The South Pacific Board

Edited

Hello dear leaders of the South Pacific, it has been a while. I merely wish to make mention that The Dominion of Chauritarian has started its own space program. We hope to leave this to the private sector and enjoy flights to other planets and colonization at a low cost. We hope you decide to choose Chauritarian as your one stop shop for extraterrestrial needs in our near future. Have a pleasant day.

Chauritarian, independent together.

Proctethia, Melicorium, and Rectionk

Toovaloo

Please?
Can someone help me learn?
LIke, give me some guides or whatever?

Eskvenn, Proctethia, Melicorium, and Laamiva

Montenegro and albania

The Eternal Misfortune of Pencil Sharpeners 2

I have played this game before. My nations password was lost into the abyss that is my brain. That was years ago.

Eskvenn, Proctethia, Melicorium, and Western fardelshufflestein

Auphelia wrote:

Also your waistline, but yes, I suppose that as well. Oh, bubbly, yes.

How hilarious. You're a gas, love.

Excuse me my waistline is very trim. I'm a lean, green, Panda machine!

Drystar, Auphelia, Proctethia, Melicorium, and 1 otherWestern fardelshufflestein

The Republic of Laamiva

Western fardelshufflestein wrote:

I have a capital city now, according to NS stats. But I've had one since 1622, according to me.

Also, I had an issue that involved someone named Hamlet Taylor. IS NS SCANNING MY BRAIN NOW.

Edit: I didn't mean to copy you. Sorry.

Interesting name you got there..

Toovaloo wrote:

Please?
Can someone help me learn?
LIke, give me some guides or whatever?

What should we help ya with?

Eskvenn, Proctethia, Melicorium, and Western fardelshufflestein

Post self-deleted by Proctethia.

Melicorium

Proctethia wrote:

Hullo, and welcome to TSP - The South Pacific! I am

Proctethia, one of your three Local Councillors - but you can call me Apollo (or not)!
^-^

*hands you a warmed glass of S.P.I.T., some guides, places a lampshade on your head and gives you a welcoming hug*

Enjoy your stay!
(/^0^)/

Welcome to the South Pacific: A guide to playing the game and getting involved in the region.

by Erinor

Guides
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Table of Contents | NationStates Guide | Getting Started | Glossary
Guide to Getting Involved in Regional Affairs | Guide to Getting Involved in Politics
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Welcome to the South Pacific!

HOLD IT! This dispatch is really long. What’s the TL;DR, please?

Well, the game pretty much plays itself, but if you’re looking to get involved in the region beyond the basics, then there are a variety of things you can do:

First, join the World Assembly on the left, and endorse Beepee. This is the simplest way you can help strengthen our region against attack. Read this dispatch to learn more about why this important!
Once you're a member, consider visiting our Office of World Assembly Legislation (OWL) to debate resolutions and get recommendations on how to vote, as well as learning how to write your own WA resolutions.
Want to talk to all of us in real time, to get all your questions answered, to debate what there is to debate, or just to chill and have a drink of South Pacific Iced Tea? Join us on our Discord server.
Are you interested in writing and debating laws, and getting involved in the nitty-gritty of regional politics? Join our regional forum and sign up to be a legislator here.
Interested in helping to craft festivals, events, news articles, and graphics to keep everyone entertained and involved for a long time to come. Join us on Discord
Interested in the military? Do you want to go out into the wide world of NationStates to protect regions from attackers, and take the fight to them if necessary? The South Pacific Special Forces is just the thing for you. Jump on Discord to sign up.
You can join our regional roleplay here and grab a spot on our regional map too.

You may also find this Glossary of Common Abbreviations and Terms useful. And here's a guide to getting involved in Politics in the South Pacific.

Okay, I want more detail, but start with the basics, please!

So, you’ve just started playing NationStates and you’ve been randomly assigned to the South Pacific region. What now?

There’s already a great FAQ on the site that’s worth reading, but I’ll do my best to give you a basic run through here as well.

Firstly, you will want to get to know your nation and get a feel for how you can mould it to your will. This is done by answering issues, which pop up every six hours or so. [Pro-tip - you can change the frequency that you receive issues in your settings] Each issue has a number of possible decisions to choose from. These will usually cover a range of positions on the political spectrum, but they will also tend to be rather extreme - that’s part of the fun! When you’ve chosen which decision you want to take, you’ll get a screen showing you its effect on your nation, as your stats go up or down in various ways, as well as a humorous tagline which will usually make it sound like you made a bad decision (don’t worry, it’s just being funny).

Answering issues is the only way you can directly change your nation’s stats (except population, which just increases steadily over time as a measure of how long you’ve been playing - population milestones will unlock some new customisation features for your nation, like naming your capital city), and it is, basically the whole of the base game. Anything else NationStates has to offer is kinda added-on.

Indeed, the only other part of the game that connects directly to your nation is the World Assembly. It’s kinda like NationStates’ version of the UN, and if you join it you can vote on resolutions created by other nations, the outcome of which will affect your nation’s stats. You can only have one WA nation. Don’t try and have more than one - it’s a serious offence!

There’s more to being in the WA, but that’s the only part of it that affects your nation’s general stats and is, therefore, part of the basics of the game. We’ll look at the other features of being in the WA later.

Okay, so you said I’d been assigned to a region. What is a region anyway and can I change which region I’m in?

Well, regions in NationStates are communities which your nation can be part of. Each nation can only belong to one region at a time, but you are free to move your nation as much as you like, or you can create multiple nations to experience several regions at once.

The South Pacific is a Game-Created Region (GCR), meaning that it was not founded by an individual player and, as one of the five Pacifics, it serves the purpose of being a ‘feeder’ region, meaning it is where new nations are randomly assigned once they are created, because everybody has to start somewhere.

As such, there are a lot of nations in the South Pacific at any one time and nations come and go quite quickly, but this also means that the region is very diverse and inclusive and this is reflected in the aims of the regional government.

Wait, what? The region has a government?

Yes, but there’s more to tell you about regions first!

Okay…

You can find other regions by searching for them on ‘The World’ page and you can change your nation’s region by visiting the World Factbook Entry (WFE - here’s the South Pacific’s) of another region and then scrolling until you see a button labeled ‘Move [nation name] to [region name]’. Click it and you’re off!

Right. Are you going to tell me about the regional government, now? Is that, like, a roleplaying thing?

Yes, okay.

Firstly, the regional government of the South Pacific (known as the Coalition of the South Pacific) is not a roleplaying government, at least, not exactly. It is made up of individuals within the South Pacific who have been elected to office by others in the South Pacific and, once in office, they have real power over the community and what happens there. In that sense, at least, this is not roleplaying. They are not ‘in character’. It is, however, a kind of gameplay, as it allows people to ‘play’ at politics and enjoy another aspect of being part of this community.

So, how does it work?

Well, regional governments sprang up not long after the game was first created back in 2003. They grew up out of the delegate system, which is where nations which are members of the WA can endorse each other and the nation with the most endorsements in the region becomes the regional WA delegate, with increased voting power in the WA itself. That automatically creates a kind of democracy and, since the regional WA delegate has certain powers (like banning nations and editing the WFE), it became a desirable position and one that people wanted to make sure was used wisely.

The limitations of what is possible on regional message boards made regions begin to form the structures of government on off-site forums and, over time and through the work and effort of many ‘generations’ of players, those structures have evolved into fully-functioning governments.

The Coalition of the South Pacific (found Link

on these forums) is one of the oldest democracies in the game. It has Link

a charter from which all our laws are derived, an Assembly which serves as the legislature of the coalition, creating and voting on laws and presided over by the Chair; a Cabinet consisting of a Prime Minister and the Ministers, respectively, of Regional Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Military Affairs, who serve as our executive; and a local government on the game website consisting of the Delegate and three Local Council members. All of these positions are elected at regular intervals, allowing players frequent opportunity to run for them.

That sounds interesting. How do I get involved?

The best thing to do is to join the forums here and Link

register as a legislator, which will allow you to vote on laws. Then you should probably lurk a little while and look through old threads to see what people actually do in government and how it affects the community.

I’d also recommend joining Link

our Discord chat server. It’s great fun and a lot happens on there which is relevant to the forum-based government. Indeed, in many ways, it’s more active than the forums, with the latter serving as the place to store and action all our laws, debates and votes.

What else is there to do?

There is roleplaying on both the TSP forum and the NationStates forum. Most regions have their own journalism reporting on regional events and are keen to have new writers get involved. Our journalism is run by the Ministry of Regional Affairs, who also organise festivals and events and write guides like this to help welcome new players. You can join us Link

on our Discord server

There is military gameplay, which takes the form of using WA membership and delegate endorsement to ‘raid’ regions, taking over their in-game power-structure to make changes or just say that you’ve done it. Other’s ‘defend’ regions from attacks by raiders who seek to damage a region’s membership or culture. There are also independents, who raid or defend just for fun and don’t seek to cause any damage. (the South Pacific has it’s own independent army - the South Pacific Special Forces, which you can join Link

here, or

on their Discord server. There are even special GCRs called Warzones designed just for this purpose.

And of course there’s the usual banter and word games, karaoke competitions, inter-regional festivals - all sorts of things really. There’s always something going on in NationStates!

But don’t be overwhelmed. Take your time, get involved in whatever you feel like whenever you feel like it and don’t stress. Above all, have fun and play nicely with other players!

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RMB Rules and Etiquette

by The tsp local council

—ABOUT THE LC— —LC ELECTION LAW— —LC POLICIES— —RMB ETIQUETTE——DEPUTY COUNCIL

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Hello! Welcome to the South Pacific, and its regional message board, or RMB! It is a vibrant, active place where people from all around the world can hang out and talk. It is the region's primary place of communication, and is open to all types of conversations, debates, and overall fun. However, without some form of rules, the RMB would be a wild, annoying, and downright un-enjoyable place. And so, due to this, rules must be laid down and enforced. These are important to protect everyone's safety, dignity, and sanity. So we all ask that you please take the time to read the following rules, and try your hardest to follow them. Remember, there are consequences for breaking the rules.

Note: The “Fundamental Rule” portion of each guideline is meant as a summary of the rule. The official text of the rule may be found in the “Details” spoiler.

Breaking these rules can result in consequences including warnings, post suppressions, and in the the case of repeated or serious infractions, ejection and banning from the region. The full, detailed Local Council Standard Moderation Policy, which specifies the exact consequences for various levels of rule-breaking, can be found here.

And so, after much introduction, here are your RMB Rules:

1. Say Neigh to Spam

Fundamental Rule: Don't spam. Spamming is bad. It is the first rule for a reason.

Details:
Spamming on the RMB is not allowed at all, under any circumstances. Spamming is probably best described as a post that is meaningless and/or unnecessary— for example, a post that repeats the same thing multiple times, a lone emoji or image, multiple posts of the same thing, or a series of posts that have no apparent meaning. It does not matter what your intent is— if your post(s) fits the above definition, it is considered spam and will be dealt with accordingly.

2. English is our Mane Language

Fundamental Rule: Posts on the Regional Message Board must be in English, or include an English translation.

Details:
We understand that many of you come from backgrounds where English is not your main language, as players come from all around the world. However, to avoid confusion among people who don't speak your language, we sincerely ask that you post in English only, for ease of communication.

Remember, there are tools like Link Google Translate to help you. If you speak in another language, please add a translation to English in the same post. Posts with English translations will not be suppressed. For the avoidance of doubt, English means Modern English and not backwards English.

3. Keep Our Region Stable

Fundamental Rule: Don’t ask for people to endorse you on the Regional Message Board. Don’t ask for people to move to another region.

Details:
Asking for endorsements on the RMB is not allowed at all, under any circumstances. Ever. Permissions are only made if the requester is a member of the Council on Regional Security, the Coral Guard, or the Delegate seeking to increase endorsement counts for the purposes of promoting regional security.

If you want to receive and give more endorsements, get involved in the Southern World Assembly Initiative, TSP’s endorsement program.

Similarly, recruiting, or telling people to move to another region, is also not allowed. You may not ask people to join your region on the RMB, whether you are also a South Pacifican citizen yourself or not.

4. So a Horse walks into a bar ...

Fundamental Rule: Roleplay on the Regional Message Board, but do not break any other rules. If you're feeling nice or your roleplay is a bit niche or particularly nation driven, please consider taking your roleplaying to Knowhere.

Details:
It's all legal! As long as it complies with the rules. Specifically; remember to keep your roleplays appropriate (as stated in rule IX). The LC has reached a general conclusion on what is appropriate, and if your roleplay does not fit within those boundaries, it will be stopped. So, excessive display of affection, sexually-suggesting roleplay, and the like, are not allowed at all.

Similarly, do not clog the RMB with your roleplay. If you feel it has been going on for a while, either take it to a roleplay region, or cease it all together. Otherwise, it may be interfered with. When the board is dominated by roleplay, it becomes hard for everyone else to communicate with each-other, thanks to the overabundance of posts completely unrelated to what they are doing.

But other than those things, feel free to roleplay to your heart's content!

5. Hold your Horses

Fundamental Rule: Don’t post on the Regional Message Board three times or more in a row.

Details:
Triple posting, or posting three posts in a row, is considered illegal, as are any other number of posts more than two in a row. All posts after the initial two post will be suppressed. If one hour has passed without another post on the RMB a single third post will be allowed

6. Keep your nose in your own feedbag

Fundamental Rule: Don’t reveal other players’ personal information.

Details:
It is not permitted to post or otherwise share another player's personally-identifying information (i.e. social media accounts, IP addresses, postal addresses, E-mail addresses, telephone numbers, etc.), and neither is it permitted to post or share information that may not be identifying but is nonetheless of a personal nature (i.e. medical history, relationship status, etc.). The only exception is if the player in question has shared that information themselves and does not mind its dissemination (this sharing or statement of permission must be publically viewable).

Making a claim of serious out-of-character misconduct (e.g. bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, etc.) against someone else, without providing evidence to moderation/administration, is considered malicious harassment, and will be dealt with accordingly. This rule applies to the TSP forum and discord as well.

7. Get Off Your High Horse

Fundamental Rule: Trolling, baiting or flaming of others is not allowed under any circumstances.

Details:
Trolling is defined as starting quarrels or upsetting people by posting inflammatory and digressive, extraneous, or off-topic messages with the intent of provoking other nations into displaying emotional responses. Baiting is similar to trolling, and is defined as posting with the aim of angering someone indirectly, directed at a specific person. Flaming is defined as posting insults or other verbal and often personal attacks on other nations. Erudite slams while maintaining a veneer of politeness can also be considered flaming. All three of these are banned under all circumstances.

This is an extension of a simple policy of respect. What may seem like good natured fun to you could be trolling to someone else, and if they tell you to stop, do so.
We can and will warn, suppress, and even ban you, as well as record the incident. In severe cases the NationStates Moderators will be contacted, and puppets will not hide your IP address from them.

8. You Canter Break Site Rules

Fundamental Rule: No matter where you are in NationStates, the rules for the game still apply.

Details:
TSP is a part of NationStates, and as such, you must follow the rules of the game as a whole at all times. Breaking the game rules will land you in trouble with both the regional officers and NationStates site moderation. See the link below for the list of rules and a quick FAQ page for more details on the game rules.

NationStates Rules

NationStates FAQ

9. Mind Your Dam Manners

Fundamental Rule: Don’t post anything that would not be allowed in a PG-13 movie.

Details:
Excessive swearing, explicit, suggestive, or excessively violent messages, sexual references, and other such things will be suppressed on sight, and the NationStates site moderators can and will be called to get involved in serious cases. Excessive displays of personal affection (e.g. suggestive roleplayed snuggling, nuzzling, kissing, licking and so on) is also considered inappropriate and will be suppressed accordingly.

Mild swearing may be tolerated, mild sexuality may be at the very most hinted, but explicit or excessive versions of either or both will result in moderation intervention, both from the Local Council and potentially from NationStates site moderators. Derogatory terms are disallowed, and all swearing must abide by all other rules, particularly those about respecting others.

10. Straight from the horse’s mouth

Fundamental Rule: Do not edit someone's post in a malicious way or repost offensive content.

Details:
It is illegal to edit what someone else has written when quoting it in order to make it seem like they expressed a view which they didn’t. Quote-editing should be avoided even for comic effect.

When you are responding to someone's post, please quote their post (by pressing the "quote" button), as it makes it less confusing and will alert them to your post.

When quoting an offensive post, delete the content of the post and replace it with "-snip-". Doing so makes the administrators’ jobs much easier.

When quoting long posts, please cut the post down to the particular parts you are responding to, or replace the extraneous material with "-snip-".

11. Crop Your Post

Fundamental Rule: Use spoilers when making or quoting a very long post.

Details:
The [spoiler] tag is your friend. When making or quoting a very long post, or one which not everyone might want to read, please add spoilers, so as to avoid taking up a large amount of the page.

If you are giving a spoiler of a recently released book or film, put it in a spoiler tag, to give people who haven't read/watched it a chance. As a general rule of thumb, give a month for films post-release (as release dates may be different in different areas) and two months for book releases.

12. Rein In Rudeness

Fundamental Rule: The golden rule: treat others how you want to be treated.

Details:
Remember, there are other, real people behind the nations on the RMB. Everyone here is a human being with emotions and the right to be respected.

While dissent with regional officers (LC, Delegate, CRS, and Ministers) is perfectly acceptable, remember that they are people too, and worthy of basic human decency. The regional officers should be respected at all times just as any other member of the region should.

When debating, always remember to attack the argument rather than the person making it. If you find yourself getting heated, try to take a step back. Personal insults, insults to intelligence, etc. will not be tolerated. The only form of debate banned on the RMB is that over a particular suppression. For more information, see the Help Section at the end of this document.

13. Don't Ride on Foals

Fundamental Rule: Single word or similarly short posts are not appreciated on the RMB.

Details:
Single word posts that do not advance conversation are not allowed. If you find yourself wondering if a post is both unsubstantial and too short, it likely is. This rule does not mean you have to post several paragraphs of content every time you want to post. Single sentence posts, single word greetings, and single-word replies quoting other posts are still allowed under this rule.

However, at the discretion of the Local Council, posts deemed to be insubstantial and not contributing to the regional discourse will be suppressed. An excellent way to avoid this is to add thought to your posts.

Thank you for reading, and remember to follow these guidelines!

