Roll II Rule

[e350tb]

TO: The Empress of Majterre
FROM: The Prime Minister of Great Britain

While we appreciate that your attempt to alter the weather was done with good attentions, His Majesty's Government would appreciate it if you were a little more careful with affecting Northern European weather patterns.

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TO: The United States of America
FROM: The Prime Minister of Great Britain.

What did you honestly expect was going to happen?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGMUAMevH0​

The Prime Minister was in his office, dancing on his desk to late-1990s ska.

"Excuse me, Prime Minister, but we need to talk about-"

The Prime Minister jumped out of his skin and tumbled off of his desk as Pearl walked into the room.

"Oh...I didn't see you were busy," shrugged Pearl.

"Never mind," sighed the Prime Minister, climbing to his feet and sitting at his desk, "But if anybody tells Schulz about this, they're dead."

"Were you using the ceremonial mace as a microphone?"

"...no," said the Prime Minister, discreetly throwing the ceremonial mace to the side, "Anyway, what's the good word?"

"We might," said Pearl, "Have a chance of pushing Schulz out of London. The majority of the city is loyal to us now, and we still outnumber them."

"You think we should shoot first?" asked the Prime Minister, "I told you I didn't want to start a shooting war unless we were attacked first!"

"The war is inevitable, Prime Minister," snapped Pearl, "We have to attack while we still have the advantages!"

"And what of foreign opinion?" demanded the Prime Minister, "We're the last bastion of democracy, Pearl! What's it going to look like if we start wars against our political opposition?"

"If I may, Prime Minister..."

A grey-haired man in a grey-haired suit walked into the room.

"Sir Humphrey?"

"If we were, perhaps, to send troops to disarm the SPD forces in London," he said, "We give them the option to deescalate the situation without starting a war. Especially if we make it clear that supporters of the SPD will not be punished..."

"And we don't shoot unless they do," nodded the Prime Minister.

"Won't that put our own troops at risk?" asked Pearl.

"My dear lady, isn't that the point of soldiers?" replied Sir Humphrey, his tone somewhat condescending.

The Prime Minister stood up, leaning against his desk and sighing.

"Alright," he said, "Listen to me, because I want to make this as clear as possible. You are to carry out this mission with the utmost caution. Use the police wherever possible - don't send in the army unless there doesn't seem to be any other option. We are not starting a civil war - we are disarming protesters in accordance with British law. If anybody fires without first being fired upon, I want them courtmartialled. Is that clear?"

Both Pearl and Sir Humphrey nodded.

"Right," said the Prime Minister, "Pearl, I am putting this mission under your personal command. Good luck."

"I'll get it done, Prime Minister," nodded Pearl.

"Good," said the Prime Minister, "Good. You can both leave now."

Pearl and Sir Humphrey left, leaving the Prime Minister alone. He sighed, reaching for his music player.

"I need something really good to calm down to...ah yes, this'll do..."

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Everything was completely under control.

If Operation Unity, as the MoD had so unimaginatively called it, succeeded, than the SPD threat to British unity would be severely curtailed, and the Government wouldn't even have had to start a shooting war.

If the shooting war did start, Pearl stood to lose serious favour in the Cabinet, which diminish her voice in favour of his own. She was competent, no doubt about that, but too aligned with the views of politically naive fools like the Prime Minister and Minister Pines.

If the government collapsed - well, he could always offer his services to Schulz.

In any case, Sir Humphrey knew, the end result would be good for the Civil Service. Which was, of course, the natural way of things...


Action: Move to peacefully disarm SPD forces in London - only fire if absolutely necessary.

 

[e350tb]

Contrary to popular irrational belief, Rationalia does allow some studies in humanities which are deemed somewhat useful and can compliment science such as arts and musics - though only as minor, non-priority, side studies. However other humanity studies such as histories is not allowed for Rationalia always looks into the future and not the past.

TO: Rationalia
FROM: The Prime Minister

You have banned the study of history and therefore we can never be friends.

