IdIOT: Shock and Terror

SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE!

Rin Tohsaka Junior, unlike her namesake, is actually quite good with technology. So much so that when Empress Shi still controlled Japan, she was one of the people who Shi used to construct designs for her space program. Although the Empire of the Rising Sun is now dead, Rin doesn’t like to leave anything half done. Rin released very basic faster-than-light designs onto the internet early in the year, this wasn’t useful for anyone except for nations as it would be impossible for a normal person to fund such an expensive project. Scientists from all nations have been able to adapt the designs to their own technologies. Even the magic users of countries like the Holy Neko Empire and Romania has been able to adapt her designs thanks to her proficiency with magecraft. These new developments have opened up a brave new frontier to all nations of the world. Well, everyone except Nova Terra, who has been in space for a very long time. What does this new frontier have in store for the nations of Earth?

-Space colonization is now possible!

Canal’s Closed – Chaos in the Markets

With the blockage of the Gulf of Aden by the Madagascar, the Suez Canal has been closed. The attempts to remove Madagascar has just led to Madagascar gaining control of the city of Aden. With Madagascar effecting, either directly or indirectly, every nation’s economy will there be a massive international response like the last time a large ship started harassing the world stage? Or is the rest of the world too busy caught up what they are doing to care?

[suez closing intensifies]

America United, the Pacific Divided

Nova Terra has united almost all of the Americas under one banner. They have obliterated one of their greatest enemies and crippled another. Celebrations are occurring all across Nova Terra as a long period of war is finally over. The new industry of United North American States caused the Nova Terran economy to boom, the moving of the capital to New Port City has made it a lot easier for the government to take advantage of that. The Nova Terran government has made movements to protect these new gains, by creating a New Department of Homeland Defence and constructing a Great Firewall to protect against espionage and by teaching a new generation military tactics. Nova Terra may be moving into a new era of peace and prosperity. However, not everything is well in the Americas. Many people in South America are unhappy with the new regime that they are forced to live under and wish that they were still ruled by the Syndicates. A strong military presence is going to be needed to maintain control over the region.

In further bad news for Nova Terra, the Pacific Alliance looks ready to collapse under the weight of the three larger-than-life leaders of the nations that make it up. It started with Connie Marshall’s and Tony Abbott’s very public feud over who was really controlling S.A.D.S and whose news station is better. Although Connie Marshall’s anti-Abbott statements were not official Nova Terran foreign policy, her words to still carry significant weight in the Alliance even in a non-official capacity. Meanwhile protests broke out at the Nova Terran Embassy in Vancouver, with Mysterians saying that they risked their lives in a war they didn’t have to fight and yet were not compensated at all for it. Initially Grunkle Stan refused to comment on the protests, but eventually he came out in support of the protests threatening to withdraw from the Pacific Alliance unless the Mystery Country is properly compensated. What will these developments spell for the future of the Pacific Alliance?

-Global Stability Boost for all Nova Terran regions
-1 ECO in the United North American States from revitalized industry
-1 MIL and POL thanks to educational and government reforms

Land and Sea Wars in Asia

There is an age old proverb, “Never fight a land war in Asia”. But we don’t care about age old proverbs, this is IdIOT. To show how little we care about proverbs, there is both a land war AND a sea war in Asia! Ha! Take that, proverbs!

Both Abbottsford’s and Vietnam’s militaries have swelled thanks to successful PR campaigns. Abbott made an impassioned speech on the dangers of Furry-Communism and why it is the duty of all Australians to fight them, causing men (and some women, I guess they can manage the kitchens or something) around the country to sign up to defend their homes. Although the country is fighting Vietnam now, but I guess the same stuff applies to them as well. Meanwhile in Vietnam, new recruitment posters and edited video footage from the frontlines have shown a new generation the great honour that comes in fighting for one’s country, whether that be in Indonesia or India. Speaking of India, the civil war continues as Indians everywhere join the army to fight for their ideologies. What will win, Catholicism or the ideal of a Military State?

Another player has entered Southern Asia. The DeadPhilippines, a country of unintelligent mutants led by a much more intelligent but crazy mutant known as Deadpool, has risen up from the water. Unfortunately, the country is suffering from a severe Red Paint shortage, meaning that they had to be represented as Orange on the map. Although Deadpool’s army of obedient fishmen are very obedient and are willing and ready to fight, they-

I'm gonna stop you right there, talky man. If you know anything about Marvel, then you would have guessed that it is me, Deadpool, talking. Now what Ninja here was trying to say before I cut him off was that if Tyo decides to join on either side of the war next turn things would be a bit unfair for all the other players. So Ninja will probably make some interesting events happen to balance things out if Tyo joins one side or the other. Yeah, just wanted to warn the bunch of you about that. Well mainly Tyo, don’t really care about the rest of you. Now I’ve got a country to run and, more importantly, some Mexican food to eat. Later!

In tangentially related news, an Abbottsfordian archaeologist travelling merchant has found a faded map supposedly leading to the legendary Space Australia. The map appears to be written in an ancient Aboriginal dialect which no one speaks anymore, making it impossible to tell the exact location it describes. Even though, Abbottsfordian scientists entrepreneurs have managed to scout a few possible locations for the site in nearby galaxies. Will the legend finally be found?

-Abbottsford and Vietnam gets 2 MIL from new recruits,
-Abbottsford gets a small bonus to their space program, if/when they start one.
-The DeadPhilippines gets 2 STA points from a docile populace

Edictum Imperium – Formation of Romania and the Fate of the Balklands

The most major non-military development in the world this year would have to be the reformation of Jerusalem into the Imperium Romaniae, or the Empire of Romania. The newly-crowned Empress Starshine Thunder listened to her subjects and has reformed the country to make it into a mostly-constitutional mostly-monarchy. This has pleased her citizens greatly, especially those involved in the protests. Another massive project she has undertaken is the resettlement of Anatolia, which was devastated by the constant genocides undertaken by the Soviets.

The local and federal elections were very successful and were met with very little harassment or anti-democratic practices (outside of Anatolia). The local governments elected a variety of different officials, although very few of them have any influence on a national scale. The only region’s local government that is concerning to the Empress is the Balkan Prefecture. They have elected extremely uncooperative local governments which has made things extremely difficult for Romania in the region. Additionally, they elected their former ruler, Alexander the Great, as their Prefect who is (obviously) a strong advocate for Balkans independence. The whole region has become a massive headache for the Empress.

