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[b]South Torres Strait Islands admitted as 5th state[/b]
The tiny Oceanesian territory of the South Torres Strait Islands was admitted to the USO as the 5th state today, as a result of a vote in the Intercontinental Congress (4 to 0; all states - New Zealand, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Timor-Leste, and Maluku - voting in favour). Although there are concerns of voter power disparity because each state only gets one vote in the Oceanesian congress regardless of population, the fact that a permanent constitution mandating a bicameral federal legislature is on its way led to all of the current states, whose populations are thousands of times more than the South Torres Strait Islands' population, voting in favour of admission.
The Oceanesian flag was updated accordingly - a fifth point being added in the [i]Federation Star[/i] in the flag's canton.
[center][i]The old flag and the new one:[/i]
[img]http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/knowz1/FINAL4stateflag.png[/img]
[img]http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/knowz1/FINAL5stateflag.png[/img][/center]
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[b]Work finished on Oceanopolis center[/b]
Workers finished construction of the federal government zone of the United States of Oceanesia's future federal capital, Oceanopolis, on Muralag Island (or Prince of Wales Island) in the South Torres Strait Islands, today. Work continues on building the rest of the future federal capital - which is expected to be formally mandated the federal capital city soon. The Intercontinental Congress - which is the interim federal government of Oceanesia - confirmed that the capital will almost certainly be named '[i]Oceanopolis[/i]'.
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[font="Arial Black"][b][center][size="4"]Treaty of Friendship[/size][/font][/center]
[center][size="3"]between the[/size][/b][/center]
[size="5"][b][center]Athenian Federation [size="3"]and the[/size] United States of Oceanesia[/center][/b][/size]
[i][center]Done in the City of Rome - 5th March 2012 (Auckland time)[/center][/i]
[u]Section I: Recognition of Neutrality[/u]
The Athenian Federation recognizes, and pledges to respect, the neutrality of the United States of Oceanesia in regards to the armed conflicts of the World, as well the the USO's pacifism.
In regards to the neutrality of the USO, this section is applied so as long as the USO has no conflicting treaties - in which case the USO shall block passage through its land territory, airspace, and waters, to any military transport of any belligerent nation involved in the armed conflict in question - but the USO shall continue to allow passage to all civilian transports of any belligerent nation including medical aid to military personnel. The USO shall have the right to ensure that the civilian transports are not carrying any articles which may be used in armed warfare.
[u]Section II: Non-Agression[/u]
Both signatories recognize the sovereignty of their counter-signatory and pledge strict non-interference in the affairs of the other. Both signatories pledge abstinence from any and all forms of aggression and interference which would be directed at the other.
[u]Section III: Free Trade[/u]
Both signatories agrees to a bilateral policy of free trade and economic cooperation. Pursuant to this objective, both agree to abolish all tariffs and trade restrictions levied against their counter-signatory.
[u]Section IV: Optional Assistance[/u]
Both signatories reserve the right to offer voluntary military and/or economic assistance to one another should the need arise and a request by the counter-signatory is made. While providing assistance is not required, it is highly encouraged.
[u]Section V: Cooperation[/u]
Both signatories pledge to strive to cooperate with each other in any manner proposed by either signatory to build bonds between the two nations.
[u]Section VI: Withdrawl[/u]
i) Either signatory may opt to withdraw from this pact at any time by notifying the counter-signatory. Upon notification the pact will remain in effect for a period no less than 47 hours.
ii) In the event that a signatory violates sections I, II, or III, this pact may be immediately voided by the offended party.
[b]For the United States of Oceanesia:[/b]
Julia Manuel, [i]Vice President of the Intercontinental Congress of the USO[/i]
[b]For the Athenian Federation:[/b]
His Imperial Highness Valerio Moretti of Bourbon, [i]Emperor of the Western Athenian Federation, Lord Protector of the Delian League, Supreme Commander of the Hellenic Forces, Hero of the revolution.[/i]
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"I believe then, we have successfully concluded our deliberations. I look forward to further cooperation between our two nations" Vice President Julia Manuel concluded. -
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[b]Capital's government zone nearing completion[/b]
The central area of the capital city, located on Muralug Island in the South Torres Strait (probably to be named Oceanopolis), is nearing completion. The centre of the capital - which will become the seat of the Federal Government of the USO - is expected to be completed on 7th March.
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[b]South Torres Strait Islands Referendum results in![/b]
The South Torres Strait Islands - a federal territory of the USO - held a referendum on their future, the results were as follows:
*Become a Oceanesian State - 57%
*Status quo or other - 43%
88% of voters on the islands of a few thousands people turned out for the vote today. The Intercontinental Congress - which is currently acting as the interim federal government of Oceanesia - is expected to act on the results soon.