 

[Mathalamus]

the Sultanate of Istanbul welcomes a deeply scientific nation into the world at large. the Sultan may even visit, if he wanted to.

 

[Ailedhoo]

To: The Enlightened Technocratic Republic of Rationalia
From: the Empire of Majterre

The Empress is pleased to have made contact with your most enlightened realm.

The goblin diplomat Jasia Logique has been assigned to represent Majterre in your realm. Do you accept her as our diplomat?

By interest Heagal von Hisenberg, our most brilliant scientist and the only lay member of the Warlock Council, has expressed interest in your realm. He asks if he could make a visit to sample your land in the name of SCIENCE and to help lay the diplomatic framework for both our realms. Would you welcome this great goblin scientist as he comes in the name of learning and a strong relationship?

 

[poketwo]

The Cult condems the existence of this so-called "Enlightened Technocratic Republic" for being a cult-like abomination wraped in hypocrisy. In spite of its aspirations of being a logical, rational state, it is anything but. The human being cannot exist without faith in something beyond itself, a higher power that it upholds upon a pedestal of perfection. If one tries to get rid of it with anything, like "rationality", it simply replaces god with "rationality". Such things lead to the replacement being put upon a higher pedestal of perfection than the previous god, leading to them becoming religious fanatics. Hating any form of "heresy", since it is, after all, a rejection of the true logical reality that exists. Further leading to those "worshipers" acting like the worst form of communists, and react radically against those who do not toe "party line". Even more paradoxically, such a belief is a very large target for many irrational peoples, who seek to justify their ideologies and life-choices through the belief that those are the rational choices, making it a tool for all kinds of lunatics. Which fills the group with hypocritical partisans who decry anything that rejects their worldview as "irrational" heresy. At least religions are not only honest, but also come with a series of moral values which stops this from happening! All of this leads to irrational decisions like stating in official diplomatic Channels that Britain is a racist, repressive government for mentioning that they should include history in education. Like they want it to repeat over and over again. That is why they are madmen who must be stopped before they impeed the holy mission to establish the true utopia of minimalism!
PRAISE THE DICE!

 

[gay_Aleks]

TO: The ?Enlightened? Technocratic Republic of Rationalia
FROM: Nueva Oso Republica de California

Hi! You confuse us. A bit. Like, we kinda like you. Tearing down the ideas of nationality, as well as humanity as one into the future? All aboard, indeed!

Unfortunately, your nation's tenets are bad. Restricting development of the arts and humanities means lesser freedom. Lesser freedom means less meme magic.

There'll be a time when your nation will no longer have any meme magic. And then it'll perish. Like everything.

 

[Sniiperman456]

Is signups open for this? If so then this is my signup:
Name: Custerfield
Government: Republic
Location: Iceland but if I get good rolls then Greenland please.
Flag:

Leader: Sniiperman456

Custerfield is a isolated and small nation. It mainly minds its own business. It does maintain a strong military though. It is very scientifically advanced.

 

[Ailedhoo]

In light of a new power the troll diplomat Dal Ovesen has been dispatched to Custerfield to serve as our representative to the northern power.

 

[e350tb]

The Kingdom of Great Britain welcomes another democracy to the world stage.

 

[Ailedhoo]

For the sake of record keeping: the current list of diplomats for those interacting with us.

Spoiler list of Majterren diplomats and their stations :

Moldiza Fās: gorgon geomancer and ambassador to the USA
Rowan Geswin: orc warrior and ambassador to the CULT OF MINIMALISM
Káto Tragoudistís: minotaur diplomat to Australia
Manu Gai: goblin bard and ambassador to THE CIVCUBE ACTION HOUR CONGO!
Grimm Gyllan: orc warrior bard and ambassador to Great Britain
Gwen Yrfitt: orc alchemist, daughter of Rexella Yrfitt and ambassador to Namibia
Ean Mecgan: half elf, half orc druid and ambassador to KEINE BREMSEN
Amour Frey: human alchemist and ambassador to Ai
Jade Mayer: human diplomat to Corcusant
Asmund Ansight: troll diplomat to Wholesaler
Caloe Tonkri: harpy diplomat to the People's Empire of Womankind
Tyrruk Voós: minotaur wrestler and ambassador to the Faxumite Empire
Yvette Ouest: goblin rouge and ambassador to California
Maylis Barbot: human diplomat to the Khmer Effervescent Thalassocracy
Jasia Logique: goblin diplomat to the Enlightened Technocratic Republic of Rationalia
Dal Ovesen: troll diplomat to Custerfield
Torban Nass: troll gardenar and ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Norrland-Sápmi

