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Point of clarification: Is it three messages per ruler per hour OR three messages per ruler, but one message per ruler per hour? I'm a bit confused about this.

[quote name='Ginji' timestamp='1335207494' post='2957871'] Said it's not moe alliance, put a moe addict as herald. [/quote] I'm hardly a moe addict. I got burned out on K-On and Haruhi. On the other hand, I enjoyed Working!! but I really wanted to see Souta x Inami. I haven't watched any anime within the last couple months except for A Certain Magical Index.

[quote name='Saniiro Matsudaira' timestamp='1335122348' post='2957238'] We discussed the fact after the discussion between Elrich and Roq. After some private discussion in the NsO, we decided it was for the best that the treaty ended with the merger, so the treaty was cancelled. [/quote] I wouldn't really consider it a cancellation. The alliance that originally signed the treaty with NsO had no interest in carrying it over. Anyway, I know some people are afraid of Roq, but it was only a PIAT.

[quote name='ShouAS' timestamp='1335114572' post='2957173'] Never trust the wiki without confirmation. [/quote] [quote name='ShouAS' timestamp='1335115512' post='2957184'] shhhh, it's funnier watching people act high and mighty without a clue. [/quote] Funny, since Elrich told us that the PIAT is carrying over.

[quote name='Elrich von Richt' timestamp='1335045322' post='2956793']Yui probably still wants me dead[/quote] That's a gross exaggeration. While I may not like you, I certainly don't want you dead.

[quote name='Expletive Deleted' timestamp='1333327933' post='2947063'] Only for a day. [/quote] It'll only last a day, I mean.

[quote name='Roquentin' timestamp='1333322066' post='2946981'] Is it an April Fool's thing or real? ooc: kawaii desu [/quote] Only for a day.