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Vice President Julia Manuel pulled out a prepared document from her suitcase:
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[font="Arial Black"][b][center][size="4"]Treaty of Friendship[/size][/font][/center]
[center][size="3"]between the[/size][/b][/center]
[size="5"][b][center]Athenian Federation [size="3"]and the[/size] United States of Oceanesia[/center][/b][/size]
[i][center]Done in the City of Rome - 4th March 2012 (Auckland time)[/center][/i]
[u]Section I: Recognition of Neutrality[/u]
The Athenian Federation recognizes, and pledges to respect, the neutrality of the United States of Oceanesia in regards to the armed conflicts of the World, as well the the USO's pacifism.
In regards to the neutrality of the USO, this section is applied so as long as the USO has no conflicting treaties - in which case the USO shall block passage through its land territory, airspace, and waters, to any military transport of any belligerent nation involved in the armed conflict in question - but the USO shall continue to allow passage to all civilian transports of any belligerent nation including medical aid to military personnel. The USO shall have the right to ensure that the civilian transports are not carrying any articles which may be used in armed warfare.
[u]Section II: Non-Agression[/u]
Both signatories recognize the sovereignty of their counter-signatory and pledge strict non-interference in the affairs of the other. Both signatories pledge abstinence from any and all forms of aggression and interference which would be directed at the other.
[u]Section III: Free Trade[/u]
Both signatories agrees to a bilateral policy of free trade and economic cooperation. Pursuant to this objective, both agree to abolish all tariffs and trade restrictions levied against their counter-signatory.
[u]Section IV: Optional Assistance[/u]
Both signatories reserve the right to offer voluntary military and/or economic assistance to one another should the need arise and a request by the counter-signatory is made. While providing assistance is not required, it is highly encouraged.
[u]Section V: Cooperation[/u]
Both signatories pledge to strive to cooperate with each other in any manner proposed by either signatory to build bonds between the two nations.
[u]Section VI: Withdrawl[/u]
i) Either signatory may opt to withdraw from this pact at any time by notifying the counter-signatory. Upon notification the pact will remain in effect for a period no less than 47 hours.
ii) In the event that a signatory violates sections I, II, or III, this pact may be immediately voided by the offended party.
[b]For the United States of Oceanesia:[/b]
[i]Julia Manuel[/i], Vice President of the Intercontinental Congress of the USO
[b]For the Athenian Federation:[/b]
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"Would the Athenian Federation be agreeable to this treaty, your highness?" asked the Vice President.
[i]OOC:[/i] Edit: Spelling, fixes -
Unlock. Limited activity for about 2 weeks however.
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Locked indefinitely (will probably be back in the weekend, but not certain).
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"On behalf of all Oceanesians I thank you for recognition of our neutrality - indeed, not only are we neutral, we are also a pacifist nation - we hope that one day eternal peace will prevail on Earth. And we are also quite pleased that you approve of the proposed trade agreements" replied Vice President Julia Manuel.
OOC: [s]I must be going now (explains the short post) - I'll try writing a more substantial post tomorrow so we can get through this a little faster.
[/s] [Edit 3: Well, looks like it'll have to be the weekend, I'm really busy now. -.-]
+ would you like to draft a treaty for the proceedings or shall I? -
OOC: ^*snicker* I don't feel annoyed anymore - I most heartily approve of the operation's name, hehe...
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OOC: Yes, lets do this fast, I'll be all tied up in a day or two. By the way, the Vice President is a she.
"The pleasure is all mine your highness" Vice President Julia Manuel would reply, with a curtsey, continuing:
"If I may - we could begin the discussion on the main objective of my visit here... our proposals concerning my country's neutrality and additionally, if the Athenian Federation looks upon it kindly, the signing of a free trade pact, and other agreements to bring our two nations closer together..." -
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[b]State elections in Maluku, Timor-Leste[/b]
The Oceanesian states of Timor-Leste and Maluku are expected to hold elections for their state governments soon. Thus far only the two largest states, New Zealand and Nusa Tenggara Timur, have elected state governments.
The State elections will then pave the way for federal elections soon afterwards - currently the Intercontinental Congress is acting as a the interim federal government. Local government elections will also be held along the way.
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OOC: Oh yeah!
"The United States of Oceanesia joins Gallifrey in extending congratulations to the Athenian Federation. This is a most exciting development - we hope that the Athenian Federation will use any knowledge gained from this venture; the space flight, as well as the exploration of Mars, for the benefit of all the peoples of this planet." - a dispatch from the Foreign Affairs Minister of the USO. -
[quote name='Centurius' timestamp='1330264397' post='2928495']
OOC: It was a real-life project and temporary sexual feelings toward the same gender has some merits to it within the scientific community.