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay here in TSP!

~~~HELP!~~~

If you believe a post breaks the rules and should be suppressed, wish to appeal to have a post unsuppressed, wish to appeal a formal warning, or have any questions about the laws of the RMB, you can contact your current Local Councillors through telegrams:

TescoPepsi
Petea
Evinea

Lodge complaints or comments with the following nation:

The tsp local council

This nation is controlled by the LC, ensuring all Local Councillors can see your complaints or comments. Remember, the rules of respect apply to telegrams as well as the RMB.

Official moderation appeals must follow the process laid out in the Standard Moderation Policy dispatch.

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by The Regional Government Program of Southern World Assembly Initiative

The Southern World Assembly Initiative

Tl;dr

This is a way for you to easily get more endorsements and influence on your nation and contribute to the South Pacifc's security and activity.

Please give a warm welcome to our newest World Assembly nations by endorsing them!

Markanissa, Auflack, Butuni, DarkDefiance

Status summary

Number of WA nations: 780
Number of SWAN Knights: 376
SPCG's average endorsement count: 517.86
Total number of endorsements: 93618
Cross-endorsement rate: 15.41 %

What is this?

The Southern World Assembly iNitiative (SWAN) is an initiative organized by the regional government of the South Pacific to promote the participation of nations in the World Assembly (WA) and to encourage them to endorse everyone in the South Pacific. The purpose of this initiative is to help nations in this region have voting power on the WA, more endorsements, and more influence which in turn will make the region more secure and active!

What are the World Assembly, Delegates, endorsements, and influence?

The World Assembly is an equivalent of the real-life United Nations. Although it doesn't impact your nation as much as the real-life UN it does impact regions such as this one a lot.
Endorsements are something you can give or receive from other nations. They are a little bit similar to likes on social media websites except they are far more important to a region and nation because they create the thing below.
Influence is something your nation will gain by having endorsements. Influence is very important to the security of a region as it decides how hard it is to remove or ban a nation from a region.
A Delegate or WA Delegate is a nation that has the most endorsements in a region and holds all administrative powers such as moderating the message board, banning/ejecting nations, changing the World Factbook Entry,... In the South Pacific, the Delegate is elected every 6 months by member nations of this region.

How do I participate?

Step 1: Join the World Assembly. Click here if you don't know how.

Step 2: Endorse all of these nations. To endorse a nation, click a nation name to open its page, scroll down then click the Endorse button.

WA Delegate
Ebonhand
Member nations of the South Pacific Coral Guard (SPCG)
Aidenfieeld	Amerion	Ebonhand	Land Without Shrimp	Sporaltryus
Tepertopia	Tsunamy

Step 3: Endorse all other nations in this region. Click here to know how to do this quickly and to find nations to endorse.

Why should I participate?

Participating in SWAN will give your nation benefits that you can't otherwise get:

Your nation will be able to vote on WA resolutions
This is the easiest way to get a lot of endorsements from other nations and gain influence which will help your own nation and the region in the future.
Your nation will receive awards to commend your effort of participating in this initiative! (Click here to learn more about awards)
Your nation will have a stronger voting power on the WA. (Read this for how)

Click here if you want to learn more about the benefits.

How can I do more?

You can go above and beyond and do more by:

Upvoting this dispatch.
Sending a link to this dispatch to new nations that haven't participated or encouraging them directly to do what this initiative wants via telegram.
Doing the same as above but via our Regional Message Board.
Sharing your ideas about how to improve this initiative. (How to do that here)

How do I know how well I am and the region are doing?

You can do that by looking at our censuses (Click here to view them) and our statistics page (Click here to view it). We also recommend you to check out this awesome "portrait" of our region (Click here to view it) to get a look at how large and dynamic our region is.

Where can I find more information?

Take a look at our dispatch index.

We hope you will enjoy this initiative and that you find NationStates and our community a more cheerful place because of it.

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The Constitution of The South Pacific

by Whole india

THE CHARTER OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Table of Content:
Preamble
Article I - CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS
Article II - SOVEREIGNTY
Article III - RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
Article IV - THE ASSEMBLY
Article V - THE LOCAL COUNCIL
Article VI - THE EXECUTIVE
Article VII - THE DELEGATE
Article VIII - THE HIGH COURT
Article IX - THE COUNCIL ON REGIONAL SECURITY
Article X - THE MILITARY
Article XI - RECALLS AND MOTIONS OF NO CONFIDENCE
Article XII - THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Article XIII - AMENDMENT PROCESS
Article XIV - GREAT COUNCILS

Preamble

The Assembly of the Coalition of the South Pacific, representing our diverse community, convenes to establish this fundamental law of our region, to uphold democratic principles and rights, and provide for the security of our unified community both on the forums and in the game.

Article I - CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS

Defining the supreme laws of our community.

(1): Laws that form the foundation of our community, are considered fundamental to governance, or otherwise are considered of great importance by the Assembly, are to be known as “constitutional laws” and marked as such.

(2): Constitutional laws hold precedence and supremacy over all other laws, regulations, and policies of all branches of government.

(3): This Charter is a constitutional law holding supremacy over all others, and defines the purpose of our government and its framework.

(4): Any constitutional law that directly affects the gameside community or its home governance, as determined by the Chair of the Assembly, must also be debated and voted upon by the gameside community.

Article II - SOVEREIGNTY

Outlining the sovereignty of the Coalition and the origins of legitimacy.

(1): The sovereignty of the region lies with the Coalition of the South Pacific. No other group claiming legitimacy will be recognized. The integrity of the Coalition, in its forums and the region, shall not be challenged or violated by any government official, internal dissidents, or other regions.

(2): Authority and legitimacy are held jointly by the region and the forum, and the union between the two is what defines the Coalition. No illegitimate invader or usurper of the region shall be recognized.

Article III - RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Recognizing the democratic rights and freedoms of all members of the Coalition.

(1): All members of the South Pacific will enjoy the freedoms of expression, speech, assembly, and the press, limited only by reasonable moderation policies.

(2): The right to a fair trial and defense against criminal accusations will not be abridged. No member may be subject to any bill of attainder, be tried for the same crime more than once, or be tried ex post facto.

(3): No member may be banned or ejected from the in-game region without the due process of law.

(4): No member may be denied the right to vote or hold office, unless prohibited by constitutional law.

(5): No law may be passed by the Assembly that directly affects the activities of the in-game community without the consent of the in-game community.

(6): The High Court may strike down any general law or action that violates any right or freedom found in this Charter.

Article IV - THE ASSEMBLY

Establishing legislative authority in the Assembly.

(1): The Assembly holds supreme legislative authority in the Coalition, and is comprised of all eligible legislators.

(2): The Assembly will elect a Legislator as Chair for a term lasting four months. The Chair is responsible for maintaining order and decorum, and helping guide Assembly debate into the creation of bills. If a Chair is recalled, loses Legislator status, or is otherwise not in office, a new Chair will be elected for a new term lasting four months. The Election Commissioner will be responsible for organizing Chair elections.

(3): The Chair may appoint a deputy or deputies, to whom the Chair may publicly delegate any powers, responsibilities, or special projects of the Chair, subject to all regulations and restrictions imposed upon the Chair by law. The Chair may dismiss such deputies.

(4): During an interim period in which the Chair is not in office prior to the election of a new Chair, a deputy appointed by the previous Chair will serve as Acting Chair to exercise all powers and responsibilities of the Chair, subject to all regulations and restrictions imposed upon the Chair by law. In the event that more than one deputy was appointed, the most senior deputy according to the order of appointment and availability will serve as Acting Chair. In the event that no deputy was appointed or is available, the Cabinet will designate a legislator to serve as Acting Chair.

Legislator Eligibility

(5): A standing commission of legislators will be tasked with granting and revoking legislator status. All residents of the Coalition are eligible to attain legislator status through an application. Continued legislator status requires active membership and good behaviour.

Article V - THE LOCAL COUNCIL

Establishing home rule for the in-game region residents.

(1): The Local Council will be the local government of the in-game community, composed of three or more residents of the South Pacific, and will represent the interests of all players in the region, moderate the Regional Message Board, encourage activity on the gameside, and administrate itself on issues unique to the in-game community.

(2): The content of the World Factbook Entry and Dispatches will be managed by the Local Council, in cooperation with the Delegate, and must contain at least a link to the Official Regional Forums and a notice to endorse members of the Council on Regional Security.

(3): The Local Council will have the authority to run regional polls, create and pin Dispatches, and to suppress messages on the Regional Message Board according to a standard moderation policy. It may not alter the regional flag or tags, and may not send out mass telegrams, without the approval of the Delegate.

(4): To help promote inter-governmental relations, the Local Council may send a representative to the Assembly whose term must not exceed the Local Council’s. The method of selection will be decided by the Local Council.

Article VI - THE EXECUTIVE

Establishing an executive branch consisting of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

(1): The Prime Minister will be the head of government and the leader of the Cabinet. They will be responsible for the overall coordination of executive activities, being a liaison between the government and the community, and protecting the Coalition.

(2): The Cabinet will consist of ministers with the following portfolios: Foreign Affairs, Regional Affairs, and Military Affairs.

(3): As leader of the Cabinet, the Prime Minister is responsible for overseeing a collective Cabinet agenda, and may give directions and instructions to the ministers. Disputes within the Cabinet are subject to the majority decision and collective responsibility; where there is no majority the Prime Minister’s vote shall be the deciding one.

(4): Members of the Executive are required to hold Legislator status.

Elections

(5): Executive elections will be held every four months, where the Prime Minister and all Cabinet positions will be up for election.

(6): The date, time, and manner of elections will be set by the Assembly in a law.

Minister of Regional Affairs

(7): The Minister of Regional Affairs will be responsible for promoting regional and forum activity, integrating new players into the forums, organizing cultural events, and communicating with the world about the South Pacific’s activities.

Minister of Foreign Affairs

(8): The Minister of Foreign Affairs will be the Coalition’s chief diplomat. They will be responsible for establishing the government’s foreign policy program, communicating with allies, and coordinating with the military on foreign policy priorities when necessary.

(9): The Minister of Foreign Affairs holds the sole power to initiate treaty negotiations with other regions, groups, and organizations, but may designate officers to handle those negotiations. Upon completion of a treaty negotiation, the Minister must present it to the full executive for majority approval, before submitting it to the Assembly for ratification.

(10): The Minister of Foreign Affairs will be responsible for establishing standards for the creation and maintenance of consulates and embassies.

Minister of Military Affairs

(11): The Minister of Military Affairs will be the civilian leader of the armed forces of the Coalition, the South Pacific Special Forces. In conjunction with a group of Generals, the Minister of Military Affairs will be responsible for the defense of the Coalition, building military activity, and conducting military operations.

(12): The Minister of Military Affairs may elect to establish an intelligence office, in equal coordination with the Council on Regional Security.

Executive Authorities

(13): The executive may exercise the collective authority of executive orders, by unanimous consent among the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers. Executive orders may only be issued to address an immediate and pressing issue created by ambiguity or holes in a particular law, which will immediately have the effect of law.

(14): Upon declaring an executive order, the order will be presented automatically to the Assembly for three days of debate, followed by a vote according to legislative rules, where it will expire and its effects shall be reversed if the Assembly does not incorporate it into law.

(15): The Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers may elect to appoint deputies and advisors, who will be considered junior members of the Cabinet, but will not have voting rights in any executive decision.

Article VII - THE DELEGATE

Establishing a Head of State.

(1): The Delegate will be the head of state of the Coalition. They will be responsible for helping maintain the security of the region, promoting growth and activity, and serving as an advisor to the forum-side government. Barring reasonable circumstances, the Delegate will hold the in-game Delegate seat. No person may be Delegate if they have participated, in whole or in part and at any time, in any coup d'etat of the Coalition or any of its allies, excluding normal raiding, defending, or liberation efforts as part of an organized military.

(2): The Delegate will work with the Local Council in moderating the Regional Message Board, fulfilling Regional Officer positions, promoting gameside activities, and representing the preferences of the gameside community.

(3): The Delegate must fulfill in-game actions required by law but assigned to others if those actions can only be taken by the person holding the in-game Delegate seat.

Elections

(4): Delegate elections will be held every six months.

(5): The date, time, and manner of electing the Delegate will be set by the Assembly in a law, but must include the participation of the game-side community.

Article VIII - THE High Court

Creating a supreme judicial authority for the Coalition.

(1): The High Court will consist of one Chief Justice and a number of Associate Justices, and will hold exclusive judicial authority in the Coalition.

(2): The procedure for the appointment of the justices will be defined in a law by the Assembly.

(3): Procedures for the conduct of criminal trials and civil cases will be defined in a law by the Assembly.

Powers

(4): The High Court has the power to declare any general law, regulation, directive, determination or any other official act of government, in whole or in part, void upon a determination that it violates the terms of this Charter or any other constitutional law.

(5): The High Court may reconcile contradictions within the Charter, constitutional laws, and general laws, maintaining the least amount of disruption to the intended purposes of the contradictory parts.

(6): The High Court may clarify and interpret provisions of law when presented with a Legal Question about them.

(7): The High Court holds the sole power to conduct a criminal trial.

Article IX - THE COUNCIL ON REGIONAL SECURITY

Establishing a central authority for protecting the Coalition’s security.

(1): The Council on Regional Security will be composed of experienced and trustworthy members of the Coalition, and will be responsible for monitoring and responding to regional security issues. The Council will choose a Chair as needed, who will fulfill all secretarial requirements of the Council that may arise.

Membership

(2): The minimum qualifications for membership in the Council on Regional Security are: maintaining a World Assembly member nation in the South Pacific; a Soft Power Disbursement Rating of at least 130,000, or a Regional Influence ranking of Apprentice; 400 endorsements or half the endorsements of the Delegate; and having served at least six consecutive months as a legislator or two terms in the Local Council. The influence and endorsement requirements may be updated by the Council, with majority approval by the Assembly.

(3): Eligible members may become members of the Council on Regional Security via two methods, either application to the Council itself, or nomination by the Delegate and Prime Minister.

(4): If applying directly to the Council, applicants should explain why they are well suited to protect regional security. Applications will remain private. The Council will review the application and determine whether or not the applicant is well suited. If the application is approved, the Council will forward the nomination to the Assembly for approval via a simple majority vote.

(5): The Delegate and Prime Minister may jointly nominate any person meeting the requirements for membership and who are well suited to protect regional security. Prior to the nomination, the Delegate and Prime Minister will consult with the Council for their advice. To ensure collegiality and prevent dysfunction, if two-thirds of the members of the Council object to the prospective nominee’s membership, the nomination will not move forward. If no such objection exists, then the nomination will be submitted to the Assembly for approval via simple majority vote.

(6): Continued membership in the Council on Regional Security is predicated upon meeting eligibility requirements. Should any member of the Council fail to meet those requirements, they will lose membership and all the powers and privileges that come with it, if they do not meet the requirements within a week of notification.

(7): If a majority of the Council deems a member to be a threat to regional security, they will be suspended from the Council pending an official investigation and report to the Assembly. Following the investigation, the Assembly must vote on whether to remove or reinstate the member.

(8): Participation, in whole or in part and at any time, in any coup d’etat or invasion of the Coalition or any of its allies will disqualify a prospective or sitting member from membership in the Council on Regional Security immediately and permanently. Participation in normal raiding, defending, or liberation efforts as part of an organized military will not be considered a violation of this clause.

Powers

(9): The Council on Regional Security will be responsible for establishing an appropriate cap on endorsements, ensuring that such a cap is not detrimental to the growth of the region. Enforcement of the endorsement cap should be done with leniency if a violator does not pose a significant risk to regional security.

(10): During a coup d’etat, whether committed by outside forces, infiltrators, or duly elected officials, the Council on Regional Security may declare a state of emergency, until such a time that a legitimate government is restored. All necessary measures may be taken to defeat a coup d’etat or hostile invasion, except that the legitimate Assembly may not be suspended.

(11): The Council on Regional Security, the Prime Minister, and the Delegate will establish a line of succession for the Delegate seat.

(12): The Council on Regional Security shall designate an individual as Intelligence Coordinator, who must be notified of and approve all intelligence and counter-intelligence operations. The Intelligence Coordinator will be responsible for disseminating any and all intelligence to the Council on Regional Security and other bodies as needed. The Intelligence Coordinator and the Minister of Military Affairs will maintain a regional intelligence classification system as necessary for ensuring information security.

Article X - THE MILITARY

Creating an official military for the purposes of regional defense, war, and gameplay.

(1): The South Pacific Special Forces will be the official military forces of the Coalition. Their responsibilities will be to enact the government’s military policies abroad, foster activity for the region, and serve as a representative of the Coalition’s power and influence.

(2): The military will be led by the Minister of Military Affairs, along with a corps of generals appointed by the Minister and approved by the Assembly. The Minister and general corps may establish further hierarchy, create programs, and appoint deputies as they see necessary.

(3): The military will have the support of the Coalition in conducting operations to protect innocent regions from attack and oppression and promote legitimate, native democratic institutions across the world. The military may not colonize or annex any region without the express permission of the Cabinet and the Assembly, by majority vote of both chambers. Nor may the military attack, subjugate, purge, destroy, or vandalize any regions, excepting those regions which espouse hateful ideologies and those regions against which the Coalition has declared an official state of war.

(4): The Minister of Military Affairs will coordinate with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to ensure that no military activities harm the government’s diplomatic affairs or public relations.

Article XI - RECALLS AND MOTIONS OF NO CONFIDENCE

Establishing a method to hold government officials to account.

(1): Any official of the Coalition may be recalled by an Assembly resolution passed with a three-fifths majority of those voting.

(1A): Recalls should only be initiated for dereliction of duty, abuse of authority, or violations of the law, and not for purposes of political rivalry.

(1B): Upon initiation, recall resolutions must be debated for three days and receive a motion and second before being put to vote.

(1C): Upon passage, the recalled official will immediately be removed from office.

(2): A Motion of No Confidence may be initiated by the Assembly, if the members have lost faith in the effectiveness and activities of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Motions of No Confidence must be debated for three days and receive a motion and a second before being moved to vote. Passage requires three-fifths majority support of those voting and triggers a special election for all cabinet offices.

Article XII - THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Creating an independent, apolitical body to manage off-site communications.

(1): The Off-Site Administration Team will be responsible for the technical maintenance of the region's Discord servers, forums, and the integrity of the database. Administrators will not be given responsibilities of a political nature.

(2): The Off-Site Administration Team will be responsible for the appointment and removal of its own members, except when an administrator is removed from the position following a guilty verdict in a fair trial for abuse of administrative powers. Additionally, new administrators must be approved by a majority of the Assembly before being granted administrator permissions.

(3): The Off-Site Administration Team must create standard administration and moderation policies. These policies will be submitted to the Assembly for a one-week review and comment period before going into effect.

(4): While the Off-Site Administration Team may appoint global moderators if needed, individual Ministers, the Chair of the Assembly, and roleplay moderators primarily will be responsible for the moderation of their dedicated Discord servers and forums.

Article XIII - AMENDMENT PROCESS

Setting a procedure for amendment of the Charter and constitutional laws.

(1): The Assembly may amend any provision of the Charter or constitutional laws with a three-fifths supermajority. Amendments to the Charter or constitutional laws must be constitutional in nature, and amendments to the Charter must address the structure or framework of government. Bills that may exist as general laws, as determined by the Chair of the Assembly, should not be placed in the Charter or constitutional laws.

(2): Any amendment to the Charter or constitutional laws that directly affects the gameside community or its home governance, as determined by the Chair of the Assembly, must also be debated and voted upon by the gameside community. Additionally, the Local Council may originate amendments to its constitutional structure, which must be debated and voted upon in the Assembly.

Article XIV - GREAT COUNCILS

Setting a procedure for constitutional conventions.

(1): When the Assembly wishes to debate the fundamental principles and structures of the Coalition, it may call a Great Council to rewrite all laws in their entirety, or establish a new state for the South Pacific.

(2): A resolution establishing a Great Council may be adopted with a three-fifths supermajority of the Assembly, which must be confirmed by a majority vote of the gameside community.

(3): The purpose of a Great Council is to rewrite all laws from the ground up, not merely to amend existing ones. The Assembly should use the normal amendment process for basic amendments, reserving Great Councils for a time when extreme changes are necessary and proper.

(4): Any and all changes to regional law proposed by a Great Council may be adopted with a three-fifths supermajority of the Assembly, which must be confirmed by a majority vote of the gameside community.

(5): If a Great Council fails to pass a new constitution and set of laws to replace the existing ones, then the existing laws will remain in place.

(6): At least one year must have passed since the previous Great Council before a new one may be established.

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Welcome to NationStates!

This guide will help if you are a new player to this game or an experienced player looking to expand your knowledge of NationStates.

This guide aims to help you:

Prepare you for the limitless possibilities;
Find out the varying aspects of this game; and
Manage your nation.

This guide is reasonably long, and as such, it is recommended that you refer to the table of contents to aid you in locating the specific information you may desire.

Before this guide begins, I would like to personally express thanks and credit to Testlandia, Euroslavia, and Goddess Relief Office who have kindly provided commendable information and tips to this guide.^[1]

What is NationStates?

NationStates is a multiplayer online text-based game which simulates a government setting. It was created by author Link

Max Barry and was released on the 13^th of November, 2002 as a means of promoting a novel Jennifer Government. The game has currently 223,380 active nations in 23,734 different regions.^[2]

Players (under the guise of their nation) operate their own country by making decisions that have an impact on the economy, society, and culture of their people. The object of the game is to lead a country in the way the player finds the best. At the start of the game, the player chooses a few basic characteristics including the name of the country, flag, motto, currency, national animal, and style of government. Answers to a short questionnaire determine the initial ratings of the country's civil, economic, and political rights. The nation's population starts at five million and increases every day automatically with play.

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Issues

Issues are political decisions that players make, which shape their nations as a result. The choices a player makes on issues directly affect the nation's civil rights, economic, and political freedom levels, as well as the national tax rate.
As time progresses, issues will determine the type of government a nation has, with the game categorizing the type from 'Democratic Socialists' to 'Psychotic Dictatorship'.

A player can decide how often he or she wishes to receive issues by accessing the settings page and choosing from a list of options under the sub-heading New Issues. The options available for selection are:

None;
One per weekday;
One per day;
Two per weekday;
Two per day; or
Vacation Mode (prevent a nation from receiving new issues and extending period after which a nation will be deleted for inactivity, from 28 days to 60 days).

Depending on the options a player selects, they will achieve varying ratings relating to their nation's Economy, Political Freedoms, and Civil Rights (visible on a nation's homepage).

A nation's government type is determined by an algorithm which calculates a nation's civil liberties, economic, and political freedoms and based on this result, allocates the nation a government type appropriate to that nation. There are 27 government types, ranging from Scandinavian Liberal Paradise to Iron Fist Socialists to Psychotic Dictatorship.

To view how many nations there are of each government category, please see the data compiled by Farengeto and provided in the below spoiler (data accurate as of the 8^th of June 2020).

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Government Category	Nation Count	Percentage
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy	52643	23.58%
Democratic Socialists	16958	7.60%
Iron Fist Consumerists	16719	7.49%
Anarchy	15750	7.06%
New York Times Democracy	15130	6.78%
Psychotic Dictatorship	13611	6.10%
Father Knows Best State	11356	5.09%
Civil Rights Lovefest	10677	4.78%
Moralistic Democracy	9530	4.27%
Left-wing Utopia	7038	3.15%
Liberal Democratic Socialists	6700	3.00%
Corrupt Dictatorship	6489	2.91%
Capitalist Paradise	5626	2.52%
Corporate Bordello	5236	2.35%
Left-Leaning College State	4705	2.11%
Corporate Police State	4241	1.90%
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise	4198	1.88%
Authoritarian Democracy	3556	1.59%
Compulsory Consumerist State	3056	1.37%
Right-wing Utopia	1933	0.87%
Capitalizt	1598	0.72%
Iron Fist Socialists	1494	0.67%
Conservative Democracy	1005	0.45%
Free-Market Paradise	935	0.42%
Libertarian Police State	901	0.40%
Tyranny by Majority	820	0.37%
Benevolent Dictatorship	772	0.35%
Mother Knows Best State	546	0.24%

[The following information has been kindly provided by Goddess Relief Office and reproduced here with his express permission. You are invited to read this guide to different issue types for more comprehensive information on this subject.]

NationStates has five different categories in which issues are organized into; general, population-based, issue options, statistics, and special issues.

General issues:
General issues form the majority of issues that a nation will receive. Issues of this type are randomly generated with there being no precondition to receiving them.
Examples of general issues include:
- Nudists Demand Time in Sun; and
- Don't Puff On Me, Say Non-Smokers.
Population-based issues
Population-based issues are those which can only be unlocked by a nation's population. If a player chooses to dismiss issues of this type when he/she received them or chooses an option that he/she may later regret, the player will still be able to receive population-based issues. However, the player will receive the specific issue later and not immediately after dismissing it. Through such issues, a player will be granted the ability to edit the player's capital city, leader, and national religion.
Examples of population-based issues include:
- A Capital City For Nation; and
- A Question of Faith.
Issue-option
Issue-option is only unlock-able when a nation chooses a specific option to one issue. The result of the issue and the effect of the decision on the nation will be a catalyst for an Issue-option issue.
Examples of issue-based issues include:
- Reclaim the Streets!. If a player selects option 1 which bans all cars, the player will unlock Without Cars, Going Nowhere Fast; and
- Child Casino Shock. If a player selects option 1 which outlaws gambling, the player will unlock Gambling Interests Offer High Stakes.
Statistic-based issues
Statistic-based issues can be unlocked when a nation has reached a pre-determined statistic relevant to the issue. Depending on how a player chooses to lead his/her nation, different statistics will apply to the nation. For example, a nation which is led in a dictatorial fashion will most likely receive an issue which relates to tyrannical nations, for example, the issue Too Low on Laws, Says Citizens. However, a nation that has high political freedoms would not receive such issues.
Examples of statistic-based issues include:
- Too Low on Laws, Says Citizens is unlocked when a nation is categorised as an Anarchy; and
- Maxtopians Demands Return of the King is unlocked when a nation is rated highly culturally.
Special issues
Special issues do not occur often and are a rarity. For example, World Assembly Woes are only unlock able by member-states of the World Assembly.
Similar to special issues, there are easter egg issues which reward nations with a unique badge to be displayed on nations' main page. There are several easter egg issues available. However, the methods of attaining them vary. For a more detailed discussion on easter egg issues, please refer to this discussion.

Telegrams

Telegrams are private messages that can be sent between players. When a nation is founded, it will receive approximately two dozen telegrams from regions seeking to recruit new nations.

A player can choose to filter telegrams he/she receives by accessing Telegram Preferences. There are four categories a player can select:

Recruitment: Recruitment telegrams are sent by nations attempting to convince players to join their regions.
WA Campaign: WA proposal authors may send WA-member nations telegrams of this sort to lobby for a player's vote.
Region (official): Founders and (if allowed) World Assembly Delegates may send regional telegrams without the need for stamps. Unless selected, these telegrams will be sent to every nation residing in the region.
External: External telegrams are sent using stamps and in-which the author had not pre-selected the telegram label of 'recruitment' or 'campaign'.

A player may choose to block particular nations from sending him/her telegrams. A player may add a nation to the Ignore List by writing the nation's name in the search box of Telegram Preferences. Alternatively, the player can click on a telegram's timestamp which will link to a page showcasing the individual telegram, with there being a 'Block Sender' link near its bottom-right.

NationStates is a free game however there are upgrades available to a player. One such upgrade is an Inbox upgrade which is part of packages: Supporter, Postmaster, and Postmaster-General.

remove ads (for faster page loads);
reward with a supporter trophy for your nation page;
last forever;
permanently reserve nation name; and
give a player a 'warm, fuzzy feeling of supporting NationStates.'

Postmaster:

includes the aforementioned benefits of Supporter;
expand folders to hold a 100 telegrams each (up from 20 telegrams);
create 3 additional custom folders; and
create a 'deleted items' folder which will retain a maximum of 100 deleted telegrams.

Postmaster-General:

includes the aforementioned benefits of both Supporter and Postmaster;
expand folders to hold an unlimited number of telegrams;
create an unlimited number of custom folders; and
includes 500 telegram stamps.

Telegram stamps allow players to send multiple telegrams at one single time. Normally, a player would only be able to send a telegram to a maximum of eight nations. Mass telegrams using telegram stamps can reach substantial numbers of nations quickly and easily and provide Delivery Reports which detail who has received a telegram and who has not.

A player can personalize the telegram sent by applying %NATION% to the text of the telegram. This will automatically translate to the nation's name when he/she receives it.

region: <Name> will send a telegram to every nation residing in the region listed.
tag: New<Number> will send telegrams to the aforementioned number of newly founded nations.
tag: Refounded<Number> will send telegrams to the aforementioned number of refounded nations.
tag: NewDelegates<Number> will send telegrams to the aforementioned number of new World Assembly Delegates nations.
tag: Delegates will send a telegram to the every Delegate.
tag: WA will send a telegram to the every nation who retains current membership to the World Assembly.
tab: All will send a telegram to every nation in NationStates.
tag: Welcome will send an automatic greeting to new arrivals in their region. However, telegrams of these sort can only be sent by a Founder or Delegate of a region.

Population

A newly-founded nation in NationStates begins with a population of 5 million. Every 24 hours, the population of a nation increases. The higher the population rises, the greater the population increases per day, up until the population reaches 62 million.

The population of a newly-created nation increases by 1 million per day.

The population of a nation is related to the descriptor of its size. As a nation's population increases, it progresses through a series of size descriptors, which are: fledgling, tiny, small, large, very large, huge, massive, colossal, and gargantuan. As a nation's population increases, it eventually gains several new custom nation traits, including the capital city (250 million), the nation name pretitle (500 million), the nation's leader (750 million), and the national religion (1 billion).

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Population Mark	Change(s)
5 million	The starting population, with the population size descriptor 'fledgling', and a population growth rate of 1 million per day.
7 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'tiny'.
10 million	The population growth rate increases to 2 million per day.
20 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'small'. The population growth rate increases to 3 million per day.
32 million	The population growth rate increases to 4 million per day.
40 million	The population growth rate increases to 5 million per day.
50 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'large'. The population growth rate increases to 6 million per day.
62 million	The population growth rate becomes randomly variable, ranging from 5 million per day to 7 million per day. The population growth rate does not change after this.