[center][size=7][b]Announcement from [s]SOS Brigade[/s] Houkago Tea Time[/b][/size] We're reforming on a different AA. [size=7][b]Houkago Tea Time Declaration of Existence[/b][/size] [img]http://i43.tinypic.com/2e3pij6.jpg[/img][/center] [quote][center][size=7][b]Charter of Houkago Tea Time[/b][/size][/center] [size=5][b]Preamble[/b][/size] We, the members of Houkago Tea Time, agree to protect the honor and sanctity of the alliance, to defend our fellow members as well as the institutions created by the Charter, and to love all things cute. Also, we have cake and tea after school. We will be rocking Red. [size=5][b]Membership[/b][/size] [u]Admission[/u] Nations wishing to join Houkago Tea Time shall post an application on our forums using the application form provided. Applicants shall change their AA to "Houkago Tea Time Applicant" and swear loyalty to the Band, the Record Label, the Fan Club, and the Charter. After they pass a background check, applicants shall be made honorary members of Houkago Tea Time and will be allowed onto the AA. [u]Training[/u] All newer fans will be mentored directly by older fans or by members of the Band. They will be trained using a library of HTT's music, music videos, and nation-building guides. [u]Discipline[/u] The Band hates expelling members of their fan base, but if a member is found engaging in acts against Houkago Tea Time (ex. espionage, libel, etc.) or against other nations without authorization (ex. raiding, spying, etc.) they will be disciplined and will be tried by the Record Label. If the offense is serious enough to threaten the safety of all Houkago Tea Time members, the member will be expelled immediately. [size=5][b]Alliance Structure[/b][/size] [u]The Band[/u] At the heart of Houkagou Tea Time will be the Band, which will execute and enforce the laws and provisions of the alliance as ordained by legislators. They are tasked with the responsibility to maintain good relations with HTT's allies and with HTT's fans and groupees. They will also have the authority to issue Executive Orders and to veto proposals by their fans. The Band will consist of the following positions: Lead Guitarist (Head of State/Government; Commander in Chief) b/c she's the cutest of all and the most skilled :3 Bass Player (Second in Command) b/c she's also really kawaii desu, makes a great maid, and sings most of the songs 2nd Guitarist (Propaganda) b/c her moeshake brings all the nekkos to the yard... Azu-nyan <3 Drummer (Defense) b/c she's energetic and hotheaded, which is good for war Keyboardist (Internal Affairs) b/c she brings us together with cake and tea The Lead Guitarist shall be subject to elections on a trimonthly basis (that is every three months). She will then appoint bandmates with approval from Mio's Fan Club officers. The Lead Guitarist will also have the power to issue executive orders, fire Bandmates, and to declare a state of emergency, lasting the duration of a war or for the duration of the emergency, with approval from Mio's Fan Club. In this case, certain parts the Charter will be suspended temporarily and the Lead Guitarist will be given supreme authority to carry out the functions of government. However, tea and cake will always be served after school and the Manager can end a state of emergency should the Lead Guitarist "go too far", which could mean any number of things and is up to the Manager's interpretation. [u]The Record Label[/u] The Record Label shall hold the sole authority to declare certain acts by the legislative and executive branches unconstitutional and strike them down should they contravene the charter. The Record Label will also settle disputes between members in a formal context should the need arise. It shall consist of the following offices: -Manager and CEO (Chief Justice) b/c she makes sure all the girls behave -Co-Manager and Former-Death Metal Bandmate (Associate Justice) b/c they help the Manager make the right decisions and keep her company There will be a maximum of four Former-Death Metal Bandmates who will be appointed in increments of two to prevent ties. The Band will nominate the Manager and the Co-Managers individually by a simple majority vote. Mio's Fan Club will review the appointments and either approve or reject them. [u]Mio's Fan Club[/u] Mio's Fan Club shall consist of all members of HTT outside of the Band and the Record Label. It shall wield the ability to pass laws as they deem fit provided they fit within the framework of the charter. Mio's Fan Club shall also consist of several central offices elected by the membership as follows: -President/Stalker (Speaker) b/c she shall love Mio so much that she will drop out of college to dedicate her life to Houkago Tea Time -Councillor/Groupie (Chairperson) b/c they will head a special committee dedicated to their love for Mio There will be a maximum of six Groupies who will be appointed in increments of two to prevent ties. The Stalker and the Groupies will be elected on a bimonthly basis (every two months). Mio's Fan Club will have the necessary power to make laws for executing the functions of the legislature (Just kidding, they only worship Mio and the Band). [u]Impeachment[/u] If any government member is found incompetent, guilty of some heinous act against Houkago Tea Time, or fails to use tildes and desu, they can be impeached by a simple majority of the membership in an impeachment vote. Following impeachment, the Manager and two Former Death Metal Bandmates will preside over the trial and, if it comes to it, conviction. If the Manager or a Former Death Metal Bandmate is on trial, they will be tried by temporary court formed by Mio's Fan Club with legal advice from members of the Record Label not on trial. Following impeachment, replacements will be appointed to fill the missing positions and the Record Label will determine whether further discipline is necessary. [size=5][b]Amendments[/b][/size] But why would you want to amend this? It's so kawaii~ :< Okay fien. If the general membership seeks to amend the charter, they can do so by a 2/3rds majority with at least 1/3rd of the membership voting and approval from a simple majority of Bandmates.[/quote] Forums (we can't afford a new one): http://se.sosdancn.org/ IRC: #htt Signed, Expletive Deleted Lead Guitarist PatriciaMartin Bass Player DeGekkeJapanner 2nd Guitarist Madarame Harunobu Drummer Konata Izumi Keyboardist Evangeline Anovilis Manager and CEO of the Record Label LordByron227 President/Stalker

[size="5"][color="#008080"][center][b]Levantian Announcement[/b][/center][/color][/size] By the Decree of His Most Faithful Majesty By the Grace of God King Albrecht the First of the Holy Kingdom of Levantia, [i]Our borders will be open to Vicidalian and Biscotti refugees provided they assist with Levantian infrastructure and development projects. Accommodations shall be provided upon their arrival. Due to the scarcity of resources possessed by the government, food will only be provided to refugees who work. Refugees or not, we cannot feed foreigners before we feed the Levantian people. Our current priorities include expanding agricultural output through irrigation and maximizing the productivity of our mineral resources. We intend to use the technical expertise of the Levantian intellectual class to construct new power plants to supply desalination and filtration facilities as well as industrial centers with energy to operate. These new facilities will provide more drinking water and allow the expansion of agriculture into regions once known as desert. Only through labor and sacrifice can we rebuild this nation. We welcome those who wish to contribute in the rebuilding process, but we must ensure they are properly integrated into the population and do not influence the government and the people of Levantia in a negative manner. We should also note that attacks and threats against the nation will be dealt with swiftly. Refugees stirring up trouble will be detained and deported as deemed necessary. Anyways, we extend a hand of friendship to the displaced peoples of Vicidalia and Biscotti for now. We pray that God will reward us for this great act of kindness.[/i] (OOC: Post about the arrival and dealing with refugees is pending.)

