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Welcome to the NWI, Ideological republic of the mongols! Come join our Discord server (https://discord.gg/cmeQqND) and Apply for Citizenship! Celestiam, Volirum, Karteria, Reno sheriffs department, and 1 otherNorth italian union | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Welcome to the NWI, Euxropa! I am a great fan of your flag, btw :) Welcome to you too Jessica soho, looks like singing over telegrams has graced us with your presence. For both of you, feel free to make the next step and join us all on our Discord server, (https://discord.gg/cmeQqND) and Apply for Citizenship! We compounded the following guide if you need some help on other things, and I hope you will both feel confident to telegram me or anyone else if you have any questions. We're glad to have you here!  Welcome to the New West Indies! What is this place? Our community is a dedicated group of roleplayers, government workers, lawmakers, comedy junkies, flag-makers, designers, and many more! Founded on March 7th, 2018 by Achipel, the New West Indies (NWI) initially created a modern roleplay canon that has continued ever since. Nations began solely in the Caribbean area of the map, but as the community grew (and grow quickly it did), the roleplay became more complex with it, becoming more Post-Modern and spawning a variety of new adventures. Vexillology (flag-making) is at the heart of the region. Experienced creators like Cymiopolis, New united carolinas, and Portinabia (among others) frequently show off their skills. Government and lawmaking have recently begun to take hold, as many experienced members debate potential reforms and changes to regional institutions and affairs. Members often discuss politics, memes, games, and other topics on our Regional Message Board (RMB) and especially Discord. Anyone who follows the rules and wants to have a good time in their area of interest is welcome here!
You should start your New West Indies experience by completing the Citizenship Application, which will allow you to experience roleplay, lawmaking, and other engaging activities! Once you fill it out completely, relevant authorities will inform you if it is approved. Make sure to answer every question! To decide what RP claim you want (if desired), go to the Regional Map – make certain that what you want isn't already taken (is any color besides grey). If you are having trouble with the app, contact a regional officer.
Our Our Constitution outlines our laws and values – every citizen should read it and be familiar with the rules of the Indies road. Speaking of the RMB, getting your feet wet in roleplay is quite important if you want to participate. Whether you're a newer player or experienced roleplayer, it's beneficial to get your first post out there and introduce yourself in- and out-of-character. Finally, you should consider accessing the following resources for knowledge and further assistance:
Roleplay (RP) is the main attraction for new and old members alike. Start by creating your nation's basic lore; where is it on the map? What are its socioeconomic challenges? What are its politics like? These questions and others will guide you through creating an overview dispatch (such as this one) if you are so inclined. Otherwise, begin diplomatically engaging and describing the issues your nation faces on the RMB, so everyone can start getting familiar. Once you are settled into the canon, branch out! Create some personable characters, discuss IC legislation in See below for further assistance.
Once you become a citizen, you are automatically a member of the NWI General Assembly (GA), our regional lawmaking body. As such, you have the opportunity to not only vote on and discuss legislation, but you can also propose your own! We have many experienced members that can assist in the process, especially for newer members. The best way to begin learning about the GA and discuss law is to join our
Our Executive Branch is made of the Secretary-General, the head of government, who every six months (once elected) appoints a cabinet of four Secretaries that make up the "Secretariat." These nations execute GA law, protect the region, and moderate certain regional affairs. Once you become more familiar with our region, any citizen can run for office, whether that be the Secretary-General or General Assembly President! Additionally, you can be appointed to a Secretarial position or a lower role within one of the Executive departments. Even if you do not want to work in government, it is your prerogative as a citizen to vote in elections, which increases representation and makes government work better for the people as a result.
Joining the world assembly not only provides many benefits to you, but also helps the region in numerous ways. Once you've joined the world assembly, you should endorse the current delegate (Karteria), which allows the delegate to have more sway in World Assembly voting and further secures the region. You can also discuss current WA topics and legislation with other members of the NWI in our WA channel on See "2.4 What is the World Assembly?" near the bottom of this document for instructions on how to attain WA membership. Issues are the key to any initial NationStates experience. To access them, click the button in the top left corner of your page that says "issues." From there, you can answer the critical questions for your nation however you please. Depending on how you answer issues, they will affect your nation's "stats" and potentially enact "policies." See the toolbar on your nation's page (underneath your motto) for more information about each effect. Issues have no major bearing on regional roleplay, but they can give you ideas for how to formulate your nation in-character. Just answered an issue enacting euthanasia, or banning nuclear power? Why not do it in RP too! If you don't want to answer issues, or you want to answer them more/less frequently, you can adjust the duration between each one in your nation's settings. Dispatches are canvases for nations to express anything they wish in a public setting. You can write, roleplay, campaign, design art, or anything in between – all through a simple dispatch.