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OOC: Not to start arguing over this
(this will be my last post likely), but nonetheless it's rather insulting. Also, having taken a uni course in psychology with sexual orientation as a topic included - I can say this is more or less impossible. Temporary feelings which swing between the genders (whether from the opposite to the same or vice-versa) is generally only possible for bisexuals.
But, hey, this is all just RP'ing so I'm not going to fight over this - just should be known that some people can be hurt by this, and we should be careful to not post things which may insult people based on race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
Well, that's what I have to say - and with that this is hopefully my last post on this. -
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[b]Work begins on capital city, Oceanopolis[/b]
Work on the capital city, probably to be named Oceanopolis, began today on Muralug Island (or Prince of Wales Island), in the South Torres Strait Islands. Muralug Island is expected to be ceded to the federal government's control once the South Torres Strait Islands become a Oceanesian state as expected.
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[b]South Torres Strait Islands - the 5th state[/b]
The tiny Oceanesian territory of the South Torres Strait Islands is expected to become the 5th state in the USO - alongside New Zealand, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Timor-Leste, and Maluku - soon. An official referendum will be conducted in the islands in the weeks to come on official admittance as a state. The current 4 states have shown mixed feelings towards admitting STSI however, due to it's tiny population of only a few thousand people compared to the millions in each of the current states.
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[color="#696969"][i]OOC: This thread is closed to anyone aside of myself.[/i][/color]
[size="5"][font="Book Antiqua"][b][center]News reports from the United States of Oceanesia[/center][/b][/font][/size]
[size="3"][b]All reports (newest to oldest)[/b][/size]
[b]June 2012:[/b]
>1st - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2975618"]Preparations for elections[/url]
[b]May 2012:[/b]
>13th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2966910"]Oceanesian protectorate in Australia terminated and new USO land border negotiated; Mission in New Guinea moves to an end; One new state and another one expanded[/url]
>2nd - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2962176"]USO declares protectorate over Australia, Refugee crisis, Census begins[/url]
[b]April 2012:[/b]
>28th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2960364"]Congress schedules elections, Nationwide census to be conducted[/url]
>22nd - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2957103"]USO Congress certifies ratification of the Constitution[/url]
>21st - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2956616"]Constitution ratified by remaining states, Sri Lanka joins USO[/url]
>20th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2956131"]Constitution ratified by Nusa Tenggara Timur, bringing number of ratifying states to 6; USO Congress President arrives in Sri Lanka[/url]
>19th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2955669"]Sri Lanka integrated into the USO[/url]; [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2955673"]Constitution ratified by 4 more states, Tourism infrastructure under development[/url]
>16th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2954206"]Constitution submitted to the states for ratification[/url]
>13th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2952231"]Congress requests shift in state elections[/url]
>6th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2949125"]Federal Convention completes Constitution[/url]
>1st - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2946671"]Federal Constitutional Convention convenes[/url]
[b]March 2012:[/b]
>20th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2940690"]Censuses to be conducted, 4 new States join the union[/url]
>18th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2939654"]Congress resolves to "protect the natural heritage of Oceanesia", Local government elections held in most areas[/url]
>17th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2939244"]Federal Constitutional Convention to be convened, Election schedule[/url]
>7th - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2935000"]South Torres Strait Islands admitted as 5th state, Work finished on Oceanopolis center[/url]
>3rd - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2932473"]Capital's government zone nearing completion; South Torres Strait Islands Referendum results[/url]
[b]February 2012:[/b]
>26th Later - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2928524"]State elections in Maluku, Timor-Leste[/url]
>26th Early - [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109364&view=findpost&p=2928478"]Work begins on capital city, Oceanopolis; South Torres Strait Islands - the 5th state[/url]
[i]Previous: http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109248[/i] -
[quote name='Triyun' timestamp='1330225721' post='2928385']
[b]Highly Classified:[/b]
Testing has begun on the creation of the Fairy Gay Bomb. The Fairy Gay Bomb is designed to increase homosexual desires within men. Ultimate weaponization shall be the goal of the program, particularly if it can be weaponized alongside drug addicting weapons and distributed over large areas. Mascurian Siberians will begin being used as test subjects for the Fairy Gay Bomb, so that its results can be confirmed before being used against the nation we'll use it against, we all know which one that is.
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OOC: I sincerely hope that this is a joke - not only is that impossible (considering that scientific consensus is that sexual orientation is naturally determined - whether heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual - and not changeable -- and RL science and realities apply to CNRP I believe), but it is also grossly insulting to anyone on these forums who happen to be LGBT (especially since you're comparing "homosexual desires" to drug addiction, which makes this even more insulting).