[b]From:[/b] Levantian United Sanitation [b]To:[/b] Levantian Relief Association [quote][i]"We humbly accept your offer and we apologize for the current state of affairs within our country. Many of us worked voluntarily for weeks, waiting for the government to pay us. However, we have yet to receive a stipend for our work and most of us have families to feed. We hope the international community can understand the situation we are facing and see past the negative effects of the ongoing general strike. Some of us still volunteer our services in exchange for donations and private contributions from Levantian communities, but, for the most part, the cities have failed to compensate us for our labor, which is all we ask given the fact that we have wives and children to take care of. The general strike of public employees isn't an act of malice or a political maneuver as much as it is a matter of life and death. We support the government in its efforts to revitalize public infrastructure, but we have legitimate concerns over the current distribution of economic resources which have placed the lives of hundred of thousands of Levantian people in jeopardy. The decision to strike was a tough but necessary decision for us. With your assistance and the aid of other generous donors, we can return to work and stop striking."[/i][/quote] [b]Situation in Levantia[/b] Radios buzzed with frantic reports of desertions since the walkout on the constitutional convention. The Monarchist faction had, as a result, dominated the proceedings and decided that a secular monarchy would be the best form of government to represent the interests of the nation and the people of Levantia. As quickly as the Monarchists dominated the government, the Republicans sought to undermine it by encouraging strikes and walkouts. However, the government began restructuring and reorganizing its priorities as soon as Albrecht was elected by the now-defunct Conclave and crowned by Patriarch Sizwe II. Public employee unions were starting to back the King as he began slowing to work on Temple City and other ambitious projects so the government could restore public services. In short time, the Republicans struck at the heart of the new Kingdom of God. The militant faithful in the ranks of the Levantian Army and their nepotist compatriots revolted against the officer corps at the Republican. Officers rose to an uncomfortable awakening. Many at gunpoint were escorted out of their posts and shot in front of their barracks. Soldiers organized angry mobs to raid government offices and attack public employees. Reports of violence and disorder saturated the airwaves. King Albrecht did not hesitate to declare a state of emergency. [u]Announcement to Rebels and to the International Community[/u] [i]"We are now offering an olive branch to the dissenting factions. Come to the negotiating table and we can have peace in this country again. The violence against the current, legitimate government is an insult to the country and to the people of Levantia. The defilement of our nation's fundamental institutions must stop. I urge people to stop the violence and the looting. I order soldiers to return to their posts immediately. In return, I offer amnesty. However, if this crisis cannot be resolve peacefully within the next twenty-four hours, I am willing to deploy our military assets in order to restore the peace. Nations of the world, and the African Union in particular, I ask that you all refrain from interfering in our internal political affairs. This is a matter of the Kingdom's security and we hope to maintain our sovereignty. On the other hand, I will note that any economic aid is welcome. Food, water, medical supplies, and volunteers are in short supply in many of our provinces. While I, as the King of Levantia, wish to change this situation, it cannot be done overnight. We need the assistance of the international community to rebuild this country and to lead it into the developed world."[/i]