The senatorial elections were extremely interesting. Many parties and citizens registered their intent, but only five parties managed to get a seat. They are:

Catholics United Party (CUP) [Yellow] – The Catholics United Party are a conservative party that’s main goal is the support the Empress and the Pope. As such, they share almost all their ideology and party positions with Empress Thunder and Pope Celestine VI.

Free Alliance of Democrats (FAD) [Green] – The Free Alliance of Democrats are a liberal (left-wing) party that hold strongly democratic values. They are mainly made up of people who were active in the protests last year and their supporters. Their policy goals are further democratization of the Empire and to secure independence for the Balkans.

Union for Minority Rights (UMR) [Blue] – The Union for Minority Rights are a pro-racial minority party. They are mainly supported by the humans living in Anatolia and some of the more moderate Balkanites. Their policy goals are to improve anti-discrimination laws against racial minorities and to fund the reconstruction of Anatolia. They are strong enemies with the Republicans for Religious Rights, who they believe inflated their power using gerrymandering and intimidation tactics in local elections.

Republicans for Religious Rights (RRR) [Red] – Republicans for Religious Rights are a pro-religious minority party. They are mainly supported by the Ottomans, who mainly live in Anatolia. Their policy goals are to improve anti-discrimination laws against religious minorities and to fund the reconstruction of Anatolia. A secret goal is to improve the Although republicanism is in their title, as the Ottomans have bad memories of their previous monarch who allowed them to get annexed by the Soviet Union, republicanism is a very low priority for the party. They are strong enemies with the Union of Minority Rights, who they believe are trying to get in the way of improving the lives of the Ottomans.

Sinn Balk (SB) [Orange] – Sinn Balk are a Balkans independence party. Their only policy goal is the freedom of Balkans and they have promised to block any bill introduced into the senate that “…does not further the goals of Balkans independence”.

The election results are as followed (detailed results can be found in the stats):



Catholics United Party – 21 Seats
Free Alliance of Democrats – 11 Seats
Union for Minority Rights – 13 Seats
Republicans for Religious Rights – 13 Seats
Sinn Balk – 8 Seats

To elect a Prime Minister without opposition, a party needs 34 seats. No party has 34 seats, so either parties will need to form coalitions or the largest party will elect a Prime Minister. If neither of those things happen then the Empress could dissolve the Senate and call for a re-election. Right now the largest party is the Catholics United Party, however the Free Alliance of Democrats and Sinn Balk have formed the Free Balkans Coalition, so they now have 19 Seats. Even more worrying is that there are rumours of the Free Balkans Coalition attempting to get either the Union for Minority Rights or the Republicans for Religious Rights to join the Free Balkans Coalition. This would push them up to 32 Seats, which would allow them to elect a pro-independence Prime Minister unless the Catholics United Party forms a coalition itself.

The Catholic United Party can either form a coalition with the Union for Minority Rights or the Republicans for Religious Rights. Each party has demands that would need to be met if they were to join the coalition. The Union for Minority Rights demand that the government commit to the NAP with the Kingdom of the Caucasus, enact strong anti-racial discrimination laws and commit to a reduction in the military presence in the Balkans (OOC: Total amount of ECO/2. So currently a maximum of 2 MIL). The Republicans for Religious Rights demand that the government commit to the NAP with the Kingdom of the Caucasus, enact strong anti-religious discrimination laws and to pass laws that basically legitimize some of the gerrymandering going on in Anatolia. Both of these options have their downsides. Reducing the military presence in the Balkans will make a revolt much more difficult to deal with and will probably encourage local governments to be even more uncooperative. Legitimizing the Ottoman’s gerrymandering in Anatolia will result in the area becoming unstable as the human population becomes enraged at the government. Either way, Empress Thunder will have to compromise and choose a party to side with or risk allowing a completely uncooperative Prime Minister to be elected…

-Global Stability Boost for Romania
-Romania gets 3 ECO in Anatolia thanks to the resettlement efforts
-Romania gets a UBER SUPER MEGA HYPER ULTRA CHOICE!!11!!one!! Will they side with the UMR or the RRR?

FIFA Reborn

With cooperation from the Space Jews of Space Israel and Space Qatar, HFS Madagascar announced the reformation of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA). The first World Cup hosted by the reformed organization will be joint-hosted by Space Israel and Space Qatar. Already nations from all around the world are organizing football teams to participate in this prestigious competition. And tourism agencies are rubbing their hands together as they prepare for the biggest payday in their lives.

-All players who form a team for the world cup will get an ECO bonus on the turn when the tournament is held, on top of normal RP bonuses. Cived will get an even larger ECO bonus. At the very least I expect a name for the team. Making teams for your puppet states will give further bonuses. Get footballing!

Africa – The Continent of Extreme Interest

Africa was a continent of extreme interest this year for many countries of the world, even outside of the Second Suez Crisis. For example, the Highwaymen helped high-level Syndicate members establish S.A.D.S.A.E in Africa to the extreme annoyance of Nova Terra. Even worse, it seems like that the Highwaymen stole a bunch of Nova Terran vehicle designs while doing it, as Highwaymen factories have started producing vehicles that are suspiciously similar to Nova Terran designs.

Another interesting thing that happened in Africa was that the civil war in the newly-created Holy Neko Empire is finally over. The revelation that the Empress is part robot and the relaxation of the anti-technology laws have annoyed some of the more zealous luddites of the Empire, but by golly it has pleased everyone else. This new Empire seems devoted to everycat in the world, not just those who share a certain ideological position. In related news, Senpai finally noticed East Africa and have made efforts to reduce the violence in the region by signing a formal border agreement with the Church of Goomy. It is likely that more attention will need to be given to the region by both governments before things get better as tensions are still running high on the Goomy-Neko border, but this is a good first step for stabilization of the region.

In related news, the Peaceful Skeleton Realm has emerged off the Skeleton Coast. Originally from another dimension, the actions of the HFS Madagascar has caused a dimensional shift, sending them straight into the Earth Realm. Boasting a consensus-based government and a fiat-based economy, they have become the nicest and spookiest polity in the world. Their army is efficient, but is not equipped to fight an aggressive war because of the nature of the Skeletons and the lack of Helicopters. Already they are bringing a message of peace and calcium to the world.

