Jorost

I am flabbergasted by how difficult this TC has been to get off the ground. It's [i]eight[/i] bonus resources plus unbelievable economic modifiers -- hell, for most people it would double their nation income. Yet it's been nothing but a hassle. Someone says they will join, then drops out, another one doesn't answer PMs, another gets sick of waiting and finds a new circle, etc., etc. Aaarrgh! Anyway, as it stands here's where it's at: ALUMINUM: COAL: GOLD: IRON: [url=http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=167489]Jorost[/url] LEAD: [url=http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=167489]Jorost[/url] LUMBER: MARBLE: [url=http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=295604]Dyllan[/url] OIL: RUBBER: [url=http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=294866]Lance Uppercut[/url] URANIUM: WATER: [url=http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=295604]Dyllan[/url] WHEAT: [url=http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=294866]Lance Uppercut[/url] Bonus Resources: ASPHALT, AUTOMOBILES, BEER, CONSTRUCTION, MICROCHIPS, RADIATION CLEANUP, SCHOLARS, STEEL If anyone is interested please contact [url=http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=167489]me[/url]. Thanks!

Just to be clear, this was never really meant to be a secret. In fact we told many friends and allies what we were planning quite some time ago. We just wanted to wait until we had a sufficient contingent of members on Red before we "transferred the flag," so to speak.

Actually our move to Red is part of our secret plot to undermine and overthrow NPO. Wait, did I just say that out loud? Dammit. Um, never mind.

[center][img]http://douglawrence.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/mccarthy.jpg[/img][/center] [center][b][i][size=125]Earlier this evening the reanimated corpse of the former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin rose from the grave to issue the following statement...[/size][/i][/b][/center] [quote][center][b][size=150]WE HAVE EVIDENCE THAT THE RED SPHERE IS GROWING[/size][/b][/center] People of Bob, it has come to my attention that the dangerous and subversive activities of the Reds are being slowly expanded into the Purple sphere. Red agents have already infiltrated two solid purple alliances, Invicta and the North American Confederation, subverting the freedom-loving way of life in those alliances. Even high-ranking officials of Invicta and the NAC have already gone over to Red or stated their support for Moldavism. They are infested with Reds. I have here in my hand a list of 61—a list of names that were made known to the admins as being members of Red and who nevertheless are still working and shaping policy in the their alliances. Invicta and the NAC will soon be majority-red alliances, and we must take steps to rid Bob of this menace. Thank you, and God bless Bob.[/quote] The erstwhile senator and zombified demagogue is quite correct. Acting in my capacity as head of state and sovereign of Regnum Invictorum, I have commanded that my alliance shall transfer its flag to the Red sphere, effective immediately. I have also been asked by our friends and allies at the North American Confederacy to convey that they shall do the same. I wish to state clearly that this move is in no way meant to impugn or malign the Purple sphere or the great alliances who reside there. That Invicta and NAC have chosen to explore a new path will not change how we feel about them. Our friends will [i]always[/i] be our friends! Life is a journey. The next leg of ours begins now. [i]Signed for Invicta:[/i] Jorost of the Triune Republic, Lord Protector Learz of the Eridani Empire, Lord Lieutenant Thrash of Machas, co-Minister of Foreign Affairs [i]Signed for NAC:[/i] Hellbilly of Hades, Triumvir Shavar of Shavar, Triumvir Rooivaulk of the South African Union, Triumvir [center][img]http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/Invicta_Alliance/invictafade.png[/img][/center] [center][img]http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/Invicta_Alliance/nacflag-1-1.png[/img][/center]

I would like to convey my personal condolences and those of my alliance to you in your time of mourning. For all the politicking and posturing between alliances here on the world of Bob, it is sometimes difficult to remember that there are real people behind the personalities. o/ Hans

Best of luck to both alliances, wherever the road may take them.