100 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'very large'.
200 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'huge'.
250 million	The nation can receive the issue to create a custom-named national capitol.
500 million	The nation name pretitle changes from multiple-choice to a custom text field. The player may submit issues from now on, at the issues page.
750 million	The player will have the option of stating the leader of their nation as well as attributing the national motto to said-individual.
1 billion	The population size descriptor changes to 'massive'. The nation can receive the issue to create a custom-named national religion.
5 billion	The population size descriptor changes to 'colossal'.
10 billion	The population size descriptor changes to 'gargantuan'.

Dossier

A nation's dossier is a compilation of brief information on other nations & regions which a player can select. It allows the player to easily move between nations/regions the player considers of interest and can be a useful tool in maintaining track of puppet nations a player may have.

The brief information provided in the dossier is limited to the nation's name, the nation's WA category (for example, left-wing utopia), when the nation was last active, the region in which the nation resides, and the WA status of the nation (whether the nation is a member of the World Assembly).

Similarly, the dossier provides brief information on regions that players choose to feature in their dossier. The information is limited to the name of the region, the population of the region, and the name of the region's World Assembly Delegate.

Another feature is Advanced Dossier. This feature allows for greater control of the nations which feature in a player's dossier. As opposed to having to independently select nations, a player can upload a text file to NationStates featuring nations' names. Alternatively, a player can download a text file that contains the identity of the nations in the dossier.

Settings

The settings page allows a player to modify aspects of his/her nation. A player can set the currency, motto, demonyms, national animal, et cetera. The settings page also provides players with the opportunity to change their nation's password, flag, and select banners.

Banners are a rotating, targeted, customizable, unlock-able set of images on the nation's page. There are over 250 banners, which unlock upon achieving various feats, such as developing a strong economy or reaching high levels of political corruption. There are also custom slots for uploading a players' own images, once they have reached particular population levels. For a full list illustrating every banner achievable, you are invited to Link view this collection.

People, Government, & the Economy

People: A pie-chart and accompanying percentages illustrating the leading causes of death throughout a player's nation, for example, old age.

Government: An illustration and accompanying percentages showing the distribution of your budget, for example, education, environment, healthcare, public transport, and administration. The illustration also details the amount of a player's currency and the percentage of the player's total gross domestic product (GDP) spent on government expenditure.

Economy: An illustration of the division of the public, private, and state-owned sectors. Here, a player can also read the total GDP of the nation and the GDP per person.

Analysis

Each day, there are two updates in NationStates. The major update occurs at approximately 00:00-01:00 Eastern Standard Time/Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EST/EDT). The minor update occurs at approximately 12:00-13:00 EST/EDT. Due to a large number of nations and regions, these updates may take an hour.

In the major update, NationStates generates a World Census Report on a particular subject and will rank all nations and regions from highest to lowest. Such topics include 'Most Extreme', 'Most Cultured' and 'Best Healthcare'. If a nation scores highly in these reports, the player may expect to be rewarded with either a silver or gold badge which will feature on the main page of the player (top 10% and 5%, respectfully).

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Region

In NationStates, regions is to a nation how a real-life country/city is to a person. It is a community of nations which generally incorporates at least five basic social values that all regions, regardless of their ideological foundation, are expected to provide and uphold for the benefit of their citizens. These values are security, freedom; order; justice; and welfare. This is not to say that there are no regions in whom's founding ideals differ from those stated. There are thousands of regions in NationStates, each with its own personality and direction, for example, a Pokemon-themed region, a Communist region, or a democratic region.

Different regions have different focus points, some choose to be specifically themed with a general-purpose whilst others are just a casual gathering place for nations. The defining aspect of regions is their home-pages (which you can locate by clicking on a region's link). The regional home-page showcases a wide range of customizable features:

World Factbook Entry;
Regional flag;
Dispatches;
Regional tags;
Embassies;
World Census Report;
Regional polls; and the
Regional Message Board (RMB)

Nations can select the region they want to belong to by various means; accidental stumbling upon, specific searches, recruitment telegrams, looking at regional tags, etc.

For a comprehensive guide to "Building a region", you are invited to view this forum thread.

World Assembly

Given the international diplomacy theme which underpins NationStates, an important aspect of the game is an institution called the World Assembly (WA) formerly known as the United Nations. This is a fairly large component of the game and therefore this guide will detail it under sub-sections (highlighted in bold)

Membership to the World Assembly is entirely voluntary. A player may choose to join this organisation and in doing so, gain them in-game functions of being able to endorse other nations as well as receive endorsements. However, the player also submits their nation to the effects generated by various WA proposals. This may have an inadvertent effect on a nation's statistics, for example, their military situation (ability to construct nuclear weapons may be limited by a WA General Assembly resolution). A player can choose to join the World Assembly by clicking on the 'Apply to join' button in the World Assembly page.

Delegate are elected by a region to serve as their representative at the World Assembly. Unlike ordinary members, they can approve newly-suggested resolutions. Delegates may also have administrative control over their region, though this is entirely dependent on the settings decided with the region's creation.

Becoming a delegate can be an easy or difficult process, depending on the circumstances. To be elected, a nation needs endorsements (a minimum of two) from the majority of members in their respective regions. Whilst a region composed of said-nation and a friend(s) can guarantee the nation the delegacy, larger regions with a vast collection of players are often much more challenging. Not only must the nation convince people to support their cause (and potentially have the current delegate demoted), the nation needs to hold this position by respecting the demands of the region.

Gaining endorsements, you've decided to join a bigger region with little to no support from friends, here are a few tips to receive the endorsements needed: (note: the following is the author's own opinion)

Patience is a godsend. Don't expect to march in some random region and have endorsements thrown at you. You need to prove your place.
Get friendly with some of the other nations, people who you can count on to support your ascent to power.
If they have one, find out about the current delegate. Is he well-liked? Does he listen to the nation's wishes? Does he abuse his power? Use this to your advantage...
NationStates truly is a game of politics and roleplaying. To that end, feel free to blackmail and bribe your peers.

Councils, the World Assembly is divided into two entities; the General Assembly and the Security Council ^[3]:

The General Assembly is concerned with passing international law: resolutions to improve human rights, environmental standards, and the like. They have an immediate and material effect on all WA member nations, and can change your laws and category. For example, if you are a protectionist nation, and the WA passes a resolution promoting free trade, you may find your nation becoming abruptly more capitalist.

Broadly speaking, the General Assembly does not concern itself with individual nations or regions, but humanity as a whole. It has a vibrant roleplaying community in the General Assembly forum, which debates and drafts legislation.

The Security Council, on the other hand, is very much about specifics. It passes resolutions that Condemn or Commend particular nations or regions, and authorises Liberations, by removing a Delegate's authority to set a regional password (usually to restore order following its capture by invaders). Compared to the General Assembly, it is more concerned with gameplay (regional politics, invasions) than roleplaying.

Both Councils function similarly in that they accept proposals, which enter the voting floor to be voted on as resolutions. Each Council may have a resolution at vote at the same time.

To vote for a resolution, click on its link within the World Assembly tab. You'll be taken to a page giving you the full details, including the category, resolution number, and who proposed the resolution. Below that, you'll find a complete explanation, with the option of voting For or Against.

To pass your own resolution, you need at least two endorsements from members of your region. Once you have those, you can propose your resolution to the World Assembly. However, before people are given the chance to vote on it, it needs to be approved by 6% of the World Assembly Regional Delegates. If it reaches the necessary number of approvals, it will be brought onto the voting floor, where all members of the WA can make your resolution law, or fail to pass it. (note: the following is the author's own opinion)

When you decide to pass your resolution, you have two choices. You can create a brand new one, or you can attempt to repeal an old one.

Creating a new resolution is basically one that does not currently exist. If you do so, make sure you look through all previous resolutions. There's nothing more embarrassing than attempting to introduce laws on toilet paper which already exist...

If you too are angered about the increase of tax on tea bags, then you have the chance to get things changed! You can vote to re-appeal a resolution, which will render the resolution in question null and void. This is normally when old laws conflict with new methods.

Tips on Passing a Resolution:

Gather up support within your region. If it was proposed by someone, all the better!
Spread the word on the forums. There is a section dedicated to the discussion of resolutions. You can make friends and get some critique on your law, which will let you make the edits necessary to give it an air of professionalism.
Don't get too frustrated if your resolution doesn't make it to the voting floor. You can always try again.

Influence is a game-determined categorisation applied to each nation. A nation's influence is a measure of how 'well-respected' a nation is considered in its current region. Nations earn influence in a region the longer they remain there, and the more WA endorsements they have accumulated. When a nation leaves, though, its influence in that region will begin to decline.

Influence serves an important gameplay purpose. The ability of WA Delegates to eject and ban nations from their region, and to password-protect it, is limited by their Influence. Delegates consume some of their Influence to exercise their power, so the more often the Delegate uses their influence, the more difficult it is for them to wield those powers in the future.

When a nation moves to a region, it does not influence within that region. Nations accrue influence in a region by remaining in the region, and by receiving endorsements from the region’s members. Arguably, being a member of the WA has no value unless the nation gains endorsements, the more endorsements one gets, the more influence one will accrue.

The regional influence is equal to the sum of the national influence of all its members (updated each game-update (refer to Analysis)), and is displayed as a ranking on a scale ranging from ‘moderate’ to ‘Extremely High’.

The national influence ranking (ranging from ‘Minnow’ to ‘Hermit’) is determined by the ratio of national influence to total regional influence and the previous WA update.

Influence levels achievable

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↓	Influence Level
31	Zero
30	Unproven
29	Hatchling
28	Newcomer
27	Nipper
26	Minnow
25	Sprat
24	Shoeshiner
23	Page
22	Squire
21	Apprentice
20	Vassal
19	Truckler
18	Handshaker
17	Duckspeaker
16	Envoy
15	Diplomat
14	Ambassador
13	Auxiliary
12	Negotiator
11	Contender
10	Instigator
9	Dealmaker
8	Enforcer
7	Eminence Grise
6	Powerbroker
5	Power
4	Superpower
3	Dominator
2	Hegemony
1	Hermit

Roleplay

[The following advice has been kindly provided by Euroslavia and reproduced here with his express permission. Should you wish to further explore this dynamic aspect of NationStates, you are invited to read the many roleplay guides available in the

forum.]

Welcome to 'Getting Started with Nationstates'. This (advice) will provide the basic framework for general rules and learning and all things in regards to how to properly Role Playing in the International Incidents and Nationstates forums. The following is merely a snippet of advice, please visit this forum thread for more comprehensive information and advice relating to roleplaying in International Incidents.

Work things out OOC: First piece of advice is fairly simple; you will find that when you start a roleplay with a nation you may have combat with, you will find that most of the time you will both have different technologies and ideas on how the roleplay will go. As such it’s important to work out any problems OOC before you start the RP. You can do this in MSN, telegram or even in a separate thread… if you don’t do this you may waste a lot of time arguing with the other nation over the power of your weapon, why they aren’t taking enough damage and so on.
Spelling, Grammar and Format: This is a quick addition, but basically if you want to be understood you should make it easier to read for everyone else. You should try and make sure that you’re spelling it reasonable, your grammar is ok and your format makes it easy for people to read. The best way to achieve this is to use a program like Win Word to spell check your post and maybe even point out some grammar problems.
Its freeform baby!: Yeah, I know I should have pointed this out earlier, but it goes without saying. You can RP anything you want and there is little anyone can do about it. Remember, while you can roleplay anything, you can also ignore anything. So while you can RP your nation being the best in the universe, everyone else can ignore such a claim and choose not to RP with you. That’s the beauty of freeform, and it’s the greatest frustration. This is why you should be reasonable.
Be descriptive: This isn’t really as important, but it makes the thread a whole lot better. The more description you put into it, the more interesting it is to read and the more you will enjoy the roleplay on the whole.
Have fun: It gets forgotten a lot of the time but Nationstates is just a game; albeit an addictive game which takes a lot of time and effort for some people. The important thing is to have fun; if you are not having fun then you should try something else. Tired of having wars with everyone? Chill out and try something else, make peace with those you fight or have a peace conference… that way you automatically have a character/diplomatic roleplay.

To garner more information on general roleplaying, the author strongly recommends a visit to the forum thread Roleplaying Tips and Suggestions.

Roleplaying in NationStates is such an exciting and fun aspect of the game, as such, there are thousands of people all around you who would be happy to help you, you need only ask. Similarly, if you are stuck on something or would just like a bit of advice here and there, the forum contains dozens of guides and helpful tips. Always remember, the world is full of possibilities and you are only limited by your imagination.

BBCode

Players not accustomed to formatting may have noticed custom markup tags being used in the regional message board, the NS Forum or in Dispatches. These custom markups help to format a text to make it bold, italics, add images, add url, etc. These are known as BBCode or Bulletin Board Code.

BBCode or Bulletin Board Code is a lightweight markup language generally used internet-wide format posts in blogs and message boards.
The BBCode tags usually have a beginning and ending tag similar to HTML. BBCodes are usually indicated by the square brackets [ ] and contain a keyword within the [] tag, and the ending tags have the same keyword with a backslash ” / ” preceding the keyword. These BBCodes are parsed during the run-time to produce HTML or XHTML that can be understood by the browsers. It should be noted that players need to nest the tags properly as otherwise, it might not work.

[The following information has been kindly provided by Testlandia and reproduced here with his express permission. The following list is not exhaustive. To view the full list, please consult with this dispatch, the Complete List of NSCodes.]

These BBCode-like tags can be used in Dispatches, Telegrams, Regional Message Board (RMB) posts, Regional World Factbook Entries (WFEs), and World Assembly proposals. Not all tags are valid for all message types: see below.

Name	Validity	Code	Result
Bold	Everywhere	[b]Nation[/b]	Nation
Italic	Everywhere	[i]States[/i]	States
Underline	Everywhere	[u]online[/u]	online
Strike	Everywhere	[strike]game[/strike]	game
Background	Dispatches	[background=#0080FF]text highlight[/background]	text highlight
Background-block	Dispatches	[background-block=yellow]Block highlight[/background-block]	Block highlight
Size	Dispatches	[size=150]Guide[/size]	Guide
Font	Dispatches	[font=Newtimesroman]John Smith[/font]	John Smith
Nation	Everywhere	[nation]Amerion[/nation] [nation=short]Amerion[/nation] [nation=short+noflag]Amerion[/nation] [nation=long]Amerion[/nation]	Amerion Amerion Amerion The 😈 Admiral General 👿 of Amerion
Region	Everywhere	[region]the South Pacific[/region]	the South Pacific
WA proposal	Everywhere	[proposal=chester_pearson_1421530135]War Crimes Tribunal[/proposal]	War Crimes Tribunal
WA resolution	Everywhere	[resolution=GA#2]The Rights and Duties law[/resolution]	The Rights and Duties law
Spoiler	Everywhere	[spoiler]Hi[/spoiler] [spoiler=Greetings]Hi[/spoiler]	Hi Hi
Link	Dispatches & WFE	[url=http://maxbarry.com/]Max Barry[/url] created NationStates	Max Barry created NationStates
Anchor	Dispatches	[anchor=A][/anchor]The anchor will be placed here [url=/page=dispatch/id=444406#A]Anchor link[/url]	The anchor will be placed here Anchor link
Image	Dispatches	[img]https://i.imgur.com/9h8jAdi.png?1[/img]
Quote	RMB & Dispatches	[quote=amerion;100000]Oppa Gangnam Style[/quote]	Amerion wrote:Oppa Gangnam Style
List	Everywhere	[list][]Bullet []List[/list] [list=1][]Number []List[/list] [list=a][]Alphabetical []List[/list] [list=I][]Roman []Numerals [*]List[list]	Bullet List Number List Alphabetical List Roman Numerals List
Unformatted text	Everywhere	[pre]You bold like [b]this[/b]! [/pre]	You bold like [b]this[/b]!
Color	Dispatches & WFE	[color=red]Red text[/color] [color=#0431B4]Blue text[/color]	Red text Blue text
Alignment	Dispatches	[align=right]Right-aligned[/align] [center]Center-aligned[/center] [align=left]Left-aligned[/align]	Right-aligned Center-aligned Left-aligned
Indentation	Dispatches	[tab=10]This is an indent[/tab]	This is an indent
Horizontal Line	Dispatches	[hr]
Box	Dispatches	[box]This is a box[/box]	This is a box

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Term	Definition
Ban	An act which prevents a nation from entering a given region.
Cease-To-Exist (CTE)	The deletion of a nation after a period of inactivity lasting 28 days or 60 days if vacation mode is set. A nation can be 'refounded' by the owner by login.
Eject	An act of ejecting a nation from a region. This can be performed by the Founder (with cost to the nation) or by the Delegate (with an influence cost incurred on the Delegate). Nations who have been ejected will relocate involuntarily to The Rejected Realms.
Feeders	Regions that new nations are founded in. Sinkers include The Pacific, The North Pacific, The South Pacific, The West Pacific, and The East Pacific.
Founder	A nation who 'founded' the region and hence is the original inhabitant. The Founder, depending on access to the administration panel, has the power to ban, eject, banject nations, change tags, suppress RMB posts, change the flag, construct and close embassies, and change the World Factbook Entry.
Sinkers	Regions that nations returning to the game, or in the case of The Rejected Realms are ejected from a different region go to. Sinkers include Lazarus, Osiris, Balder, and The Rejected Realms.
Out-of-Character (OOC)	Post of this sort is used to convey messages unrelated to the roleplay, such as informing fellow players that you will be out of town for a week and therefore will not be online in NationStates.
Puppets	Nations created to be used secondary to the primary nation. Some players choose to use puppet nations as WA nations while others choose to use it to boost a region's population. Reasons vary and there is nothing wrong with creating puppets for one's purpose.
Regional Message Board (RMB)	A chat function visible in a region (scroll down the region's homepage). This aspect allows nations to communicate and displays their flag as well as allowing them to 'like' others' messages and quote them.
Telegrams	A private messaging system that acts as emails for NS.
Warzones	Regions which have no founder and cannot be refounded. In these regions, ejections/bannings do not incur an influence drain on the Delegate but can only last a limited amount of time. Warzones include Warzone Airspace, Warzone Africa, Warzone Europe, Warzone Asia, Warzone Australia, and Warzone Sandbox.
World Assembly	An institute of global governance in NationStates, similar to the United Nations in real-life.
World Assembly Delegate	A nation who possess the largest number of WA endorsements in the region, thereby allowing it to represent the region in the World Assembly.
World Factbook Entry (WFE)	World Factbook Entry is an area visible at the top of a region's homepage which describes the region, etc. Typically, it would state members of the region's governing entity, links to an offsite forum, etc.

References

[1] Testlandia, Euroslavia, and Goddess Relief Office contributed whole information towards sections regarding Bulletin Board Codes, Roleplay, and Issue Types, respectfully.

[2] Exact figures may fluctuate over time as new nations are founded and existing nations are ceasing-to-exist.

[3] This information on World Assembly Councils was sourced from Frequently Asked Questions.

The NationStates Guide
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The Complete List of NSCodes

Bold, Italic, Underline
Valid: Everywhere
Tags: b, i, u

I [b]really[/b] like text that [i]makes a point[/i], you [u]know[/u]?

I really like text that makes a point, you know?

Strikeout, Subscript, Superscript
Valid: Everywhere
Tags: strike, sub, sup

I [strike]like[/strike] [sub]love[/sub] love [sup]love[/sup] this region!

I like _love love ^love this region!

Nation
Valid: Everywhere
Tag: nation
Shortcut: @
Options: long, noflag, noname

I am [nation]Testlandia[/nation]. Or, to use my full name, [nation=long]Testlandia[/nation]. If you prefer to omit flags, you can call me [nation=noflag]Testlandia[/nation] or [nation=long+noflag]Testlandia[/nation]. In dispatches (only), I can be a mere flag: [nation=noname]Testlandia[/nation]

I am Testlandia. Or, to use my full name, The Hive Mind of Testlandia. If you prefer to omit flags, you can call me Testlandia or The Hive Mind of Testlandia. In dispatches (only), I can be a mere flag:

(Tip: When writing a post or dispatch, hit "@" and begin typing a nation name for an auto-completing shortcut.)

Region
Valid: Everywhere
Tag: region
Shortcut: @

[region]The Pacific[/region] was the very first region in the world.

The Pacific was the very first region in the world.

(Tip: When writing a post or dispatch, hit "@" and begin typing a region name for an auto-completing shortcut.)

World Assembly Proposal
Valid: Everywhere
Tag: proposal
Option: proposal ID

Please support [proposal=separatist_peoples_1416233457]my proposal[/proposal]!

Please support my proposal!

World Assembly Resolution
Valid: Everywhere
Tag: resolution
Option: council ID (GA, SC, or UN)#resolution ID

The foundation of modern WA legislation is [resolution=GA#2]the Rights and Duties law[/resolution].

The foundation of modern WA legislation is the Rights and Duties law.

Spoiler
Valid: Everywhere
Tag: spoiler
Options: text to display on button

[spoiler]Surprise![/spoiler]

Surprise!

[spoiler=Try this one, too!]Boo!![/spoiler]

Boo!!

Link
Valid for nationstates.net links: Everywhere
Valid for other sites: Dispatches, WFEs
Tag: url
Options: URL

Did you know the guy who wrote NationStates is [url=http://maxbarry.com]Max Barry[/url]?

Did you know the guy who wrote NationStates is Link

Max Barry?

A lot of people live in [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/]the forums[/url]!

A lot of people live in

the forums!

You can actually omit the [url] tag for full URLs, like this: http://www.nationstates.net/page=faq

You can actually omit the [url] tag for full URLs, like this: page=faq.

But it's usually most helpful to provide descriptive text, so people know [url=http://www.nationstates.net/page=faq]this link leads to the FAQ[/url].

But it's usually most helpful to provide descriptive text, so people know this link leads to the FAQ.

List
Valid: Everywhere
Tags: list, *
Options: 1, a, i, A, I

[list][*]One
[*]Two
[*]Three[/list]

One
Two
Three

[list=1][*]A more complicated list, which contains a nested list:
[list=i][*]"1" is 1, 2, 3...
[*]"i" is i, ii, iii...
[*]"a" is a, b, c...[/list]
[*]And the above can be capitalized, for A, B, C... and I, II, III...[/list]

A more complicated list, which contains a nested list:
1. "1" is 1, 2, 3...
2. "i" is i, ii, iii...
3. "a" is a, b, c...
And the above can be capitalized, for A, B, C... and I, II, III...

Unformatted text
Valid: Everywhere
Tag: pre

[pre]You bold like [b]this[/b]![/pre]

You bold like [b]this[/b]!

Size
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: size

Sometimes you want [size=150]big text[/size] but other times only [size=90]small text[/size] will do.

Sometimes you want big text, but other times only small text will do.

Color
Valid: Dispatches, WFEs
Tag: color
Alternative name: colour
Options: name or hexidecimal code of color

I [color=red]love[/color] a little [colour=#FF9900]color[/colour].

I love a little color.

Quote
Valid: RMBs
Tag: quote
Options: name of author;post ID

[quote=testlandia;4970610]It's an outrage![/quote]

Testlandia wrote:

It's an outrage!

Background color
Valid: Dispatches
Tags: background, background-block
Options: name or hexidecimal code of color

Backgrounds can be applied to [background=yellow]highlight a few words[/background].

Backgrounds can be applied to highlight a few words.

[background-block=yellow]Backgrounds can also be applied at the paragraph level, which is especially noticeable...

...when it flows over multiple lines.[/background-block]

Backgrounds can also be applied at the paragraph level, which is especially noticeable...

...when it flows over multiple lines.

Font
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: font
Options: name of font(s), in order of preference

[font=Courier]What a beautiful font![/font]

What a beautiful font!

[font=Times New Roman, Arial, sans]What a beautiful font![/font]

What a beautiful font!

Alignment
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: align
Alternative names: center, centre
Options: left, right, center, justify

[align=center]Centered text.[/align]

Centered text.

[align=right]Right-justified text.[/align]

Right-justified text.

[centre]This is also centred, especially if you're British.[/centre]

This is also centred, especially if you're British.

Image
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: img
Options: view (standout, shadow, border)

[img]http://www.nationstates.net/images/foot_jg.png[/img]

You can also set some visual options:

[img view="shadow"]https://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/Switzerland.png[/img]

[img view="standout"]https://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/Switzerland.png[/img]

[img view="standout border shadow"]https://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/Switzerland.png[/img]

Float
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: float
Options: left, right

[float=right][img]http://www.nationstates.net/images/foot_jg.png[/img][/float]
[float=left][img]http://www.nationstates.net/images/foot_jg.png[/img][/float]
Images float on either side of this text.

Images float on either side of this text.

Box
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: box

[box]A pretty box.[/box]

(You're looking at it. Sadly, boxes cannot contain other boxes.)

Sidebar
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: sidebar

[sidebar]Sidebars are very similar to box + float-right, but don't stretch across the whole screen (except on mobile devices).[/sidebar]

Sidebars are very similar to box + float-right, but don't stretch across the whole screen (except on mobile devices).

Indent
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: tab
Option: number of pixels to indent

[tab=100]Some indented text[/tab].

Some indented text.

Anchor
Valid: Dispatches
Tag: anchor
Option: name of anchor (no spaces or punctuation!)

[anchor=JUMPHERE][/anchor]Useful for tables of contents.
Jump to [url=#JUMPHERE]my anchor[/url].

Useful for tables of contents.
Jump to my anchor.

Table
Valid: Dispatches
Tags: table, tr (table row), td (table cell)
Options: plain

[table][tr][td]A table's first row looks different[/td][td]Next cell[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Second row[/td][td]Next cell[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Third row[/td][td]Next cell[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Fourth row, which goes on at some length about nothing. It also has a line break in it. Here it comes. Ready? Okay!! Here it is!!
See?[/td][td]Next cell[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Hovering over a row highlights it[/td][td]Not bad, eh?[/td][/tr]
[/table]

A table's first row looks different	Next cell
Second row	Next cell
Third row	Next cell
Fourth row, which goes on at some length about nothing. It also has a line break in it. Here it comes. Ready? Okay!! Here it is!! See?	Next cell
Hovering over a row highlights it	Not bad, eh?

[float=right][table=plain]
[tr][td]Table type:[/td][td]Plain[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Decoration:[/td][td]None[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Excitement level:[/td][td]Low[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Usefulness for formatting:[/td][td]High[/td][/tr]
[/table][/float]

Table type:	Plain
Decoration:	None
Excitement level:	Low
Usefulness for formatting:	High

* Nation Stats Calculators

Useful NS Sites and Utilities (updated: 4/19/2019)

by Nullarni

Categories

* Auto Telegramming Programs

* Flag Creators

* Name Generators

* Phone Apps

* Plugins and Extensions

* Political Graphing Sites

Wanting to expand your NS experience? Well, look no further. Here is a list of sites and tools to add more depth to NationStates.

Though I have tried, this is most likely not an all-inclusive list. If there are any sites or utilities that you believe should be added to the list, or if one of the items listed stops working, please TG me. I always appreciate the help.

NOTE: All of these sites and utilities have been created by third parties and are not affiliated with the NationStates website or myself. While I believe all of them to be safe, you are using them at your own risk.

If you find this dispatch useful, please "up-vote" it.

Auto Telegramming Programs
If you are tired of having to use stamps to send mass telegrams, or you just need help sending large numbers of TGs you may want to try one of these. NOTE: Be sure to follow all mass telegramming and API rules, or you will face the wrath of the Mods.

NationStates AutoTelegram- This is a utility to allow you to send mass telegrams without using NS Stamps. I have used it many times in the past. It has been extremely useful for WA campaigns and mass TGing my region. This is no longer supported, meaning bugs and errors will not be fixed.

pyNSrecruit- This is another auto telegram program. It has a straightforward and easy to use interface, plus it supports use as a recruitment tool.

Agadar's Telegrammer- This is a desktop application that automates sending telegrams, so you don't have to use stamps. It is useful for recruitment, WA campaigning, and region-wide telegramming.

Communiqué 8 Telegram Client- Communiqué is a simple open-source way to send telegrams through the Telegram API. It is built using Java (you will need an up-to-date version of Java), so it will probably run on your home computer.

nstg-web- stg-web is a free and open source web application that allows you to easily send telegrams to a list of NationStates nations. This also has the benefit of being a web app, so you don't have to download anything.

Flag Creators
If making flags in MS Paint is too basic, and Photoshop or GIMP is just too much try one pf these flag creators.

FlagMaker 2.0- FlagMaker is a tool to easily create flags that includes many different flag elements and emblems. You can create a flag with six different base types and then add as many overlays as you like. It even has a random function if you are all out of ideas. (Special thanks to Zambara for finding this.)

FlagMaker Jr.- FlagMaker Jr. is a simplified version of FlagMaker. It is also an online app, so you don't have to download anything. There is a bit of a learning curve and the options are arranged in a way that is not immediately intuitive, but once you get the hang of it, you can create good looking flags.

Fake Flag- This is a flag creator app that allows you to mix and match elements from real flags. You can create unique, and interesting flags that also look professional. The only downside is that you can't add art or colors of your own. This is a very good option if you want a realistic flag.

Flag Designer- This is an extremely simple flag making app. Not too many options, but the user interface is very straightforward and easy to use. This is a good way to make decent looking flags quickly. Plus, the flags are made in SVG files, so they scale without pixelating or distorting.

Flag Designer - Tennessine- This is another online flag making app. You start with a real-life flag and then insert different elements into it. There are plenty of options that allow you to make pretty unique flags.

Flag Creator- This flag creator allows you to make flags completely from scratch, rather than using real flags as a base. This app can be a little tricky to use at first, but with a bit of playing around it becomes intuitive. This is a pretty good option if you don't want a flag that looks like every other one.

Name Generators
Having difficulty coming up with names? These name generators will help you come up with as many as you need. These are not strictly for NationStates, but they are site commonly utilized by NS users.

Random Name Generator- This is a basic name generator that will give a block of names according to the simple parameters you set. This is ideal for generating a list of names for an entire sports team or military unit.

Behind the Name- This name generator allows you to choose the category of the name, and how many names the person has. You definitely want to narrow the options before making a name, or you may get very strange ones.

Fake Name Generator- Despite the name, this generator doesn't just give you a name but also gives you a full online profile for the character. Very good if you want details, but don't have the time to make them up yourself.

Nation Stats Calculators
Are graphs and descriptions on your nation's NS page not enough for you? These stats calculators will give you the specific numbers and details about your nation. They are perfectly suited for getting stats for Role Playing.

NSEconomy- This is the stat calculator I personally use. It is simple and easy to use.

NSDossier- This stats calculator provides the most regional information but is also the slowest loading calculator.

Phone Apps
Looking for a better, or at least different way to look at NationStates while on your phone? Try out one of these apps for your phone.

Stately- This is an Android App for your phone. It allows you to answer issues, compare stats and graphs of multiple nations, and track your nation stats over time.

NSDroid- This is another Android App to make using NationStates on your phone easier. It allows you to post to your region's RMB, send and receive TGs, and keep track of nations in your dossier.

Plugins and Extensions

NationStates++- This is a browser extension for the NationStates site. It adds stats and reorganizes some of the pages to be easier to use. It also has a feature that allows you to switch between nations you control with one click. It is very nice and kept up to date. This is a third party extension, so use at your own risk. However, NationStates is in the process of acquiring the extension, so it may gain "official" status in the near future.

LibreNS++- This is another, similar browser extension for the NationStates site. Much like NS++, this extension adds more functionality to the NS website, including mobile support, puppet management, automatic RMB updates, and IRC chat added to the region pages.

SerinApprox- This is a bot for your NationStates IRC channels that automatically calculates regions' approximate update times. It is an extremely useful tool if you are using your IRC for NS gameplay. SerinApprox is a plug-in for the Link mIRC client, so if you are the one running the bot on the channel you must use mIRC. Everyone else on the channel will be able to access the bot regardless of their IRC client.

NSBreeze- NSBreeze is an extension for Chrome, to add keyboard shortcuts to the NationStates site. This gives you the ability to navigate using the press of a key. This is a very useful extension if you are involved in the R/D game.

FluffyCogs- FluffyCogs is a module for the Link Red Discord Bot. This module will add NS-related commands to your region's Discord bot, such as displaying region data or WA resolution texts. Its a great way to integrate NationStates into your Discord.

Political Graphing Sites
Looking for a way to graph your nation's place on the political spectrum? Well, these sites will help you do that. Now, These are not strictly for NationStates, but they are site commonly utilized by NS users.

The Political Compass- This is the most common political graphing test used on NS. It provides a good measure of one's political stance or the stance of your nation.