-Highwaymen get 1 MIL from stolen Nova Terran vehicle designs
-Stability Boost in East Africa [Goomy], Eastern Neko, Neko Core. Double boost for the Peaceful Skeleton Realm
-5 bonus ECO for the Peaceful Skeleton Realm, at the cost of 5 MIL

Central Asia – The Continent of Less Interest

The Central Asia was of less interest to the rest of the world this turn, but a few interesting things happened. Chiefly was the crashing of the Ayy Lamos in the region. These aliens have become nomads, desperately in search of booze, recreational drugs and snacks. Luckily for them they are efficient traders and have started trading with the Vietnamese in China, giving them dank memes in exchange for spare military rations.

In the Kingdom of the Caucasus, people are celebrating at the supreme wisdom of their ruler in his wise economic ventures and in attempting to negotiate a Non-Aggression Pact with Romania. Although the Empress has not yet responded to this request, the people of the Caucasus are pleased that they have such an enlightened ruler.

In the Pysch Nation, the people are not celebrating because their ruler is not wise. A series of ineffectual decisions from the higher tiers of government have left the country in the hands of a corrupt bureaucratic elite. People are ready to revolt. If the ruling class doesn’t take some serious action soon, the region is likely to be plunged into a civil war.

-2 ECO for the Ayy Lamos and 1 ECO for the Vietnamese for the newly established China Trade Route.
-Stability Boost in the Kingdom of the Caucasus.
-Global Double Stability Drop in the Psych Nation

WMD Report

Not much happened on the WMD front this year. Goomy’s nuclear program crawls ever-so-closely to competition while pretty much everyone else’s program stagnates. E.V.I.L invested a large amount of money into their nuclear program, although they have not yet achieved the ability to make high-level nuclear weapons they have been able to use these advances to smaller nukes that they can attach to their high powered vehicles.

-2 MIL for E.V.I.L for their technological innovations

GM Notes:

1 – The colours didn’t copy across to the regions annoyingly. Grrr. I’ll try and fix that soon.

2 – Just in case it wasn’t clear, you can spend STA the turn you buy it.

3 – The reason that some MIL is assigned to regions and some isn't is because they are autoassigned with NPCs and nations that only have one region. Everyone else has to do it manually. Next turn I expect that all regions will have their own MIL value.

4 – I have no idea when orders lock will be, but probably not for a while. I’m extremely busy. Have fun everyone!

The Malagasy True Brits for Madagascar,
Aden FC for Aden,
The UKIP nationals for the UKIP clay.

Edit: REGIONS CAN ALSO JOIN

TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United States of Vietnam
FROM: Dan Quayle, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Abbotsford, Inc.

Dear Mr. White Kurtz,

Permit me, on behalf of the Most Holy and Everlasting Fair Dinkum Free State of Democratic Abbotsford, Inc., also known as Abbotsford, Inc., to permit me to be the first, in my capacity as Foreign Minister for Abbotsford, Inc., to formally, with your permission, extend the thanks of Abbotsford, Inc., of whom I am foreign minister, in assisting Western civilization in repelling the furry liberal robot peril that recently perilized the Most Holy and Everlasting Fair Dinkum Free State of Democratic Abbotsford, Inc.

It has recently come to the attention of individuals within the government that in the inevitable miscommunication arising from the visionary impairment colloquially dubbed the "fog of war", that due to ill-interpreted situations on the ground in the midst of combat operations in Borneo, where jungle mists likely cannot be distinguished from the natural fog of war, thus leading to Australian "freedom brokers" to accidentally misread front-line reports, an incident arose during which the fog of war obscured the unit insignia of Vietnamese marines, resulting in the malfortunate registration of marine infantry from Vietnam as belonging to "Tango" as opposed to "Waltz"^{? Or Walter? Double-check Kurtz's first name before fax}, inadvertently precipitating an unintended incident in which Charlie found himself doing the foxtrot. The Government of Abbotsford, Inc., in its official governmental capacity, wishes to reassure the United States of America Vietnam that this accidental mistake was entirely an unintended error, and that the Most Holy and Everlasting Fair Dinkum Free State of Democratic Abbotsford, Inc. has always and ever interpreted Saigon's utter and total radio silence vis-à-vis Canberra to be indicative to cordial relations between our two countries.

As a gesture of goodwill to the memory of the brave and courageous amphibious assault squads of Vietnam, and as affirmation for the warm diplomatic relations between our two fine nations, the Government of Abbotsford, Inc. humbly offers to receive $15 in monetary recompense for the purpose of ameliorating incidental damages incurred by well-intentioned if ultimately overzealous peremptory initiatives in quashing seditious "furversion", and the return of Batam-Palau Bintan to the state jurisdiction of the Government of Abbotsford, Inc. In return, the Government of Abbotsford, Inc. shall see fit to grant Saigon an exclusive, non-transferrable, 0%-interest lease on the island of Borneo for an indefinite term in appreciation of our sacrifice in liberating the South Pacific from left-wing statism and social engineering.

I believe the prompt ratification of this bilateral proposal will serve as a powerful testament to Western ideals of peace and democracy. I look forward to receiving your reply.

Regards,


Dan Quayle
Minister for Foreign Affairs

Council of Moffs Formed
New Port City, Nova Terra


With the passage of the Sector Governance Decree by Imperitrix Connie Marshall, the establishment of the Council of Moffs has been formed to better administrate the the regions. The Council of Moffs consist of Moffs and Grand Moffs to administrate civil and military tasks. While their possition have greater authority in military, financial, and civic duties. They only answers to the Imperitrix and the Joint Chief of Staff. The Imperitrix is the only one within the Nova Terran government to actively appoint Grand Moffs. Imperitrix Connie Marshall has personally appointed five individuals to serve in The Grand Moff Council.