 

[christos200]

Washington Post
Best selling newspaper in USA

Presidential Speech

President Christos Antonopoulos, in a televised speech, announced his plans for the future of America. He presented the so called "Three Arrows" policy; "The first arrow", he said, "is the promotion of economic growth through incentives to attract investors whose investments shall create new jobs for the American people". The second arrow is "the strengthening of our armed forces and fortification of our borders to secure peace and protect America", the President said. "The third arrow is the promotion of stability in North America and Europe through dialogue and peaceful cooperation between American and European nations. The United States is a nation that upholds the principles of national sovereignty and peace."

United States Foreign Policy

Milo Yiannopoulos, Secretary of State, has elaborated on the third arrow of the 'Three Arrows' policy. "We in the United States aim to promoted peaceful cooperation between nation states; we are against both the Marxist globalism and shortsighted isolationism. We are especially interested in dialogue with North American states like Californianians and the communist fa***** of Namibia, however much we dislike the internal policies of both of them. The United States advocate national sovereignty and as such are against imperialism and war; we shall uphold the current borders and work out to peacefully solve any disputes."

Interview of Steve Bannon

The Chief of Staff of the White House, Steve Bannon, in an exclusive interview to the 'Washington Post', has stated that "while it is in our agenda to promote diplomatic relations between nation states in North America and Europe, the top priority right now for the President is the first arrow; that is the attraction of investors and measures to ensure economic growth and create new jobs for the American people. President Christos always puts America First and the creation of wealth for the American people is our top priority."

The First Arrow

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The Secretary of the Treasury, Rand Paul, has announced measures to accomplish the 'First Arrow', as he and the President call their economic policy. Among those measures is making easier for rich people, regardless of race or nationality, to migrate to America, the promotion of America internationally to investors by citing the low taxes and minimal regulation and the creation of a business friendly environment. As Rand Paul put it, "Investors have every incentive to invest in the American economy; low taxes, minimum regulations, no red tape, plenty of labor, a government that is friendly to their interests. The United States are the paradise of investors and businessmen."

Statement by PewDiePie

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PewDiePie, the Secretary of Foreign Investment and Tourism, has been asked for a statement by our newspaper. Here is his response: "I am really proud that President Christos, a fellow YouTuber, has given me this job and continues to put his faith to me. It shows that he is a progressive minded person who follows with keen interest the development of the YouTube community and new technology. In cooperation with Mr. Rand Paul, I shall play a role in the attraction of investors in the United States. The First Arrow will succeed and shall bring plenty of new jobs to America. Regarding my haters, I say only this: Try again motherf******!". He then gave the middle finger to emphasize his message.

The Second Arrow

Anakin Skywalker, Chief of Secret Police, has stated his belief that the American military forces are battle ready and in an excellent position to defend the national borders. He has also stated, "The Second Arrow, that is the strengthening of our armed forces and fortification of our borders, is on the top of our government's agenda and I am confident that I will accomplish this task with success. Right now, I am looking at reports and making research to ensure that the best policies are implemented in strengthening our defenses. We are in no hurry as both our armed forces are already quite capable in defending our borders and we are committed to peaceful coexistence and dialogue with our neighbors. The United States is a nation committed to peace and national sovereignty."

 

[christos200]

Orders: Implement the 'First Arrow' policy; its goal is to attract investments in America and create new jobs for the American people.