Political Spectrum Quiz- This is a good alternative to the Political Compass site. It allows you to weight each question according to how significant you feel it is, so you can add another layer of personalization. However, due to this added feature, it may not be very compatible with the Political Compass results.

Puppet Managers
Have you recently started participating in NS gameplay and now you have so many puppets you don't know what to do with them all? These programs will help you stop them all from CTEing.

NationStates Nation Manager- This is a small application that allows you to log in to a long list of puppets with one click of the mouse. I used to use this program frequently when I was juggling 50+ puppet nations. It is very helpful.

Autologin Script- This is a simple Python script to automatically log in to your puppet nations. It also provides you a list of notices that your puppets received, so you can better monitor what is happening with your nations. It does require that you download Link Python 3 in order to run the script.

Scorinators
Want to run a sports RP? These programs and spreadsheets will help you generate scores fairly according to the inputs. I personally have little to no experience with these, so my descriptions will be limited.

xkoranate- This is a fairly versatile scorinator that allows you to simulate a wide variety of sports, both individual and team. It is the most widely used scorinator.

NSFS- This is a scorinator design specifically for football (soccer) scoring.

Leagion- This is a Java-based program for american football scores. Written by Rejistania.

Tennis 0.3.1- This is an Excel based scorinator for tennis match ups. Link Openoffice version. Written by Schiavonia.

League Ranking Sheet 3.2- This is a spreadsheet for league standings and rankings. Written by Osarius.

Wiki sites
Are you looking for a good place to post a world factbook or your nation's history? These Wiki sites are the perfect place for it.

NSWiki- This is a reboot of the now-defunct wiki site of the same name. It is filled with bot generated pages, so the entries may or may not be accurate. It is well kept and managed, and it is highly recommended.

IIWiki- The "II" stands for "international incidents", so this is a strictly In Character wiki. That means nothing can be posted that breaks the Link "fourth wall".

WikiStates- This is another alternative wiki site. It is rather small but has an active community.

NSIndex- This wiki site was made in response to the chaos created by NSWiki changing owners. The benefit of this site is that it has full access to Wikimedia Commons and there are no computer-generated pages.

Other
Other useful things.

NationStates Issue Results- This site collects data from nations answering issues to determine the results of each choice. It gives you the observed range of each stats change as well as the average change. Very useful if you want to fine-tune your NS stats, or if you just want to be a cheater.

NationStates Battle Simulator- This is a great tool to help war RPs. Instead of just rolling dice or arbitrarily deciding the results of a battle, you can just plug in various factors for both sides of the conflict and have the simulator crunch the numbers for you.

NSHistory- This site allows you to look at the history of nations and regions. How many nations were in the North Pacific in June of 2008? This site will let you know. (The answer is 3,602 nations, by the way.)

NSEmbassy- Regional Embassies make a web of connections across NationStates. How are they all connected? This will show you... In several different ways.

NSRegionFlags- Have you ever wanted to look at all the regions' flag on NS all at once? Me neither. But if you get bored you should check it out.

Planet Creation Kit- This is a random planet generator. It allows you to set some basic parameters and then generates the scientific details of the planet. What is it useful for? I dunno.

This Person Does Not Exist- This is a site that uses a computer algorithm to generate a picture of a fake person every two seconds. If you are looking for completely unique photos of people for your nation's factbook, this is a great utility... Though, you may need to refresh the page a few times before you find one that's suitable.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Informational Dispatch

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-and-masks.

COVID-19 — also referred to as Coronavirus disease in the media — is a strain of the virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, and is currently present in over 180 countries and territories.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which can infect both humans and animals. They can range from the common flu to more serious illnesses and in recent years have been the cause of major outbreaks like the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

Compared to SARS, COVID-19 appears to be highly transmissible as most cases are mild and resemble a cold. The symptoms of COVID-19 include a cough, fever and shortness of breath (more details are provided in the FAQ below).

If you would like to learn more, you can view an informational YouTube video from John Hopkins Medicine Link here, or visit the websites listed below.

The

World Health Organisation recommends the following:

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Source: World Health Organisation (2020). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public.

Source: Maragakis, L. L. (2020). Coronavirus at a Glance: Infographic. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-facts-infographic.

In an uncertain period which may of us find ourselves in, it is understandable that we should seek out more information. It is important to note, however, that not everything we read online, hear from our friends, or gather from the grapevine will be true.

You should exercise responsible research habits and ensure that:
(1) the information is from a reputable organisation (such as a regional or national newspaper or your country's health authorities);
(2) the author is an authoritative source (i.e. they hold an advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field);
(3) or, in the case that they lack the proper credentials, you should do more research to verify their claims from more reliable sources before accepting their advice.

The following information is from the Link World Health Organisation Myth buster webpage and has been reproduced here for your convenience. This selection of myths and facts are limited and it is recommended that you visit their Link site for the full version.

Myth — COVID-19 virus cannot be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates

Fact — From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Myth — Cold weather and snow can kill the new coronavirus.

Fact — There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature or weather. The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water.

Myth — Taking a hot bath will prevent the new coronavirus disease

Fact — Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that coud occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Myth — The new coronavirus can be transmitted through mosquito bites.

Fact — To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Also, avoid close contact with anyone who is coughing and sneezing.

Myth — Hand dryers are effective in killing the new coronavirus.

Fact — No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer.

Source: World Health Organisation (2020). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters.

The following information is from the Link

World Health Organisation Q&A and has been reproduced here for your convenience. For a more exhaustive F&Q, please visit their Link

website

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include aches and pains, nasal congestion, headache, conjunctivitis, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell or a rash on skin or discoloration of fingers or toes. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but only have very mild symptoms.

Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing hospital treatment. Around 1 out of every 5 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart and lung problems, diabetes, or cancer, are at higher risk of developing serious illness. However, anyone can catch COVID-19 and become seriously ill. People of all ages who experience fever and/or cough associated with difficulty breathing/shortness of breath, chest pain/pressure, or loss of speech or movement should seek medical attention immediately. If possible, it is recommended to call the health care provider or facility first, so the patient can be directed to the right clinic.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms and when should I seek medical care?

If you have minor symptoms, such as a slight cough or a mild fever, there is generally no need to seek medical care. Stay at home, self-isolate and monitor your symptoms. Follow national guidance on self-isolation.

However, if you live in an area with malaria or dengue fever it is important that you do not ignore symptoms of fever. Seek medical help. When you attend the health facility wear a mask if possible, keep at least 1 metre distance from other people and do not touch surfaces with your hands. If it is a child who is sick help the child stick to this advice.

Seek immediate medical care if you have difficulty breathing or pain/pressure in the chest. If possible, call your health care provider in advance, so he/she can direct you to the right health facility.

Should I wear a mask to protect myself?

Masks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives; the use of a mask alone is not sufficient to provide an adequate level of protection against COVID-19. You should also maintain a minimum physical distance of at least 1 metre from others, frequently clean your hands and avoid touching your face and mask.

Medical masks can protect people wearing the mask from getting infected, as well as can prevent those who have symptoms from spreading them. WHO recommends the following groups use medical masks.

• Health workers
• Anyone with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, including people with mild symptoms
• People caring for suspect or confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside of health facilities

Medical masks are also recommended for these at-risk people, when they are in areas of widespread transmission and they cannot guarantee a distance of at least 1 metre from others:

• People aged 60 or over
• People of any age with underlying health conditions

Non-medical, fabric masks are being used by many people in public areas, but there has been limited evidence on their effectiveness and WHO does not recommend their widespread use among the public for control of COVID-19. However, for areas of widespread transmission, with limited capacity for implementing control measures and especially in settings where physical distancing of at least 1 metre is not possible – such as on public transport, in shops or in other confined or crowded environments – WHO advises governments to encourage the general public to use non-medical fabric masks.

How can we protect others and ourselves if we don't know who is infected?

Practicing hand and respiratory hygiene is important at ALL times and is the best way to protect others and yourself.

When possible maintain at least a 1 meter distance between yourself and others. This is especially important if you are standing by someone who is coughing or sneezing. Since some infected persons may not yet be exhibiting symptoms or their symptoms may be mild, maintaining a physical distance with everyone is a good idea if you are in an area where COVID-19 is circulating.

Source: World Health Organisation (2020). Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19). Retrieved from Link

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses and Link

There are a number of country/region-specific websites listed below. This list is not exhaustive and if your country or region is not provided below, it is highly recommended that you independently search for it as it will contain useful information and guidance.

Additionally, there are numerous resources which are a good starting point if you wish to understand this pandemic better:

Academic Institutions & Medical Journals:
Elsevier — Link Novel Coronavirus Information Center
John Hopkins University — Link Center for Systems Science and Engineering (COVID-19 tracking)
The Lancet — Link COVID-19 Resource Centre
The New England Journal of Medicine — Link COVID-19 webpage

International Organisations:
World Health Organisation ( Link Advisory Information | Link Overview | Link Question & Answer )

News Sources:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (Australia) — Link Coverage on Coronavirus outbreak
BBC (United Kingdom) — Link Coronavirus pandemic explainers
Channel News Asia (Singapore) — Link Latest news on COVID-19
DW (Germany) — Link COVID-19 news coverage
Foreign Affairs (United States) — Link Coverage of Coronavirus
France 24 (France) — Link COVID-19 news coverage
Guardian (United Kingdom) — Link COVID-19 news coverage
New York Times (United States) — Link COVID-19 news coverage
South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) — Link Coverage on Coronavirus outbreak

Other [Note: Read with Caution as author(s) are not authoritative sources]:
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell — Link YouTube video 'The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do'
Tomas Pueyo — Link Medium opinion piece

If there are any resources you think should be added, please do feel free to telegram Amerion and it may be included in this dispatch.

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An Informational Dispatch on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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by The Regional Government Program of Southern World Assembly Initiative

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SWAN Award Volume #22

Part of the Southern World Assembly Initiative Award Program
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SWAN Award Volume #22

May 2020

Please upvote this dispatch!

This is the 22^th official volume of awards given by the Southern World Assembly iNitiative (SWAN) on behalf of the government of the Coalition of the South Pacific to commend the contributions of nations that have participated in this initiative and helped improve our activity, dynamic, and security in the last month and to encourage these nations to maintain or improve their contributions.

Table of Contents:

The Cob Awards
These awards are given to nations that have clicked the endorse button and endorsed the most nations in the last month.
Regional Leda Awards
These awards are given to nations that have the highest average endorsement count in the last month.
Wingspan Awards
These awards are given to nations that have maintained the most endorsements with other nations in the last month.
SWAN Knight Awards
These awards are given to nations that have endorsed both the Delegate (Aumeltopia) and the Council on Regional Security in the last month.
Cygnet Awards
These awards are given to nations that have joined the World Assembly and endorsed at least 20 nations in the last month.

What to do if you have received awards:

Write a dispatch to share your accomplishments!
Put badges of received awards on your forum signature. (Click here for the high-resolution version of the badges)
Maintain or improve your contributions by endorsing more nations to receive awards in the next award volume!

Don't see your nation on this?

Consider participating in the Southern World Assembly initiative now! Read this for more information.

The Cob Awards

The Cob Awards are given to nations that have clicked the endorse button and endorsed the most nations in the last month for their efforts at improving the dynamic and activity of the South Pacific.

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Auphelia

[background-block=#1089e6][hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/j6yHEXj.png[/img] [font=Open Sans, Frutiger, Frutiger Linotype, Segoe UI, Helvetica Neue, Arial][size=130][color=#ffffff][b]Top-10 most endorse buttons clicked[/b][/color][/font][/size] [/center][hr][/background-block]

Corgitopiaa	Rhetiaa	Chickendome	Well f	Kandorith
Laamiva	Whole india	The great parkguinius	Nganxuan	The Worst army of

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The Filippinas	Shefino	Touredmont	Melicorium	Nowa Europa
Free united republic	Merevane	The radanivans	Compli	Czechoslovakishmoravia
Bawkie	Madreia	Marinho islands	Rabbitz	Volaworand
Wehraboos	Land Without Shrimp	West fallows	Anserisa	Wubbiland
Alaninia	Atuan	Bleakfoot	Great elsika	Springhollow
Nova kobol	Gonrati	Agalaesia	Walmart store	Qawe
Yeldarbsland	Imperial duck	West Pastafaria	Purple Hyacinth	Trepsit
Nouvel-indre	Concrete Slab	Royaltica	Roterdamia	The drakan republic

The Regional Leda Awards

Nations that have a high average endorsement count in the last month are commended by these awards to encourage them to continue doing so in the future, and help the South Pacific increase its base of high-endorsement and high-influence nations, which will help improve regional security.

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Concrete Slab

[background-block=#1089e6][hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/bACfzHK.png[/img] [font=Open Sans, Frutiger, Frutiger Linotype, Segoe UI, Helvetica Neue, Arial][size=130][color=#ffffff][b]Top-10 highest average endorsement count[/b][/color][/font][/size] [/center][hr][/background-block]

The Filippinas	Xandev	West Pastafaria	Land Without Shrimp	Madreia
Wehraboos	Auphelia	Agalaesia	Anserisa	Rabbitz

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Hanguk-Nippon	Jehenna	Czechoslovakishmoravia	Bawkie	Aidenfieeld
Mapico	Kandorith	Marinho islands	Volaworand	Bleakfoot
Merevane	Barabarom	Crystal Creation	Corgitopiaa	Qawe
Sedunn	Yeldarbsland	The Solar System Scope	Melicorium	The Worst army of
Foxtan	Eskvenn	Techganet	Chickendome	Luddinlande
Curlyhoward	Bear connors paradiso	Roterdamia	The unfortunates	Shefino
Starsight	Japanese federal republic	Hutington	The great parkguinius	New briantown
Tepertopia	Abarri	Darakin	L i b e r l a n d	North Kanuckistan

The Wingspan Awards

These awards are given to nations that have maintained the most endorsements with other nations in the last month in order to commend and encourage their work of socialising with other nations.

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Marinho islands

[background-block=#1089e6][hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/kehNULm.png[/img] [font=Open Sans, Frutiger, Frutiger Linotype, Segoe UI, Helvetica Neue, Arial][size=130][color=#ffffff][b]Top-10 most nations endorsed[/b][/color][/font][/size] [/center][hr][/background-block]

Madreia	Anserisa	Merevane	Wehraboos	Czechoslovakishmoravia
The Filippinas	United federated states of omega	Bawkie	Land Without Shrimp	Auphelia

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L i b e r l a n d	Agalaesia	Corgitopiaa	Mapico	Volaworand
Kandorith	Rabbitz	West Pastafaria	Chickendome	Bleakfoot
The Worst army of	Foxtan	Aidenfieeld	The great parkguinius	Whole india
Hanguk-Nippon	Roterdamia	Crystal Creation	Starsight	Melicorium
Shefino	Nganxuan	Rhetiaa	Laamiva	The unfortunates
Matak tribes	Compli	Qawe	Barabarom	Xandev
Well f	Tadreodal	Eskvenn	Tepertopia	Sedunn
Free united republic	Yeldarbsland	Imperial duck	Turks of the eastern calculus	Gnofnordclancedenilland

The SWAN Knight Awards

Nations that have endorsed the Delegate (Aumeltopia) and the Council on Regional Security in the last month are honoured by these awards for helping to keep the South Pacific secure and peaceful!

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[nation]salmonwell[/nation], [nation]mmaru[/nation], [nation]warotecia[/nation], [nation]escanval[/nation], [nation]andinla[/nation], [nation]eggraria[/nation], [nation]birea diden[/nation], [nation]the shining purple light[/nation], [nation]gnofnordclancedenilland[/nation], [nation]starsight[/nation], [nation]nova britaini[/nation], [nation]confederation helvetique[/nation], [nation]i dont see why not[/nation], [nation]agalaesia[/nation], [nation]japanese federal republic[/nation], [nation]havenfell[/nation], [nation]drugged monkeys[/nation], [nation]freefishers[/nation], [nation]sandaoguo[/nation], [nation]belschaft[/nation], [nation]dankstergrad[/nation], [nation]curlyhoward[/nation], [nation]the solar system scope[/nation], [nation]luddinlande[/nation], [nation]techganet[/nation], [nation]noire denholm[/nation], [nation]auphelia[/nation], [nation]bear connors paradiso[/nation], [nation]moreana[/nation], [nation]nova montron[/nation], [nation]kholdan[/nation], 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land[/nation], [nation]the psychic warriors[/nation], [nation]awelia[/nation], [nation]poodle overloards[/nation], [nation]south konadokoland[/nation], [nation]rotoe[/nation], [nation]tyristia[/nation], [nation]unianykal[/nation], [nation]beeg beeg[/nation], [nation]rez statorlis[/nation], [nation]geekvia[/nation], [nation]monok[/nation], [nation]traise[/nation], [nation]yogrossia[/nation], [nation]taubenschlag[/nation], [nation]parilion[/nation], [nation]icn gaurath[/nation], [nation]the people of y bryn coch[/nation], [nation]sudor[/nation], [nation]juuling[/nation], [nation]rachdale[/nation], [nation]listen here you lil excrement[/nation], [nation]toy mer moalubaganiatopia[/nation], [nation]eastern tardaria[/nation], [nation]oratha[/nation], [nation]azeirenha[/nation], [nation]msa states[/nation], [nation]heil south pacifica[/nation], [nation]the holy higgie empire[/nation], [nation]alexty2[/nation], [nation]piasa paradise[/nation], [nation]spherical jellyfish[/nation], 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[nation]the kes ega[/nation], [nation]holy refuge[/nation], [nation]tallyho[/nation], [nation]new clear[/nation], [nation]belugas[/nation], [nation]the united islands of the golden bosun[/nation], [nation]alaninia[/nation], [nation]wubbiland[/nation], [nation]nouvel-indre[/nation], [nation]pi ttamgwa nunmul[/nation], [nation]nganxuan[/nation], [nation]hyaflucturia[/nation], [nation]matak tribes[/nation], [nation]bfvmg[/nation], [nation]delectamenti[/nation], [nation]perunian republic[/nation], [nation]samchurias[/nation], [nation]sapientinia[/nation], [nation]kozoku[/nation], [nation]annstis[/nation], [nation]roleca[/nation], [nation]harjylistan[/nation], [nation]touredmont[/nation], [nation]new durflestan[/nation], [nation]frankf[/nation], [nation]ki kukwi[/nation], [nation]queendomwakanda[/nation], [nation]stuniland[/nation], [nation]cresenta[/nation], [nation]new york city federal hall[/nation], [nation]ahsanstan[/nation], [nation]naukratis[/nation], [nation]lyrava[/nation], [nation]ruski mafias[/nation], [nation]ladyrebels[/nation], [nation]obamabamaland[/nation], [nation]free soundia[/nation], [nation]the white raj[/nation], [nation]gaasterlan[/nation], [nation]worge[/nation], [nation]united beltonia[/nation], [nation]trotskyist scandinavia[/nation], [nation]blaxia[/nation], [nation]federative citizen union[/nation], [nation]xaojie[/nation], [nation]of italia deutschland[/nation], [nation]gillenoia[/nation], [nation]purtuland[/nation], [nation]upscale alabama[/nation], [nation]walagya[/nation], [nation]dalmatia and marinus[/nation], [nation]iruudil[/nation], [nation]chirandaymbiamer[/nation], [nation]imps sampers[/nation], [nation]great britain and empire[/nation], [nation]grillers free territory[/nation], [nation]gi-land[/nation], [nation]west fallows[/nation], [nation]northernyugo[/nation], [nation]pandgickl[/nation], [nation]esurbia[/nation], [nation]the tgutho[/nation], [nation]european terror[/nation], [nation]astroztka[/nation], [nation]that one country that stole your cheezit[/nation], [nation]north alezia[/nation], [nation]amakul[/nation], [nation]destiny pandi[/nation], [nation]zolooloo[/nation], [nation]militant anime girls[/nation], [nation]kastrolauvia[/nation], [nation]stanistan istani[/nation], [nation]sol trove[/nation], [nation]chinter tho[/nation], [nation]ameranda[/nation], [nation]nivv[/nation], [nation]islastal[/nation], [nation]the ijssel[/nation], [nation]alania la bellisima[/nation], [nation]vertaufort[/nation], [nation]ottokratland[/nation], [nation]kiestarovia[/nation], [nation]valkoiron empire[/nation], [nation]albatraz[/nation], [nation]reigun[/nation], [nation]well f[/nation], [nation]arsaw[/nation], [nation]frihedshia[/nation], [nation]great elsika[/nation], [nation]alfama[/nation], [nation]the northeast mashriq[/nation], [nation]mincestia[/nation], [nation]not austria[/nation], [nation]trombone land[/nation], [nation]armanod[/nation], [nation]glen cooley[/nation], [nation]petravia[/nation], [nation]eareamland[/nation], [nation]sadsnowman[/nation], [nation]blahblah2017[/nation], [nation]rackademus[/nation], [nation]republic of opp[/nation], [nation]purple hyacinth[/nation], [nation]hypturn[/nation], [nation]doss kingly[/nation], [nation]papua republic[/nation], [nation]east failany kubloomanine[/nation], [nation]al waha[/nation], [nation]eddonia[/nation], [nation]state of the northern isles[/nation], [nation]shocking bad hats[/nation], [nation]binyotta[/nation], [nation]the invial kies[/nation], [nation]arbuki[/nation], [nation]kremov[/nation], [nation]mon marstopia[/nation], [nation]new torris[/nation], [nation]the republic of cromaria[/nation], [nation]cathedralism[/nation], [nation]teabagia[/nation], [nation]the great parkguinius[/nation], [nation]melukhkha[/nation], [nation]parkingstania[/nation], [nation]ghoingts[/nation], [nation]the western mother mountain[/nation], [nation]the fair and free[/nation], [nation]the united pirate cities of flotilla[/nation], [nation]kundhala[/nation], [nation]trepsit[/nation], [nation]osterreich-ungarn-empire[/nation], [nation]atuan[/nation], [nation]foo floop[/nation], [nation]azelan[/nation], [nation]armenican islands[/nation], [nation]brius[/nation], [nation]jengarg[/nation], [nation]united rya[/nation], [nation]rolorkelm[/nation], [nation]new pasidonia[/nation], [nation]qaweritoyu[/nation], [nation]comrie[/nation], [nation]mind trickx[/nation]

The Cygnet Awards

These awards are given to nations that have joined the World Assembly and endorsed at least 20 nations to help the South Pacific increase its power on the interregional stage in the last month.

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islands[/nation], [nation]rabbitz[/nation], [nation]volaworand[/nation], [nation]wehraboos[/nation], [nation]land without shrimp[/nation], [nation]west fallows[/nation], [nation]anserisa[/nation], [nation]wubbiland[/nation], [nation]alaninia[/nation], [nation]atuan[/nation], [nation]bleakfoot[/nation], [nation]great elsika[/nation], [nation]springhollow[/nation], [nation]nova kobol[/nation], [nation]gonrati[/nation], [nation]agalaesia[/nation], [nation]walmart store[/nation], [nation]qawe[/nation], [nation]yeldarbsland[/nation], [nation]imperial duck[/nation], [nation]west pastafaria[/nation], [nation]purple hyacinth[/nation], [nation]trepsit[/nation], [nation]nouvel-indre[/nation], [nation]concrete slab[/nation], [nation]royaltica[/nation], [nation]roterdamia[/nation], [nation]the drakan republic[/nation], [nation]eskvenn[/nation], [nation]techganet[/nation], [nation]jennaterra[/nation], [nation]the western mother mountain[/nation], [nation]crystal creation[/nation], [nation]gogtopia[/nation], [nation]foo floop[/nation], [nation]great britain and empire[/nation], [nation]innworm[/nation], [nation]russiaspetsnaz1[/nation], [nation]upscale alabama[/nation], [nation]united federated states of omega[/nation], [nation]ralphburg[/nation], [nation]ladyrebels[/nation], [nation]mapico[/nation], [nation]markla[/nation], [nation]pi ttamgwa nunmul[/nation], [nation]glen cooley[/nation], [nation]the unfortunates[/nation], [nation]holy milamphy[/nation], [nation]comofage[/nation], [nation]foxtan[/nation], [nation]weburya[/nation], [nation]eden contour[/nation], [nation]xandev[/nation], [nation]kervanosia[/nation], [nation]roleca[/nation], [nation]hanguk-nippon[/nation], [nation]kiestarovia[/nation], [nation]efferalt[/nation], [nation]proctethia[/nation], [nation]arsaw[/nation], [nation]dalmatia and marinus[/nation], [nation]barabarom[/nation], [nation]gnofnordclancedenilland[/nation], [nation]ki kukwi[/nation], [nation]house ahsanul[/nation], [nation]worge[/nation], [nation]escanval[/nation], [nation]nado[/nation], [nation]travislavania[/nation], [nation]the fair and free[/nation], [nation]phanama[/nation], [nation]jehenna[/nation], [nation]armanod[/nation], [nation]the white raj[/nation], [nation]freest freedonia[/nation], [nation]south western korea[/nation], [nation]solianz[/nation], [nation]bluesand[/nation], [nation]oncarra[/nation], [nation]hyaflucturia[/nation], [nation]waddennation[/nation], [nation]naukratis[/nation], [nation]chinter tho[/nation], [nation]humanity bureau[/nation], [nation]aschenburg[/nation], [nation]grillers free territory[/nation], [nation]tsvetania[/nation], [nation]new ancapland[/nation], [nation]sau man frescher[/nation], [nation]kryzostan[/nation], [nation]aidenfieeld[/nation], [nation]the gungan republic[/nation], [nation]iym winterless[/nation], [nation]obamabamaland[/nation], [nation]north kanuckistan[/nation], [nation]necosia[/nation], [nation]curlyhoward[/nation], [nation]virmena[/nation], [nation]kubaroony[/nation], [nation]odesseen[/nation], [nation]the solar system scope[/nation], [nation]sedunn[/nation], [nation]serusan[/nation], [nation]zolooloo[/nation], [nation]vega naothia[/nation], [nation]rajutin[/nation], [nation]al waha[/nation], [nation]walagya[/nation], [nation]outer utonixick gollinican[/nation], [nation]the united expanse[/nation], [nation]cuuldere[/nation], [nation]the edenist consensus[/nation], [nation]melukhkha[/nation], [nation]dukin donuts[/nation], [nation]jasperu[/nation], [nation]new schoeneberg[/nation], [nation]andinla[/nation], [nation]ngasha[/nation], [nation]free soundia[/nation], [nation]that one country that stole your cheezit[/nation], [nation]not austria[/nation], [nation]darakin[/nation], [nation]bizzie[/nation], [nation]bepolenia[/nation], [nation]si-topia[/nation], [nation]native inhabitants of antarctica[/nation], [nation]elizemanon[/nation], [nation]hong kong kowloon and new territories[/nation], [nation]mangolalandia[/nation], [nation]seliyan progressive islands[/nation], [nation]japanese federal republic[/nation], [nation]bear connors paradiso[/nation], [nation]rebel-topia[/nation], [nation]new briantown[/nation], [nation]direwolf1[/nation], [nation]l i b e r l a n d[/nation], [nation]playing pianos filled with flames[/nation], [nation]frankf[/nation], [nation]dirkistan[/nation], [nation]new seallands[/nation], [nation]great andora[/nation], [nation]abarri[/nation], [nation]weryalachiressaraxiatopia[/nation], [nation]ullan[/nation], [nation]kiasu-ism[/nation], [nation]shocking bad hats[/nation], [nation]new durflestan[/nation], [nation]tridem[/nation], [nation]utondara[/nation], [nation]grand kingdom of zilean empire[/nation], [nation]witerrocines[/nation], [nation]maximvs tarvgvs rex[/nation], [nation]lyrava[/nation], [nation]hutington[/nation], [nation]gi-land[/nation], [nation]fasire[/nation], [nation]great novania[/nation], [nation]spazzhole[/nation], [nation]erimo[/nation], [nation]hypturn[/nation], [nation]nova montron[/nation], [nation]centristvill[/nation], [nation]semias[/nation], [nation]courletnia[/nation], [nation]cosamaloapan[/nation], [nation]luddinlande[/nation], [nation]drystar[/nation], [nation]great africans[/nation], [nation]official state of landland[/nation], [nation]united echo[/nation], [nation]sthalrim[/nation], [nation]maerist[/nation], [nation]farelonia[/nation], [nation]lan inton[/nation], [nation]the jesstown islands[/nation], [nation]betaland[/nation], [nation]ottokratland[/nation], [nation]sumalyo[/nation], [nation]blahblah2017[/nation], [nation]shanor[/nation], [nation]eareamland[/nation], [nation]noire denholm[/nation], [nation]aguatania[/nation], [nation]escevola[/nation], [nation]fighting kawi ninja[/nation], [nation]pax dracon[/nation], [nation]bergenu[/nation], [nation]psychopantachy[/nation], [nation]new york city federal hall[/nation], [nation]tzujhakil[/nation], [nation]saved seviot republics[/nation], [nation]the two jerseys[/nation], [nation]gaasterlan[/nation], [nation]the northeast mashriq[/nation], [nation]warotecia[/nation], [nation]steampunk engineers[/nation], [nation]restartall[/nation], [nation]its modelo time foo[/nation], [nation]peoples republic of columbus[/nation], [nation]harjylistan[/nation], [nation]gillenoia[/nation], [nation]anarchic republic of india[/nation], [nation]trombone land[/nation], [nation]republik hintonia[/nation], [nation]usne2018[/nation], [nation]east sakhlin[/nation], [nation]poopisiya[/nation], [nation]gardenia azul[/nation], [nation]bfvmg[/nation], [nation]iruudil[/nation], [nation]waitomo district[/nation], [nation]the seventh french empire[/nation], [nation]united nation of pandora[/nation], [nation]greneria[/nation], [nation]loure vill[/nation], [nation]eddonia[/nation], [nation]kucaland[/nation], [nation]starsight[/nation], [nation]nankyoku tairiku[/nation], [nation]omiri[/nation], [nation]oreo states[/nation], [nation]huelavia[/nation], [nation]baltenlands[/nation], [nation]pamela and hepatitis[/nation], [nation]sol trove[/nation], [nation]snbt[/nation], [nation]porcamadonia[/nation], [nation]north catimestistrianes[/nation], [nation]tepertopia[/nation], [nation]soem[/nation], [nation]lumpov hasch[/nation], [nation]new february[/nation], [nation]sadsnowman[/nation], [nation]theorin[/nation], [nation]stoniamera[/nation], [nation]the naked people[/nation], [nation]linden oak[/nation], [nation]the derpy democratic republic of herp[/nation], [nation]three rivia levr[/nation], [nation]polust[/nation], [nation]antarctic empires[/nation], [nation]peoples national patronage[/nation], [nation]frihedshia[/nation], [nation]linguiniland[/nation], [nation]isokenzar[/nation], [nation]the west valley mountains[/nation], [nation]maeiland[/nation], [nation]new eponia[/nation], [nation]tazaman[/nation], [nation]bumblegaria[/nation], [nation]ancient slobovia[/nation], [nation]runsiya[/nation], [nation]freubia[/nation], [nation]swighat stania[/nation], [nation]roeldanne[/nation], [nation]mincestia[/nation], [nation]osterreich-ungarn-empire[/nation], [nation]aveerya[/nation], [nation]turks of the eastern calculus[/nation], [nation]v3rmont[/nation], [nation]calistan[/nation], [nation]kremov[/nation], [nation]noveos[/nation], [nation]blaash[/nation], [nation]barokah[/nation], [nation]dereistic[/nation], [nation]mantas meow[/nation], [nation]jorati[/nation], [nation]the tgutho[/nation], [nation]valkoiron empire[/nation], [nation]east failany kubloomanine[/nation], [nation]radna pasa[/nation], [nation]kholdan[/nation], [nation]silberne wache[/nation], [nation]esfalsa[/nation], [nation]jancornt[/nation], [nation]dylar[/nation], [nation]center lisle[/nation], [nation]avalonica[/nation], [nation]antiterfalko[/nation], [nation]militant anime girls[/nation], [nation]ahsanstan[/nation], [nation]ruski mafias[/nation], [nation]xaojie[/nation], [nation]minangayu[/nation], [nation]hoque family[/nation], [nation]makhnovian insurrection[/nation], [nation]grianal[/nation], [nation]aurcania[/nation], [nation]quh[/nation], [nation]the bbp[/nation], [nation]luzonesia[/nation], [nation]greek democratic era[/nation], [nation]federative citizen union[/nation], [nation]storalia[/nation], [nation]kastrolauvia[/nation], [nation]brius[/nation], [nation]manniskoslaktet[/nation], [nation]kovish[/nation], [nation]serbassinia[/nation], [nation]kompir[/nation], [nation]southern numenor[/nation], [nation]yellunstryer[/nation], [nation]wardoeka[/nation], [nation]bohenia[/nation], [nation]loona the world[/nation], [nation]erfton[/nation], [nation]magnorum terra australis[/nation], [nation]klichevo[/nation], [nation]the united nation of britannia[/nation], [nation]nivv[/nation], [nation]medwedgrad[/nation], [nation]new torris[/nation], [nation]saint demanour[/nation], [nation]unielvan millorvium[/nation], [nation]malkotistan[/nation], [nation]testcaseone[/nation], [nation]bandiater[/nation], [nation]eastern liberal lidership[/nation], [nation]islastal[/nation], [nation]dala cher[/nation], [nation]illean state[/nation], [nation]sandersossabernadopia[/nation], [nation]doss kingly[/nation], [nation]tadreodal[/nation], [nation]salguod[/nation], [nation]sanden[/nation], [nation]vos dothrak[/nation], [nation]indolos[/nation], [nation]united crumburrtha federation[/nation], [nation]namavatland[/nation], [nation]piasa paradise[/nation], [nation]perunian republic[/nation], [nation]dossiny[/nation], [nation]nudist people of tuvalu[/nation], [nation]blondiesland[/nation], [nation]cohors stercore[/nation], [nation]greater scott islands[/nation], [nation]moonshining[/nation], [nation]phoenixesia[/nation], [nation]saoirsene[/nation], [nation]raelsa[/nation], [nation]the 3rdgodking[/nation], [nation]walloonia[/nation], [nation]enplatia[/nation], [nation]st oaks[/nation], [nation]sagada[/nation], [nation]hypersensible crybabies[/nation], [nation]great terra and its dominions[/nation], [nation]purevibes[/nation], [nation]selah selah[/nation], [nation]hih[/nation], [nation]operahouse[/nation], [nation]enbynation[/nation], [nation]gliasco[/nation], [nation]united rebellious states[/nation], [nation]eutraya[/nation], [nation]madhonia[/nation], [nation]velarin[/nation], [nation]pmta[/nation], [nation]south blossom[/nation], [nation]intergalactic cyborgtopia[/nation], [nation]greater hyrulang[/nation], [nation]strixa[/nation], [nation]geekvia[/nation], [nation]swes tuden[/nation], [nation]masoborkistanian commune[/nation], [nation]concepcion jose[/nation]

A few notes:

This initiative is still very experimental so if you see any inaccuracies, errors, or have ideas for improvements, please contact us.
There are some minor inaccuracies in the data, read this for more information.

This initiative is an informal joint effort between the Ministry of Regional Affairs, the Local Council, the Council on Regional Security, and some nerds who have no life. (Read more about who run this here)

Endorsement Cap Increase to 550

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In light of the sustained increase in World Assembly members in the South Pacific, the Council on Regional Security (CRS) has decided to raise the Endorsement Cap.

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The endorsement cap is now 550 endorsements.

The CRS frequently convenes to reevaluate the cap and it may choose to raise this number again in the future should it determine that it is safe to do so. You can help make the case for a future increase by participating in the Southern World Assembly Initiative and (1) become a member of the World Assembly; (2) endorse your fellow TSPers; and (3) endorse the CRS and the Delegate.

If you would like to make sure you have endorsed all the CRS members and help raise the cap, you can click on all the names provided below to check.

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Equally as important, please be sure to endorse our Delegate Aumeltopia.

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by The Off-Update Defenders of SPSF Tidal Force

Join the South Pacific Special Forces!

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Welcome to the South Pacific Special Forces!

What are the South Pacific Special Forces?

The South Pacific Special Forces (or SPSF) are the South Pacific’s official military. We defend the Coalition, work for the South Pacific’s foreign interests, and just have fun through military gameplay!

What’s military gameplay and why should I be interested?