Grand Moff Ardus Kaine and Zsinj has been tasked to oversee the most important regions of Nova Terra, it's space sector and The United North American States. "With news that other nations are perusing a space program, were going to ensure that they're not going to entangle into our affairs. I'm especially going to be keeping an eye on Abbotsford in their space program development" stated Grand Moff Kaine. "With the Cybermen and Drug War winding down, It's safe to say the Imperitrix made a wise choise for me to oversee the newly formed United Siberian States. I can't fathom how far our constancy plan at Eagle's Landing would grow into a region in northern Russia. To think, that the United Siberian States were originally part of a constancy plan for when the Cybermen overwhelmed us. Luckly, that never happened" Grand Moff Orlok stated to the press. "I'm sure, this proves to be a unique opportunity for Nova Terra, in Pax Nova Terra. Given the news of protests by our northern neighbors. I have been in touch with Connie herself in determinaning how much industrial machinery to offer as compensation for Uncle Stan. I speak for Imperitrix Marshall that we haven't gotten around to finalizing the compensation due to the situation with SADS. With them booted out of this hemisphere, we can finally sit down and split out the spoils. I'm also fortunate to hold an office quite close to our glorious Imperitrix" Grand Moff Zsinj stated in a press conference in New Port City.

Motoko Kusanagi Halts Foreign "Barrowing" of TechNew Port City

With the news of the Highwaymen theft of Nova Terran vehicle designs. Motoko Kusanagi has put forth, measures to put a stem in military espionage from foreign nations. The Department of Homeland Security has suspected the Highwaymen as culprits behind the theft of classified military designs. Major Kusanagi has placed in tighter security measure amongst military defense contractors and bases. "I'm also at the point of suggesting to the Army to develop a better vehicle than the one the Highwaymen thieves stole" Kusanagi said in a press statement. Motoko has added in the Highwaymen as part of list of nations that sponsors terror against the brothers and sisters of Nova Terra.

United National joins the FIFA
New Port City, New Port City Stadium

The Nova Terran Soccer team, known as the United Nationals, have stated their intentions to join in the World Cup, hosted by the FIFA. Coach Johnson has reinforced that it's a soccer game, to avoid the confusion with American Football. The Department of Commerce and Labor expect to see an increase in revenue in propping up a sports team to the international stage.

Greater Airtravel Expected after Peace Spreads and Suez Plugged UpNew Port City, New Port City International Air & Space Port

With the Suez Canal plugged up, National Airlines (formerly known as Republic Air) the flag carrier of Nova Terra has projected an increase in frequencies of freighter planes traveling to and from the Suez Canal region. While Nova Terra hasn't felt the negative inpact in aquatic shipping, they have felt it with the increase frequency of freighter planes. The opening of Eagle's Landing Airport has also brought an increase in Airtravel between the American and Siberian regions. National Airlines expects to see an increase in international travel with the revival of the FIFA. However due to the rivalry between Abbott and Connie, executives of National Airlines don't expect to have flights going into Abbottsford anytime soon.

National Airlines has placed an order of jetliners to add to their fleet to move people across the globe. Including two from the vast of the past, the DC-8 and the 707.

By the re-grown testicles of Zheng He, our Lord and Saviour, Reus! I haven't laughed this hard in months!

p.s. kiot upd8 when

University of Jerusalem
Department of Anthropology
ANT 101: Cultures of Contemporary Nations

Professor Lightbringer sighed as she used her magic to bring her cup of coffee to her mouth.

This is going to be one hell of a day



It's an unfortunate fact in life that ponies tend to not be exposed to human cultures, despite being nearly surrounded by the simian creatures. Early xenophobia from nations such as Nova Terra, along with the massive threat the Soviets had on the pony way of life, meant that fillies and colts were never exposed to cultures other than themselves and fellow non-human catfolk in Africa.

Because of this, these young, impressionable college ponies tend to assume that humans work on a relatively similar levels as ponies do. Thankfully, these preconceptions were slowly being eroded away as her students learned how the dragon blob worshipers in Europe were completely unlike the spacefaring humans in North America, and both were unlike the humans that lived in the Empire's own borders in the Balkans! These wide varying cultures are completely deattached from the (almost) universal tenants of love and tolerance, instead following more individualistic creeds which invariably run into conflicts among each other.

And yet none of this would prepare for teaching Vietnam.

If ponies were founded on peace and egalitarianistic cosmopolitanism, Vietnam's sole existence was based on the concept of an eternal war. As a nation of soldiers, they viewed the world in black-and-white tribalism; where there was always a hidden enemy among their ranks of the world and only they had the guts and courage to destroy them. Anyone who wasn't part of their neo-spartan state was a potential enemy, and Vietnam would eventually be forced to destroy them. Few ponies could wrap their head around a nation so devoted to survivalism and paranoia, which probably was why negotiations involving India between Vietnam and the Empire were rapidly breaking down....

How did Dr. Heartstrings talk me into teaching the 101 class? I'd-

"Um," one student chimed in from her desk, her head twisted in confusion, "Professor, you've been staring at the wall for five minutes. Is there something wrong?"

Lightbringer quickly snapped into attention, letting loose a faint blush. "No, no, nothing wrong! Absolutely nothing wrong"

Quickly trying to recompose herself, the blue mare turned her attention back to the class.

"I'm not going to lie, class; this is probably the hardest culture to explain. The Vietnamese are so unlike anything else that we have encountered in our studies, let alone ourselves. But there is one similarity that we do share with them, that will hopefully let us walk into their shoes a little better.

Like us, the Vietnamese love to tell their life stories in song. For a state so focused more on producing tanks and bullets rather than cultural arts, music seems to be the one culturally accepted way Vietnamese citizens can share what is truly on their minds. And looking through their songs, there are some clear, consistent themes which many bands refer to.

Now, before we begin, can anybody explain to me what traditional Vietnamese music is like?"

In the back, an overly eager cream stallion with a leather jacket and a multicolored mohawk was furiously shaking his hoof. Lightbringer motioned her hoof to him to speak.

"It's very guitar based! They tend to have TWO guitars playing at the same time! It's so radical!"

The professor nodded. "That's very true, Houndpony. Specificlly, there tends to be a six-stringed lead guitar which plays the melodies, and a four-stringed bass guitar which plays the basslines. Occasionally, there will be a second lead guitar which will play assisting chords for the melody-playing guitar; this is usually referred to as a rythem guitar.

They also tend to have a drumset, which provides the beat to the song. Occasionally, the vocalist, in which unlike our music tradition tends to be only one, will also play the harmonica in musical interludes.