• make migration to US for rich people easier and eliminate red tape regarding that form of migration
• promote the US internationally to investors by citing low taxes and deregulation and stating the commitment of the US government to stability and investments. The PR campaign will be managed by Rand Paul and Nikos Antonopoulos (Press Secretary and Christos' brother). PewDiePie will have only minimal involvement, making just a few short videos.
• form and fund with 1 billion $ (from Christos' private funds) the 'Office for Investment in America'. That office will organize the PR campaign to attract investors as well as give financial aid to young entrepreneurs, both native and foreign, who want to open up new and innovative businesses in new fields of the economy, especially concering production of high tech products.

 

[Gurra09]

I know I withdrew my application in the sign-up phase but if you'll still have me I'll join this turn in a more populated region than South Georgia:

Democratic People's Republic of Norrland-Sápmi
Demokratiska folkrepubliken Norrland-Sápmi
Norrlánda-Sápmi demokráhtalaš álbmotdásseváldi
Norlanti-Sápmin demokraattinen kansantasavalta

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Claims: Norrbotten*, Västerbotten*, Jämtland*, Västernorrland, Gävleborg and Lapland
Capitals: Kiruna (legislative), Östersund (executive), Umeå (judicial)
Official languages: Swedish, Northern Sami, Finnish

Government
Norrland-Sápmi is a socialist presidential republic governed by the Social Democratic Left Party (Socialdemokratiska vänsterpartiet/Sosialdemokráhtalaš gurutbellodat/Sosiaalidemokraattinen vasemmistopuolue), which was formed as a merger of left-wing parties in Norrland after independence from old Sweden. Other political parties are generally banned or perform poorly in elections except for the Sápmi Democratic Front (Sápmis demokratiska front/Sápmi demokráhtalaš soahtešillju/Sápmin demokraattinen rintama), a broad coalition of various Sami socialist and special interest parties. Members of the People's Assembly (Folktinget/Álbmotdiggi/Kansankäräjät), Norrland-Sápmi's legislature seated in Kiruna, are elected based on proportional representation in secret-ballot elections where all citizens 18 years or older can choose among candidates from legal parties and affiliated independents. The People's Assembly is presided over by a Speaker who is elected from among its members.

Executive power is vested in the President who is officially appointed by the People's Assembly following parliamentary elections, and the President can appoint cabinet members who must be confirmed by the People's Assembly before they can assume their post. The President of Norrland-Sápmi is usually also Chairman of the Social Democratic Left Party but this is not explicitly stated in the constitution. Östersund functions as Norrland-Sápmi's executive capital as it is home to a majority of government agencies aswell as the official residence of the President.

The judicial system is independent from other branches of government, with the highest instance being the Supreme Court in Umeå. The Supreme Court consists of 16 justices appointed for life by the President and confirmed by the People's Assembly, and it has the power to set legal precedent in Norrland-Sápmi when applicable. Supreme Court justices are per the constitution not allowed to hold membership in a political party while serving on the court.

President of Norrland-Sápmi: Gustav "Gurra" Gustavsson

Gustav Gustavsson, often informally called Gurra, became Chairman of the Social Democratic Left Party after gathering support from multiple factions within the party at its first congress following the grand left-wing merger, beating Interim Chairman Jonas Sjöstedt by a wide margin. He used to be an outsider, unknown to most people until he took a leading role in the Independent Norrland and Sápmi Liberation movements. The "regnal number" IX is sometimes used in an unofficial and humorous manner when referring to President Gustavsson as "Gurra IX" and stems from an invented line of Gustavs who have ruled over part or all of Norrland-Sápmi's current territories, be it in an actual capacity or in name only, ranging from Gustav Vasa (Gustav I) to the last Swedish king to bear the name, Gustav VI Adolf, followed by former Swedish Minister of Education Gustav "VII" Fridolin and Gustav VIII, a royal pretender who briefly declared himself Emperor of Jamtland, Herjeådalen and Ravund but was quickly deposed by the democratic Norrland-Sápmi government. Gustav Gustavsson is openly gay.

