Multipolarity IV Game Thread

[Tani Coyote]

United Communism

International rancor has followed a remark by the American ambassador to the Union of Nations for the following remark on the Munich Monetary Aid Organization's operations:

"And now we see what happens to nations like Aragon and Kirov whom follow the communist economic ways of Chicago. Let this be a lesson for them to become capitalists, for they wouldn't be begging for aid if they weren't communists."

Several communist and socialist nations have issued a joint statement, drafted by Caracas, the world's wealthiest communist country:

"The New Americans repeat the self-serving fallacies of prior centuries. While the superiority of our system may not be self-evident, we know one thing that is: the inability to feed one's people tends to greatly accelerate the tendency towards revolution. Whereas our system is based off solidarity between people, the capitalist system is based off of money; let us see how well it holds up when oligarchs no longer have any resources to bribe the working masses."

Caracas added salt with the wound:

"For a system that's so inferior, we are perplexed why we possess an economy over thrice the size of yours."

Caracas, Peru, Kirov, Volgograd, Morocco, Namibia, Somalia, Swaziland, Tamil and Australia have all issued an embargo against New America in light of its ideologically-charged remarks. The group barring Australia (non-Communist Eastralia vetoed the measure) have also forged the COMECON, pledging 1% of their incomes to the organisation to assist in developing weaker members' economies. Aragon and Puerto Rico, already embargoing New America due to the war, have also signed onboard. The focus was kept on economics despite a controversial proposal to announce moral support for the Syndicates.

Let the Embargo Times Roll

Syndicates embargoed by: Rhineland, Denmark, Colombia, Guyana, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bohemia, Petrograd, Cape Verde, Congo
Leth embargoed by: Rhineland, Denmark, Colombia, Guyana, Ecuador, Venezuela, Petrograd, Cape Verde
New America embargoed by: Finland, Sweden, Bohemia, Volgograd, Cape Verde, Congo, Gabon, Hindustan
Iceland-Norway embargoed by: Bohemia, Volograd, Cape Verde, Congo, Gabon, Hindustan

While Kirov wishes to remain on good terms with the Syndicates, it cannot maintain such close ties to a state that tears up its own agreements; the full alliance has been terminated.

 

[Sonereal]

You do realize the absolute worst thing you can do in an IOT game is piss me off and leave me with the majority of my country intact, right?

[Unless you're Egypt]

 

[Double A]

[Unless you're Egypt]

Look at how much Egypt I'm not being right now.

 

[Mathalamus]

why dont everyone embargo everyone? its well on the way, anyway.

anyway, with our independence guaranteed by antioch, we gave all 2175 unused Cypriot influence to them. for free.

 

[Tani Coyote]

We probably are en route to a truly mercantilist world where no trade is made except with one's clients, yes...

I can dig it.

Spoiler :

Totally adding this to MP5.

 

[Double A]

I wanna trade with people.

 

[Mosher]

I wanna trade with people.

You can trade with Iceland.

 

[Dem Taqat]

Several communist and socialist nations have issued a joint statement, drafted by Caracas, the world's wealthiest communist country:

"The New Americans repeat the self-serving fallacies of prior centuries. While the superiority of our system may not be self-evident, we know one thing that is: the inability to feed one's people tends to greatly accelerate the tendency towards revolution. Whereas our system is based off solidarity between people, the capitalist system is based off of money; let us see how well it holds up when oligarchs no longer have any resources to bribe the working masses."

Caracas added salt with the wound:

"For a system that's so inferior, we are perplexed why we possess an economy over thrice the size of yours."

Argentina adds to this that the strict application of Socialist principles was directly responsible for it's own creation and development as a nation, and that without their use the founding community of survivors would likely have never lived to create the glorious republic in which we live today.

DT

 

[NinjaCow64]

With the formation of the Confederacy of the Spartacus Islands, Spartacus is going to take a greater role in the governance of the islands.

OOC: My NGO is going to "transition" into the CSI next turn, Scarlet Lancers style. The Confederate Spartacus Islands has the lands of Sulawesi and Timor. This assumes that Jakarta is going to be dissolved, if that doesn't happen then Spartacus will continue being a player on the world stage. Oh, and here are my "sign ups".

IC:

We, the people of Sulawesi, Timor and Spartacus, come together to protect the freedoms of our nation, our people and all people, do establish the Confederacy of the Spartacus Islands.