Now, the biggest difference of them all, as it may be obvious, that they play solely with true instruments. As you know, we tend to use music magic in lieu of instruments due to how hard it is for a pony to learn how to play one, and most human cultures have electronics which can replicate its effects. However, due to the Square of Thunder literally ripping Vietnam from the 1970s to the modern day, their own electronics are not as sophisticated as other human nations. Therefore, Vietnamese musicians tend to be uniquely skilled in their craft; and there are no signs of them switching to contemporary music production. In fact, there is a cultural backlash against "not real" and "overproduced" music."

Lightbringer levitated a CD case in front of the class, before continuing, "Music in Vietnam can be roughly broken down into two eras: Pre-Square of Thunder, and Post-Square of Thunder. Pre-Square music refers to then-contemporary songs from the 1970s which have traveled with them through the Square of Thunder. In a world where so much has changed to Vietnamese, these classics serve as an anchor to a bygone era. Therefore, these folksongs tend to be extremely popular, and is most likely what you think of when you think Vietnamese music.

Logicaly, post-Square music refers to the artists and songs made after Vietnam was transferred to 3000 AD. While they tend to be overshadowed by the Pre-era music, some new artists are gaining traction in their own right, and their own songs are becoming interwoven into the Vietnamese condition."

After finishing, the pony used her powers to open the case, levitating the CD out of it. She then carefully slid the disk into her computer, before starting to tap commands on the keyboard.

"I have for you a small sample of both pre and post era songs for you to listen. I must warn you; we tend to sing about what matters to us, like the end of winter, cutie marks, and smiles. Vietnamese do the same, but as a nation populated almost entirely by soldiers, their songs can take.... a different tone. Some of this content may be disturbing."


Link to video.

Timelaspe to let the song play

"That song was called Fortunate Son, and it is perhaps the most famous Vietnamese folksong. Most famously, it was Colonel Sonic Boom's last recorded transmission before his defection to Vietnam under their Militaires Sans Frontières program.



A confused mare raised her hoof. "I don't get it. What is the point of the song? Lamenting on their social status? How is this a source of pride? And what was with the last verse? Aren't they all soldiers?

"You got the meaning of the song wrong, Dimstar. Yes, they're singing about how they weren't born into positions of wealth or power, but to them, that's a source of pride. You have to look at it from their perspective; they view themselves as the first and last defense against whatever they villianize as the greatest evil. While other nations are content on sitting on their wealth and luxury, they are going into the jungles and fighting for the survival of "the free world". They're proud of being the so-called unfortunates in society, for they see it as a sense of duty.

As for the last verse, it made sense in the society they were originally from. In Old America, the generals were considered upper class, and only the poor were sent to Vietnam. Hence, they were chiding at their own generals for creating the mess in the first place. Since the formation of the USV, this hasn't really been an issue, and you're right, Dimstar, that verse has slowly fallen out of use.

The name of the band of that song was Creedence Clearwater Revival. In many ways, they are the voice of the USV. So many of their songs are popular; Run Through the Jungle gave birth to the phrase Jungle Runner, or one whose seen combat. Bad Moon Rising allegedly is often played in combat areas before nightfall, with speakers facing where the enemy is encamped. However, we don't have time to go over their entire discography. However, they have another song which perfectly encapsulates Vietnamese mentality"


Link to video.

"I'm curious; what do you think the song is about?"

The class erupted in a miniature debate, numerous viewpoints being thrown out. However, a consensus was being formed that the song had to deal with staying strong in the face of crippling depression.

"That is a very ponyish way to interpret the song," Lightbringer added, "But you have to realize Vietnamese tend to speak with allegories.

The rain in that song is not meant to be interpreted as literal rain, but as bombs. 'Raining on a sunny day' is a reference to carpet bombing. Old America brought in enough air power to Vietnam that it was like it was raining bombs. Seeing the rain meant that you likely saw combat. Literally, the song is asking the listener if they were a soldier, but using code language only soldiers would get. This truely illustrates how strong militaristic tribalism in Vietnam.

Speaking of allegories, another famous song, All Along the Watchtower, is also one long allegory. Take a listen, class."


Link to video.

"Now, I'm going to refrain from commenting on this song, because your homework is to write a two page paper on your own personal interpretation of this song. Next class, I'll explain the allegory more.

Our final pre-square song I have for you is called Gimmie Shelter"


Link to video.

Dimstar raised her hoof again, "So, is this song about how 'the enemy' can be anywhere, and that with it brings destruction to destroy it?"

The blue professor conceded, "A little simplistic, but essentially that's the point. Specifically, the first verse is their siege mentality, how that VC constantly surrounded them no matter where they went. The second verse is more about how fighting leads to social destruction of the afflicted area. No area where Vietnam has conducted military operations have truly recovered from their scars, thanks to the brutal style of warfare that they practice. The last verse, links the two together, how they realzie they're slowly destroying themselves in the process.

The choruses are clearly more obvious; they just explain what the battlefield is like. Vietnamese tend to dislike romanticism of their lifestyle; they prefer telling the gritty truth of what fighting brings them. Whether its out of pride or atonement, well, that's a question that even I can't fully answer."

The blue mare took a pause. Staring at the clock at the back of the room, she sighed. "I see that class is almost about to end. Unfortunately, we might have to move part of this lesson to next class. I'll try to get as much in as I can, though.

The next batch of songs are the post-square songs. The first one I'll start off with is one I'm guessing most of you heard of: Back in Mississippi."


Link to video.

"Jon and Arin Grep, the writers and performers of this song, were two brothers from pre-Square Mississippi, and, allegedly, the story they tell is 100% accurate. Whether or not their sister was literally eaten by an alligator, the song has evolved into a metaphor of the dangers that lurk in the jungle. Not even necessarily the enemy, but even the wildlife itself. The song especially became popular during the Borneo campaign, as it was really the first time since Vietnam itself that there was heavy jungle fighting. It served as a way to unite those who were with the USV since before the square of lightning, and those after it.

However, there are reports that there were, in fact, alligator furries which preyed on humans of both sides during the conflict last, which is another reason the song gained a resurgence recently. I have no idea if this is actually true or not.