[center][color="#FF0000"][size="5"][b]Breaking News[/b][/size][/color] [color="#00BFFF"][size="4"][b]Levantian News Network[/b][/size][/color] [i]"Bringing Light to the World."[/i][/center] A camera panned across the now infamous domed building in Harare where bystanders crowded about a gaping hole in one of the building's wall. Firefighters fought a furious conflagration while police, one of the few groups of public employees who did not join the strikes, dressed in various shades of blue and armed with small arms stood guard with the militia-like soldiers. Emergency medical technicians escorted dozens of bleeding Levantians out of the building, many of whom suffered from severe burns. Policy-makers also assisted in the effort to move the wounded out of the building. Unfortunately, a shortage of ambulances and gurneys left several wounded laying on the ground while the EMTs ferried wounded back to St. Cecilia's Hospital down the street from the convention. A few policemen broke ranks and joined the rescue effort. Eventually, the men brought all the wounded out and began moving corpses to the entrance where they began piling them up. A flock of priests gathered around the dead bodies, crossing themselves and whispering prayers for their lost souls. Silence followed for several moments before the news anchor began to speak. [i]"...uh... Hello. I'm sure you, the viewer... are just as shocked as we are. What we are witnessing is an unprecedented tragedy. From what we have been told by Levantian government officials, several Traditionalists disguised as Levantian soldiers drove up to the convention in a cargo truck. They then dismounted and proceeded to gun down Levantian soldiers. Two of the tribesmen-turned-suicide-bombers killed themselves and tore a hole through the wall of the building. The remaining gunmen charged through the breach and killed several security guards before entering the the chamber where negotiations were taking place. *Pauses* They then proceeded to kill an estimated twenty-seven delegates to the convention, including the several key leaders of the Monarchist and Republican factions. Officials predict that the death toll will increase as more bodies are found. We are still awaiting further reports to confirm our numbers."[/i] The looped video switched abruptly to footage of lawmakers walking out of the domed building with smoke rising in the background. [i]"Wait. We're getting more information. The compromise has broken down and the Republican faction is walking out on the negotiations. We will defer to our convention correspondent, Andile Unathi."[/i] People rushed about filming, taking pictures, shooting, and waving signs. Most of the Levantians shouted insults disgracing the politicians who were leaving the convention. Andile Unathi walked in a brisk pace to keep up with the departing legislators. [i]"We're getting live footage of the Republican representatives who are leaving the convention."[/i] Unathi stepped in front of the leading Republican delegate, [i]"Excuse me, Mr. ?."[/i] [i]"Faraji."[/i] [i]"May I ask why you're walking out on the convention?"[/i] The delegate leaned in towards the camera. [i]"We're sick of this nonsense. The Traditionalists and the Monarchists have gone too far. We will no longer compromise with the Devils. We know they are working together to subvert God's Plan. We, the Republicans of Levantia, refuse to relinquish the vision of a Theocratic Republic, one in which men are equal before the eyes of God. We refuse to surrender our hearts and minds to some secular monarchical tyranny. Our vision is one of Christ and we will not bend and we will not falter. We are guided by faith and principle in our efforts to unify the country. Sizwe and van der Waals, it is time to choose your side. Either you're with us, the children of God, or you're against us. We will destroy the Traditionalists and claim their land for the faithful masses. God is with us."[/i]

Hundreds of Levantian legislators crowded into a massive domed building with a bombed out roof. Harare seemed like a fairly secure location. It was the least contested of the major cities with the smallest rebel presence besides Temple City, which many of the delegates to the drafting convention refused to consider as a meeting place due to the political implications. A significant portion of convention, consisting of fiery intellectuals and humble statesmen elected by their provinces, refused to accept the theocracy. A few days earlier, Sizwe II spoke before the public over the radio in conciliatory terms, rejecting the powers offered him by the interim government, and suggesting that a theocracy could harm the unification process. This won him support from the nonreligious professional class, which Levantia would soon be dependent on, but also alienated some of his ultrareligious supporters. Harare buzzed with activity as planes began crowding the airport tarmac and cars started clogging the streets. The marketplace opened for the politicians coming to negotiate the new government. Little children crowded around representatives begging for food and money until Levantian soldiers appeared dressed in their slightly mismatching uniforms, identifiable by the wooden crosses at their necks, and the coat of arms on their shoulders. The troops waved off the young lobbyists and escorted the delegates to the convention center in an old parliament building built by one of the previous governments. Thin, ghostly musicians began playing Christian music for the well-dressed men as they passed. Some of the more generous representatives stopped to drop a few coins into a starving artists' hands. The streets smelled rank with human waste since the government was still in transitional chaos. Sanitation workers were on strike since they still had yet to be paid. Soldiers were still prioritized above anything else. Soldiers and Temple City. Nothing could come before that. The illiterate soldiers understood money better than the Holy Bible. The fact scared the legislators and turned them away from the militant republic and towards a monarchy with a professional military. The delegates seemed more wary of the military than anything else. After the first day of deliberation, Biscottian coffee beans were brought in from Windhoek. Cooks brewed coffee in kettles over open flames outside the parliament building since there was a national shortage of gas due to an oil workers' strike. Delegates worried that the interim government might be falling apart at the seams. The military was the only thing keeping the country together. On the third day of deliberation, representatives from the military showed up uninvited. The officer corps spoke almost unanimously in favor of a monarchy while the enlisted men present at the meeting declared themselves for a republic. A division soon appeared in the Levantian army. After a week, negotiations appeared to be working out in favor of a symbolic monarchy with a strong central parliament. Time constraints forced compromises as the postal system began breaking down in various parts of the country. People began openly renouncing their faith in God and the new government as quickly as they had embraced them. The Christian overtones of the new government would be toned down a little in comparison to its predecessor. Leaders of the Monarchist faction and the Republican faction invited the media, mostly radio with a few TV stations to carry the news of the great compromise to the rest of the nation. Traditionalists walked out on the convention vowing to force the government to accept the tribal minorities as autonomous states.