I kindly OOCly request that you remove that. -
OOC: I'll be keeping out of this conflict - an official statement of neutrality will come from the USO once either Grand Papua or the Germans make a public announcement about this.
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[u]To: Jean-Luc Picard, Magistrate of Foreign Affairs - Athenian Federation[/u]
We thank you for your invitation - I will be having the honour of representing the USO for this meeting. I look forward to meeting His Imperial Highness - please convey my best regards to the Emperor of Western Athenian Federation.
I look forward to fruitful discussions - I hope that this meeting will begin the establishment of respect for Oceanesia's pacifism and neutral status, and additionally also be the beginning of a strong new relationship with another sovereign power.
Sincerely,
[i]Julia Manuel[/i]
Vice President of the Intercontinental Congress of the United States of Oceanesia (and Delegate for Timor-Leste)
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Soon after the message was sent, the Vice President would board an Air New Zealand plane bound for Rome. A few hours later the plane would enter Athenian airspace and ask for landing directions. -
United States of Oceanesia - Knowz
Should have Lynneth update the link at the end of the CNRP World map OP to link here.. -
If this is still being updated:
United States of Oceanesia - Knowz -
[i][color="#696969"]OOC: Closed to myself and Cent + generally private and classified
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[center][img]http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/knowz1/USOSmall.png[/img][/center]
[u][b]Message from the Federal Government of the United States of Oceanesia to Whom it may concern in the Government of the Athenian Federation[/b][/u]
The United States of Oceanesia would like to conduct diplomatic talks with the Athenian Federation primarily concerning our neutrality in regards to the armed conflicts of the world but also other diplomatic discussions including the possibility of signing a free trade pact in the hope of building lasting bonds of friendship between our two nations.
If you would state whether you'd prefer to have the meeting hosted in Oceanesia or in the Athenian Federation we can then either make the necessary arrangements or send a representative of our government depending on which nation you would like to meeting to take place.
Most sincerely,
[i]Ishara Iskandar[/i]
President of the Intercontinental Congress of the United States of Oceanesia
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[b]Official Press Release from the Intercontinental Congress of the United States of Oceanesia[/b]
The President of the Intercontinental Congress, by and with the assent and authority of the congress, is pleased to announce the following appointments in the interim federal government:
*Delegate Julia Manuel of Timor-Leste - Vice President of the Intercontinental Congress
*Delegate John Thompson of New Zealand - Minister for External Affairs (charged with foreign affairs responsibility, and overseeing any deployed peacekeeping missions at home and abroad)
*Delegate Susilo Raya of East Nusa Tenggara - Minister for Internal Affairs (charged with all responsibilities not given to the Minister for External Affairs)
More appointments are pending.
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[quote][u][b]Headline News - 21st February 2012[/b][/u]
[u][size="3"][center][b]UNITED STATES OF OCEANESIA declared established[/b][/center][/size][/u]
[center][img]http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/knowz1/FINAL4stateflag.png[/img]
[i]The flag of the new nation - the symbolism of which was [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109230"]explained in the declaration[/url][/i][/center]
People across New Zealand, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Timor-Leste, Maluku, and the South Torres Strait Islands took to the streets yesterday, the 20th, to celebrate the declaration of the establishment of the United States of Oceanesia. The newborn nation proclaimed itself to subscribe to nine important principles - "Liberty, Equality, Justice, Peace, Federalism, Democracy, Progress, Prosperity, and Unity in Diversity" - in its formal declaration of establishment and unification.[/quote] -
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OBC - the national news channel
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OOC: Messed it up (forget the 'n'), please delete.
USO News
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[b]Federal Constitutional Convention to be convened[/b]
Congress announced today that a Federal Convention to draft a Constitution for the United States of Oceanesia will be convened within a month. The constitution will detail the powers of the federal government and will also include a Charter of Rights and Liberties.
The exact details are to be ironed out at the federal convention but it is expected that the federal government will take the shape of a semi-parliamentary and semi-presidential system. The federal legislature will be bicameral with one chamber expected to represent the states and give each state an equal vote, and another chamber which will represent the people and be directly elected by voters - the second chamber is also expected to be given control over [i]votes of confidence/no-confidence[/i] in Cabinet officials, who may be required to resign if they do not retain the confidence of the people's representatives.
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[b]Election schedule[/b]
Congress also released a loose schedule for elections today:
*Local government elections within 3 days.
*State government and legislative elections within a week (for states which have not yet held these elections - New Zealand and Nusa Tenggara Timur already have).
*Federal government and legislative elections within 2 weeks.
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