And it looks like the last thing I will be able to cover before the end of class is Paradox. She is a Swedish defector who lost her legs on a landmine during the war against Japan, and she took the time since then to pick up the guitar and compose her own pieces. Unlike the rest of mentioned music, these tend to be instrumentals. She has numerous songs, from Rebel Battle, Victor Charlie, Sunset over Vietnam, and USV Forever

However, the song I am going to play to you is Vietnamese Dawn, which I think illustrates the sorrow of the scarred lands of Vietnam that are illuminated every morning.

And with that, class dismissed. We'll continue our discussion of post-square music next class, and also the resurgence of the ancient style of rock that Vietnam has brough across the entire world..."

The Mystery Country would like to officially compliment Vietnam on their musical tastes.

Deep within the chambers of the Old Chancellery Building in New Port City. The Grand Moffs gather in the first ever council meeting. The subject, the situation with South America and it's unruly citizens. The Grand Moffs find their seats and situate themselves around a huge elliptical table. The larger chair, the most impressive they've seen, is for the Imperitrix. Looking like the throne from Duke Nukem, in place of the radiation symbol is the coat of arms of Nationalist Nova Terra. The Grand Moffs were standing buy, waiting for the Imperitrix to making an appearance. The Grand Moffs would be speaking to the woman who held a sizable chunk of the Western Hemisphere in the unfaltering grip of her muscular arms. They all knew, and expected, for her wrath to be revealed.

A few seconds pass and the tall ornate double doors into the Grand Moff Council Chamber were opened. Standing at the entrance, was Connie Marshall in her iconic military uniform and beret, with the Foxhound patch snitched onto it. Connie was a rare brand of autocrat who's muscular physique inspired more fear than her regime. Flanking her are two Nationalist Defense Corps solders.

She then walks to her seat, talking off her fingerless gloves and beret and proceeds to take her seat. "So, what's the situation with South America?" Connie asks, surprisingly in a more calm and lady like tone, just as the Grand Moffs started to take there seats expecting her to hold a harsh imperative tone.

"As you know. The areas within South America where SADS controlled, still have citizens that prefer to be living under the rule of the Syndicates over our own regime" Gilad Pellaeon replied as he reads through his notes.

"If they have a problem with it, then they should do as what the old Americans used to say 'If you don't like America, you can git out!' said Zsinj in a sarcastic tone "or at least forcefully deport them to South Africa if they love there syndicates so much".

Not paying no mind to Zsinj, Gilad opened the folder and began laying out it's contents. "We studied what reports came back from Rio de Janeiro to try to figure out how to nip this problem in the bud," he began sliding a set of copies to the rest of the Grand Moffs and to Connie. "Given the delicacy of the situation that we are in, we need to prevent the dissenters from mustering up the manpower to revolt. Third parties could have a potential to throw the spanner into the works like they did with SADS during our major offense during the Cyberwar".

"Let's not forget that they, to put it euphemistically, raped our Inquisition" added Connie as she cracks her knuckles.

"We have Major Kusanagi in Homeland Security patching up the holes and setting PONA-SIPPA into motion. The highwaymen's theft of our vehicle design was born out of shear dumb luck on their part" Jerjerrod interjected.

"I'm sure Abbottsford was the one who lent them the help to 'Barrow' our technology" Orlok interrupted as he sits back casually in his chair.

Gilad sighed. "Moving on. Even if a revolt is started, they will still be out-numbered and out-gunned. The question is, what options do we have?"

"Genocide the crap out of them" said Ardus Kaine "It's there fault for taking up arms against Nova Terra. Anyone still has loyalties to SADS....summarily dragged out of their houses and shot to death by the Nationalist Defense Corps. The corpses of the disloyalists hung up and crucified as a warning to all who hold dear to SADS to better pledge their loyalties to Nova Terra and the Nationalist Party".

"Genocide?" questioned Gillad "Do you know the consequences of doing that? We can't operate Business as usual by ushering extermanatus on dissenters. Were part of a global Earthian community. Haven't you seen what happened with Soviet Greek? For that matter, if we do succeed we'd be denounced by the world. Including Jerusalem! Not only that our people will start to fear that they're next on the list".

"If things go down Ardus" Orlok added "it would add more fuel to the fire to the uprising to deal with".

"Especially when were in the process of rapprochement with Jeruselum" Connie interrupted.

"Perhaps a more, less heavy handed approach, might be needed" said Zsinj "something that doesn't involve genocide".

Gilad takes a sip of his coffee, then places it down infront of him as he gathers his thoughts "I propose we move to neutralize the dissenters. Send in the NSC to send people still loyal to SADS to concentration camps for reeducation, deport the ones that resist the reeducation regimen and or refuse to take the Nationalist Loyalty Oath" then clasps his hands together "If and any dissenters take up their pitchforks, the Nationalist Security Corps will gladly respond in kind with a bullet in their head".

"No involvement of the military?" Orlok bewilderingly asks

"The Armed Forces have been at it for nearly two, maybe three years of fighting" Gilad answered.

Connie cleared her throat "We must act swiftly. Grand Moff Pellaeon, I'll have one of my best NDC group leaders to lead the charge against the dissenters. I leave you Grand Moff, in charge of handling down there".

"At once my Imperitrix" nodded Gilad.

Connie activates the intercom "Vakim McConnell, send in Group Leader Flan Groundcrawler". Then she sits backs and waits.

The tall double doors, once again opens up to reveal a woman. Clad in a black military uniform, wearing a black beret bearing the coat of arms of Nationalist Nova Terra and a purple armband with the stylized eagle, like the one found on Nova Terra's flag. "Yes, Imperitrix?"

Connie looks Flan in the eye "Assemble the stormtroopers".

"As you will," she responded automatically, then departs the room.

Gilad collected his files just as the other Grand Moffs were busy making there way out of the Grand Moff Council Chamber. He then stood watching as the Imperitrix left the room, leaving Gilad alone with his thoughts. Thinking about how to conduct the pacification process.

So you've become CurtSibling.

Agathios was walking in front of tens of thousands of soldiers while on air countless military wings flew above his head. He was inspecting the 'Army of the South' and the 'Ninth Air Force'. The display of prowess was impressive. Agathios had no desire to make war nor conquer any new regions, but he had a keen interest in building a strong military force in order to deter invaders and protect the independence of Caucasus. His head was hurting from time to time and sometimes flashes of him leading an army in Iraq and talking a man called 'Papandreou' were coming to his mind. But he could not remember anything about his past, no matter how much he tried.