[center][img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100429225508/cybernations/images/3/31/Europaflag1.png[/img] [img]http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/Invicta_Alliance/invicta1small.png[/img][/center] [center][b][size=7]Europa and Regnum Invictorum Expand Relations (Not in THAT Way)[/size][/b][/center] You people have sick minds! Not EVERYTHING has to be about... you know. [quote][center][b][size=6]The SPEED Treaty[/size][/b][/center] [b]Preamble:[/b] Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a war on your ally. Your ally is requesting your help. What do you do? What do you do? This treaty outlines the actions to be taken should Regnum Invictorum (henceforth Invicta) or Europa find themselves under attack. This treaty is an optional defense pact, brah. [b]Article One- Peace:[/b] Invicta and Europa agree not to place bombs on one-another's buses. We understand that at times, ones pension can be screwed up, and bombing civilians seems like the only way out. However, we agree this is not the proper way to do so. [b]Article Two- Intel:[/b] If either signatory recieves word on the whereabouts of a bus seemingly ready to explode, they will inform the other, and call Jack and Harry to remedy the situation. [b]Article Three- Monetary Assistance:[/b] If either signatory needs money, the other could probably send some over. It isn't really mandatory. What a boring clause. [b]Article Four- Military Assistance:[/b] Ok, Jack, this is it. Don't get dead. In the event of a hostage taking at the airport, the uninvolved signatory is hereby authorized, but not required, to shoot the hostage in an effort to free the victim alliance. Basically, defense is not mandatory, but is viewed as "A cool move, brahamster". [b]Artlce Five- Cancellation:[/b] In the event that either signatory wants off the bus, they must first alert the other party involved. There will be a 72 hour waiting period, at which point this treaty is null and void. If anybody tries to get off the bus before the 72 hours, it'll blow. [i]Signed for Europa:[/i] Minister of Silly Walks, Grand Ayatollah Kongo Jack(Deebo), Mint Ayatollah Ernesto Che Guevara(Chax), Strawberry Ayatollah Vielwerth, Vanilla Ayatollah [i]Signed for Regnum Invictorum:[/i] Jorost, Lord Protector Learz, Lord Lieutenant Dan2680, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sir Glen, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Air Chief Marshal[/quote]

Look, I know some of you don't like me or my alliance. But whatever you think of us, please believe me when I say that this has not been an easy time. We were closer to UPN than to just about any other alliance. Someone upthread described it in terms of a marriage, and I think that's a pretty accurate assessment. But unfortunately not all marriages last. We wish they would, but they don't. Sometimes people grow apart, and, in CN terms, that is what has happened between UPN and Invicta. We are not angry, we are not bitter. I really regret the name-calling and posturing on the part of friends and supporters on both sides. But I guess that's the way it is with a divorce -- each party's friends try to vilify the other. That's a shame, because I don't believe that either of us involved feels that way towards the other. I know I don't. Choices were made, not all of them good, by BOTH of us that have led us to where we are now. No one is the villain in this. It's a divorce, yes, but it's an amicable one. I mean it when I say that I wish UPN only good things. Finally, just to clarify, many CDT alliances did indeed come to our defense in the last war. Our separation from CDT had nothing to do with any sense that we had not been supported. Quite the contrary. The issue was simply that we had different foreign policy priorities, and we did not feel that in light of those differences we could honor our commitment to the bloc in the manner in which we would wish. That wasn't fair to them, so we withdrew.

Over the years, the United Purple Nations have been a friend and ally to our Realm. In recent months, we have found that our foreign policy goals have differed, and for that reason we have felt that it was appropriate to alter our official relationship to an ODP. However, we retain the utmost affection for our friends at UPN, and we wish them well on their journey, even if we can no longer walk so closely by their side. [quote][center][img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/cybernations/images/thumb/8/88/UPN.svg/200px-UPN.svg.png[/img] [img]http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/Invicta_Alliance/invicta1-1.jpg[/img] [b][size=6]The JAY NIXON IS AN IDIOT Pact:[/size][/b][/center] 1. United Purple Nations (henceforth "UPN") and Regnum Invictorum (henceforth "Invicta") agree that Jay Nixon is an idiot. 2. UPN and Invicta continue to recognize one another as sovereign alliances, and are committed to ensuring friendly relations between one another. 3. UPN and Invicta express grave disapproval over the idiotic decision by Jay Nixon (who is an idiot) to allocate $1 million budgeted for the Tour of Missouri to instead advertise such riveting events such as the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express and the 175th anniversary of Mark Twain's Birth, as well as the construction, commissioning and the advertising of the new Jay Nixon Memorial Institute For Observating The Anhydration Of Mastic Substances, to be located in Edina, because who the hell wants to visit Edina? 4. UPN and Invicta reserve the right to, whenever mutually deemed necessary for the security of both alliances, defend one another, share intel, provide economic aid, organize tech deals and trade circles, and spam the crap out of each other's forums and IRC channels. 5. UPN and Invicta want a no-name nominee to trounce the idiot known as Jay Nixon in the August 2012 primaries. 6. This treaty remains in effect until such time that a) one party gives the other 72 hours advanced notice of cancellation, b) this treaty is upgraded, or c) Jay Nixon leaves the governor's mansion. In the event of term c) a replacement treaty of equal stature shall go into immediate effect. 7. Once again, Jay Nixon is an idiot. [i]Signed for UPN:[/i] Peggy Sue, Prime Minister Greene345, Minister of Defense SirDelirium, Minister of Foreign Affairs Black Danaraki, Minister of Internal Affairs [i]Signed for Invicta:[/i] Jorost, Lord Protector Learz, Lord Lieutenant Atlashill, Duke of Springdale & Former Head of State Thrash, Minister of Foreign Affairs[/quote]