Twice a day, NationStates updates. It goes through the regions in a set but random order, and within those regions, it goes through the nations in a set but random order. As the game goes through each nation, it counts how many endorsements they have. When it finishes going through the region, it makes the highest endorsed nation the delegate of the region. Delegates can have a lot of control over regions - they can even destroy them, if the founder isn’t around. Military gameplay is the art of controlling who becomes delegate.

Raiders can take over regions by endorsing a raider nation, and making it delegate so that it has complete control over the region. Defenders try to either stop raider nations from becoming delegate in the first place, or take the region back by making a native nation delegate again.

Military gameplay is one of the cornerstones of inter-regional politics. It can introduce you to the wide, wild world of NS Gameplay, which has characters and stories and rich history on an epic scale. It can also introduce you to our good friends and allies in other regions. Unlike roleplay wars, military gameplay isn’t just imaginary - our actions have a real effect on the NS world. It's also pretty fun in the real world! A good tag run or chase can fill you with adrenaline. Restoring a region to native control can be extremely satisfying. Pulling off a successful operation with your companions doesn't just give you that sweet feeling of a hard-won victory, but is a great foundation for friendships. It's also a great foundation for an interregional political career, as military expertise gets your name known in the wider world of the game. You could be feared, hated, or loved throughout gameplay...

Why join the SPSF?

The SPSF is one of the most active GCR militaries in the game. We are a defender military - meaning we protect vulnerable regions from being taken over and destroyed by foreign forces. We have some of the most knowledgeable military gameplayers in the whole game working with us. And you can gain that knowledge too! The SPSF offers some of the highest-level training in the game - all you have to do is provide interest, willingness to learn, and passion, and you'll quickly be climbing the ranks to the top.

By joining the SPSF, you are also helping out the South Pacific. If the South Pacific is ever in danger, the SPSF will be the cornerstone of its defence. While our smaller ops might seem like they are just for fun, or just to fulfill foreign policy objective, we are also building up the skills that the SPSF needs for its core objective, which is to defend the Coalition. So by joining the SPSF, you may become a South Pacifican hero some day!

How can I join the SPSF?

The SPSF has two sections: the Tsunami Force and the Tidal Force.

Updates occur at 12 AM and 12 PM in Eastern Standard Time, or 5 AM and 5 PM in Universal Standard Time. These last about an hour, and this is when we conduct time-sensitive operations. You will need a Discord account and a forum account. If you can be online at update sometimes, even as little as once a week.

Click here to join the Tsunami Force!

Guide: Click on the link will open a form. Fill in information it asks you, tick the Ministry of Defense box in the Applying for section, and click Submit application near the bottom.

If you can’t make those times, or just don’t want to, then the Tidal Force is for you! The Tidal Force conducts simpler and less time-sensitive (but still valuable!) missions. You don’t need a forum or Discord account for this, but of course you are always welcome to join.

Click here to learn how to join the Tidal Force!

Have any questions? Our Prime Minister Purple Hyacinth (flowerpetal#4093) and General HumanSanity (HumanSanity#9270) will be happy to help!

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List of Government Officials

What is this?

This dispatch contains a list of all individuals who have served as senior government officials within the Coalition of the South Pacific. For the purpose of this dispatch, senior government officials are those whose offices are explicitly set by the Charter and whose election or appointment is conducted, in whole or in part, by the Assembly.

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL AFFAIRS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Following extensive research, compiled for the most part by past members of the Historical Society and double-checked most recently by myself, I would like to present a comprehensive list of officials elected or appointed to discharge duties as Delegate or as senior members of the Cabinet. This is the result of research in all our previous regional forums and in outside sources, most prominently the website of the South Pacific Offsite Times.

In the interest of disclosure and ease of understanding, I need to clarify the following:

Delegates who served before the establishment of the establishment of the Original Forum and the Coalition have not been considered.
In the case of all offices, the dates when each term began and ended was determined based on the day election results were certified or appointments were announced, or based on the earliest date that any news article announced election results.
Starting with the June 2017 election, terms begin and end the week after results are announced. Between that and the July 2014 election, terms began and ended based on the date mandated by the law, which was the first day of the month after the election was held.
When resignations happened and interim appointments were made, the dates of beginning and ending of the terms in question were noted as such, as opposed to the dates that would have applied had the term continued its course.
If an official served for multiple consecutive terms, the lists count them as single terms.
In the case of Delegates, coups have not been considered. When a term has been interrupted by a coup, the list assumes the lawful Delegate continued serving as such until another lawful Delegate took their place.
Only offices that are contemplated in the Charter as recently amended have been included, and only for as long as they have been in existence without interruption.
While these lists are as thorough as possible, they might have mistakes. Any corrections are appreciated, and will be included as soon as they can be verified.

#	Delegate	Term Begins	Term Ends	Length of Term	Length of Combined Terms
1	Killer Monkeys	Unknown	2 June 2003	Unknown	Unknown
2	Goddessness	2 June 2003	18 June 2003	16	55
3	The Fathoms Below	18 June 2003	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
4	Alpha C	Unknown	14 July 2003	Unknown	Unknown
5	Garylandia	14 July 2003	17 July 2003	3	3
6	Gatren	17 July 2003	19 July 2003	2	2
7	LadyRebels	19 July 2003	31 October 2003	104	383
8	THE MATT-DUCK	31 October 2003	23 December 2003	53	53
9	LadyRebels	23 December 2003	27 September 2004	279	383
10	The Shaft	27 September 2004	20 February 2005	146	146
11	Caer Rialis	20 February 2005	3 March 2006	376	463
12	Goddessness	3 March 2006	11 April 2006	39	55
13	Caer Rialis	11 April 2006	7 July 2006	87	463
14	Fudgetopia	7 July 2006	3 January 2010	1276	1276
15	Southern Bellz	3 January 2010	14 June 2011	527	583
16	Daynor	14 June 2011	27 August 2011	74	74
17	Belschaft	27 August 2011	14 December 2011	109	231
18	Hileville	14 December 2011	25 December 2012	377	447
19	Milograd	25 December 2012	5 March 2013	70	87
20	Brutland and Norden	5 March 2013	8 April 2013	34	87
21	Milograd	8 April 2013	25 April 2013	17	87
22	Brutland and Norden	25 April 2013	17 June 2013	53	87
23	Southern Bellz	17 June 2013	12 August 2013	56	583
24	Belschaft	12 August 2013	11 December 2013	122	231
25	Escade	11 December 2013	9 April 2014	118	118
26	Kringalia	9 April 2014	1 December 2014	236	236
27	Tsunamy	1 December 2014	1 August 2015	243	777
28	Feirmont	1 August 2015	1 December 2015	122	122
29	Hileville	1 December 2015	9 February 2016	70	447
30	Tsunamy	9 February 2016	27 July 2017	534	777
31	Drugged Monkeys	27 July 2017	04 February 2018	192	192
32	Seraph	04 February 2018	-	-	-

#	Prime Minister	Term Begins	Term Ends	Length of Term	Length of Combined Terms
1	Drugged Monkeys	20 June 2016	19 June 2017	364	364
2	Roavin	19 June 2017	18 June 2018	364	364
3	Farengeto	18 June 2018	-	-	-

#	Chair of the Assembly	Term Begins	Term Ends	Length of Term	Length of Combined Terms
1	Todd McCloud	15 January 2011	14 June 2011	150	150
2	Hammer	14 June 2011	16 September 2011	94	94
3	Hileville	16 September 2011	7 December 2011	82	82
4	Eluvatar	7 December 2011	3 June 2012	179	179
5	Belschaft	3 June 2012	28 December 2012	208	327
6	Antariel	28 December 2012	8 April 2013	101	101
7	Belschaft	8 April 2013	5 August 2013	119	327
8	Sandaoguo	5 August 2013	16 December 2013	133	233
9	Rebeltopia	24 December 2013	9 April 2014	114	114
10	Tsunamy	9 April 2014	1 August 2014	114	114
11	Unibot	1 August 2014	1 April 2015	243	243
12	Aramanchovia	1 April 2015	18 May 2015	47	47
13	Farengeto	27 May 2015	1 December 2015	188	292
14	SJS Republic	1 December 2015	9 February 2016	70	70
15	Awesomiasa	23 February 2016	10 September 2016	200	200
16	Omega	10 September 2016	01 February 2017	144	144
17	Sandaoguo	14 February 2017	26 April 2017	71	233
18	Cormac	10 May 2017	06 June 2017	27	27
19	Farengeto	28 June 2017	09 November 2017	104	292
20	Sandaoguo	09 November 2017	08 December 2017	29	233
21	Nakari	08 December 2017	15 June 2018	189	189

#	Minister of Regional Affairs	Term Begins	Term Ends	Length of Term	Length of Combined Terms
1	Milograd	23 September 2011	3 June 2012	254	254
2	Eluvatar	3 June 2012	19 July 2012	46	46
3	God Emperor	30 July	17 December 2012	140	140
4	HEM	17 December 2012	8 April 2013	112	112
5	Topid	8 April 2013	12 July 2013	95	95
6	Escade	12 July 2013	11 December 2013	152	271
7	Awesomiasa	11 December 2013	4 March 2014	83	83
8	Arbiter08	7 March 2014	9 April 2014	33	33
9	Farengeto	9 April 2014	9 June 2014	61	61
10	Gustave Berr	19 June 2014	1 August 2014	43	43
11	ProfessorHenn	1 August 2014	1 December 2014	122	122
12	Kringalia	1 December 2014	1 April 2015	121	243
13	Feirmont	1 April 2015	1 August 2015	122	122
14	Kringalia	1 August 2015	1 December 2015	122	243
15	Scyllaland	1 December 2015	9 February 2016	70	70
16	Punchwood	23 February 2016	20 June 2016	118	118
17	Roavin	20 June 2016	17 October 2016	119	119
18	Seraph	17 October 2016	19 June 2017	245	364
19	Spenty	19 June 2017	23 October 2017	126	126
20	Seraph	23 October 2017	19 February 2018	119	364
21	Escade	19 February 2018	18 June 2018	119	271
22	Nakari	18 June 2018	-	-	-

#	Minister of Foreign Affairs	Term Begins	Term Ends	Length of Term	Length of Combined Terms
1	Tsunamy	14 July 2003	23 July 2013	9	9
2	Geomania	24 July 2003	1 December 2003	130	252
3	Trahey	1 December 2003	27 January 2004	57	57
4	The Monkeybutts	27 January 2004	25 March 2004	58	58
5	The Shaft	25 March 2004	13 July 2004	110	110
6	Caer Rialis	27 July 2004	2 January 2005	159	457
7	Karatafasadi	2 January 2005	1 December 2005	333	333
8	Mavenu	1 December 2005	4 April 2006	124	919
9	Fudgetopia	4 April 2006	20 July 2006	107	107
10	Caer Rialis	20 July 2006	14 May 2007	298	457
11	Bodhisattva Babes	14 May 2007	29 August 2007	107	107
12	Mavenu	29 August 2007	1 August 2008	338	919
13	Geomania	1 August 2008	1 December 2008	122	252
14	Mavenu	1 December 2008	3 March 2010	457	919
15	HEM	18 January 2011	15 September 2011	240	240
16	Antariel	15 September 2011	18 December 2011	94	135
17	Southern Bellz	18 December 2011	16 January 2012	29	29
18	Belschaft	23 February 2012	28 March 2012	34	34
19	Rebeltopia	7 April 2012	2 September 2012	148	148
20	Penguin	2 September 2012	16 December 2012	105	105
21	Hileville	16 December 2012	8 April 2013	113	258
22	Antariel	8 April 2013	19 May 2013	41	135
23	Awesomiasa	29 May 2013	9 August 2013	72	72
24	Kringalia	9 August 2013	11 December 2013	124	124
25	Hileville	11 December 2013	3 January 2014	23	258
26	Sandaoguo	12 January 2014	1 December 2014	323	548
27	Lord Ravenclaw	1 December 2014	11 March 2015	100	100
28	Feirmont	15 March 2015	1 April 2015	18	18
29	Sandaoguo	19 April 2015	1 August 2015	104	548
30	Hileville	1 August 2015	1 December 2015	122	258
31	Feirmont	1 December 2015	10 January 2016	40	58
32	Sopo	21 January 2016	9 February 2016	19	19
33	Farengeto	23 February 2016	20 June 2016	118	118
34	Sandaoguo	20 June 2016	17 October 2016	119	548
35	SJS Republic	17 October 2016	20 February 2017	126	126
36	Escade	20 February 2017	23 October 2017	245	245
37	Tim Stark	23 October 2017	18 June 2018	238	238
38	Resentine	18 June 2018	-	-	-

#	Minister of Military Affairs	Term Begins	Term Ends	Length of Term	Length of Combined Terms
1	Drugged Monkeys	9 August 2013	24 October 2013	76	76
2	Southern Bellz	31 October 2013	9 April 2014	160	160
3	Geomania	9 April 2014	30 June 2014	82	82
4	QuietDad	27 June 2014	1 December 2014	128	128
5	CrimsonTideFan	1 December 2014	22 January 2015	52	52
6	ProfessorHenn	2 February 2015	1 August 2015	180	180
7	Siberian Districts	1 August 2015	9 February 2016	192	192
8	Resentine	23 February 2016	20 June 2016	118	118
9	Imkitopia	20 June 2016	17 October 2016	119	119
10	Roavin	17 October 2016	20 February 2017	126	126
11	Vietnam	20 February 2017	19 June 2017	119	119
12	Yuno	19 June 2017	23 October 2017	126	126
13	Escade	23 October 2017	19 February 2018	119	119
14	Somyrion	19 February 2018	-	-	-

Glossary of Common Abbreviations and Terms

by Erinor

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Table of Contents | NationStates Guide | Getting Started | Glossary
Guide to Getting Involved in Regional Affairs | Guide to Getting Involved in Politics
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Assembly - TSP’s legislature, made up of all the current legislators. The Assembly is one of two decision-making bodies in the region along with the cabinet. It produces our laws through a process of proposal, debate and vote.
APC - Alliance for the Preservation of the Coalition, a political party.
Banject - A portmanteau of ban and eject, this is the common term used for when a delegate ejects and bans a nation from their region. Banjected nations are sent to TRR.
Cabinet - The executive body of the region and, along with the Assembly, one of the two decision-making bodies in the region. The cabinet consists of the PM, MoFA, MoMA and MoRA.
Charter - The central legal document in the region. The Charter is the basis for all of TSP’s laws (which may themselves be separate Acts) and dictates the structure of the government and how it must operate.
Citizen - A player with a nation residing in the region, formerly known as resident. Previously the term Citizen was used for what are now called Legislators.
CoA - Chair of the Assembly, the leader of the region’s legislature.
Coalition - The Coalition of the South Pacific, the official name of TSP’s government.
CRS - Council on Regional Security - A group of nations appointed by application, whose role is to protect the region from security threats.
CTE - Cease To Exist, what happens to a nation left inactive for too long. CTE’d nations can be refounded, in which case they will appear in a sinker region.
Delegate - Short for WA Delegate.
Defender - A gameplay ideology based around defending regions from invasion.
Discord - A text and voice messaging and chat service. There are Discord servers for the region as a whole, our political parties, as well as some of the ministries. Sometimes there are temporary Discord servers set-up up for festivals.
DM - Direct Message, a way of sending private messages to one or more nations on Discord.
Endo - Endorsement.
Endo Cap - The maximum number of endorsements allowed for an individual nation. This number is set by the CRS in relation to the number of WA nation and the number of endorsements received by the WA Delegate.
Endorsement - A bit like a ‘like’ for a nation, sharing endorsements is an important part of being a member of the WA. The nation with the most is automatically the Delegate and having a lot of nations on, or near the endo cap helps to keep the region more secure from invaders who might try to supplant the Delegate.
Endotarting - Deliberately endorsing large numbers of nations in order to receive endorsements yourself.
Feeder - A GCR for the purpose of being where nations are founded. The five Pacific regions are the current feeders.
Forumside - The part of the game and it’s community which occurs on the regional forums.
FS - Short for forumside.
Gameplay - See R/D.
Gameside- The part of the game and its community which occurs on the NationStates website.
GCR - Game-Created Region, a region which has been created as part of the game to serve a particular function (see also: feeders, sinkers, TRR).
GP - Short for gameplay.
GS - Short for gameside.
Influence - A nation stat which is based on the number of endorsements and the length of time a nation has resided in a region. The higher your influence, the more costly it is for the delegate (in terms of their influence) to eject you from the region.
LC - Local Council.
Legislator - A nation which has been granted Legislator status by application. Legislators can access the Private Halls of the Assembly and vote in forum-based elections and on legislation. Collectively the region’s Legislators make up the Assembly. This was formerly known as a Citizen.
Local Council - A body, consisting of three members, who serve as the local government of the in-game portion of the community - predominantly those who frequent the RMB and take part in polls.
Major - Short for the Major Update, which occurs between 0500 and 0630 GMT.
Minor - Short for the Minor Update, which occurs between 1700 and 1800 GMT.
MoFA - Ministry or Minister of Foreign Affairs.
MoMA - Ministry or Minister of Military Affairs.
MoRA - Ministry or Minister of Regional Affairs.
NS - NationStates.
NSGP - Short for NationStates gameplay. Either another term for R/D, or refers to the Gameplay forums on the NationStates website.
NSWF - NationStates World Fair, a semi-regular event in which many regions can showcase themselves on a purpose-built external forum.
PM - Prime Minister, the head of TSP’s government and leader of the Cabinet, OR Private Message, a way of privately contacting another player on the forums.
Raider - A gameplay ideology, based around invading other regions.
R/D - Raiding/Defending, a term for the military gameplay of invading or defending regions using the endorsement system during updates.
RMB - Regional Message Board, a general discussion board for citizens of the region.
RO - Regional Officers. These are nations selected by the Delegate and given powers over things like communication (sending mass telegrams) and border control (ejecting other nations). Each RO’s powers are listed on their nation page.
RP - Roleplay.
Sinker- A GCR for the purpose of being where nations are refounded if they have previously CTE’d. Balder and Osiris are the current sinker regions.
SJ - The Southern Journal, TSP’s official newspaper.
SPN - South Pacific News, an independent news provider.
TG - Telegram, a way of sending private messages to another nation in-game, or, by sending Mass Telegrams, to many nations a once.
TIL - The Island League, a political party.
TIR- The Treasure Island Report, the official newspaper of TSP’s canon RP.
TRR - The Rejected Realms, a GCR created to be the place nations are sent to when banjected from a region.
TSP - The South Pacific. We always include the ‘the’ as there is another region called, simply, ‘South Pacific’.
Update - One of two times during the day when all nations and regions are updated. During this time, national and regional statistics are updated, and Delegate changes occur. These times are important in R/D, as quick attacks and/or quick counter-attacks on multiple regions can be performed only during this time.
WA - World Assembly. Kinda like the UN (this was actually its former name) of NationStates, but there are lots of advantages to membership outside of voting on resolutions.
WA Delegate - The person with the most endorsements in a region. This person can vote on WA resolutions with as many votes as they have endos, expend influence to eject nations from the region, and appoint ROs to perform various duties. In the South Pacific the Delegate is the Head of State and serves as an advisor to the Cabinet.
WA Native - A nation which is a member of the WA with more influence in this region than in any other.
WFE - World Factbook Entry, the information blurb at the top of the main page of the region.

A Guide to Getting Involved in the Ministry of Regional Affairs

by Erinor

Ministry of Regional Affairs
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So, you want to know more about Regional Affairs and possibly get involved, but you don’t know where to start? This is the place! Go ahead and ask your questions, we’ll do our best to answer them.

Ok, so what even is the Ministry of Regional Affairs?

An excellent first question! The Ministry of Regional Affairs, or MoRA for short, is that part of the South Pacific’s Regional Government that, broadly speaking deals with the following areas: Welcoming, Journalism and Culture.

Welcoming means exactly what it sounds like it means, i.e. welcoming new players to the game, but there is more to it than that as well. The Ministry’s goal is not simply to welcome new players, but also to help them to get involved in the region’s community at whatever level they would like, whether that’s getting the most out of the community on the Regional Message Board, joining the region’s external forums, getting involved in the regional government in some way, or even just role-playing. The MoRA should be doing everything it can to make the options each player has clear to them and helping them to choose the options that most excite them.
Journalism covers the various official publications that the region offers. Whilst there is always room for independent journalism in the South Pacific (and, indeed, we have a long history of independent media), the MoRA is responsible for making sure that there is high-quality journalism for all member nations to enjoy and take part in. Currently, the South Pacific has two main newspapers, the Southern Journal, which reports on current affairs within the region and beyond and the Treasure Island Report, which is a collection of articles about events in our canon roleplaying community, Treasure Island. We also have a radio broadcast/podcast called Southern Radio.
Culture covers an abundance of different things, from ensuring that there are regular events and festivals that help to keep things engaging, to building up our roleplaying community. Keeping culture alive is a key part of keeping nations in the region and building a sense of community.

Another function of the Ministry is, quite simply, to give players something else to do, if that’s the kind of thing they like doing, and so the Ministry is always looking for new people to join it, not just to work on existing projects, but to develop new ones to suit their tastes.

Alright, that sounds interesting, but how do I get involved?

The easiest way to join and get involved is to head to the Link

Ministry of Regional Affairs’ Discord server as that’s where we do the majority of our planning and resource sharing. It’s also a great place to chat and ask questions, or even just drop in a suggestion or two if you have ideas to share, but aren’t in a position to carry them out yourself.

Ok, I’m there, now what do I do?

Well, the first thing to do is to introduce yourself and let us know what interests you. Then we can invite you to join various different projects, or you could help us start something new. We always need people with fresh ideas and enthusiasm and that could be you! Don’t forget to check the pins on the various Discord channels too, they often contain links to helpful or important documents.

You pretty much control your own path through Regional Affairs, but the more you try your hand at, the better you’ll know where your strengths lie and the more you can help decide the future of Regional Affairs and culture in the South Pacific.

by The Regional Government Program of Southern World Assembly Initiative

The Council on Regional Security

The Council on Regional Security (CRS)

The Council on Regional Security or CRS is a group of nations that is responsible for the internal security of The South Pacific. They are one of the most crucial lines of defense against external and internal security threats. Their main purpose is monitoring, responding to regional security issues, and protecting the Delegate from a coup.

For the safety and security of our region, we ask that all World Assembly (WA) member nations in the South Pacific endorse the members of the CRS, as well as the Delegate. There is however no requirement to do so. But doing so will make you become a SWAN Knight and have some benefits others don't have so there is no reason not to do this!

Who are the members of the CRS?

The CRS is composed of experienced and trustworthy members of the region. Currently, they are:

Number of CRS member nations: 6
Amerion	Farengeto	Kringalia	PenguinPies	Tepertopia
Tsunamy

What are the duties and powers of the CRS?

Member nations of the CRS are granted Border Control power in-game, which means they can eject or ban nations. According to Link the Charter of the Coalition of the South Pacific, some of the duties and powers of the CRS are:

Preventing the Delegacy from being taken by anyone other than the legally elected Delegate.
Reclaiming the Delegacy if the above occurs or the elected Delegate goes rogue and attempts to coup the region.
Establishing an appropriate endorsement cap and enforcing it.
Assuming martial command of the region during a coup d'etat, whether committed by outside forces, infiltrators, or duly elected officials, until such a time that a legitimate government is restored.
Performing all necessary measures to defeat a coup d'etat or hostile invasion.

What are the requirements of becoming a member of the CRS?

In order to become a member of the CRS, one has to:

Have World Assembly membership in the South Pacific.
Have the Soft Power Disbursement Score of at least 130,000 or an Influence Ranking of at least Apprentice.
Have at least 400 endorsements or half the endorsements of the Delegate.
Have six consecutive months of legislator status.

The specific influence score, ranking, and endorsement numbers may be updated by the CRS, with majority approval by Link the Assembly (Our legislature), to reflect changes to the disbursement of influence in the region or updates to the game.

Sounds cool, how do I join the CRS?

Step 1: Make sure your nation meets the above requirements. Become a legislator for six consecutive months. Actively endorse everyone to get the necessary endorsements and influence)
Step 2: Submit an application to the CRS that shows you meet the requirements and the reasons on why you should be a CRS member via our forum.

The CRS will review applicants and choose whether or not an application will be submitted to the Assembly for approval by legislators. The Assembly will vote on applications forwarded by the CRS, your membership will be approved by a simple majority of aye votes.

How does the CRS perform its duties?

When detecting a nation that is causing trouble or is a potential security threat, a CRS member nations will take action by warning that nation via telegram, and ejecting or banning the nation from the region if they do not respond and curb their actions. In order to do this, something called influence needs to be used. CRS nations need a lot of influence to properly carry out their duty. In order to have a lot of influence, they need to have lots of endorsements, which is why CRS member nations' endorsement count is usually only slightly lower than that of the Delegate.

The threats or troubles the CRS usually deals with are:

Nations that continue to exceed the endorsement cap despite being told multiple times not to.
A Delegate, Delegate-elect, or CRS member nation that goes rogue and threatens to coup the region.
An external invasion force wants to raid and occupy the region.
Spammers and trollers.
Nations that violate the laws of our region and have a ban sentence from the High Court.
(Read our Criminal Code on behaviors that can cause such sentence)

A few notes:

Everything is updated every 24 hours so you need to wait for any change in the data to happen.
If you see any inaccuracies, errors, or have ideas for improvements, please contact us.
There are some minor inaccuracies in the data, read this for more information.

If you want to know more about the SWAN initiative, check out our dispatch index.

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Roleplaying in the South Pacific: How to Get Involved.

by Erinor

Ministry of Regional Affairs
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Roleplaying in the South Pacific:
How to Get Involved

So, you like roleplaying your nation, do you? Well, that's great! There are actually lots of ways to roleplay in NationStates in general and specifically within the South Pacific. Let's have a look at some:

Roleplaying on the NationStates forums
There are lots of roleplaying communities across NationStates that use the main site forums for their RP activities, including a few for people in any region to participate in roleplaying alone or with each other. If that sounds like your kind of thing, then you should visit The National and International Roleplaying Forums
Roleplaying in Knowhere
Knowhere is a region created by the government of the South Pacific and with which we maintain an embassy so that nations in the South Pacific can roleplay on its Regional Message Board. This was done to prevent the RMB of the South Pacific from becoming clogged up with RP discussions which can be fascinating, but rarely interest most players and tend to take up a lot of posts in a short space of time. You don't have to move to Knowhere, just visit its RMB and, so long as you have a nation in the South Pacific, you can post there!
Roleplaying on the South Pacific forums
The South Pacific maintains a set of forums dedicated to the purpose of roleplaying. These are known as Treasure Island and consist of:
- Tortuga - Where players can hold out-of-character discussions about roleplaying and learn how to play.
- Bantam Harbour - Where our canon RPs takes place. This also has three subforums:
  - Shipwreck Cove - Where nations hold international events and host their embassy threads.
  - Message in a Bottle - Where players can post news from their nations in the form of newspapers, websites, broadcasts and our flash news thread for one or two sentence news bulletins.
  - The Plank - Where players can post information about their nations.
  - Charts Repository - Where players can post maps about their nations, participate in surveys and apply for a plot on the regional map.
Knowhere - Where players can roleplay anything outside of our canon RPs, including (but certainly not limited to) non-canon versions of the same world.

If your interest is in the NS forums or the region, Knowhere, then any further answers you seek will be found there. The rest of this dispatch will be dedicated to helping you join in with our canon RP in Link

Bantam Harbour. Firstly, here are a few things you need to know about our canon RP:

It is a modern-tech nation RP. That means that your nation has to have a similar level of technology to existing nations in the world today - no fantasy magic or time travel or intergalactic spaceships, save those for RPs in the Knowhere forum (and we're always happy to start more of those!).
Our players appreciate a high level of verisimilitude, where possible, so try to make your nation believable. For example, if you have a nation in the Antarctic circle, don't expect it to be highly populous with a booming agricultural industry.
Roleplaying in Bantam Harbour is primarily conducted through the following means:
- News posts in Message in a Bottle, the most common being through posting brief one or two sentence bulletins in the Flash News thread.
- International events in separate threads in Shipwreck Cove.
- Embassy threads in Shipwreck Cove.
- Smaller one-on-one events in Bantam Harbour itself.
- Factbook-style threads in the Plank.
Our activity levels can vary. A good RPer can drum up enthusiasm around an event, but also be patient to work with other's schedules.

Before you join in in Link

Bantam Harbour, you will need to claim a plot on the Link

Regional Map. The map is currently updated monthly by our Cartographer, Sedunn (Qwert), but, so long as your nation is in the South Pacific and you haven't claimed someone else's plot, you can assume your request has been accepted and begin roleplaying your nation from that plot.

A good way to start RPing is to post a general overview or factbook of your nation as it stands in that plot. Consider believable population densities based on your nation's size (a list of the area of each plot Link

can be found here.) Compare the area and topography with that of real nations ( Link

on Wikipedia, for example) and you can come up with something believable pretty easily. You can also work out believable levels of resources and industry and a GDP to match, although it's fair to say that we tend to tweak our GDP's so they are always in the range of more developed nations.

It's also always a good idea to see what other regular RPers are up to. Take a look at the Plank for their factbooks and follow current events in Message in a Bottle. Don't be afraid to speak to other RPers, either in a forum thread in Link

Tortuga, via forum PM, telegram or even Link

on Discord. We're all pretty easy to talk to most of the time!

Whatever you choose to do, though, make sure to have fun - it's not worth it if it's work and, in the end, we're all here to tell stories of one kind or another, so let's work together to tell a really good one!

South Pacific Discord server.

A Guide to Getting Involved in Politics in the South Pacific

by Erinor

Guides
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Table of Contents | NationStates Guide | Getting Started | Glossary
Guide to Getting Involved in Regional Affairs | Guide to Getting Involved in Politics
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So, you’re interested in getting involved in politics in the South Pacific, or perhaps you just want to know some more about it. Perhaps the very idea of regional politics leaves you completely baffled and more than a bit overwhelmed. If any of those things are even slightly true, then this guide is for you.

Ok, so what exactly is Regional Politics, then? Is it some sort of Roleplay thing?

Well, it’s not surprising you should ask that. That is, after all, what a lot of people think Regional Politics in NationStates is, but the community actually uses a very different term for it than Roleplay. Instead, they use the term ‘Gameplay’. Gameplay in NationStates covers a whole range of things, and whilst you might assume it generally means the core mechanics of the game - dealing with issues, and so on - it is more commonly used to refer to the more emergent elements of the game which the developers have capitalised on in a big way since the game opened in 2003. These, generally, have nothing to do with answering issues, or even, necessarily, the idea of you playing a nation at all. Instead, they focus on World Assembly proposals and votes, endorsements and a whole range of inter- and intra-regional politics, often taking place in off-site forums.

Whilst many Gameplayers past and present have adopted a persona or character for these actions, many come entirely as they are. Unlike roleplay, gameplay doesn’t require pretense, because there are actual game mechanics which allow its moves to be played out and, in the case of regional politics, actual votes which get actual candidates elected to actual roles with actual powers they can actually carry out to the benefit (or detriment) of the region.

So, how does this work in the South Pacific, then?

The Coalition of the South Pacific (the formal/political name of the government of the region) is one of the oldest democracies in NationStates, as we can date the founding of the Coalition and its government back to June 2003. It hasn’t always taken the same form and reforms and amendments and shake-ups have occurred numerous times throughout the past decade and a half. Currently, the Coalition is defined by its Link

Charter, in which all our elected positions are defined and from which all our laws ultimate emanate.

The government consists of a Prime Minister (PM), who is our Head of Government and who oversees the executive decision-making body of the Coalition, the Cabinet. The Cabinet consists of the PM plus the Minister of Regional Affairs, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Military Affairs.

As well as the Cabinet, the government of the South Pacific also has the Link

Assembly, which is the primary legislative body of the Coalition, led by the Chair of the Assembly and consisting of those nations who have registered as legislators and meet all the requirements to remain as one. Both the Cabinet and the Assembly have their offices primarily on the region’s offsite forums, although much discussion now takes place in dedicated channels on the Link

On-site the government has the position of the Delegate, who serves as our head of state and as an advisor to the Cabinet, as well as the Local Council, who serve to moderate the on-site community and represent their opinions in the Assembly.

But, what do all these officials actually do?

To some extent the easiest way to find out is just to spend some time observing them all, but basically the government functions, as a whole, as a series of debates around our Charter and laws (which may or may not result in amendments to be voted on) and actions that follow from those laws. Individually, the roles vary tremendously, however, and can be moulded by the personalities of those who are voted into them, just as the Charter and Laws are amended over time by the interplay between elected officials and legislators.

I’ll break those roles down in a bit more detail for you:

Legislators are able to vote in forum-based elections, propose, debate and vote upon amendments to the Charter and Laws and even create new laws in the process. Legislators must remain active voters to maintain their legislator status. There are currently a couple of parties legislators can join, although the majority of legislators choose not to be members of any political parties. Becoming a legislator and getting involved in the business of the Assembly is one of the best ways to start getting involved in TSP politics.
The Chair of the Assembly approves legislator applications, runs Assembly votes and chairs debate. A lot of the time it is more administrative than political and is well suited to organised individuals who can act promptly when required.
The Local Council have the power to suppress posts on the Regional Message Board, and the responsibility to use that to prevent toxic or inappropriate discussion as well as spam. They can also modify the World Factbook Entry and send mass telegrams with permission from the Delegate, and post polls. They may choose a representative who can then cast a bloc vote in the Assembly to represent the opinions of those in the region who do not choose to become legislators. In the current version of the Charter, they have the power to define their roles themselves as an in-game government for the RMB community, but exactly what this means and whether or not it is the right approach is an issue in contention between various legislators at this moment in time. Serving on the Local Council can be a great way to learn more about TSP politics if you’re nervous about joining the forums to begin with.
The Cabinet Ministers each fulfil a specific role and head up a Ministry which may, or may not contain other players helping them achieve their goals, depending on the role and the agenda of the person occupying it:
- Regional Affairs is all about welcoming new players to the region and keeping activity going with fun events, festivals and so on. It is also about maintaining the regional journalism. Traditionally the Ministry of Regional Affairs has a lot of members working on its various projects and Minister of Regional Affairs is often considered to be the biggest job of the three. As always, though, that will depend on the person in the role and what they choose to make of it. MoRA is a good role for anyone passionate about maintaining getting people involved, organising events, running newspapers, etc.
- Foreign Affairs is about relating to other regions, building treaties, running embassies and so on. At times we have had a large Ministry of Foreign Affairs with many diplomats representing the South Pacific in other regions, but recently this has tended to be a one-man ministry and isn’t always heavy on duties. It’s a good fit for anyone interested in how regions interact and those interested in the World Assembly also.
- Military Affairs deals with running the South Pacific Special Forces, our regional military. Military gameplay revolves around using WA membership and endorsements to either install a foreign delegate in a region, and thus take control, or defend a native delegate from just such an attack. As such, this is a role best left to those with military experience. If you think you might be interested, join the SPSF first and build up as much experience as you can.
The Prime Minister is in charge of the Cabinet and is the ultimate head of government when it comes to executive decisions and making important statements. A good Prime Minister needs to understand TSP politics fairly well and be able to manage a team of potentially quite disparate ministers.
The Delegate is de facto the most powerful person in the region, with all of the in-game powers available to them, as well as the power to grant those powers to a select number of others (which we distribute amongst the elected officials and the Committee on Regional Security). In TSP law, however, the Delegate’s power is more limited, with them serving as more of a figurehead and advisor than as the more traditional head of government. A good delegate can balance politics and relationships, welcome new nations to the region and serve to represent the South Pacific both internally and externally.

So, what is the best way to get into Regional Politics?

There are probably as many routes into NS politics as there are people who get involved, but there are a few obvious paths that you could take:

Run for the Local Council elections:
This is relatively easy to do as a regular on the RMB. So long as you have a strong profile in the community and provide a good platform, then you’re in with a chance. Plus, there are three positions going and you can always try again next time if you fail. Finally, you don’t have to be a Legislator to nominate yourself, nor do you need to have an intricate understanding of the Assembly to begin doing your job (although learning as you go will help).
Become a Legislator:
Register as a legislator on the forums and get involved in debates in the Assembly. Raise your profile through your involvement and perhaps even make a few suggested amendments yourself and you could find yourself appointed to some position in one of the Ministries - the perfect way to get some experience and build a portfolio you could use to campaign for a cabinet position.
Run for the Delegate election:
This is probably the hardest route as you will have to have a very strong public profile on both the forums and the RMB, but if you put yourself out there and demonstrate the skills required, it’s not impossible that you could be the next Delegate of the South Pacific.

Anything else?

Not really, just get out there and start trying things out. Dip your toe into TSP’s political community and you may soon find yourself as addicted to it as the rest of us!

The Ministry of Regional Affairs of the South Pacific: Dispatch Index

by Erinor

Ministry of Regional Affairs
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Being an Hyperlinked List of Dispatches Related to the Ministry
(Go on, click 'em, read 'em and upvote 'em!)

Organisation
Welcome and Applications
Getting Involved
Structure
Fellowship Roster

Events
Current Events
Forthcoming Events
Look out for the Lampshade Awards and the return of the Ejection Contest still to come!
Past Events
Z-Day Dispatch 1
Z-Day Dispatch 2
The Back to the Back to the Future Festival
TSP's NaNoWriMo Extravaganza!
Creation Day Festival: 15 Years of NationStates
A long time ago in a lampshade far, far away...
The South Pacific at the NationStates World Fair!
The South Pacific 2017 Advent Calendar

Roleplaying
How to get involved

The Ministry of Regional Affairs of the South Pacific: Welcome and Applications

by Erinor

Ministry of Regional Affairs
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Hello, and welcome to the Ministry of Regional Affairs of the South Pacific. If you're reading this, then there's a good chance that you're either interested in getting involved in Regional Affairs, or wondering what on earth it is. I'm here to help to with both!

The Ministry of Regional Affairs is the part of the government of the Coalition of the South Pacific which deals with welcoming new people to the region and helping them to get involved. We are also responsible for running the regional journalism, supporting our roleplaying community, hosting festivals and, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, holding or taking part in international events. As such, the Ministry of Regional Affairs is, aside from the Assembly itself, usually the largest and most overtly active part of the government. There is plenty for people to get involved in, lots of ways that they can contribute and ample room for suggestions, ideas and innovations.

We have four main departments and, if you join us, you can be assigned to as many or as few as you like. These departments are Media; Role Play; Integration; Event Planning.

As well as these forums, we also have a Discord Server, where we can chat about all the projects we're working on and plan in real time. You can access it with Link this invitation link. There's also this guide to getting involved in the Ministry.

If you would like to join us, you must join our Link Discord server and read the #welcome channel for details on how to apply. Once you have posted your application, you will be accepted, and you will be assigned a companion to answer any questions you have about the ministry of Regional Affairs.

[Archived] The Ministry of Regional Affairs of the South Pacific: Fellowship Roster

by Erinor

Ministry of Regional Affairs
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Hello and welcome to the shiny new Fellowship Roster which will exist here in a simplified form as well as a permanent link to the spreadsheet which contains a bit more detail and can be sorted to focus on particular areas of the ministry.

Fellows are assigned to at least one of six different departments, but will not be limited to only working for those departments if they choose to help out elsewhere. Rather, the assignments are for ease of offering tasks to those who have expressed a specific interest first. The six departments are Welcome, combining the departments formerly known as Integration and Gameside Improvement, Journalism, Broadcasting, Festivals, Creativity, encompassing what was formerly known as the art department, but also including music and creative writing, and RP.

Nation	Prefered Names	Contact Preferences	Assignments	Projects
Asia and Pacific	South Asians	Discord, Telegram	Journalis, Broadcast, Creative
Aumeltopia	Somyrion, Aumelodia	Discord	Welcome, Festival, Creativity
Caeverton	Ruhtrax	Discord	Creativity
Ebonhand	Griffindor13	Discord, Forum, Telegram	Welcome, Journalism
GI-Land	GI Land	Discord, Forum	RP
Kanglia	Kanglia	Forum, Discord, Telegram	Welcome, Journalism, Festival
Mostly benevolent tyranny	Drall	Discord, Telegram	Welcome, Journalism, Festival
Snarky swordsmen	Overthinkers	Discord, Telegram	Journalism, Broadcast, Creative
Parazzia	Nakari	Discord	Journalism, Festival, Creativity
Pederal na republika ng pilipinas	Spenty	Discord	Journalism, Festival
PenguinPies	Penguin	Discord	Welcome, Journalism, Broadcast, Creative	Project Lead: The Lampshade Academy
Punchwood	Punch, Punchwood	Discord	Welcome, Journalism, Broadcast, Festival
Qaweritoyu	Qaz	Discord, Telegram	Festival, Creativity	Project Lead: Music Contest
Roavin	Roavin	Forum, Discord, Telegram	Journalism
Sedunn	Qwert	Discord	RP, Creativity
Sjs republic	Sam	Discord	Festival
The resentine kingdom	Res	Discord	Creativity, RP
Tim Stark	Tim	Discord	Journalism
Transtemporal Shifts	Spaceman	Discord, Telegram	Welcome, Festival
United federated states of omega	Omega	Discord	Journalism, Broadcast, RP	Project Lead: The Lampshade Awards

Here is the link to the full spreadsheet.
Applications to the Ministry can be made using the information found here.

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SPSF FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions as well as some infrequent ones. If this doesn't solve your questions or it is just too confusing, contact the Minister of Defense (HumanSanity) or one of the three generals (Roavin, Nakarisaune, or Witchcraft and Sorcery) for proper answers.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Introduction to the SPSF
Membership
About joining the SPSF and other personnel matters
Administrative matters
About ranks, leadership, objectives
Resources
About our flags, logos, scripts, tools,...

Introduction
Introduction to the SPSF

What is the SPSF?
The South Pacific Special Forces (or SPSF) are the South Pacific’s defender military. All around the NationStates world, nations have the ability to determine their own destiny – they can choose their region, preferred activities, political and ideological beliefs, friends, and more. Raiders seek to disrupt this free choice – they enter regions that aren’t their own, vandalize them with messages supporting the raiders’ own organizations, and sometimes forcibly remove the native residents from the region. The SPSF works to counteract that and support the self-determination of native regions, all while having fun in a fast-paced and strategic game environment. It is not a role-play military!

What’s military gameplay and why should I be interested?

Raiders can take over regions by endorsing a raider nation, and making it delegate so that it has complete control over the region. We try to stop raider nations from becoming delegate in the first place, or take the region back by making a native nation delegate again.

Is military gameplay boring?
No. Military gameplay takes place in a social and competitive environment, includes its own subset of strategic and technical skills, and is a great way to take bold action to support TSP and its interests abroad.

Membership
About joining the SPSF and other personnel matters

How do I join the SPSF?
The SPSF has two divisions. The Tidal Force operates outside of game update to fortify invaded regions and remove marks of past conflict. The Tsunami Force operates at the two game updates each day in order to combat raids as they happen. You can find more information and sign up on Link

our forum.

Why should I join the SPSF?
The SPSF is one of the most active defender militaries in the game. (From time to time we raid fascist regions to prevent them being used as a platform to spread hateful ideology, but our primary focus is on defending.) We have some of the most knowledgeable military gameplayers in the whole game working with us and, as a result, can offer some of the highest-level training in the game. All you have to do is provide interest, willingness to learn, and passion, and you'll quickly be climbing the ranks to the top.

By joining the SPSF, you are also helping out the South Pacific. If the South Pacific is ever in danger, the SPSF will be the cornerstone of its defense. While our smaller ops might seem like they are just for fun, or just to fulfil foreign policy objective, we are also building up the skills that the SPSF needs for its core objective, which is to defend the Coalition. So by joining the SPSF, you may become a South Pacifican hero some day!

What will happen after I join?
You will receive training on how to defend properly, focusing on understanding technical skills and building proficiency.

Why was I kicked from the SPSF?
Because you have been inactive for too long or violated rules.

Can I be in the SPSF and other militaries at the same time?
Yes, but only if it will not present a significant conflict of interest as judged by the General Corps. You're required to disclose other military affiliations to the General Corps.

I want to join your organization but I don't want people to know that I join your organization.
This action is called "Moonlighting". Contact the Minister of Defense or the generals about this.
Note: Don't use this process for spying on the SPSF. It won't work. Background check and monitoring are performed strictly and secretly on new members.

Why do you use Discord?
Discord allows instant communication, which is essential for some of our time-sensitive update operations.

Administrative matters
About ranks, leadership, objectives

Who is the leader of the SPSF?
The SPSF is collectively led by an entity known as the General Corps. It is composed of the Minister of Defense (Also known as the MoD, current MoD is HumanSanity) who is elected by the legislators and the 3 generals (Current generals: Roavin, Nakarisaune, Witchcraft and Sorcery) who are nominated by the Minister of Defense and get confirmed by the Assembly (The legislative body of the South Pacific).

What are the SPSF's objectives?

We protect the Coalition, its allies, and our foreign interests
We defend uninvolved parties when they are attacked.
We reject discrimination and intolerance and will take the fight to those promoting and propagating such hateful views.

What are the ranks in the SPSF?

Trainee — The first rank. Any new SPSF troops will automatically receive this rank.
Soldier — Requirements: Understand the basis of update, can move, move + endorse, regional control, detags, basic spotting, and basis chasing.
Officer — Requirements: Understand and can perform basis triggering, banjecting, simple influence calculations.
Commander — Requirements: Understand and can perform arbitrary-nation triggering, be familiar with and can apply various military strategies and complex influence calculations.

For more details on the requirements of each rank, see Link here.

Resources
About our flags, logos, scripts, tools,...

Where can I find your flags, ribbons, badges and stuffs like that?
Find them in this dispatch.

What tools and websites do SPSF's members use?
List of tools and websites that some of us use are listed in this dispatch.

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SPSF's Reports Index and Roster

South Pacific Special Forces
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Discord
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SPSF's annual reports and roster

Annual reports
Each month, we tend to release an annual report on what the SPSF has done and their performance. The reports contain both analytical text, numeric data, and charts for you to read when you are bored. They are posted on both NationStates in dispatches and on Link the SPSF's forum. Here is the index of all annual reports by the SPSF.

Report #1 (28/06/2016 - 17/06/2017) [No dispatch version, Forum version]
Report #2 (17/06/2017 - 20/07/2017) [Dispatch version, Forum version]
Report #3 (20/07/2017 - 20/08/2017) [Dispatch version, Forum version]
Report #4 (20/08/2017 - 17/09/2017) [Dispatch version, Forum version]
Report #5 (17/09/2017 - 21/10/2017) [Dispatch version, Forum version]
Report #6 (22/10/2017 - 30/11/2017) [Dispatch version, Forum version]
Report #7 (01/12/2017 - 31/12/2017) [Dispatch version, Forum version]
Report #8 (01/01/2018 - 28/02/2018) [Dispatch version, Forum version]

Roster
Here is the roster sheet of the SPSF, it contains name of our members as well as their rank, TSP's nation, and status.

Link Click to see

Auditor list

United States of Vietnam (Discord: USoVietnam#2258)

If you have any question, please read our FAQ first. If it doesn't solve your questions, contact the author of the respective annual report (usually credited under a report) or the auditors.

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SPSF's Resources

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Resources

Basically all the stuffs we use. Enjoy!

Graphics

Tools, scripts, and websites

20xx (Update time approximation)
Spyglass (Trigger setting)
Online auto-login tool (Puppet maintenance)
Endorse Assistant Script (Greasemonkey script for relocating endorse button)
Breeze++ (Keyboard shortcuts for NationStates)
WFE Index (For finding old World Factbook Entries)
Regional Flag Archive (For finding old regional flags)
NSHistory (For finding native delegates and sleepers)
NationCogs (NationStates extension for the Red Discord bot)

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SPSF's Point System [Archived]

South Pacific Special Forces
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SPSF's Point System

The basic principle:
Participating in an operation will give a member a certain number of points, base on the type of operations. (Reference table for amount of points each type of operation will give is below) All the points gained through operation participation sum together will get us the Standard Point of that member. A series of bonuses then apply to this number and give us the Final point of the member. This is the number that will get mentioned in the annual reports of the SPSF. Bonuses are added based on the member's chase speed, how many updates the member has joined, how many big operations (Operations with more than 15 people) the member has joined, and how many pre-noticed operation (Operations that were noticed before it happened via Discord or other means of communication) the member has joined. (The reference for how difference types of bonuses are applied is below)

References:

Table 1: Receiving points for each type of operations

Type of operations	Receiving points
Tag raid	5
Detag	10
Tag defense	50
Defense against raids	50
Defense against raids with chasing	800
Raid	100
Liberation	100
Support	30
Long-term support (Pile)	200

Table 2: Bonus types and their effects to the Standard Points

Bonus type	Adjust to Standard Points
Big operation participation	Multiply with 1+Big operation count
Pre-noticed operation participation	Multiply with 1+Pre-noticed Operation count
Activity	Add with 200*update count
Chase speed below 3s	Multiply with 4
Average chase speed: =>3s and <6s	Multiply with 2.75
Average chase speed: >6s and =<10s	Multiply with 1.5

Example:
Member John got 5 tag raids, 3 tag defenses with 5s average chase speed, a large pre-noticed liberation, participated in a large pile, presented on 5 updates.

His Standard Points would be:

5*5+3*50+100+200= 475

according to Table 1.

Because he joined 1 big and pre-noticed liberation, participated in a big pile, and has an average chase speed of 3s. He got 1 big operation bonus, 1 pre-noticed operation bonus, a 5s chase speed bonus, and 5 activity bonus.

The Final Points is calculated with the bonuses in Table 2:

[ 475 * ( 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ) + 200 * 5 ] * 2.75 = 7975

The SPSF Reserve | Guide

by Spsf reserve office

The South Pacific Special Forces Reserve is a division of our military, the SPSF, for citizens who want to serve without having to be online at certain times or go anywhere but right here on the NationStates site. Reservists carry out crucial support missions to strengthen and restore innocent regions from raids as well as spread the South Pacific's force on military occupations.

Becoming a Reservist and participating is extremely simple and takes almost no time! See the section below for how to join. You don't need to have any military experience at all. As a Reservist, you are able to help out our region and have the chance to earn lots of awards and ribbons for service as well! ^_^

Joining the SPSF Reserve is super-easy! Just follow the steps below (no applications or forums required!) (Please read carefully!)

In order to join the Reserve force, you need three things:

An email account. (It is recommended to not use your business or frequently-used account)
A nation that resides in the South Pacific region which we will use to contact you and send orders to (We call this the "main nation").
A second nation called a puppet nation which is just the fancy name for a nation that you own but is not your main nation. (You can create and own as many nations as you like in NationStates) This nation is the one you will use to participate on missions. All actions should as moving to other regions, endorsing nations, etc. in military operations will be performed using this nation. (You don't want the enemy to know your true identity)

If you don't already have a puppet nation, please create one by clicking here.

Finally, to apply, follow these steps:

If your main nation is admitted to the World Assembly, resign now.
Log in to your puppet nation, or create it if you have not done so already.
Go to the Settings page.
Add your email address into the E-mail box near the bottom of the Settings page (make sure this is the same e-mail address as on your main nation if you already have one).
Pick out one of our cool SPSF Flags from the folder and upload it as your puppet nation's flag!
Apply to join the World Assembly with your puppet nation.
Check your e-mail, and confirm your admittance into the World Assembly (applications should arrive in around a minute or less).
Send a telegram to Spsf reserve office with a link to your main nation and your puppet nation. Click here, write the info then click Send to send the telegram.
An example of the telegram:

Hello. I would like to join the SPSF Reserve.
My main nation is Erinor
My puppet nation is Tsunamy
After that, wait for a few hours or days and a telegram will be sent to your nation to confirm whether you are accepted or not.
Between missions, keep your puppet nation in The South Pacific, endorsing our delegate Tsunamy!

Every time there is a new Reserve mission, the nation Spsf reserve office will send a telegram to your main nation containing the orders. These orders are typically self-explanatory. When you see the orders, log into your puppet nation and follow the orders with that nation.

Spsf reserve office will telegram you again on your main nation when the mission is completed. You may then move your puppet back to the South Pacific to endorse our delegate, Tsunamy. If you receive multiple mission telegrams, always follow the most recent one.

A typical simple example may look like this:

New SPSF Reserve Mission
Move to The South Pacific
Endorse Tsunamy

These are the things you may be asked to do in the orders:

If asked to move to a region, you move your puppet nation to that region by opening the region page, scrolling down a bit, then click the red "Move (Nation) to (Region)" button. Note: Do not post on that region's Regional Message Board unless invited by native nations to do so.
If asked to endorse a nation, open that nation's page, scroll to the bottom, and click the button "Endorse (Nation)". Note that you can only do this if your puppet nation is in the same region as that nation.
If asked to cross-endorse on a nation, you not only endorse that nation but also every other nation endorsing that nation. To see the endorsees of a nation, scroll to the bottom of the page to "Endorsements received:", which is followed by a list of endorsing nations.
If asked to cross-endorse in the region, when you enter a region, you will want to find your fellow Reservists' nations and cross-endorse on them. To find these nations, you can either scroll through all nations in the region and look for nations with the SPSF flag, or look at the activity page for that region for nations moving to that region with the SPSF flag.

In some cases, your puppet nation may later become the World Assembly Delegate of another region. This puts you in a great position of power over that region - treat that power with respect, and do not do anything not told to do! The Delegate has additional powers over the region, though sometimes these may be locked away. After becoming the WA Delegate, on the region page, click "Admin" (above the World Factbook Entry). On the Admin page, find the table under the heading "Officers" and click "Modify" next to the WA Delegate in that table. In the following page, make sure all checkboxes (Appearance, Border Control, Communications, Embassies, Polls) are checked, and click "Enact Changes" to save that selection.

If asked to detag the region, it's your duty to clean up the mess that other raiders left. Refer to this handy guide for steps to do so: page=dispatch/id=749379
If asked to tag the region, it's your job to turn the region into the property of the South Pacific! Put up a SPSF flag, request embassies with our base Versailles Isle, and mention the SPSF in the World Factbook Entry (you may be sent a specific WFE to put up).
If asked to banject nations, open that nation's page, scroll to the bottom, and click "Eject & Ban". Note that sometimes your nation won't have enough influence to do so - in that case, just wait another 12 hours and try again.

If you're the WA Delegate of a region, you may get additional instructions. Usually, they'll be sent to your main nation via a TG, so make sure to check in regularly!

If you have any questions while carrying out an operation, just send a telegram to Minister Aumeltopia, or Generals Roavin, United states of vietnam mirror, or Federation of the Resentine Kingdom!

Main Nation	Reserve Nation	Joined	# Ops	Operations Participated
New Haudenosaunee Confederacy	Hakatisi hotanosoni	25/02/18	9	The Union of Fascist Lands Leftist Collective Support The Great Fascist Legion Support Middle Earth Support Save Earth De/tag (Delegate) Just Bored De/tag Belgium Support Warzone Australia Tag The Rejected Realms Transition Ribbons:
Nagaland and south-east asam	Ghazna	24/03/18	3	The Great Fascist Legion Middle Earth Just Bored Ribbons:
Stulkher	Soviet ruskia	12/04/18	2	Just Bored Belgium Ribbons:
Hiszpania	An chataloin	15/04/18	3	Belgium Warzone Australia The Rejected Realms Ribbons:
Penciland	New penciland	29/05/18	1	The Rejected Realms Ribbons:
United Great Holy Empire	Overseas territory of the ughe	30/05/18	1	Warzone Australia Ribbons:
New aka unia lance	Mas doria	04/06/18	0	Ribbons:
Manion fal	East india kompany	09/07/18	0	Ribbons:

Telegram lists:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=compose_telegram?tgto=New_Haudenosaunee_Confederacy,Terra_Mithril,Nagaland_and_South-East_Asam,Lakania,Stulkher,Baketh_Lanco,Paraguy

https://www.nationstates.net/page=compose_telegram?tgto=Razzle_Dazzle,Hiszpania,National_Socialist_States_and_Provinces,Penciland,United_Great_Holy_Empire,New_Aka_Unia_Lance,Borati

Retired Reservists:

Main Nation	Reserve Nation	Dates of Operation	# Ops	Operations Participated
North prarie	Loonrise	20/02/18-20/04/2018	8	The Union of Fascist Lands Leftist Collective TSP Next The Great Fascist Legion Middle Earth Save Earth Just Bored Belgium Ribbons:
Jaxon	East jaxon	14/04/18-21/05/2018	2	Belgium Lazarus
Marquendouxl	Mont-gascogne	14/04/18-08/07/18	1	Belgium Ribbons:

by The Eternal Misfortune of Pencil Sharpeners 2

Journalism in TSP

The following is an index of the various TSP-based news sources. Please TG me if there's something I've forgotten.

Daily News

January 2017 - March 2017: Daily News by Aramanchovia, not archived
March 2017 - May 2017: Weekly News by Erinor, partially archived here
July 2017 - October 2017: QuickNews by Pencil Sharpeners 2, archived here
October 2017 - February 2018: SlowNews by Mostly benevolent tyranny, archived here
February 2018 - Present: Daily TSP News by New Haudenosaunee Confederacy, viewable here (Unofficial)
April 2018 - July 2018: The TSP Regular by Midand, archived here
July 2018 - Present: QuickNews by Pencil Sharpeners 2, viewable here

The Southern Journal

By the Ministry of Regional Affairs
Link

Issue I

Big Brother Takes Over Feeders
Link

Issue II

Milograd Granted Parole
Link

OPINION: Parole Board Made the Wrong Choice on Milograd
Link

CSS Membership Expanded
Link

Occupation of Fandom Alliance
Link

Bicameralism Debate Dominates the Great Council
Link

OPINION: Looking Ahead, Not Backwards
Link

OPINION: A Dangerous Proposal
Link

INTERVIEW: Max Barry
Link

Minister of Army Recalled; Nominations Open
Link

Deputy Minister for Regional Affairs Announced
Link

Court Justices inactive; Special Election Called
Link

Minister of Army Special Elections: Candidate Previews
Link

Issue III

Cabinet Declares Belschaft a Security Threat
Link

Controversial Clauses on Spiritus Treaty
Link

The Golden Girls invade the Rejected Realms
Link

Census Ejection Contest Winner
Link

Low Awareness a Persistent Problem for the Cabinet
Link

TSP High Court Elections
Link

Milograd's Parole Revoked
Link

Lazarus Liberated
Link

TBR Founder Deleted; Region Occupied
Link

Issue IV

Interview with ProfessorHenn
Link

Issue V

Issue VI

Interview with Bong Load
Link

Issue VII

Interview with Awe - Part 1
Link

Interview with Awe - Part 2
Link

Interview with Fudgetopia
Link

Issue VIII
Link

Incumbents lead preferences days before the election
Link

Minister of Foreign Affairs Candidate Interview
Link

Chair of the Assembly Candidate Interview
Link

Minister of the Army Candidate Interview
Link

Issue XIII
Link

Issue XIV

Issue XV

Issue XVI

Election Update
Link

Issue XVII
Link

October 2016 Elections - Pre-Election Poll
Link

Issue XVIII
Link

Cabinet's Questions: Seraph
Link

The In-Game Improvement Survey Results
Link

Issue XIX

Issue XX - Part 1

Issue XX - Part 2
Link

Issue XXI

Issue XXII
Link

Issue XXIII
Link

Issue XXIV
Link

Issue XXV

Delegate Election Special
Link

Issue XXVI

The Southern Onion

By the Ministry of Regional Affairs
Link

Kringle Overthrows the Coalition
Link

Delegate Doesn't Know Electoral Cycle
Link

In Defence of Salaxanism
Link

Cake and Pie, problems in the MoRA?
Link

Overspending in Regional Affairs
Link

Cabinet Cuts Cause Chaos
Link

Delegate Feirmont revealed to be a vampire
Link

O Delegate! My DelegaaaaaaaaaAAHHHHH!
Link

Scylla Caught Stealing Hats
Link

Scylla has an Explosive Relationship with his Doctors
Link

Pay Scandal in the Ministry of Regional Affairs
Link

Feirmont may actually be an Oddish
Link

MoRA: Into the Chaos of Burger Wrappers
Link

MoFA: Dude, Where’s My Office?
Link

MoMA: A Barracks of Dreams
Link

Assembly: A Walk Through the Park
Link

Defender elite subvert TSP election
Link

TSP reveals plan for next constitutional crisis

The Southern Onion Awards 2017

Treasure Island Report

South Pacific News

Here's The News (audio)

By United federated states of omega
Link

Episode 1

Episode 2

Mermaid Tales

By the Ministry of Military Affairs

TSP RMB Rules and Etiquette Dispatch Change Log

by The tsp local council

Change Log

Councillors: When documenting a change to the RMB Rules and Etiquette dispatch, please be sure to follow the formatting guidelines in the example below:

17 May 2020
Edits by Auphelia (with approval by Proctethia).

V. Thou Shalt Not Double Post
New law: No

Details
Triple Double posting, or posting three two posts in a row, is considered illegal, as are any other number of posts more than two one in a row.

XIII. Thou Shalt Not Post Images
New Law: Yes

Detail 
A picture is not worth a thousand words. While posting images is generally acceptable in the RMB, they cannot be the sole contents of a post. This includes both computer generated images like the yellow faces and text-based images, like the following:
(:
(0w0)
(?-?)
>:
[;
Attempts to circumvent this rule on a technicality, such as the utilisation of a single word in addition to the image, will still result in the suppression of the post at the discretion of the Local Council. 

XIV. Thou Shalt Post Substantive Content
New Law: Yes

Detail Single word posts are too short, full stop. If you find yourself wondering if a post is too short, it likely is. This rule does not mean you have to post several paragraphs of content every time you want to post. Single sentence posts are still allowed under this rule.
However, at the discretion of the Local Council, posts deemed to be insubstantial and not contributing to the regional discourse will be suppressed. An excellent way to avoid this is to add thought to your posts.  

XV. Thou Shalt Roleplay Well
New Law: Yes

Detail Actions do not speak louder than words. Roleplaying on the RMB is a privilege, and posts that simply read as actions being performed are not allowed in the RMB, particularly if said actions consist on only a few words.
If you intend to roleplay in the RMB, you must add thought and substance to your posts. You have been given permission to roleplay in the RMB: you have not been given permission to roleplay poorly. Roleplaying posts deemed to not fit the standard of the RMB will be suppressed at the discretion of the Local Council. Roleplayers who consistently roleplay without the quality expected of the main RMB will be asked to relocate their posting to either Knowhere or Psomewhere.

2 January 2020
Edits by Beepee (with approval by Zess)

II. Thou Shalt Type No Other Languages Before English
New Law: No

Details:
Clarification added as follows:
For the avoidance of doubt, English means Modern English.

17 December 2019
Edits by Beepee (with approval by Concrete Slab and Zess

V. Thou Shalt Not Multi-Post
New Law: No

Details

Details:
Double-posting, or posting two posts in a row, is illegal on the RMB. It is considered a category of spam. If you want to put multiple topics in one post, it is advised that you use the edit tool or wait for another nation to post first.

Triple posting, or posting three posts in a row, is also considered illegal, as are any other number of posts more than one in a row.

An exception to this rule will be allowed if there are no other posts on the RMB for more than 20 minutes, in which case you may post a second time in a row without penalization so long as your two posts are discussing different topics. You may not, however, post more than twice in a row even if there are 20 minutes or more between all posts; this exception is limited to a single double-post.

Double-posts which would fall under this exception will also still be suppressed if their sole purpose is to remark on lack of board activity (e.g. “The RMB is so dead right now”). Instead, try to prompt a conversation.

And the Lord spake, saying,
First shalt thou take out the Roleplaying from the RMB.
Then, shalt thou post once, no more, no less.
One shalt be the number thou shalt post at at time,
and the number of the posting shalt be one.
Two shalt thou not count,
excepting that thou then proceed to delete and edit thine post.
Three is right out.
Once the number one, being the first number, be reached,
then sendest thou thy Most Witty Post of Humor towards thy RMB,
whose observers being amused by its sight, shall reply to it.

Fundamental Rule:
Don’t post on the Regional Message Board thrice or more in a row.

Details: Triple posting, or posting three posts in a row, is considered illegal, as are any other number of posts more than two in a row.

27 May 2019
Edits by Volaworand (with approval by Aumeltopia and opposed by Auphelia)

IV. Thou Shalt Roleplay Elsewhere
New Law: No

Rewriting the Details section:
Roleplaying on the South Pacific’s main RMB which does not connect to any non-roleplay discussion and simply exists for the sake of roleplay is fully prohibited (this includes both nation-style and character-style roleplay).
Roleplaying on the South Pacific’s main RMB which connects to a non-roleplay discussion (e.g. "Oh I hope you feel better soon *hugs you and takes you out to the ice cream store*" in response to “I’m having a bad day today…”) is permitted for 5 posts on the topic before it must be taken off the TSP RMB.
Organizing, recruiting, and making announcements about roleplays taking place in the South Pacific, Knowhere, or Psomewhere is also permitted for 5 posts on the topic before it must be taken off the TSP RMB. A roleplaying organization post permitted under this rule counts as a non-roleplay discussion, which may have 5 posts of roleplaying connected to it as stated above.
If you wish to roleplay, there are two regions run by the South Pacific whose Regional Message Boards you can post on to roleplay freely: Knowhere and Psomewhere. Knowhere is the place for roleplays involving interactions between nations, and other more serious styles. Psomewhere is for “silly plotless roleplaying”, often involving players acting as characters. Any nation in The South Pacific can post in these regions without having to move to them and leave the South Pacific.

Roleplaying on the South Pacific’s main RMB is permitted for 5 posts on the topic before it must be taken elsewhere. If you wish to roleplay freely, there are two regions run by the South Pacific whose Regional Message Boards you can post on to roleplay freely: Knowhere and Psomewhere.

Organizing, recruiting, and making announcements about roleplays taking place in The South Pacific, Knowhere, or Psomewhere is permitted for 5 posts on the topic before it must be taken off the main TSP RMB.

A chain of posts connected by quotes of the previous poster is considered a single topic for the purposes of this rule, unless it is clear that the portion of the previous post being responded to is the beginning of a new subject (e.g. if a quoted post is both the second response to one subject and the first response to another, and it is quoted in its entirety but it is clear the quoter intends to respond to only the latter subject, the quoting post will not be suppressed for violating the RP limit). Note that you may not avoid violating the RP limit by simply not quoting the person you are responding to, even if you are still discussing the same subject matter— see Rule XI, “when you are responding to someone's post, please quote their post”. A post clearly dealing with the same subject as a current topic will be considered part of that topic.

Note also that a topic does not “reset” if it has not been discussed in a while or if new posters join the conversation. A switch of roleplay topic after 5 posts does count as a “reset”, but to be considered a switch of topic, the change must be considerable— going from roleplaying eating a snack to roleplaying taking a post-snack nap does not count (as it clearly still takes place in the same “world”), while going from roleplaying eating a snack to roleplaying as a news announcer does count.

Knowhere is the place for roleplays involving interactions between nations, and other more serious styles. Psomewhere is for “silly plotless roleplaying”, often involving players acting as characters. Any nation in The South Pacific can post in these regions without having to move to them or leave The South Pacific.

27 May 2019
Edits by Volaworand (with approval by Aumeltopia and opposed by Auphelia)

V. Thou Shalt Not Multi-Post
New Law: No

added:
An exception to this rule will be allowed if there are no other posts on the RMB for more than 20 minutes, in which case you may post a second time in a row without penalization so long as your two posts are discussing different topics. You may not, however, post more than twice in a row even if there are 20 minutes or more between all posts; this exception is limited to a single double-post.

8 Mar 2019
Councillor Editing Name (Other Local Council Members Who Approved the Edit)

Law Changed: Law # Changed (i.e. XII)
New Law: Yes or No

The wording of the law goes here, with green for the added parts that were added and red with a strike through for the parts that were removed from the original. Please be sure to use the exact colours listed here to ensure consistency. keep the design of the dispatch consistent.

Laws that are totally new will be in all green.