As he was walking, an officer rushed before him. After bowing, he got up and said to Agathios: "Sir, the production of warplanes has gone as you planned. I've made all preparations needed and now the facilities are at 130% of their full capacity and we continue to increase the number of warplanes being manufactured.

"Good. You shall be greatly rewarded."

"Thank you, your Highness."

OOC: Second and larger RP coming in a few hours.

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To: Abbotsford
From: United States of Vietnam

"Millions for defence, but not a single cent for tribute"

This adage is the way Vietnam carries its buisness on the international stage. Our guns, our bombs, our helis exist for the greater ideal of Outer Heaven and the soldier's paradise. We lose all credibility the moment we start giving money to a civilian state.

However, we acknowledge the stabilizing role Abbottsford has in the greater pacific region, as per the furry insurrection. We feel that further violence towards the Abbottsford government will only further destabiliize the region, proving counteractive to our orgional intentions in Borneo.

Therefore, we are prepared to give a counteroffer in good faith. Instead of paying tribute, we will give Abbott one (1) free voucher for the deployment of Vietnamese forces in any conflict it so chooses*. In that way, we both benefit; we can safe face and not bow down to a civilian government, while you can keep your hands clean(er) in removing a potential threat.

Vietnam will also use this oppritunity to broadcast to the world that we continue to offer ourselves as a mercanary force if anyone so chooses*

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TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United States of Vietnam
FROM: Dan Quayle, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Abbotsford, Inc.

On behalf of the Government of the Most Holy and Everlasting Free State of Democratic Abbotsford, Inc., I, Dan Quayle, Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Most Holy and Everlasting Free State of Democratic Abbotsford, Inc.,^{Seriously, cut this out. His Excellency says this needless redundancy makes you sound like a Nova Terran. ~Cortés} gratefully accept, and commend, the shrewd business acumen by which the United Nations of Vietnam has constructed its^{their? Confirm pluralization standard before fax} compromise offer. I am honored to be privileged in being the first person to proclaim the announcement of a bilateral and long-lasting strategy for permanent peace in the Pacific Region.

Have a nice day!


Dan Quayle
Minister for Foreign Affairs

Just wanted to say that now that Vietnam and Abbottsford have come to a formal peace settlement, the restrictions that were placed on the DeadPhilipines are no longer in effect and they can now declare war on anyone without penalty.

Just so you all know, the game has a series of articles on it on the IOT Wiki. Feel free to put stuff about your nations there, but please don't do any historical revisionisming or editwarring. Also I'm not going to be giving out RP bonuses for edits, as I'd rather you do RP in the thread and it would just be too annoying to track. I'm mainly using the wiki to procrastinate on my programming assignment fulfil my urges to update when orders lock isn't active.

Gonna tweak a couple links and spin the UKIP–Mystery War into a dedicated article, but thank you, NC, for taking the time to write a proper article.

I HOPE YOU'RE TAKING NOTES AILED THERE'S A TEST TOMORROW

My fellow Abbotts,

It is with no small degree of pleasure that I stand before you today with the good news, that Bill Shorten and his unholy conspiracy has been vanquished for good. I would like to personally thank everyone involved in defending the legitimate Australian government and the democratic principles it so cherishes from the onslaught of self-destructive Leftist fanaticism. I would like to—but in order to shake each and every brave soldier's hand would unfortunately hinder me from my day job, ruling running this beautiful country.

I'd like to share a personal story. During the height of the Basil Crisis, when the spectre of godless Communism loomed large over the world, when Labour's treachery first began to expose itself, I had a dream. I dreamed that none other than Malcolm Turnbull was in fact an enemy agent. I dreamed that he conspired against me, against you, overthrowing me as duly elected Prime Minister in a dastardly coup. I dreamed of an Australia under the boot of dictatorship, where battler and businessman were burdened with crippling household debt to cover the extravagant deficit spending of a self-interested political cabal. And I knew then, as I knew in this recent insurgency, that I had a choice. I could yield to the opposition, appease their ludicrous demands for short-term populism, sell out the Australian people for my own self-interest. Or I could stand strong, maintain proven, stable leadership, refuse to sacrifice our nation's core values to temporarily assuage the myriad of Tumblr-driven special interest groups. And that's what I did, first against the Homo Commies, then against the Labour fur—s. And today, our country is larger, stronger, freer than ever before. Remember, Abbotees and Abbottesses, each and every one of us has a choice.

Several people have asked, in recollection of the past war with UKIP, what is to be done with the liberated territories, to which I reply we should recall the sage words of Dr. Goebbels in 3002. We granted New Guinea independence in 3004, not because we thought it was the prudent thing to do, but because the international community, in its politically-correct fetishism, demanded we do, and so we humoured it. Now we have tangible proof of how wrong such sentiments were. Make no mistake, I held no ill will toward the late Spartacus Union, but in its misguided pursuit of hyper-individualistic autonomy at the expense of social cohesion, it inevitably exposed itself to the takeover by the extremism of Leftist "social justice warriors", delinquents, and omnicidal fur— yiffbots. The world may have claimed at the time, New Guinean independence was the "right thing to do", but in truth, we shirked our responsibility, and the people of the Pacific paid for the international community's hubristic back-patting. Anyone that has witnessed first-hand the devastation to our northern frontier knows, knows, that no self-titled humanitarian would dare allow this tragedy to repeat itself. I, certainly, won't allow it, which is why the Government is currently completing the necessary work to formally incorporate New Guinea and our extended Asiatic holdings as the newest States of Australia.

As part of our state restructuring, I am pleased to announce that the Government has established a new office to administer our extended Pacific states-apparent. After careful consideration, I have chosen to appoint to this venerable office Sheriff Vaisey of Nottingham. To those unfamiliar, Vaisey served as administrator and chief juror of wartime immigration and prisoner screening during both the UKIP war and the Shorten insurgency, in which his extensive skill set helped defend our shores from enemy infiltration and foreign undesirables. Please join me in welcoming this esteemed civil servant to his new portfolio:




I am confident he will do our country proud.