CDT are good people with a strong vision of where they want to be. It just wasn't quite the same as our vision, that's all. Sometimes your friends want Chinese, but you have a hankering for Italian. Neither is necessarily "better" -- just different. I will definitely miss them, though.

[center][img]http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/Invicta_Alliance/invicta1small.png[/img][/center] [center][size=6][b]Regnum Invictorum Withdraws From CDT[/b][/size][/center] Regnum Invictorum formally announces its withdrawal from the Common Defense Treaty bloc. This action is taken with no ill will towards any member of CDT. On the contrary, the People and Government of our Realm consider ourselves fortunate to have had the chance to work closely with such honorable alliances. And although we feel that our foreign policy goals and priorities are different, we nevertheless look forward to maintaining our friendships with the members of CDT, no matter where our paths take us. o/ UPN! o/ USN! o/ UCN! o/ Wolfpack! o/ Menotah! /s/ Jorost of the Triune Republic, Lord Protector of Invicta

[center][size=7][b]Invicta's 3rd Birthday![/b][/size][/center] [center][img]http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/birthday-party-manners-600.jpg[/img][/center] Today, May 26th, is Invicta's birthday! Our alliance is three years old today, which means that we are potty trained (more or less) and like to answer everything with an emphatic "NO!" We are having a party tonight in IRC. The channel is #InvictaGrandHall, and it is open to anyone and everyone who wants to come by. I figure that things will get going at around 6 or 7 PM server time. I hope to see you there!

[quote]Read it and weep, poser [/quote] Wow, I didn't even make the cut!

Bilrow, who made YOU the most hated player? I thought it was me!

[center][img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/jorost/200px-NPObannerflagnew.jpg[/img] [img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/jorost/invicta2.jpg[/img][/center] [center][b][size=7]Treaty Between the New Pacific Order & Regnum Invictorum[/size][/b][/center] In my capacity as Lord Protector of Invicta, it gives me tremendous pleasure to announce the following treaty between our Realm and the New Pacific Order: [center][img]http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/funny-pictures-your-cats-love-has-exploded-everywhere.jpg[/img][/center] The alliances of Regnum Invictorum and the New Pacific Order, hereinafter referred to as the signatories, will maintain a respectful stance towards each other. Attacks on either signatory's members by the other are prohibited. I. The signatories are encouraged to engage in financial transactions to their mutual benefit, both in the realm of foreign aid and resource trading. II. A direct attack on one signatory by an alliance that is not required to do so by one of its own publically-announced treaties is considered an act of war against the other signatory, and will be responded to in kind. III. The signatories reserve the right to assist each other in any wars that they may be involved in, and it should not be a surprise to anyone if they decide to fight alongside each other at any time. IV. In the event that one signatory decides to cancel this treaty, notice is required. For the first 72 hours after notice is given, all articles are in effect, and then, for the following 720 hours, mai luv it asploded only remains in effect [i][b]Signed for the New Pacific Order:[/b][/i] Emperor Blackbird, New Pacific Order, Comrade Chuckles Mary the Fantabulous, Imperial Regent, Reformed Neutral Menace VektorZero, Imperial Officer of Foreign Affairs [i][b]Signed for Regnum Invictorum:[/b][/i] Jorost, Lord Protector, Keeper of the Sacred Didgeridoo Learz, Lord Lieutenant, Representative of the Lollipop Guild Sir Glen, High Commissioner to NPO [center]• • •[/center] In celebration of this long-awaited and auspicious event, my predecessor Atlashill, Duke of Springdale, has composed the following Haiku: [quote][b][size=5]TO PACIFICA, OUR FRIENDSHIP LASTS BEYOND TERMS FORGED WITH THE LOL-CATS.[/size][/b][/quote]