~Preamble to the Confederate Constitution of the Spartacus Islands​

Confederacy of the Spartacus Islands (Informally known as Sulawesi-Timor)

Demonym: Confederate Islanders or Sulawesi-Timorese. Spartacan, while commonly used, is incorrect, it is similar to calling a member of the USSR a Commie. Spartacus is a political ideology, although many of the Confed. Islanders are members of Spartacus, they are

Government: The government has three branches of government, the Presidential Branch, the Representative Branch and the Confederal Branch. The President is elected by the national popular vote using instant-runoff voting. The Representative Branch has 61 seats, it uses a form of mixed-member proportional representation to elect their members. Each of the three provinces in the Confederacy are divided into ten districts, each district elects one Representative. Thirty other Representatives are elected through the mathematics of mixed-member proportional representation, with the last seat being awarded to the President of the Confederacy. Although it is not a necessary requirement for other parties, the Spartacus Union of the Peoples Party allows it's members to elect their members who are running for the Representative Branch due to the fact that they are the largest party within the country. The Confederal Branch has three Magistrate Seats, each of the Magistrates serve for life. One of the Magistrates is elected by the Sulawesian members of the Representative Branch, one is elected by the Timorese members of the Representative and the other is elected by Spartacus: Command.

The proposal of laws through the house is simple. The President has very little formal authority unless a state of emergency is declared when he is given almost dictatorial powers for the efficiency of the state. Normally Presidents wield a high amount of informal authority. The Representative Branch proposes and passes bills, with a simple majority needing to pass, the president is given tie-breaker power in case of a tie. The Confederal Branch has the power to veto and proposal that goes through the house that "...either contradicts the spirit of the constitution or the ideology and goals of Spartacus...", including constitutional amendments. This is to ensure that the government does not enact oppressive laws or turns a blind eye to the plight of the world.

Economy: Free market, with lots of power given to employees and employee unions. Also has strong anti-monopoly laws that prevent super corporations from rising.

Currency: Spartacus Dollar

Trait: Cunning (we are run by an international covert organisation, of course we are Cunning )

Slavery: No. All slavers captured by the government, whether foreigners or locals, are allowed to be given "...whatever punishment the state deems necessary." The only exception to this rule is if the slaves purchased are released immediately after purchase. Let that be a warning to the slavers of the world, do not bring your inhumane trade to our shores or else.

 

[Mathalamus]

the Kingdom of Cyprus recognizes the Confederacy.

 

[Ailedhoo]

OOC: Goon Squad is going to be the solo NGO? I going to have lots of room for customers!

IC: Goon Squad declares that with the nationalist focus of Spartacus that Goon Squad will now have solo domain in non-governmental intelligence services and hence will be wishing to greet this new found monopoly to be by declaring its intent to work for its purpose of ensuring a dew process in considerations.

We offer our services as well as our secret vision as we unlock the way of ensuring that our customers are many and merry.

 

[Kinich-Ahau]

I won't have regular internet access for an indeterminate amount of time; please automate the 501stthe Legion until I return.

 

[Sonereal]

Albertian Order of Leibowitz​

In these trying times, we see increasingly powerful arms fall into the hands of those too ill-educated to perceive of their immensely destructive power, or too black of heart to care. Only through education of spiritual betterment can the many peoples of the world advance against the hordes of darkness that threaten to envelope our souls. With our mandate, we will provide education, healthcare, housing, and employment to all men, women, and children who wish to better themselves in this world and prepare themselves spiritually in the next.

We do not seek payment for these services, although our worldly nature requires donations and volunteer work. Too often in this world organizations have appeared with violent goals and dark hearts focused on worldly profit. It is time for this trend to be put into reverse.

 

[Arrow Gamer]

Tani, can we still set you as PM and give you general goals?

 

[Tani Coyote]

Tani, can we still set you as PM and give you general goals?

Yes you may!

 

[Tani Coyote]

29 hours until lock; orders received in the next five carry a bonus of 50 gold!

 

[NinjaCow64]

Am I the only one who thinks that this whole PC/NPC switch between me and Sonereal hilarious?

 

[christos200]

OOC: To say the truth I prefer the old good orders by PM than this new system.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Am I the only one who thinks that this whole PC/NPC switch between me and Sonereal hilarious?

It has been a while since we got a Lancer/China situation.

Now to just hope his new NGO doesn't try to overthrow you.

OOC: To say the truth I prefer the old good orders by PM than this new system.

It is a strange adjustment, granted (hence why I am merely subsidising and encouraging it, rather than requiring it, as I plan for future games), but ultimately it will make the update much, much faster; one of the largest time sinks is the fact I need to enter orders manually, cell by cell. Under this new system I can copy-paste most of them right into the sheet; while a slight burden is now bore by the players, it ultimately makes it easier to update the game, which ultimately serves everyone in the end.

 

[Tani Coyote]

New policy:

Should a player not post an official abstention in the UN, their client NPCs will vote in accordance with their ideology.

This is to relieve a problem of inactive suzerains.

Normally NPCs vote with their suzerain, whether they post yea, nay or abstain.

As it stands there are two proposed UN policies:

One will create a council to automatically fill ICJ vacancies.

One will investigate Goon Squad and establish an espionage wing of the UN.