As the small diplomatic convoy rolled through the pothole-ridden streets of Windhoek past bullet-ridden houses and mortar-torn apartment buildings, Fischer sighed, "The current interim government needs aid from the outside. We're trying to pull this nation back together, but we cannot complete this process without the aid of other countries. However, we cannot offer your country much at the moment." He paused for a moment and gestured towards a large cordoned off part of the city where construction workers armed with a medley of antiquated and modern machinery set to work, tearing down the dilapidated buildings. "As you can see, we have a lot of work ahead of us," he folded his hands in his lap and staccato gunfire rang out from some distant part of the city, rising over the furious roar of the old truck engine. "But first we must destroy before we can build."

[b]Encryption:[/b] [color="#FF00FF"]MEDIUM[/color] As the formal head of the transitional government of Levantia, I wish to declare our intent to seek membership in the African Union. We are still awaiting further reforms and are willing to make the necessary changes to our government structure in order to satisfy the wishes of other African countries. Currently, we are investigating the possibility of a constitutional monarchy since it best represents our link to Christian faith and tradition while respecting the rights of those amongst our populace who may not agree with Christianity. In the meantime, we would like to hold off on a formal application for membership until we, of the National Levantian Conclave, can consolidate control over the nation and finalize our government. We hope to receive support from the African Union whether through symbolic gestures or through concrete economic assistance. Advisors would be highly useful, especially in creating a long-lasting, stable government which will best serve the interests of the Levantian people. In exchange, we are willing to trade technology, especially since we have carried over a pool of extremely talented scientists and engineers: refugees from various wars, students from the region who left during the chaos and were recently repatriated, and a number of surviving intellectuals. -Chancellor Albrecht van der Waals

A cohort of heavily armed militiamen in mismatching uniforms greeted the delegate from Biscotti. Necklaces hung around their necks carried dirt-stained wooden crosses. The men, of many ethnicities, carried a look of weariness from months of combat. In contrast, a diplomat dressed in khakis and a polo with a straw hat met the delegate with a firm handshake before waving her towards their mode of transport, which consisted of three mud-crusted pickup trucks. Two of the escorting trucks carried a firesquad armed with a heavy machinegun. They looked menacingly towards the rim of the city where sparse gunfire could be heard. The diplomat, a Mr. Johannes Fischer looked apologetically at the Biscottian and said, "Well, Windhoek's a bit uncivilized for now. Most of the country's efforts are focused elsewhere. Temple City, in particular, has been working on new infrastructure projects. We've been rebuilding our industry. However, the rest of the country has lagged behind a little."

