I can say that [b][url="http://tgecn.com"][u]The German Empire[/u][/url][/b] would love to have you, and I'm sure you'll be interested after you take a look at us. We've reformed as of late July and have a completely new line-up, new Propaganda Ministry, and a new direction. As an experienced member, if you're looking for an alliance you can be heavily active in and contribute a great deal to, TGECN is definitely the choice for you. Even if you don't choose us, though, we invite you to visit our forums and see what we're all about. I am confident you'll be impressed with what we have. Also, on a more personal note, as a fellow Tolkien fan, I can say that I personally would very much like to see you join us and add to the appreciation of history and language that I have been fostering in our AA. We're also the home of my own graphics corporation, Eccardopolis Graphics Co., which does commission work for all alliances, but only does free work for members of The German Empire. To take advantage of the huge benefits of having E.G. & Co. work exclusively for [i]you[/i], join us at TGECN. Come chat with us on #TGECN if you're not sure or if you have questions, or just feel free to PM me or any of our government ministers. Yours, [img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Signatures/SigSig.png[/img] [b]Reichsminister für Propaganda und Volksaufklärung, TGECN[/b] [center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/DeutscherSoldat.png[/img] [/center]

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/The%20German%20Empire3.png[/img] [size="4"][color="#000080"][i][b]Know our might in the German Empire![/b][/i][/color][/size][/center]

[quote name='Mayzie' timestamp='1323860344' post='2877676'] Many of our members have a long history with various incarnations of your alliance, Ferd's comment has nothing to do with sides. Enjoy the war. [/quote] Let's be fair, many of [i]our[/i] members have a long history with various incarnations of TGE - including myself, who KFred banned and then had PZIed by NPO before the Karma War because I was "dissenting and disturbing the peace" or some such, and I was subsequently accused of being a Nazi. All this after I was one of the original members of TGE. Believe me, I can understand bad feelings toward previous incarnations of TGE - but if you look at our present membership, I think you'll find a decidedly different bunch than those who ran things when Freddy was still around. [quote name='nosoup4you' timestamp='1323864733' post='2877695'] You know you don't have to ask that question, mate. Colossus is on Colossus' side, and that of her allies. Good luck, TGECN! The only issue that I can take with your new lineup is that it's become increasingly hard for me to keep up the TGE hate with old friends at the helm. Maybe throw me a bone and do something really dumb...for old time's sake? [/quote] I suppose I can always declare on a member of Colossus by mistake I'm glad to have your support! Ferd had me worried, because I have so many old friends in Colossus, I'd hate to learn that there was a general dislike for my AA there.

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/The%20German%20Empire1.png[/img] [size="4"][color="#000080"][i][b]The Beauty of Germany - partake in it![/b][/i][/color][/size][/center]

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/The%20German%20Empire5.png[/img] [size="4"][color="#FF0000"][i][b]There are many cultures, but only the German Empire is a guardian of Culture. Become part of it - join us![/b][/i][/color][/size][/center]

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/The%20German%20Empire2.png[/img] [color="#FF0000"][i][b][size="4"]Alles für Deutschland![/size][/b][/i][/color][/center]

[quote name='Ferdinand I' timestamp='1323696365' post='2875194'] o/ RIA and good luck, not that you'll need it. [/quote] Wait... whose side is Colossus on again?

[quote name='President Orff' timestamp='1323745346' post='2876000'] Well TGE was the acronym of the old Empire, The German Empire 2007-2011 RIP, we decided to give ourselfs a new branding, along with a new face, as shown here in this thread. We are distinguishing our self's as being separate from the old Reich, a way of shedding the old skin, if you want to put it that way. [/quote] More explicitly, there was a lot of negative associated with the old TGE from which we actively seek to distance ourselves. We are, in many ways, [i]not[/i] TGE, and for that reason, as well as others mentioned above, we have changed our acronym. It also allows us to emphasise a certain aspect of ourselves - there are a lot of Empires in Cybernations, but we are The [i]German[/i] Empire of Cybernations. Make no mistake - this is going to be a major part of our identity and our focus. If someone is looking for a German alliance, we are that alliance, in the way if someone is looking for a Pan-Germanic alliance, Nordreich is that alliance.

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/The%20German%20Empire4.png[/img] [i][b][size="4"]Glory to the Reich![/size][/b][/i][/center]

o/ [b][i]Die Wacht am Rhein![/i][/b]

[quote name='Proest' timestamp='1323582681' post='2873355'] Is the graphic big enough? Also, hi KT. [/quote] Everything's bigger in The German Empire. o/ TGECN Thanks to everyone for the well-wishing! And despite accusations, it is not in the least the same image used by NoR. The style is similar because, frankly, who's a better example of a successful alliance than our boys over in Nordland?

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/diezeitalteruber.png[/img] [b][i][size="4"][color="#000080"]The German Empire: Guardian of Culture[/color][/size][/i][/b][/center]

[center][img]http://images.tgecn.com/mop/Posters/Germania.png[/img] [size="5"][font="Book Antiqua"][i][b][color="#FF0000"]For the Empire![/color][/b][/i][/font][/size][/center]