Speaker of the People's Assembly: Stefan Mikaelsson

Stefan Mikaelsson was the Chairman of the Sami Parliament in Sweden prior to independence and when that parliamentary body was dismantled in favour of the new People's Assembly he was elected Speaker of the latter, taking on a role similar to his previous one. He is an elected representative of Min Geaidnu, a Sápmi Democratic Front party, showing that political leadership in Norrland-Sápmi isn't reserved exclusively for the Social Democratic Left Party. Stefan Mikaelsson is openly queer.

Chairwoman of the Supreme Court: Margareta Bergström

Much like how the Sami Parliament became one with the People's Assembly, the Swedish judicial branch in Norrland was converted into the courts of Norrland-Sápmi today. Margareta Bergström previously held the title President of the Court of Appeal for Northern Norrland, one of Swedish Norrland's two highest courts since the Supreme Court of Sweden was located in Stockholm. When a new Supreme Court of Norrland-Sápmi was convened in Umeå following independence, in the same chamber as the now defunct appellate court she previously served on, Margareta Bergström was appointed as one of 16 justices and subsequently its Chairwoman.

Economy
Norrland-Sápmi has a planned economy with limited governmental oversight. Private enterprises are prohibited but the government encourages worker cooperatives as a form of employment in most sectors. State-owned enterprises do however dominate the welfare sector and Norrland-Sápmis two main industries, forestry and mining. These industries operate in a less exploitive manner than during the Swedish era, with new regulations in place to ensure the protection of the environment and traditional Sami lands. The currency of Norrland-Sápmi is the Norrlandic mark (norrländsk mark/norrlándda márkki/norlannin markka).


*My three capitals are located in Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Jämtland so these three are top-priority claims. Other claims are listed in order of preference.

As for sprites, anything Swedish/Sami/Nordic will do. If you have something with a (gay) socialist theme that's even better.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Majterre once again is to send out a diplomat; this time we set to the Democratic People's Republic of Norrland-Sápmi the troll gardener and diplomat Torben Nass.

OOC: welcome back mate!

 

[gay_Aleks]

TO: Democratic People's Republic of Norrland-Sápmi
FROM: Nueva Oso Republica de California

You're the heckest of boys and let no one tell you otherwise.

PS: the diplomats are there.

 

[christos200]

From: United States of America
To: Kingdom of Great Britain

We should continue the Special Relationship. Our nations have been allies and friends for decades and we should continue this tradition.

From: United States of America
To: Republic of Rationalia

We greet your nation. We shall send an ambassador and we hope for future cooperation on the field of science.

 

[christos200]

THE EAGLE

Daily Patriotic Newspaper

President Christos on US Foreign Policy

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President Christos has announced the firm commitment of the United States of America in maintaining peace and stability in the world. The United States pledge to promote international dialogue, national sovereignty and world peace. The President has said that America will show zero tolerance to bullies and aggressors. "The United States of America is the leader of the free world and has the responsibility to condemn international aggression and support peace and international dialogue in solving world problems."

He has also stated, however, that the United States will not be intervening abroad or make any use of its armed forces. "I am not going to entangle the United States in needless wars or interventions like the neocons did in the past. I believe in America First! The United States will promote dialogue and peace and will condemn aggression but shall not waste resources or money in foreign wars."

Rand Paul Interview

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Rand Paul has been interviewed by our newspaper and has stated the plans of the government for the achievement of the so called 'First Arrow'.

Journalist: How do you plan on attracting foreign investors?

Rand Paul: We provide plenty of incentives for them to come to the United States. There are low taxes, minimum regulation, plenty of labor and no red tape. With our new legislative law, we shall also make migration to the United States for high income people easier. There are good reasons to believe that rich people will want to move to the United States where they will pay almost no taxes and they will thus be able to save their money. The President and Secretary Milo are also taking steps to ensure that investors know that the United States are stable and committed to world peace; we shall also assure them there is no fear of regional war.

J: Economists and analysts estimate that this policy will create tens of thousands of new jobs for the American people.