We will confirm this order. -Chancellor Albrecht van der Waals

[b]Encryption:[/b] [color="#FF0000"]EXTREMELY HIGH[/color] We are interested in doing business with your nation as well. The presence of Catholics in your syndicalist nation suggests that our vision of God may be compatible with many of your views. We thank you for your gift of coffee beans. These precious pits will keep our leaders awake in the coming days while we finalize our government. We should note that our current government is still open to reforms. It may be possible that we will consider transitioning to a constitutional monarchy. Perhaps, your input could help us reach an effective decision. Once our government is established, we will make an official announcement regarding reforms. In the meantime, we can still negotiate possible trade agreements. May God smile upon both our nations. -Fungai Boitumelo, Minister of Foreign Affairs

[quote name='Vedran' timestamp='1329184094' post='2919754'] The Union of Arctica issued an announcement extending diplomatic recognition to Levantia as a new state rising in the Protectorate. A diplomatic team was quickly sent to the state's capital with the aim of establishing basic relations between the two countries, as well as to lay a foundation by which the peoples of Southern Africa might work together in resolving cross-border disputes, as well as to manage shared natural resources that cannot be said to belong to any one nation, such as the artificial Lake Kariba and its dam. Since this is the first state to rise in Southern Africa in some time, the Union wishes to build up well-structured systems of diplomacy and trade with its neighbor. However, many Arcticans, particularly denizens of Madagascar, find themselves displeased with the system of state religion created in Levantia, as many Arcticans have long lived in a secularist system and, religious or not, cannot approve of any state-supported Church, whether it's the Islamic caliphates that seemed to dominate much of Northern Africa not long ago, or the Republic of Transvaal, where any deviation from the National Party-defined norm might result in a trip to prison camp. [/quote] [b]Encryption:[/b] [color="#FF0000"]EXTREMELY HIGH[/color] We would be more than delighted to have the opportunity to discuss important matters of regional harmony. Perhaps, we could hold a conference near Lake Kariba and its dam. It would be a symbolic gesture establishing the unity of this region. Levantia considers religion a unifying force rather than a coercive, violent one. However, we will take Arctican concerns into consideration when shaping our nation's policies. Our goal is to promote peace and prosperity as opposed to strife and conflict. We are considering some structural changes to our current government and Constitution, within reason of course. We may moderate the extremes of state-sponsored religion and state-sponsored secularism with a monarch, but we are currently in the process of negotiating and finalizing the reforms necessary to restore order to the nation. In the meantime, Patriarch Sizwe II, Chancellor van der Waals, and Almighty God will dictate the direction this country shall take. -Fungai Boitumelo, Minister of Foreign Affairs

[quote name='Centurius' timestamp='1329231406' post='2920291'] "The inclusion of 'immoral ideas' does nothing to ease concerns, what exactly is considered immoral? Because it can mean a lot of things to a lot of people." [/quote] It's all semantics, but, generally speaking, we are building a country based on God. Immorality is a blanket term for offenses covered under our legal system and for special circumstances that our legal system has yet to cover. For instance, exploiting legal loopholes for personal gain, obtaining charity through fraudulent means, and so forth. We are certain that governments understand the special scenarios in which law fails to provide adequate justice. Here, the Lord is our guide and His Word, Scripture, that is, guides the evolution and development of our nation. We hope that other nations will come to respect that. -Fungai Boitumelo, Minister of Foreign Affairs

[quote name='graniteknight' timestamp='1329182949' post='2919742'] Did you get Vedran's permission? [/quote] Yes. At least via PM. I'm waiting for his thoughts on my DoE.

[quote name='supercheese' timestamp='1329179748' post='2919728'] Will your nation allow for religious freedom or will all citizens be forced into christianity? [/quote] Religious and political freedom shall be guarded within our borders. We believe in infinite paths to accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and savior. However, we make exceptions for religions and political ideologies that incite acts of violence, create hatred, advocate terrorism, encourage illegal acts, or promote immoral ideas. -Fungai Boitumelo, Minister of Foreign Affairs

I request all of the area labeled as Arctica Protectorate. My DoE can be seen here: http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109107