When creating a new entry in the Change Log, please make sure to put newer changes above the older ones.

Thank You!

Local Council Formal Warning Log

by The tsp local council

Formal Warnings Log

Councillors: In the areas below, please quote any formal warnings you have given, along with the offending posts in a spoiler tag. In the tag, please follow the following format:

Rule(s) Broken:

Warning Post

Offending Post #1

Offending Post #2

etc.

Older posts will be expected to be further down, so please ensure that when making a new record of a formal warning, make it ABOVE the previous post.

Please be sure that all formal warnings are bolded in you post, and you sign in italics as Local Councillor below your warning.

Formal Warnings 2020

Rule(s) broken: III, V

Proctethia wrote:

Latviana
This is a formal warning.
Please stop asking for endorsements on the RMB. You have already been warned by Melicorium, Volaworand, The Filippinas, Foxtan and perhaps other for repeatedly violating Rule III - Do not ask for endorsements upon the RMB.
page=dispatch/id=1199335
If you continue to break this rule, the CRS may end up ejecting or banning you from TSP for repeatedly violating our rules.

Proctethia wrote:

Latviana
This is a formal warning.
You have already been warned countlessly for repeatedly violating Rule III - Do not ask for endorsements upon the RMB.
page=dispatch/id=1199335
I previously left off with this statement to you, "If you continue to break this rule, the CRS may end up ejecting or banning you from TSP for repeatedly violating our rules."

However, once again you have broken this rule. You have reached the last straw. If either Rabbitz or/and Auphelia agree to issue a complaint to the CRS one will be sent.

The CRS will review your actions and you may get banned or ejected from The South Pacific.

Under the terms of section 3, point 3, of the Border Control Act the Local Council formally authorizes Border Control Officers to unilaterally perform Border Control Actions on low influence trolls and spammers.

3. Powers of the Local Council and Delegate

(1) The Delegate, or a majority of the Local Council, may order a border control action against a nation they determine to be spammers or trolls. The assent of the Council on Regional Security is required if the nation in question is not a low influence nation.

(2) The Delegate or Local Council must inform the Council on Regional Security immediately after having ordered a border control action.

(3) The Local Council may enact policy allowing border control actions within its purview to be performed unilaterally by a border control officer. Any change to such a policy must be clearly and immediately communicated to all border control officers.

page=dispatch/id=1199326

Latviana wrote:

Please guys endorse me

Latviana wrote:

Hi guys please endorse me

Latviana wrote:

Please guys endorse me

Latviana wrote:

Please guys endorse me please guys

Latviana wrote:

I was once a jerk but I've realized my errors

Latviana wrote:

Guys please join my new reigon Melvin dine

Formal Warnings 2019

Rule(s) Broken: VI, VII, XIII

Auphelia wrote:

Concrete Slab, Come and take it texas, let's stop this now, eh?
Your argument is going nowhere, and it does not seem like it will be resolved any time soon.

You will be suppressed after this.

Auphelia
Your Friendly Neighbourhood LC

Concrete Slab wrote:

*turns* The heck you say to me you little shrimp?

Come and take it texas wrote:

Bro i real life i am 6,9 and musculer so i would shut up And not scared

Concrete Slab wrote:

Good thing I don't know you in real life, ya little shrimp. Here, I am the 6'9 muscular one while you are just a civilian. You best keep in line

Come and take it texas wrote:

I am Scared for the one called concrete why not make a better name and be quite

Concrete Slab wrote:

Why not work on your grammar?

Come and take it texas wrote:

Why not work on getting a better life

Concrete Slab wrote:

I'm not the one crying on a video game my dude

Come and take it texas wrote:

Bro i am not crying why would i cry for a girl with no life

Concrete Slab wrote:

1.) I'm a dude my guy.
2.) I repeat, I am not the one complaining and whining on a video game

Come and take it texas wrote:

Bro i am not crying why would i cry for a girl with no life

Come and take it texas wrote:

Like i said i am not crying for a tomboy

Beepee wrote:

Ruling From Beepee of the Local Council

Unknown russian lands (URLs) posts bear the hallmarks of baiting, trolling and spamming.

As such I consider, Unknown russian lands in breach of Rules I and VII of the RMB etiquette guide, which is the standard moderation policy for this RMB.

I have suppressed a number of posts and issue this Formal Written warning. a copy which will also be sent by Telegram to URLs.

A copy of the posts will also be retained by the Local Concil in the formal warning log.

Any further breaches will result in a request for Border Control Action, without further notice.

Unknown russian lands wrote:

I really wanna fart and poop

Unknown russian lands wrote:

Yes sir poo poo

Unknown russian lands wrote:

Are u beautiful

Unknown russian lands wrote:

U are pretty girl

TSP LC: Unilateral Border Control Action Authorisation for Border Control Officers.

by The tsp local council

—ABOUT THE LC— —LC ELECTION LAW— —LC POLICIES— —RMB ETIQUETTE—

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Aumeltopia, Erinor, Farengeto, Kringalia, Pencil Sharpeners 2, PenguinPies, Sandaoguo, Qvait, and Tsunamy:

3. Powers of the Local Council and Delegate

(2) The Delegate or Local Council must inform the Council on Regional Security immediately after having ordered a border control action.

Authorized by unanimous LC vote March 29, 2019.
Reauthorized for the expanded CRS by unanimous LC vote November, 24, 2020.

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Local Council Policies

by The tsp local council

—ABOUT THE LC— —LC ELECTION LAW— —LC POLICIES— —RMB ETIQUETTE——DEPUTY COUNCIL

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The Local Council has adopted the following laws and regulations:

LC Election Law — this law regulates the process and procedure for Local Council Elections and requires a game side polling to be changed.
RMB Etiquette — this policy guides our moderation of the Regional Message Board.
Unilateral Border Control Action Authorization — this policy formally authorizes border control officers to perform unliteral border control actions on low influence trolls and spammers.
Moderation Policy Guidelines — this policy outlines proper procedures for warnings, application and appeals of disciplinary actions. (to comply with HCLQ1908: Legality of Ejections for Conduct Violations)
Communications Officer Unilateral Suppression Authorization — this policy formally authorizes border control officers to suppress posts violating the RMB rules, but suppressions by non-LC Communications Officers may be overturned by Local Councillors at their discretion.

Update Log

14 December 2019 — This Dispatch was updated by LC Beepee after agreement with LC Concrete Slab to remove the previous restriction on Concrete Slab's tenure.
14 October 2021 — This Dispatch was updated by LC Concrete Slab after the passage of the Communications Officer Unilateral Suppression Authorization.

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About the Local Council

by The tsp local council

—ABOUT THE LC— —LC ELECTION LAW— —LC POLICIES— —RMB ETIQUETTE— —DEPUTY COUNCIL

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What is The Local Council?

The Local Council is the gameside Local Government of the South Pacific region. This is laid out in Article V of the Link

Charter of the Coalition of the South Pacific, our region's supreme constitutional law.

V. THE LOCAL COUNCIL

Establishing home rule for the in-game region residents.

(1) The Local Council will be the local government of the in-game community, composed of three or more residents of the South Pacific, and will represent the interests of all players in the region, moderate the Regional Message Board, encourage activity on the gameside, and administrate itself on issues unique to the in-game community.

(2) The Local Council is entitled to self-administration within its jurisdiction on local issues, but may not pass laws or regulations that contradict this Charter or constitutional laws. To that end, the Assembly may not enact any law, nor the Cabinet deliver any directive, that is solely related to an issue local to the in-game community.

(3) The Local Council may not be denied the authority to run regional polls, create and pin Dispatches, and to suppress messages on the Regional Message Board according to a standard moderation policy. However, it may not alter the regional flags or tags, and may not send out mass telegrams, without the approval of the Delegate.

(4) To help promote inter-governmental relations, the Local Council may send a representative to the Assembly whose term must not exceed the Local Council’s. The method of selection will be decided by the Local Council.

What does the Local Council do?

The Local Council has never had a rigorously defined role, but their purpose, in general, is to represent TSP's gameside community. The Link

initial plan was for Councillors to make decisions on things such as spam, polls, telegrams, etc., while also working with the MoRA to promote gameside activity. It's worth bearing in mind that this was during a time before Regional Officers - essentially the Delegate was the only person who had any control gameside, so the Local Council could have no real power.

Since then, the game has changed (with Regional Officers now being a thing, the Local Council actually has the power to make polls/suppress posts etc. by themselves), but the spirit of the Local Council hasn't. It still exists as a way to help include the gameside members of TSP in the running of the region, and in regional activity.

In the past, the political aspect of the Local Council has predominantly been communicating between forumside and gameside: promoting gameside interests on the forums, and letting the gameside know what was happening on the forums. At one point, the Local Council had a block vote, worth 1/6 of the total vote, that it could cast in any forumside legislative vote as a representation of the gameside. However, the current system is for the SCRO to decide its own laws independently of the forums, while not having any say in the forumside legislation which doesn't affect gameside. Should the forumside of The South Pacific pass a law that affects gameside, the Chair of the Assembly shall call for a regional poll for approval of the law.

The full list of Local Council regional powers is as follows:

Appearance - can change the WFE, the flag, the pinned dispatches, and the region's tags
Communications - can send region-wide telegrams, change the welcome telegram, and change who can send recruitment telegrams for TSP
Polls - can make gameside polls

It's worth noting that while the Local Council has these powers, some of them (such as changing the welcome TG, the regional flag, or regional tags) cannot legally be used without permission from the Delegate.

Who is the Local Council?

Your current Local Council is Evinea, TescoPepsi and Petea.
Since 2015, thirty-eight different players have served on the TSP Local Council. Since 2022, five different players have served on the TSP Deputy Council.

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Local Council Elections Act

by The tsp local council

—ABOUT THE LC— —LC ELECTION LAW— —LC POLICIES— —RMB ETIQUETTE——DEPUTY COUNCIL

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Local Council Elections Act

An act detailing elections for Local Council

1. Election Commissioner

(1) There shall be an Election Commissioner, appointed by the Council on Regional Security, who shall hold their position for an indefinite term unless they resign or another Commissioner is appointed in their stead according to the provisions of this section.

(2) The Commissioner shall be responsible for the publication of election notices and of election information and dispatches, the administration of election polls, and the proclamation and certification of results. The Commissioner shall be responsible, in conjunction with the Council on Regional Security and the High Court, as appropriate, for the verification of candidate eligibility, and the resolution of election-related disputes.

(3) The Commissioner shall not run for, or hold, the office of Delegate, Prime Minister, Minister, or Local Council, during their tenure as Commissioner.

2. Candidate Eligibility

(1) Candidates must be members of the South Pacific with a Residency of at least 120 by the beginning of the nominations period.

(2) Candidates must accept a prior nomination before the end of the nominations period via a post on the Regional Message Board, quoting the nomination in full and notifying the Commissioner via nation tags. The nomination must have been made during the nominations period by a member of the South Pacific other than the candidate or a nation under their control, via a post on the Regional Message Board.

(3) Candidates must submit a conflict of interest disclosure before the end of the nominations period via a dispatch, notifying the Commissioner via nation tags. The disclosure must list all nations under the candidate’s control or access and all current positions and affiliations within NationStates. The disclosure may omit nations used for operations with the Special Forces, prior notice of this to the Commissioner by the Minister of Defence.

(4) Candidates may be disqualified at any time prior to the certification of results for any of the following reasons:

If the Commissioner determines that the candidate does not meet the requirements listed in Article 2, Sections 1-3 of this Act.
If the Council on Regional Security determines that the candidate represents a threat to the security of the region.
If either the Commissioner or the Council on Regional Security determine that the candidate’s conflict of interest disclosure is not truthful.

(5) Candidates may run for the Local Council an unlimited number of times, but they may only run for a single seat at a time and they may not serve more than two terms consecutively, or more than one full term and more than half of a term for which another nation was originally elected.

3. Election Process

(1) Elections for all three seats of the Local Council shall begin on the first of every March, July, and November. In the event that a vacancy requires a special election, one shall begin no later than two days following the vacancy.

(2) Elections shall consist of a nominations period lasting three days, a campaigning period lasting three days, and a voting period lasting three to six days. Candidates may campaign during all three periods.

(3) Voting shall be conducted via a regional poll lasting three days and restricted to Native World Assembly Residents. Members of the Special Forces who will be deployed at the end of a given voting round, as certified in advance to the Commissioner by the Minister of Defence, may cast an absentee vote via a post on the Regional Message Board that lists the candidate of their choice and notifies the Commissioner via nation tags.

(4) Voting shall consist of two rounds of voting, and each round shall have an option to re-open nominations. The first round shall be held to fill the first seat, and the candidate with the highest number of votes shall be elected. The second round shall be held to fill the second and third seats from among the candidates not elected in the first round, and the two candidates with the highest numbers of votes shall be elected.

(5) In the event that more than eleven candidates qualify for the first round, the Commissioner shall consider the candidates in descending order of Residency. The eleven candidates with the highest Residency shall proceed to the first round. The Local Council may by law provide for an alternative means of qualification for the first round.

(6) In the event that no candidates accept a nomination for a given election, the Commissioner shall conclude the election upon the end of the nominations period and the vacant seats shall be filled pursuant to Article 4, Sections 3-5 of this Act.

(7) In the event of a tie all tied candidates shall be elected, all provisions related to the number of seats in the Local Council notwithstanding. If more than one candidate is elected in the first round the number of candidates to be elected in the second round shall be adjusted accordingly so that all three minimum seats are elected.

(8) In the event that the option to re-open nominations wins a round, the candidates already elected in a prior round or who have a higher number of votes in the given round shall be elected, and the election shall revert to the nominations period for the seats that remain vacant. In the event that the option to re-open nominations wins either round of voting in the reverted election, the remaining vacant seats shall be filled pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of this Act.

(9) In the event that a candidate is disqualified, the next highest voted candidate shall be elected, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this Act. If the next highest voted candidate is the option to re-open nominations, the vacant seat shall be filled via appointment by the Local Council after the Commissioner has certified the election.

(10) The transfer of power between the outgoing and incoming Local Council shall take place immediately after the Commissioner has certified the election.

4. Vacancies of Office

(1) There shall be a vacancy, for the purposes of this Act, if less than three seats of the Local Council are filled.

(2) In the event that a seat becomes vacant and half or more of the regular terms remains, the seat shall be filled via a special election pursuant to Article 3 of this Act, except that the number of seats to be elected, and the number of rounds of voting to be held, shall be in accordance with the number of seats that are vacant.

(3) In the event that a seat remains vacant following an election, or a seat becomes vacant and less than half of the regular term remains, the seat shall be filled via appointment by the Local Council within one week of the vacancy occurring. The appointee must be a member of the South Pacific with a Residency of at least 120 at the time of appointment.

(4) In the event that the Local Council fails to make an appointment within the allotted time or is otherwise demonstrably unable to make an appointment, the Delegate shall make an appointment, subject to the same eligibility requirements listed in Article 4, Section 3 of this Act.

(5) In the event that the Delegate fails to make an appointment, the Commissioner shall as a matter of course certify the election of the next willing candidate who would have otherwise been elected in the final round of the most recent election, subject to the same eligibility requirements listed in Article 4, Section 3 of this Act. In the case of a tie, the Commissioner shall certify the election of the candidate with the highest Residency.

5. Separation of Powers

(1) Local Councillors may not hold during their term the office of Delegate, Prime Minister, Minister, Chair of the Assembly, or Chief Justice, or any of their appointed deputies.

(2) Holding any of the offices listed in Article 5, Section 1 of this Act shall constitute implicit resignation from the Local Council.

6. Constitutional Law

(1) This Act is a constitutional law, and further amendments to it must secure a three-fifths majority approval via regional poll or, absent that, a simple majority approval via regional poll and a unanimous approval by the Local Council. In both cases the regional poll shall last three days, be restricted to Native World Assembly Residents, and shall only have the options to Approve or Disapprove.

Amendment history:

Passed unanimously by the LC (Auphelia, Volaworand, and Concrete Slab) on March 29, 2019.
Section 5, article 1 and 2 struck down in High Court Ruling HCLQ2002
Temporary Amendment passed regional vote August 22, 2020 resolve issues arising from HCLQ 2003
Section 5, articles 1 and 2 restored in High Court Ruling HCLQ2004
Amended by regional vote on November 15, 2020
Amended by regional vote on March 1, 2022

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by The 🍪 Tropical Biscuit Paradise of Aumeltopia

Come join The South Pacific on Discord! https://discord.gg/tEyyDyh

Hi -- I noticed that you voted in the "Where is everyone active?" poll and said that you're most active on Discord. I just wanted to let you know, as part of our integration efforts as so many new players join the game, that our region does indeed have a Discord server for you to join!

https://discord.gg/tEyyDyh

Some of you may have already found the server or been linked to it, but if you haven't -- please do join, since you're already most active there! We have a great community of people who can help explain the game and chat about whatever. :)

P.S.: Sorry if I tagged you and you're already on our Discord >.>

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[Draft] The Delegate: Powers and Responsibilities

by Erinor

The Delegate is the most powerful in-game position in the region. They have the following in-game powers:

World Assembly: The Delegate can cast a weighted vote on any resolutions in both the General Assembly (GA) and the Security Council (SC) equal to the number of endorsements they hold. In addition, the Delegate may vote to approve World Assembly proposals. Proposals that receive enough Delegate approvals and which are deemed legal by the World Assembly General Secretariat will be queued up to be voted upon as resolutions. This power is not regulated by any existing legislation, but, by tradition, the Delegate seeks the cabinet's advice on any SC resolutions.
Appearance and Polls: The Delegate has the power to alter the appearance and content of the region's World Factbook Entry. This includes pinning, unpinning dispatches and rearranging pinned dispatches according to requirements. The Delegate may also create regional polls. These powers are not regulated by any existing legislation.
Communications: The Delegate can suppress and unsuppress posts on the Regional Message Board in accordance with the Charter and the moderation rules established by the Local Council. The Delegate may also send regional mass telegrams without the use of telegram stamps and set the welcome telegram which new nations receive when they are founded in the region. These powers are regulated by the Regional Communications Act.
Embassies: The Delegate is able to make embassy requests with other regions and to accept embassy requests in turn. Though not formally regulated by any existing legislation, by tradition, the Delegate usually defers this power to or seeks advice from the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Border Control: The Delegate has the power to eject nations from the region and ban them from returning. This power spends influence and is regulated by the Border Control Act.
Executive: The Delegate is able to appoint up to twelve Regional Officers and bestow upon them any of the powers listed above. This power is regulated by the Regional Officers Act.

In addition to the above powers, the Delegate also holds the following responsibilities:

Regional Security: The Delegate, along with the Council on Regional Security is responsible for ensuring that the region remains secure and that security threats are dealt with. They do this by maintaining a high endorsement count and using their Border Control power in accordance with the Border Control Act.
Promoting Growth and Activity: As the figurehead of the Coalition, the Delegate must work with the Cabinet and the Local council to ensure that the region remains active and builds on what has gone before. They may use their Appearance, Communications and Polls powers to accomplish this.
Serving as an Advisor to the Forumside Government: As a prominent figure who bridges the two main spheres of the community, the Delegate can offer advice to the Cabinet on gameside and interregional relations, as appropriate to their experience.
Moderating the Regional Message Board: The Delegate should work with the Local Council to ensure that moderation standards are created and maintained. They can use their Appearance, Communications and Polls powers to accomplish this.
Fulfiling Regional Officer Positions: The Delegate must use their Executive power to ensure that elected officials are given the appropriate powers to enable them to fulfil their roles, as per the Regional Officers Act. The Delegate must also use those powers directly in any circumstances where a Regional Officer is unable to do so.

[Draft] Delegate Elections

by Erinor

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DELEGATE ELECTIONS

The Delegate is elected in Delegate elections that occur every 6 months (January and July). Only Legislators of the Assembly can run for the position of Delegate or vote in the first round of Delegate elections. Delegate elections are conducted in a two-stage process, first on the forums, then using a gameside poll, both overseen by the Election Commission.

TIME PERIODS:
A Delegate election usually lasts for upwards of two and a half weeks and has four periods:

Round One Nomination and Campaigning (Days 1-7): This is when Legislators can declare their candidacy or nominate others. They can also campaign by writing forum posts, dispatches, and answering questions to encourage voters to vote for them. It starts immediately after a election starts and lasts for 7 days.
Round One Voting (Days 8-10): Legislators vote on candidates during this period. It starts 7 days after the nomination and campaign period begins and lasts for 3 days.
Round Two Voting (Days 11-17): The Election Commisioner creates a regional poll featuring the top two candidates from Round One. Any WA member nation with more influence in the South Pacific than elsewhere may vote on these candidates during this period. It starts immediately after Round One voting and lasts for 7 days.
Transition Period (Day 18 onwards): During this period the government and Council on Regional Security coordinates transitioning the newly elected Delegate into the actual in-game Delegate role by ensuring they have more endorsements than the encumbent Delegate. This often involves support from our allies and is variable in length.

HOW TO VOTE (ROUND ONE)

Eligibility: You can only vote in the first round of a Delegate election if you are a Legislator and became one before the current election starts.

Voting method: Approval voting is used in the first round of the Delegate Election. To vote, you just need to list all the candidates you would approve of becoming Delegate. Each candidate listed will count as one approval vote in their favour, irrespective of the order in which they are listed.. The two (or more, if there is a tie) candidates with the most approval votes will move into round two.

Voting guide:
The vote will be conducted on our regional forum in a thread designated by the Election Commission.

Step 1: Read the Information and Nominations post which is pinned in the Election subforum (This subforum will be uncovered when an election starts) for information on the current election and where the voting thread is.
Step 2: Read the campaign post of all candidates to know who to vote for, ask them some questions if you want.
Step 3: Create a post in the voting thread then write a list of all the candidates you would approve of becoming Delegate. Finally, post it!

If you approve of Donald Duck and, Mickey Mouse, but do not approave of Goofy, then make a ballot like the one below.

Donald Duck
Mickey Mouse

Secret ballot: If you don't want people to know who you vote for, just send the ballot to a designated forum account via the forum's Personal Message system. The Information and Nominations thread will tell you what the account is. (Currently, it is "Vote Collector")

HOW TO VOTE (ROUND TWO)

Eligibility: You can only vote in the second round of a Delegate election if you have a nation in the South Pacific that is also a member of the World Assembly and has more influence in the South Pacific than any other region before the second round poll closes..

Voting method: The second round is conducted via a regional poll on the game site. Simply select the candidate you want to win and click ‘vote’.

Secret ballot: There is currently not an option to vote privately in the second round of the Delegate Election.

HOW TO RUN

Eligibility: In order to run for Delegate during a Delegate election, you need to be a Legislator and to have become one before the election starts.

Rules: Your candidacy in a Delegate election is only valid if you follow these rules:

You can run for Delegate whilst you are holding another elected office in the South Pacific, You need to resign from it, however, if you run for Delegate and win.
(Example: If you are the Minister of Military Affairs and you run for the Delegate position and win then you must resign from the Minister of Military Affairs position before starting as Delegate.)
You don't hold any position in other regions which is equivalent to the one you are running for.
(Example: If you are the Head of State of region A, you are not allowed to run for Delegate in the South Pacific, unless you agree to resign the other position should you win.)

Running guide:

Step 1: Read the Information and Nominations post which is pinned in the Election subforum (This subforum will be uncovered when an election starts) for information on the current election and where the nomination and campaign thread are.
Step 2: Declare your candidacy in the nomination thread.
Step 3: Write a Conflict of Interests (CoI) post which contains all potential conflict of interests you may have (Positions you are holding outside the region, alternative nations, membership in other regions,...) and campaign post which shows why voters should vote for you then post them as a thread in the campaign subforum. You need to write a CoI and campaign post in order for you to be considered an official candidate. These may also be included together in one post.
Step 4 (Optional): Answer questions made by voters, join debates,...
Step 5: You are done. Now you just need to wait for voters to vote for you.

THE WINNERS

The two (or more) candidates receiving the most votes in round one will move on to round two. The candidate with the most votes at the end of the second round of voting will be the winner and will be considered the Delegate-elect. They will formally take office once they have more endorsements than the encumbent Delegate.

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[Draft] Introduction to the Delegacy

by Erinor

In gameplay terms, The Delegate, or more properly the World Assembly Delegate, is the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements in the region and is the most powerful position available, able to perform all the region’s administrative functions and to appoint Regional Officers with any combination of those powers.

In terms of the region’s legal structure, however, the Delegate is the Head of State of the South Pacific and is a figurehead role, with very little legal power.

The primary purpose of the Delegate then is to keep the region secure from being taken over in a coup. Its other functions are as a strongly visible element of and point of contact with the regional government and, of course, as the region’s World Assembly Delegate, to vote in World Assembly resolutions.

The Delegate of the South Pacific is elected for terms lasting six months, with elections beginning on the first of January and July. Elections take place in two stages, with the first taking place on the regional forums and the second taking place via a regional poll.

Guide to Elections in the South Pacific

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ABOUT THE ASSEMBLY

The Assembly of the South Pacific is the primary legislative authority of the Coalition. The principal function of the Assembly is to pass bills (a proposal for a new law or a change to an existing one). However, beyond legislating, the Assembly also serves as a place where:

Elections for the Cabinet and the Chair of the Assembly, as well as the first round of the Delegate elections, are held;
the confirmation of High Court Justices take place: and
other similar appointments are presented and voted upon (such as those to the Legislator Committee and the Council on Regional Security).

Law-making

The Assembly makes new laws or amends laws currently in place. To make or amend a law, a Legislator first introduces the bill in the Link Assembly’s Main Chamber. Other Legislators will then comment and make suggestions to the bill. After an appropriate amount of time, the bill can be brought to a vote. A bill becomes law if a certain majority (simple or supermajority) vote to pass the bill. However, if the bill affects the gameside community of TSP, it will be voted on in a regional poll.

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ABOUT THE ASSEMBLY

The Assembly of The South Pacific is the primary legislative authority of the Coalition. The principal function of the Assembly is to pass bills (a proposal for a new law or a change to an existing one). However, beyond legislating, the Assembly also serves as a place where:

Elections for the Cabinet and the Chair of the Assembly, as well as the first round of the Delegate elections, are held;
the confirmation of High Court Justices take place: and
other similar appointments are presented and voted upon (such as those to the Legislator Committee and the Council on Regional Security).

Law-making

Formation of Government

The Cabinet of TSP is elected from among and by Legislators. The Cabinet is responsible for managing crucial aspects of TSP’s governance, such as foreign, regional, and military affairs. A nation needs to be a Legislator to both contest an election for a Cabinet position as well as vote in that election. Many successful candidates for Cabinet have previously contributed to the Assembly in meaningful ways, such as writing bills or participating in debates.

Oversight of Government

The Assembly acts as a check and balance on the Government as part of a Separation of Powers. A Separation of Powers is where different groups of individuals possess powers unique to each group, to avoid any one group from monopolising power. In TSP, the Assembly makes laws, the Cabinet administers the region, and the High Court interprets and applies the law.

BECOMING A LEGISLATOR

Minimum requirements in order to be eligible for Legislator status

Any person is eligible to become a Legislator so long as:

the Legislator Committee does not believe that they are seeking membership in bad faith;
they have a nation in the South Pacific (it does not need to be the main nation, nor one holding World Assembly membership — although the latter is strongly recommended);
are not attempting to join with multiple nations or identities; and
are not considered by the Council on Regional Security to be a significant risk to regional security.

The Application Process

Create a new thread in the Welcoming and Registration Centre with a title of your choosing.
Introduce yourself.
Copy and paste the contents of the Application Form, and fill the form out.
Post the thread.

MAINTAINING LEGISLATOR STATUS

In order to maintain their status as a Legislator, a person must vote in at least half of the votes each month that there are two or more votes.

There are three exceptions to this:

If a Legislator has received a Leave of Absence, they are exempt from the voting requirement for the period they are absent.
New Legislators are exempt for the month in which they joined.
The Chair of the Assembly may exercise their discretion and exempt a Legislator with extenuating circumstances.

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PROPOSAL

Any Legislator may introduce a proposal to the Assembly. Proposals can originate in two locations:

Private Halls of the Assembly — for proposals which are highly sensitive such as Declarations of War, Treaties, and Security Matters; and
Main Chamber of the Assembly — for everything else.

A bill can be either a:

General Matter — any bill which relates to general laws, amendments, resolutions, and appointments; or a
Constitutional Matter — any bill which deals with constitutional laws, constitutional amendments, resolutions dealing with matters of constitutional law, and treaties with foreign regions.

The Local Council can also propose amendments to the Charter, altering its constitutional structure. However, these amendments must go to the amendment process in the Assembly before they can be enacted.

DEBATE

Bills regarding:

General Matters are debated for a minimum period of three days.
Constitutional Matters are debated for a minimum period of five days.

If a debate leads to multiple bills or resolutions which address the same issue, the Chair of the Assembly will separately and simultaneously bring these competing bills or resolutions to vote, following the standard voting procedure. The bill or resolution that receives the most votes in favour and meets the minimum requirement for passage will become law.

The Chair may waive the minimum debate period if a Legislator motions for them to do so. This Motion must be Seconded by another Legislator. If there are no objections to the motion within twenty-four hours, the period may be waived.

MOTIONS TO VOTE

Following the completion of the minimum debate period, any Legislator may Motion to Vote. This Motion must be Seconded by another Legislator before a vote can commence.

VOTE

Bills regarding:

General Matters are voted for a minimum period of three days.
Constitutional Matters are voted for a minimum period of five days.

In the event of multiple bills or resolutions which address the same issue, the Chair will separately and simultaneously bring these competing bills or resolutions to vote, following the standard voting procedure. The bill or resolution that receives the most votes in favour and meets the minimum requirement for passage will become law.

FINALISING THE VOTE

The Chair will finalise the vote by counting the votes and determining whether the bill has passed or failed to pass. They will inform the Assembly of the result and amend any existing law (if the bill was an amendment)

Bills regarding general laws, amendments, resolutions, and treaties require a simple majority of those voting to pass. Appointments, unless otherwise specified, require a simple majority of those voting to pass.
Bills regarding constitutional laws, constitutional amendments, and resolutions dealing with matters of constitutional law require a three-fifths supermajority of those voting to pass. Treaties require a simple majority of those voting to pass.

Any bill passed by the Assembly which affects the gameside community or its home-side governance does not immediately take effect. Rather, it proceeds to the Local Council who will arrange for it to be debated and voted upon by the gameside community. Only after it has passed the gameside vote can a bill take effect.

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OFFICE OF THE CHAIR OF THE ASSEMBLY

Chair of the Assembly

The Chair is the principal office holder in the Assembly. They perform a role similar to that of a Cabinet Minister in a government ministry. The Chair presides over the legislative process and is responsible for maintaining order and decorum, helping guide Assembly debate into the creation of bills, creating voting threads. and recording votes.

A Chair serves for a term of four months. Eight days before the end of a Chair's term, the Assembly will convene to elect the Chair. The next election is scheduled to begin on the 29^th of June 2019.