[b][size=5]Free at last! Free at last! Thank [insert deific figure or concept here] Almighty, they are free at last![/size][/b] This is good news indeed. The Realm of Invicta looks forward to the glory of this, the Second Age. o/ Cortath! o/ Mary the Fabulous! o/ New Pacific Order!

Regnum Invictorum wishes our friends in UPN the best of luck, wherever their path leads them. o/ UPN

[center][img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100429225508/cybernations/images/3/31/Europaflag1.png[/img][/center] [center][img]http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/Invicta_Alliance/invicta1small.png[/img][/center] [center][size=7][b]Europa & Regnum Invictorum Sign PIAT[/b][/size][/center] [quote][b][center][size=5]The Purple Stars Accords[/size][/center][/b] [b]Article 1:[/b] Regnum Invictorum and Europa recognize one another as sovereign Galactic Empires and our members will treat each other with the appropriate respect in all public areas. Efforts will be taken by both sides to maintain consistent and productive dialogue. [b]Article Two:[/b] Members of Regnum Invictorum and Europa agree to not attack each other's star ships. In the event one Galactic Empire's star ship attacks a star ship belonging to the other Galactic Empire, both Galactic Empires shall order the attacking star ships to offer peace and reparations of antimatter within 24 hours. Should the attacking star ship refuse to comply, the offending member's Galactic Empire shall remove the member from their Empire and commence retaliatory phaser strikes alongside the other Empire. [b]Article Three:[/b] Members of Regnum Invictorum and Europa agree to share any intelligence critical to the other Galactic Empire's safety. They also agree to not spy on one another. Any information given or received under this treaty can be kept confidential. [b]Article Four:[/b] Should either alliance require antimatter or assistance, they may request it from the other Galactic Empire. However, such aid or assistance is optional, but encouraged. [b]Article Five:[/b] This treaty may be canceled after 72 hours of notification. In the event Articles Two or Three are violated by one Galactic Empire, this treaty may be dissolved without advance notice. [i][b]Signed for Europa:[/b][/i] Minister of Silly Walks, Grand Ayatollah Deebo, Mint Ayatollah Ernesto Che Guevara, Strawberry Ayatollah Vielwerth, Vanilla Ayatollah [i][b]Signed for Regnum Invictorum:[/b][/i] Jorost, Lord Protector Learz, Lord Lieutenant President Gunn, Minister of Internal Affairs Sir Glen, Chancellor of the Exchequer[/quote] [center][i]...something something something TREATY something something something COMPLETE...[/i][/center]

Congrats! o/ SNAFU

Congratulations, Europa! Welcome to the world (of Bob)! By the way, just out of curiosity, why the seemingly mixed symbolism of the name "Europa" and the "Ayatollah" titles? o/Europa

o/ TNG! But, ah, that name is going to seem silly in a few months. Look at the Beach "Boys!"

ikMark, I hope you enjoy your retirement! Arexes, congratulations on your new post! Or, I guess I should say... [b][i]Gefeliciteerd![/i][/b]

[quote]I applaud Invicta that they are looking for something that is new and fresh, because I also know that old things can become dull and that changing things a bit here and there can really help you in moving forward or at least regain some activity. Like my former comrades have said, actions speak louder than words. But it is this action of reforming that showed me you are serious about the new way you are heading. Perhaps this is the start of something new between your alliance and mine. So I congratulate Invicta. Good luck.[/quote] Thank you, Kriekfreak. Considering the bitterness that has passed between us two, you're saying that is significant. I hope you'll accept my personal apologies for my own personal asshattery, of which there was plenty! [quote]More like Rectum Invictorum... [/quote] I cannot [i]believe[/i] it took five pages for someone to come up with that. We figured it would be on page one!

Hee hee. Well, maybe a tongue-in-cheek pretentiousness!

It's symbolic, Darth Elecian. We wanted to make a gesture to show a kind of starting over.