R: Indeed! That is the goal of the First Arrow; to provide jobs for the American people. The President puts America First and has made his job to become the greatest job creator President in US history. We shall create thousands new jobs, create even more wealth and make America even greater than it already is. Our economic policy will be to the overall benefit of all Americans, especially the low and middle classes who will find plenty new jobs.

 

[Ailedhoo]

A red barge barge headed north in the Seine, passing by flooded farmland and the occasional tornado that had taken to draw in the fields that had evaded submersion. The was barge heading to both a unsubmerged airship port and to Normandy.

In the cabin of the barge sat two figures. The central figure was Helena Chará, a warlock in hooded dark jade and black robe with golden lace with dark red hair ended just at the base of her end of her neck, the top of her face concealed with a silver Venetian mask. Sat beside her at mid of her height was Heagal von Hisenberg in cream travelling shirt and black trousers with boots, currently polishing his monocle with a black handkerchief.

"To think the forces would play with us so?" spoke the warlock Helena Chará.

"Did not Onora say 'play with nature and nature plays back' did she not?" spoke Heagal, carefully polishing his monocle.

"True but I still not amused still of the damage that has been bought" spoke the warlock, taking a goblet of orange juice and drink from it.

"We can recover from it right?" spoke the goblin.

"Yes... if we can get the populace to forgive us for hindering their livelihoods" spoke the human. "I fear we have given not just ill impressions to our citizens but to those of other realms."

"The Brits and em' Volksreichens may forgive us in time" spoke the mad scientist still polishing his monocle.

"Will they?" inquired the warlock. "It is not the... most noble impression."

"I ensure you we will charm them in time" replied Heagal.

"We or you?" spoke Helena. "Planning to volunteer yourself again?"

"Aww yes... my ventures with Sylvester" spoke Heagal placing the monocle back in over the left eye that was surrounded by the chemical scar. "That was a good dealing." The goblin jump up and down his seat, sinking into the cushions.

"Your ventures with the Faxumite minister was quite a impression for us all" spoke Helana.

"O indeed it was" went Heagel dreamily. "The tour and feasts were splendid and the night was..."

"I heard" erupted Helena. "The main thing is the treaty is now to be set forth."

"O... that too" went Heagel.

"Hopefully your venture to this Rationalia will be as equally as charming as your hosting" went Helena.

"O boy it will be" went Heagel.

"I take it your desires hence will be professional for the sciences sake?" went Helena, taking another slip from the goblet of orange.

"O I will seek their knowledge" spoke Heagel. "Not just the science they may have studied but more about this world. It is quite a world we have cometh to; I wonder the full fruits that will blossom with our coming to here."

"I will sail to Normandy; the Empress wants to do a personal inspection of any damages the... miscalculations have bought upon Normandy. What we must learn..."

"Forgive our interruption but we approach the air port!" interrupted a orcish courtier in blue woollen shirt and kilt.

"Aww... my flight awaits!" yelled a happy Heagel, leaping from his cushions to out of the cabin. Smoothly Helana got out of her seat and went to follow Heagal.

The barge came to the peer where it was tied, near the air field which a Zeppelin was stationed waiting for Heagal.

"I prey you will do your duty" spoke Helena as Heagel went to leave the boat. "Blessed journey!"

"I will bring you a sovernier" spoke Heagel as he left the boat to the peer.

"Do" spoke the warlock as she sunk bank into the cabin, while the crew began to prepare the barge for the next part of its voyage.

 

[Sniiperman456]

In light of a new power the troll diplomat Dal Ovesen has been dispatched to Custerfield to serve as our representative to the northern power.

Wishing to maintain our neutrality and our isolation, we will reject the diplomat coming into our country. If countries want to talk with mine, have the talks in another neutral nation.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Wishing to maintain our neutrality and our isolation, we will reject the diplomat coming into our country. If countries want to talk with mine, have the talks in another neutral nation.

We find this strange; diplomats are important instruments and can be set between friends, neutrals and foes. It is important for communication that you have a diplomat from our realm in yours.

Please reconsider!