Deputy(s) Chair of the Assembly

The Chair may appoint a Deputy or Deputies, to whom the Chair may delegate any powers, responsibilities, or special projects of the Office of the Chair of the Assembly. They assist the Chair in presiding over the Assembly and in the absence of a Chair, they may serve in an acting capacity as Chair to ensure the continuing business of the Assembly.

LEGISLATOR COMMITTEE

The Legislator Committee is the commission responsible for granting and revoking Legislator Status to members. It is a separate and independent institution from the Office of the Chair of the Assembly and has no political function.

ROSTER

Office	Officeholder	Nation	Discord ID
Chair of the Assembly	Bzerneleg	Bzerneleg	BobbyDelMartini#7654
Legislator Committee member	Nakari	Nakarisaune	Nakari#3538
Legislator Committee member	Seraph	Erinor	Seraph#4235
Legislator Committee member	USoVietnam	United States of Vietnam	USoVietnam#2258

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List of Local Councillors

I will add sources soon*, along with notes explaining certain events.

*I wrote that a year ago, and still haven't added anything. Don't hold your breath.

Councillor	Start Date	End Date	Total days served (cumulative)
SJS Republic	19-Apr-15	03-Jun-15	45
Darkstrait	25-Apr-15	11-Aug-15	108
Ryccia	25-Apr-15	11-Aug-15	108
The Solar System Scope	19-Jun-15	26-Jun-16	373
Imkitopia	11-Sep-15	30-Sep-15	19
Rikuchar	11-Sep-15	11-Jan-16	122
The Brotherhood of the Sword	21-Jan-16	31-Jan-16	10
Curlyhoward	24-Jan-16	26-Jun-16	154
Erinor	29-Jun-16	22-Oct-16	115
Punchwood	29-Jun-16	04-Nov-16	128
Belschaft	29-Jun-16	26-Feb-17	242 (252)
Bulbasra	07-Nov-16	07-Dec-16	30
Starfire Islands	07-Nov-16	14-Jan-17	68
Aramanchovia	11-Jan-17	26-Feb-17	46
Feirmont	26-Jan-17	25-Jun-17	150
Pencil Sharpeners 2	04-Mar-17	05-Nov-17	246
Pederal na Republika Ng Pilipinas	07-Mar-17	25-Jun-17	110
Ebonhand	02-Jul-17	05-Nov-17	126
Mostly Benevolent Tyranny	02-Jul-17	03-Mar-18	244
SJS Republic	11-Nov-17	08-Feb-18	89 (134)
Aumeltopia	11-Nov-17	03-Mar-18	112
Auphelia	06-Mar-18	30-Jun-18	116
Midand	09-Mar-18	30-Jun-18	113
Havenfell	12-Mar-18	30-Jun-18	110
The Solar System Scope	03-Jul-18	23-Feb-19	235 (608)
Pencil Sharpeners 2	08-Jul-18	18-Oct-18	102 (348)
Si-topia	11-Jul-18	09-Nov-18	121
Concrete Slab	15-Nov-18	01-Apr-19	138
Aidenfieeld	18-Nov-18	23-Feb-19	97
Volaworand	26-Feb-19	04-Aug-19	159
Auphelia	01-Mar-19	06-Dec-19	281 (397)
Aumeltopia	10-Apr-19	22-Jul-19	103 (215)
Hanguk-Nippon	07-Aug-19	06-Dec-19	122
Aidenfieeld	10-Aug-19	06-Dec-19	119 (216)
Beepee	09-Dec-19	08-Mar-20	91
Concrete Slab	12-Dec-19	08-Mar-20	88 (226)
Zess	12-Dec-19	08-Mar-20	88
Auphelia	11-Mar-20	03-Dec-20	268 (665)
Rabbitz	14-Mar-20	23-Jun-20	102
Proctethia	14-Mar-20	01-Aug-20	141
Volaworand	04-Aug-20	03-Apr-21	243 (402)
Drystar	07-Aug-20	03-Apr-21	240
Beepee	10-Dec-20	19-Jan-21	41
Concrete Slab	06-Apr-21	Ongoing	108+ (334+)
Melicorium	09-Apr-21	Ongoing	105+
Auphelia	09-Apr-21	Ongoing	105+ (770+)

_{^{This greeting is copyrighted by Proctethia. Any usage without crediting Proctethia will make Proctethia annoyed with you.}}

Muahahahaha...

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Thank you for the updated greeting!

Eskvenn, Whole india, Proctethia, Western fardelshufflestein, and 1 otherToovaloo

Dragonfarm

The Resurrection of Proctethia

Me speak the words of my english aint the right up on paper for children read, i think you might no what i say when i mean this for you.

Melicorium, Western fardelshufflestein, Laamiva, and Toovaloo

Melicorium wrote:

Muahahahaha...

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Thank you for the updated greeting!

You are welcome!

Eskvenn, Melicorium, and Toovaloo

Toovaloo

Proctethia wrote:

Hullo, and welcome to TSP - The South Pacific! I am

Proctethia, one of your three Local Councillors - but you can call me Apollo (or not)!
^-^

*hands you a warmed glass of S.P.I.T., some guides, places a lampshade on your head and gives you a welcoming hug*

Enjoy your stay!
(/^0^)/

Welcome to the South Pacific: A guide to playing the game and getting involved in the region.

by Erinor

Guides
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Table of Contents | NationStates Guide | Getting Started | Glossary
Guide to Getting Involved in Regional Affairs | Guide to Getting Involved in Politics
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Welcome to the South Pacific!

HOLD IT! This dispatch is really long. What’s the TL;DR, please?

Well, the game pretty much plays itself, but if you’re looking to get involved in the region beyond the basics, then there are a variety of things you can do:

First, join the World Assembly on the left, and endorse Beepee. This is the simplest way you can help strengthen our region against attack. Read this dispatch to learn more about why this important!
Once you're a member, consider visiting our Office of World Assembly Legislation (OWL) to debate resolutions and get recommendations on how to vote, as well as learning how to write your own WA resolutions.
Want to talk to all of us in real time, to get all your questions answered, to debate what there is to debate, or just to chill and have a drink of South Pacific Iced Tea? Join us on our Discord server.
Are you interested in writing and debating laws, and getting involved in the nitty-gritty of regional politics? Join our regional forum and sign up to be a legislator here.
Interested in helping to craft festivals, events, news articles, and graphics to keep everyone entertained and involved for a long time to come. Join us on Discord
Interested in the military? Do you want to go out into the wide world of NationStates to protect regions from attackers, and take the fight to them if necessary? The South Pacific Special Forces is just the thing for you. Jump on Discord to sign up.
You can join our regional roleplay here and grab a spot on our regional map too.

You may also find this Glossary of Common Abbreviations and Terms useful. And here's a guide to getting involved in Politics in the South Pacific.

Okay, I want more detail, but start with the basics, please!

So, you’ve just started playing NationStates and you’ve been randomly assigned to the South Pacific region. What now?

There’s already a great FAQ on the site that’s worth reading, but I’ll do my best to give you a basic run through here as well.

Okay, so you said I’d been assigned to a region. What is a region anyway and can I change which region I’m in?

Wait, what? The region has a government?

Yes, but there’s more to tell you about regions first!

Okay…

Right. Are you going to tell me about the regional government, now? Is that, like, a roleplaying thing?

Yes, okay.

So, how does it work?

The Coalition of the South Pacific (found Link

on these forums) is one of the oldest democracies in the game. It has Link

That sounds interesting. How do I get involved?

The best thing to do is to join the forums here and Link

I’d also recommend joining Link

What else is there to do?

on our Discord server

here, or

on their Discord server. There are even special GCRs called Warzones designed just for this purpose.

And of course there’s the usual banter and word games, karaoke competitions, inter-regional festivals - all sorts of things really. There’s always something going on in NationStates!

But don’t be overwhelmed. Take your time, get involved in whatever you feel like whenever you feel like it and don’t stress. Above all, have fun and play nicely with other players!

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RMB Rules and Etiquette

by The tsp local council

—ABOUT THE LC— —LC ELECTION LAW— —LC POLICIES— —RMB ETIQUETTE——DEPUTY COUNCIL

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Note: The “Fundamental Rule” portion of each guideline is meant as a summary of the rule. The official text of the rule may be found in the “Details” spoiler.

And so, after much introduction, here are your RMB Rules:

1. Say Neigh to Spam

Fundamental Rule: Don't spam. Spamming is bad. It is the first rule for a reason.

2. English is our Mane Language

Fundamental Rule: Posts on the Regional Message Board must be in English, or include an English translation.

3. Keep Our Region Stable

Fundamental Rule: Don’t ask for people to endorse you on the Regional Message Board. Don’t ask for people to move to another region.

If you want to receive and give more endorsements, get involved in the Southern World Assembly Initiative, TSP’s endorsement program.

4. So a Horse walks into a bar ...

But other than those things, feel free to roleplay to your heart's content!

5. Hold your Horses

Fundamental Rule: Don’t post on the Regional Message Board three times or more in a row.

6. Keep your nose in your own feedbag

Fundamental Rule: Don’t reveal other players’ personal information.

7. Get Off Your High Horse

Fundamental Rule: Trolling, baiting or flaming of others is not allowed under any circumstances.

8. You Canter Break Site Rules

Fundamental Rule: No matter where you are in NationStates, the rules for the game still apply.

NationStates Rules

NationStates FAQ

9. Mind Your Dam Manners

Fundamental Rule: Don’t post anything that would not be allowed in a PG-13 movie.

10. Straight from the horse’s mouth

Fundamental Rule: Do not edit someone's post in a malicious way or repost offensive content.

When you are responding to someone's post, please quote their post (by pressing the "quote" button), as it makes it less confusing and will alert them to your post.

When quoting an offensive post, delete the content of the post and replace it with "-snip-". Doing so makes the administrators’ jobs much easier.

When quoting long posts, please cut the post down to the particular parts you are responding to, or replace the extraneous material with "-snip-".

11. Crop Your Post

Fundamental Rule: Use spoilers when making or quoting a very long post.

12. Rein In Rudeness

Fundamental Rule: The golden rule: treat others how you want to be treated.

Details:
Remember, there are other, real people behind the nations on the RMB. Everyone here is a human being with emotions and the right to be respected.

13. Don't Ride on Foals

Fundamental Rule: Single word or similarly short posts are not appreciated on the RMB.

Thank you for reading, and remember to follow these guidelines!

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay here in TSP!

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TescoPepsi
Petea
Evinea

Lodge complaints or comments with the following nation:

The tsp local council

This nation is controlled by the LC, ensuring all Local Councillors can see your complaints or comments. Remember, the rules of respect apply to telegrams as well as the RMB.

Official moderation appeals must follow the process laid out in the Standard Moderation Policy dispatch.

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by The Regional Government Program of Southern World Assembly Initiative

The Southern World Assembly Initiative

Tl;dr

This is a way for you to easily get more endorsements and influence on your nation and contribute to the South Pacifc's security and activity.

Please give a warm welcome to our newest World Assembly nations by endorsing them!

Markanissa, Auflack, Butuni, DarkDefiance

Status summary

Number of WA nations: 780
Number of SWAN Knights: 376
SPCG's average endorsement count: 517.86
Total number of endorsements: 93618
Cross-endorsement rate: 15.41 %

What is this?

What are the World Assembly, Delegates, endorsements, and influence?

The World Assembly is an equivalent of the real-life United Nations. Although it doesn't impact your nation as much as the real-life UN it does impact regions such as this one a lot.
Endorsements are something you can give or receive from other nations. They are a little bit similar to likes on social media websites except they are far more important to a region and nation because they create the thing below.
Influence is something your nation will gain by having endorsements. Influence is very important to the security of a region as it decides how hard it is to remove or ban a nation from a region.
A Delegate or WA Delegate is a nation that has the most endorsements in a region and holds all administrative powers such as moderating the message board, banning/ejecting nations, changing the World Factbook Entry,... In the South Pacific, the Delegate is elected every 6 months by member nations of this region.

How do I participate?

Step 1: Join the World Assembly. Click here if you don't know how.

Step 2: Endorse all of these nations. To endorse a nation, click a nation name to open its page, scroll down then click the Endorse button.

WA Delegate
Ebonhand
Member nations of the South Pacific Coral Guard (SPCG)
Aidenfieeld	Amerion	Ebonhand	Land Without Shrimp	Sporaltryus
Tepertopia	Tsunamy

Step 3: Endorse all other nations in this region. Click here to know how to do this quickly and to find nations to endorse.

Why should I participate?

Participating in SWAN will give your nation benefits that you can't otherwise get:

Your nation will be able to vote on WA resolutions
This is the easiest way to get a lot of endorsements from other nations and gain influence which will help your own nation and the region in the future.
Your nation will receive awards to commend your effort of participating in this initiative! (Click here to learn more about awards)
Your nation will have a stronger voting power on the WA. (Read this for how)

Click here if you want to learn more about the benefits.

How can I do more?

You can go above and beyond and do more by:

Upvoting this dispatch.
Sending a link to this dispatch to new nations that haven't participated or encouraging them directly to do what this initiative wants via telegram.
Doing the same as above but via our Regional Message Board.
Sharing your ideas about how to improve this initiative. (How to do that here)

How do I know how well I am and the region are doing?

Where can I find more information?

Take a look at our dispatch index.

We hope you will enjoy this initiative and that you find NationStates and our community a more cheerful place because of it.

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The Constitution of The South Pacific

by Whole india

THE CHARTER OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Preamble

Article I - CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS

Defining the supreme laws of our community.

(2): Constitutional laws hold precedence and supremacy over all other laws, regulations, and policies of all branches of government.

(3): This Charter is a constitutional law holding supremacy over all others, and defines the purpose of our government and its framework.

Article II - SOVEREIGNTY

Outlining the sovereignty of the Coalition and the origins of legitimacy.

Article III - RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Recognizing the democratic rights and freedoms of all members of the Coalition.

(1): All members of the South Pacific will enjoy the freedoms of expression, speech, assembly, and the press, limited only by reasonable moderation policies.

(3): No member may be banned or ejected from the in-game region without the due process of law.

(4): No member may be denied the right to vote or hold office, unless prohibited by constitutional law.

(5): No law may be passed by the Assembly that directly affects the activities of the in-game community without the consent of the in-game community.

(6): The High Court may strike down any general law or action that violates any right or freedom found in this Charter.

Article IV - THE ASSEMBLY

Establishing legislative authority in the Assembly.

(1): The Assembly holds supreme legislative authority in the Coalition, and is comprised of all eligible legislators.

Legislator Eligibility

Article V - THE LOCAL COUNCIL

Establishing home rule for the in-game region residents.

Article VI - THE EXECUTIVE

Establishing an executive branch consisting of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

(2): The Cabinet will consist of ministers with the following portfolios: Foreign Affairs, Regional Affairs, and Military Affairs.

(4): Members of the Executive are required to hold Legislator status.

Elections

(5): Executive elections will be held every four months, where the Prime Minister and all Cabinet positions will be up for election.

(6): The date, time, and manner of elections will be set by the Assembly in a law.

Minister of Regional Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs

(10): The Minister of Foreign Affairs will be responsible for establishing standards for the creation and maintenance of consulates and embassies.

Minister of Military Affairs

(12): The Minister of Military Affairs may elect to establish an intelligence office, in equal coordination with the Council on Regional Security.

Executive Authorities

Article VII - THE DELEGATE

Establishing a Head of State.

(3): The Delegate must fulfill in-game actions required by law but assigned to others if those actions can only be taken by the person holding the in-game Delegate seat.

Elections

(4): Delegate elections will be held every six months.

(5): The date, time, and manner of electing the Delegate will be set by the Assembly in a law, but must include the participation of the game-side community.

Article VIII - THE High Court

Creating a supreme judicial authority for the Coalition.

(1): The High Court will consist of one Chief Justice and a number of Associate Justices, and will hold exclusive judicial authority in the Coalition.

(2): The procedure for the appointment of the justices will be defined in a law by the Assembly.

(3): Procedures for the conduct of criminal trials and civil cases will be defined in a law by the Assembly.

Powers

(6): The High Court may clarify and interpret provisions of law when presented with a Legal Question about them.

(7): The High Court holds the sole power to conduct a criminal trial.

Article IX - THE COUNCIL ON REGIONAL SECURITY

Establishing a central authority for protecting the Coalition’s security.

Membership

(3): Eligible members may become members of the Council on Regional Security via two methods, either application to the Council itself, or nomination by the Delegate and Prime Minister.

Powers

(11): The Council on Regional Security, the Prime Minister, and the Delegate will establish a line of succession for the Delegate seat.

Article X - THE MILITARY

Creating an official military for the purposes of regional defense, war, and gameplay.

(4): The Minister of Military Affairs will coordinate with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to ensure that no military activities harm the government’s diplomatic affairs or public relations.

Article XI - RECALLS AND MOTIONS OF NO CONFIDENCE

Establishing a method to hold government officials to account.

(1): Any official of the Coalition may be recalled by an Assembly resolution passed with a three-fifths majority of those voting.

(1A): Recalls should only be initiated for dereliction of duty, abuse of authority, or violations of the law, and not for purposes of political rivalry.

(1B): Upon initiation, recall resolutions must be debated for three days and receive a motion and second before being put to vote.

(1C): Upon passage, the recalled official will immediately be removed from office.

Article XII - THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Creating an independent, apolitical body to manage off-site communications.

Article XIII - AMENDMENT PROCESS

Setting a procedure for amendment of the Charter and constitutional laws.

Article XIV - GREAT COUNCILS

Setting a procedure for constitutional conventions.

(2): A resolution establishing a Great Council may be adopted with a three-fifths supermajority of the Assembly, which must be confirmed by a majority vote of the gameside community.

(5): If a Great Council fails to pass a new constitution and set of laws to replace the existing ones, then the existing laws will remain in place.

(6): At least one year must have passed since the previous Great Council before a new one may be established.

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If you found this guide helpful, please upvote the dispatch to help others find it

Welcome to NationStates!

This guide will help if you are a new player to this game or an experienced player looking to expand your knowledge of NationStates.

This guide aims to help you:

Prepare you for the limitless possibilities;
Find out the varying aspects of this game; and
Manage your nation.

This guide is reasonably long, and as such, it is recommended that you refer to the table of contents to aid you in locating the specific information you may desire.

What is NationStates?

NationStates is a multiplayer online text-based game which simulates a government setting. It was created by author Link

Max Barry and was released on the 13^th of November, 2002 as a means of promoting a novel Jennifer Government. The game has currently 223,380 active nations in 23,734 different regions.^[2]

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Issues

None;
One per weekday;
One per day;
Two per weekday;
Two per day; or
Vacation Mode (prevent a nation from receiving new issues and extending period after which a nation will be deleted for inactivity, from 28 days to 60 days).

Depending on the options a player selects, they will achieve varying ratings relating to their nation's Economy, Political Freedoms, and Civil Rights (visible on a nation's homepage).

To view how many nations there are of each government category, please see the data compiled by Farengeto and provided in the below spoiler (data accurate as of the 8^th of June 2020).

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Government Category	Nation Count	Percentage
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy	52643	23.58%
Democratic Socialists	16958	7.60%
Iron Fist Consumerists	16719	7.49%
Anarchy	15750	7.06%
New York Times Democracy	15130	6.78%
Psychotic Dictatorship	13611	6.10%
Father Knows Best State	11356	5.09%
Civil Rights Lovefest	10677	4.78%
Moralistic Democracy	9530	4.27%
Left-wing Utopia	7038	3.15%
Liberal Democratic Socialists	6700	3.00%
Corrupt Dictatorship	6489	2.91%
Capitalist Paradise	5626	2.52%
Corporate Bordello	5236	2.35%
Left-Leaning College State	4705	2.11%
Corporate Police State	4241	1.90%
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise	4198	1.88%
Authoritarian Democracy	3556	1.59%
Compulsory Consumerist State	3056	1.37%
Right-wing Utopia	1933	0.87%
Capitalizt	1598	0.72%
Iron Fist Socialists	1494	0.67%
Conservative Democracy	1005	0.45%
Free-Market Paradise	935	0.42%
Libertarian Police State	901	0.40%
Tyranny by Majority	820	0.37%
Benevolent Dictatorship	772	0.35%
Mother Knows Best State	546	0.24%

NationStates has five different categories in which issues are organized into; general, population-based, issue options, statistics, and special issues.

General issues:
General issues form the majority of issues that a nation will receive. Issues of this type are randomly generated with there being no precondition to receiving them.
Examples of general issues include:
- Nudists Demand Time in Sun; and
- Don't Puff On Me, Say Non-Smokers.
Population-based issues
Population-based issues are those which can only be unlocked by a nation's population. If a player chooses to dismiss issues of this type when he/she received them or chooses an option that he/she may later regret, the player will still be able to receive population-based issues. However, the player will receive the specific issue later and not immediately after dismissing it. Through such issues, a player will be granted the ability to edit the player's capital city, leader, and national religion.
Examples of population-based issues include:
- A Capital City For Nation; and
- A Question of Faith.
Issue-option
Issue-option is only unlock-able when a nation chooses a specific option to one issue. The result of the issue and the effect of the decision on the nation will be a catalyst for an Issue-option issue.
Examples of issue-based issues include:
- Reclaim the Streets!. If a player selects option 1 which bans all cars, the player will unlock Without Cars, Going Nowhere Fast; and
- Child Casino Shock. If a player selects option 1 which outlaws gambling, the player will unlock Gambling Interests Offer High Stakes.
Statistic-based issues
Statistic-based issues can be unlocked when a nation has reached a pre-determined statistic relevant to the issue. Depending on how a player chooses to lead his/her nation, different statistics will apply to the nation. For example, a nation which is led in a dictatorial fashion will most likely receive an issue which relates to tyrannical nations, for example, the issue Too Low on Laws, Says Citizens. However, a nation that has high political freedoms would not receive such issues.
Examples of statistic-based issues include:
- Too Low on Laws, Says Citizens is unlocked when a nation is categorised as an Anarchy; and
- Maxtopians Demands Return of the King is unlocked when a nation is rated highly culturally.
Special issues
Special issues do not occur often and are a rarity. For example, World Assembly Woes are only unlock able by member-states of the World Assembly.
Similar to special issues, there are easter egg issues which reward nations with a unique badge to be displayed on nations' main page. There are several easter egg issues available. However, the methods of attaining them vary. For a more detailed discussion on easter egg issues, please refer to this discussion.

Telegrams

Telegrams are private messages that can be sent between players. When a nation is founded, it will receive approximately two dozen telegrams from regions seeking to recruit new nations.

A player can choose to filter telegrams he/she receives by accessing Telegram Preferences. There are four categories a player can select:

Recruitment: Recruitment telegrams are sent by nations attempting to convince players to join their regions.
WA Campaign: WA proposal authors may send WA-member nations telegrams of this sort to lobby for a player's vote.
Region (official): Founders and (if allowed) World Assembly Delegates may send regional telegrams without the need for stamps. Unless selected, these telegrams will be sent to every nation residing in the region.
External: External telegrams are sent using stamps and in-which the author had not pre-selected the telegram label of 'recruitment' or 'campaign'.

NationStates is a free game however there are upgrades available to a player. One such upgrade is an Inbox upgrade which is part of packages: Supporter, Postmaster, and Postmaster-General.

remove ads (for faster page loads);
reward with a supporter trophy for your nation page;
last forever;
permanently reserve nation name; and
give a player a 'warm, fuzzy feeling of supporting NationStates.'

Postmaster:

includes the aforementioned benefits of Supporter;
expand folders to hold a 100 telegrams each (up from 20 telegrams);
create 3 additional custom folders; and
create a 'deleted items' folder which will retain a maximum of 100 deleted telegrams.

Postmaster-General:

includes the aforementioned benefits of both Supporter and Postmaster;
expand folders to hold an unlimited number of telegrams;
create an unlimited number of custom folders; and
includes 500 telegram stamps.

A player can personalize the telegram sent by applying %NATION% to the text of the telegram. This will automatically translate to the nation's name when he/she receives it.

region: <Name> will send a telegram to every nation residing in the region listed.
tag: New<Number> will send telegrams to the aforementioned number of newly founded nations.
tag: Refounded<Number> will send telegrams to the aforementioned number of refounded nations.
tag: NewDelegates<Number> will send telegrams to the aforementioned number of new World Assembly Delegates nations.
tag: Delegates will send a telegram to the every Delegate.
tag: WA will send a telegram to the every nation who retains current membership to the World Assembly.
tab: All will send a telegram to every nation in NationStates.
tag: Welcome will send an automatic greeting to new arrivals in their region. However, telegrams of these sort can only be sent by a Founder or Delegate of a region.

Population

The population of a newly-created nation increases by 1 million per day.

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Population Mark	Change(s)
5 million	The starting population, with the population size descriptor 'fledgling', and a population growth rate of 1 million per day.
7 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'tiny'.
10 million	The population growth rate increases to 2 million per day.
20 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'small'. The population growth rate increases to 3 million per day.
32 million	The population growth rate increases to 4 million per day.
40 million	The population growth rate increases to 5 million per day.
50 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'large'. The population growth rate increases to 6 million per day.
62 million	The population growth rate becomes randomly variable, ranging from 5 million per day to 7 million per day. The population growth rate does not change after this.
100 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'very large'.
200 million	The population size descriptor changes to 'huge'.
250 million	The nation can receive the issue to create a custom-named national capitol.
500 million	The nation name pretitle changes from multiple-choice to a custom text field. The player may submit issues from now on, at the issues page.
750 million	The player will have the option of stating the leader of their nation as well as attributing the national motto to said-individual.
1 billion	The population size descriptor changes to 'massive'. The nation can receive the issue to create a custom-named national religion.
5 billion	The population size descriptor changes to 'colossal'.
10 billion	The population size descriptor changes to 'gargantuan'.

Dossier

Settings

People, Government, & the Economy

People: A pie-chart and accompanying percentages illustrating the leading causes of death throughout a player's nation, for example, old age.

Economy: An illustration of the division of the public, private, and state-owned sectors. Here, a player can also read the total GDP of the nation and the GDP per person.

Analysis

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Region

World Factbook Entry;
Regional flag;
Dispatches;
Regional tags;
Embassies;
World Census Report;
Regional polls; and the
Regional Message Board (RMB)

Nations can select the region they want to belong to by various means; accidental stumbling upon, specific searches, recruitment telegrams, looking at regional tags, etc.

For a comprehensive guide to "Building a region", you are invited to view this forum thread.

World Assembly

Patience is a godsend. Don't expect to march in some random region and have endorsements thrown at you. You need to prove your place.
Get friendly with some of the other nations, people who you can count on to support your ascent to power.
If they have one, find out about the current delegate. Is he well-liked? Does he listen to the nation's wishes? Does he abuse his power? Use this to your advantage...
NationStates truly is a game of politics and roleplaying. To that end, feel free to blackmail and bribe your peers.

Councils, the World Assembly is divided into two entities; the General Assembly and the Security Council ^[3]:

Both Councils function similarly in that they accept proposals, which enter the voting floor to be voted on as resolutions. Each Council may have a resolution at vote at the same time.

When you decide to pass your resolution, you have two choices. You can create a brand new one, or you can attempt to repeal an old one.

Tips on Passing a Resolution:

Gather up support within your region. If it was proposed by someone, all the better!
Spread the word on the forums. There is a section dedicated to the discussion of resolutions. You can make friends and get some critique on your law, which will let you make the edits necessary to give it an air of professionalism.
Don't get too frustrated if your resolution doesn't make it to the voting floor. You can always try again.

The national influence ranking (ranging from ‘Minnow’ to ‘Hermit’) is determined by the ratio of national influence to total regional influence and the previous WA update.

Influence levels achievable

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↓	Influence Level
31	Zero
30	Unproven
29	Hatchling
28	Newcomer
27	Nipper
26	Minnow
25	Sprat
24	Shoeshiner
23	Page
22	Squire
21	Apprentice
20	Vassal
19	Truckler
18	Handshaker
17	Duckspeaker
16	Envoy
15	Diplomat
14	Ambassador
13	Auxiliary
12	Negotiator
11	Contender
10	Instigator
9	Dealmaker
8	Enforcer
7	Eminence Grise
6	Powerbroker
5	Power
4	Superpower
3	Dominator
2	Hegemony
1	Hermit

Roleplay

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Work things out OOC: First piece of advice is fairly simple; you will find that when you start a roleplay with a nation you may have combat with, you will find that most of the time you will both have different technologies and ideas on how the roleplay will go. As such it’s important to work out any problems OOC before you start the RP. You can do this in MSN, telegram or even in a separate thread… if you don’t do this you may waste a lot of time arguing with the other nation over the power of your weapon, why they aren’t taking enough damage and so on.
Spelling, Grammar and Format: This is a quick addition, but basically if you want to be understood you should make it easier to read for everyone else. You should try and make sure that you’re spelling it reasonable, your grammar is ok and your format makes it easy for people to read. The best way to achieve this is to use a program like Win Word to spell check your post and maybe even point out some grammar problems.
Its freeform baby!: Yeah, I know I should have pointed this out earlier, but it goes without saying. You can RP anything you want and there is little anyone can do about it. Remember, while you can roleplay anything, you can also ignore anything. So while you can RP your nation being the best in the universe, everyone else can ignore such a claim and choose not to RP with you. That’s the beauty of freeform, and it’s the greatest frustration. This is why you should be reasonable.
Be descriptive: This isn’t really as important, but it makes the thread a whole lot better. The more description you put into it, the more interesting it is to read and the more you will enjoy the roleplay on the whole.
Have fun: It gets forgotten a lot of the time but Nationstates is just a game; albeit an addictive game which takes a lot of time and effort for some people. The important thing is to have fun; if you are not having fun then you should try something else. Tired of having wars with everyone? Chill out and try something else, make peace with those you fight or have a peace conference… that way you automatically have a character/diplomatic roleplay.

To garner more information on general roleplaying, the author strongly recommends a visit to the forum thread Roleplaying Tips and Suggestions.

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WA resolution	Everywhere	[resolution=GA#2]The Rights and Duties law[/resolution]	The Rights and Duties law
Spoiler	Everywhere	[spoiler]Hi[/spoiler] [spoiler=Greetings]Hi[/spoiler]	Hi Hi
Link	Dispatches & WFE	[url=http://maxbarry.com/]Max Barry[/url] created NationStates	Max Barry created NationStates
Anchor	Dispatches	[anchor=A][/anchor]The anchor will be placed here [url=/page=dispatch/id=444406#A]Anchor link[/url]	The anchor will be placed here Anchor link
Image	Dispatches	[img]https://i.imgur.com/9h8jAdi.png?1[/img]
Quote	RMB & Dispatches	[quote=amerion;100000]Oppa Gangnam Style[/quote]	Amerion wrote:Oppa Gangnam Style
List	Everywhere	[list][]Bullet []List[/list] [list=1][]Number []List[/list] [list=a][]Alphabetical []List[/list] [list=I][]Roman []Numerals [*]List[list]	Bullet List Number List Alphabetical List Roman Numerals List
Unformatted text	Everywhere	[pre]You bold like [b]this[/b]! [/pre]	You bold like [b]this[/b]!
Color	Dispatches & WFE	[color=red]Red text[/color] [color=#0431B4]Blue text[/color]	Red text Blue text
Alignment	Dispatches	[align=right]Right-aligned[/align] [center]Center-aligned[/center] [align=left]Left-aligned[/align]	Right-aligned Center-aligned Left-aligned
Indentation	Dispatches	[tab=10]This is an indent[/tab]	This is an indent
Horizontal Line	Dispatches	[hr]
Box	Dispatches	[box]This is a box[/box]	This is a box

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Term	Definition
Ban	An act which prevents a nation from entering a given region.
Cease-To-Exist (CTE)	The deletion of a nation after a period of inactivity lasting 28 days or 60 days if vacation mode is set. A nation can be 'refounded' by the owner by login.
Eject	An act of ejecting a nation from a region. This can be performed by the Founder (with cost to the nation) or by the Delegate (with an influence cost incurred on the Delegate). Nations who have been ejected will relocate involuntarily to The Rejected Realms.
Feeders	Regions that new nations are founded in. Sinkers include The Pacific, The North Pacific, The South Pacific, The West Pacific, and The East Pacific.
Founder	A nation who 'founded' the region and hence is the original inhabitant. The Founder, depending on access to the administration panel, has the power to ban, eject, banject nations, change tags, suppress RMB posts, change the flag, construct and close embassies, and change the World Factbook Entry.
Sinkers	Regions that nations returning to the game, or in the case of The Rejected Realms are ejected from a different region go to. Sinkers include Lazarus, Osiris, Balder, and The Rejected Realms.
Out-of-Character (OOC)	Post of this sort is used to convey messages unrelated to the roleplay, such as informing fellow players that you will be out of town for a week and therefore will not be online in NationStates.
Puppets	Nations created to be used secondary to the primary nation. Some players choose to use puppet nations as WA nations while others choose to use it to boost a region's population. Reasons vary and there is nothing wrong with creating puppets for one's purpose.
Regional Message Board (RMB)	A chat function visible in a region (scroll down the region's homepage). This aspect allows nations to communicate and displays their flag as well as allowing them to 'like' others' messages and quote them.
Telegrams	A private messaging system that acts as emails for NS.
Warzones	Regions which have no founder and cannot be refounded. In these regions, ejections/bannings do not incur an influence drain on the Delegate but can only last a limited amount of time. Warzones include Warzone Airspace, Warzone Africa, Warzone Europe, Warzone Asia, Warzone Australia, and Warzone Sandbox.
World Assembly	An institute of global governance in NationStates, similar to the United Nations in real-life.
World Assembly Delegate	A nation who possess the largest number of WA endorsements in the region, thereby allowing it to represent the region in the World Assembly.
World Factbook Entry (WFE)	World Factbook Entry is an area visible at the top of a region's homepage which describes the region, etc. Typically, it would state members of the region's governing entity, links to an offsite forum, etc.

References

[1] Testlandia, Euroslavia, and Goddess Relief Office contributed whole information towards sections regarding Bulletin Board Codes, Roleplay, and Issue Types, respectfully.

[2] Exact figures may fluctuate over time as new nations are founded and existing nations are ceasing-to-exist.

[3] This information on World Assembly Councils was sourced from Frequently Asked Questions.

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