(OOC: Here I go. Let me know if I should change anything.) [center][size="6"]Announcement from the Holy Republic of Levantia[/size] [i]Baba yetu, yetu uliye Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina! Baba yetu, yetu, uliye Jina lako litukuzwe.[/i][/center] The camera panned across the ecstatic crowd. Several hundred thousand citizens gathered in the streets of Windhoek, Salisbury, and all the other major cities of the newborn Republic. With the words "By the Grace of God" and "In the Name of the Lord" splayed across their banners, written on their shirts with cheap black markers, and etched into their hearts and souls, the faithful masses filled the streets in full support of the new administration. The journey had been long and hard for the Christian socialists of Levantia. Years earlier, many of them might have been killed or reprimanded for uttering the Lord's Prayer, but, now, they spoke the words openly in crisp Swahili. Although the words were not spoken in the native tongue of the region, they rang out loud and clear with a unifying thunder that brought both the indigenous people and the descendants of European immigrants together. English, Afrikaans, and German prayers also joined the medley of Christian voices. Wooden crosses of varying sizes rose from the crowd ranging from crucifixes small enough to fit into the hands of a newborn to massive constructions with complex etchings illustrating the rebirth of Jesus and the rebirth of Africa. As the din died down, the camera refocused on three men standing together at the podium. The Khoisan Patriarch Sizwe II, the Bantu Speaker of the Conclave Simba Khamisi, and the Afrikaner Chancellor Albrecht van der Waals joined hands and raised them in the air shouting "Unity!" in their three respective languages and repeated it twice, once in English and another in Swahili. First, Sizwe the Second took the podium and raised his hand. The crowd erupted in cheers, chanting "Long Live Sizwe" while waving their crosses, flags, and banners as if they could shake the sins of the past with their gestures of faith and patriotism. From Sizwe's soft-spoken yet fatherly voice, it seemed like the nation just might be able to do so. [quote]"Citizens of Levantia. People of the World. Brothers in Christ. Today, we have made the final steps in sewing the region back together. Our country, once torn apart by strife, once left to decay by previous administrations, once divided by language, race, and creed is now united in our faith in God. I urge the people of the world, the people of this nation, the doubters and the pessimists to cast aside their doubts and misgivings. Step into the light, embrace the path of righteousness, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior as an overwhelming majority of the people in Levantia have, and your sins shall be forgiven. I pray that Our Heavenly Father will smile upon our nation as we move forward in the coming months. Lend us Your divine hand in rebuilding this nation, Lord. Amen."[/quote] The crowd broke out into applause and tearful prayers. A short intermission followed before Khamisi took the stage. [quote]"Let us work together in the name of the Holy Father to build this country in the image of God's Kingdom. Race and creed do not matter in the Holy Republic. We all give ourselves up to the Lord and in His eyes, we are all equal. Equality, Faith, and Liberty shall guide us through the coming days. I know that we will struggle, but know that God is watching over us through each trial and tribulation. Know that we shall struggle together for Levantia and for God. Amen."[/quote] Chancellor van der Waals who spoke in a sharper, crisper tone took the podium after the esteemed Speaker. [quote]"There's not much that needs repeating. Father Sizwe and Speaker Khamisi both understand how far we've come and are ready to help us go even farther. As Chancellor of the Holy Republic, I declare a new age of reconstruction and reconciliation. We shall ensure economic equality by centralizing resources within the Church and redistributing them to the needy, the industrious, and the innovative. As Khamisi said, we shall revolutionize this nation and remodel after God's Kingdom. As a symbol of our devotion to God, we shall construct a new city in his honor. Temple City, built on the Levantian coast shall facilitate international trade and house hundreds of thousands of Levantian citizens. We will also begin building new infrastructure and establishing new, expansive government programs that will enable the people to enjoy the fruits of the nation's resources. A faith-centered curriculum will ensure our youth grow into responsible, hardworking Christian adults and help drive the technology and innovation that will keep the economy strong. We will focus on energy independence while developing infrastructure. We will build railways, roads, and mass transit systems to promote trade and tourism. We will also work to build nuclear power plants, develop biofuels, and other alternative means of producing energy. However, agricultural independence is also as important as energy independence. In order to become completely self-sufficient, we will clear out large swaths of forests and jungles, irrigate the deserts, and build desalination plants to provide water for thirsty crops and parched people. Last, but not least, we will begin rebuilding our armed forces so that we can protect the followers of Christ with an army of faithful."[/quote]

[quote name='Anger' timestamp='1313338956' post='2780606'] Don't do that ^ [/quote] This guy has a point. You should recruit from Ponychan. They'll be much more receptive.

Azcelonia votes yes on Brunei's admission.