The Government of Abbotsford, Inc. is pleased to announce itself as a co-sponsor to the establishment of several international football teams within its constituent territories:

AUSTRALIAN AZZAMEN
for Australia Proper

WHANGAREI OILERS
for New Zealand

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for Indonesia

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for New Guinea

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It was a warm sunny day in Providence near the newly built Nationalist Party Rally Grounds. The Imeritrix have long awaited to host a party rally on Earth for years, yet with constant conflicts have placed them on the backburner till the end of the Cybermen & Drug Wars. The Rally Grounds have been constructed in art deco architecture with tall pillars bearing the flags of Nova Terra and the Nationalist Seal.

The Imperitrix stands at the podium, watching and observing the party parade making their way to the center of the field. Spectators around the grand stands chear on for the newly reformed, Nationalist Defense Corps, as they continue to march to the party rally grounds. The center piece of the rally is a huge Star Dreadnought, the RNS Harrower, the ship that played a role in driving SADS out of Nova Terra's hair. The National Defense Corps, clad in black uniforms and black polished stahlhelms, armed with M4 carbines, continue onward to march to the center. Some, are flag carriers carrying the Nationalist Party flag. Then they stop at attention just as the Foo-Fighters make a flyover of the party rally grounds.

Imperitrix Connie Marshall, standing as an imposing figure with her muscular physique showing through her uniform, stands flanked by two of her body guards, Vakim McConnell the Subprime Group Leader of the Nationalist Defense Corps, Major Kusanagi of Homeland Security, and Tym Nightshade of the Inquisition. Connie then approaches the podium, grasping the sides, then looks towards the crowd cheering her on.

"My brothers and sisters of Nova Terra" Connie announce to the crowd "I am pleased to announce for the first time ever, the party rally of the Nationalist Party to be hosted here on Earth. We've held off this rally due to the desires of two nations that seek our elimination: The Cybermen and SADS." she then raises her fist "But today, we showed them the fury of Nova Terran might! Against those who wish to strip us of our right to even exist". Then she grasps the sides of the podium "Even as I speak, there are people hiding in the shadows that wish to take us down. Even if it's to the cost of rocking the Pacific Alliance".

"I would like to personally thank each and everyone that involved themselves in defending the glory of Nova Terra and our principles that keeps our citizens safe from the onslaught of people who seek to rob us of our right to even breathe. We have been trusted into the status of a superpower nation and united North and South America under one banner. Our friends to the north have been a very loyal ally to us and they will be rewarded and compensated for their efforts in the Cybermen War. I'm also happy to announce that Uncle Stan and I have started a new construction project called "The Peace Space Elevator", an epic engineering project that would bring The Mystery Country into the space age." The crowd bursts into a huge applause, then she continues on as the crowd dies down "It's one of our efforts to bring one of our allies into the Space Age. Both Nova Terra and The Mystery Country shall have joint control of the facility once it's been completed. On that note, we've also entered into a new trade agreement to expand our highway and railroad networks between our two nations".

"We still have much work to do" Connie said as she continues on with the speech to the party rally "while we have united the Americas under one banner. There are still people in South America that still harbor feelings for SADS" she then raises her arm and points to the sky "Not to worry my brothers and sisters, the Gestapo will make short work of these disloyalist citizens and make them loyal to Nova Terra and dare not raise arms against us again". Then the crowd explodes in a thunderous applause as Connie looks onward onto the field. "Let us make Pax Nova Terra, a reality". Then Connie dismisses herself from the podium and meets with her cabinet members for the continuation of the party rally parade.


The members of Connie's cabinet gather in the grand stand's skybox, overlooking the parade procession. Connie's bodyguards make short work on looking for potential bugs within the room

"What are they doing Imperitrix?" Asked Crocker in a curious tone

"Can't be to careful these days" Kusanagi answers as she makes her way into the skybox "We don't want anyone to be spying on what were going to be discussing here. The Highwaymen and E.V.I.L. should not be privy to our discussions".

"Or for that matter, Abbottsford" scoffed Connie as she sits down in her chair.

"We shouldn't be just watching at Abbottsford" the Major pulls out a pamphlet "look at this, E.V.I.L. is starting to actively recruit people. While they're small, they shouldn't be overlooked".

"It's a good thing that we....ban such literature like this" Tym takes the pamphlet and burns it using the powers of the force "besides, we have an oath of loyalty in place. So this, is just nothing to worry about. They're just nothing but a bunch of bondesque villainous organization".

"Perhaps they would be the ones responsible for raping the Inquisition" the Major responds.

"That would be a possibility, Kusanagi" Tym says as he takes his seat to watch as the NDC makes their procession "Oh I do would want to personally sit the neck of the people responsible".

"So" Crocker nervously asks Connie "What are we going to do about Abbott?"

"Unless Abbott openly admits that he's the one that propped up and supported SADS, were on guard in this shaky alliance" Connie responds "right now, we have some dissenters to eradicate.

"You don't mean, genocide?" Crocker shockingly asks

Connie with an annoyed look in her face, tilts her head downward "No, I've already personally discussed this in the Grand Moff Council. Grand Moff Pellaeon has gotten it handled. The NDC and the Gestapo have that taken care off."

"Connie has sent one of our best Group Leader of the NDC down to personally put a bullet to each and every one of the dissenter's heads" Vakim added in.

"Major" Connie said as she adjusts herself to better face Kusanagi "How goes PONA-SIPPA?"

"I've already started with the first preliminary phase" Kusanagi answers "The Great Nationalist Firewall just wen't online just last week. Were just starting to hook up our telecommunications network to it. We've already started to filter out ABC's news feeds and putting in place barriers against unauthorized access from the outside world. Were almost close to isolating our telecommunications network. The next phase is to recruit and train people for our cyberwarfare division. There's a lot of work after E.V.I.L.'s handiwork to patch up holes they've left".

"Speaking of E.V.I.L." Connie adds in "I want both the Inquisition and Homeland Security to observe their movement and activities. We cannot afford to let our guard down for even a moment".

"I'll get our SR-71s to ready themselves for a recon mission" responded the Major

Then everyone takes their attention back to the parade procession.

The Church of Goomy is proud to announce that both it and Denmark shall be participating in the FIFA World Cup. The Goomish national team shall be called the Coordinators, and shall primarily be composed of Hitmonlee, Blaziken, Lopunny, Lucario, and Scrafty. Denmark shall be reforming the Danish Dynamite team, which combines homegrown Danish fighting spirit with a Hariyama goalie.