Telegrams are the method by which nations directly message one another privately. Mass telegrams, sent to every nation in the NWI, are frequently used by regional officials to keep everyone updated.
The World Assembly (WA) is an international organization with thousands of member-nations, which focuses on legislating the NationStates metaverse. Remember – you can only have one WA nation at any one time.
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Hey there, New West Indies! Hey, everybody! I know it's been quite a while, and I'm very sorry for that. I don't have very many excuses for my absence, other than what I'm about to tell you. I've been terribly busy outside of NationStates, and several of my minor nations have CTE'd due to my inactivity with them. I haven't had the time or motivation to keep track of all of my various nations, and Kadiya nearly CTE'd as a result. I'm terribly sorry for not being here for you guys, and for missing out on so much... it really does hurt my heart that I've been out of touch with the community I love so much. Sadly, I won't be very active with Kadiya for a little while longer, at least until mid August. I have a busy schedule, and have only been able to focus on my two other primary nations. Three primaries was getting to be a bit much, and took a toll on my mental health and productivity. So, until at least Mid August, you guys won't be seeing much of me. However, I'll be sure to pop in every now and then to say hi! I'm always open for conversation, and will be happy to chat with you during my visits. Kadiya should be more active later, but for now, I must apologize for my inactivity... I've let you as a community down... and I'm sorry for that. Celestiam and North italian union, hey there! Been a while. How's it going? Karteria, sorry for being a disappointing moderator... I'm sorry I let you down.. New united carolinas, this goes for you too... due to my inactivity, I've let you down; been a disappointment. I apologize for that. New spiedska, hello! Long time no see, towarzysz! Are you well? The sakura nippon, hey there! I still love your flag :D
And with that, this is both hello and goodbye. Hopefully no one took my territories from me... I'll be seeing you guys around, hopefully. —The small, fluffy, but far from harmless island nation of Kadiya Twelve titans, Achipel, Ventus Prime, Cymiopolis, and 10 othersVolirum, Karteria, New united carolinas, The sakura nippon, North italian union, Frellor, The great god helio, The kingdoms of austranisia, Euxropa, and Jessica soho | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Momo smiled, an extremely rare sight from someone who back home only smiles around her husband, never publicly. Again, listening carefully to what Kiyomi had said. Momo listened carefully, she had picked up the sense that, while Kiyomi did indeed miss her mother, she was not entirely attached to her mother the way that Momo was attached to her own parents. When Momo's parents died, she grieved for literal months, including a period in which she would not eat, and seldom drank. She had even pushed herself to attempt suicide before Erwin stopped her. Perhaps this was just another example of the stern yet stoic discipline that her people were known for instilling in their children, or perhaps, like Momo, she merely did not wish to express her emotion in the presence of a guest, even more so the reigning monarchs of a foreign country. "Wonderful, i was concerned that given the population and consumption rates of the average person being vastly different than that of another individual, that it would be harder to gauge the proper amounts of food. Im surprised that the amount you need is rather small. Considering our agricultural sector in Kawashima Prefecture can produce that in a day, if every worker was on shift and there were no breaks. So id say that in a week, we could produce that, and in a month, the Prefecture could produce perhaps 1 1/2 times your requested amount. Either way, i would be honoured to provide you with as much or as little grains as you require. To answer your other question, we are pursuing an alliance with you so mutual, and so closely tied, that not even the power of the worlds nations could break it While a war you might get involved in would be a heated debate back home*, We would support you unswervingly in wars in which you were involved in. This said, I am aware that your time and trust are valuable, which is why i would not be offended or hurt in the least bit if you dont wish to consider us a close friend. However, the goal would eventually be to build this alliance into something that the nations of the world could look to for guidance, and that no amount of allies will save a nation, but the bonds that are had with those allies will." * (OOC i am not a big fan of rp wars and am happy that the war rule allow me to rp prosperously) "I believe as of my current records, about 62% of the population of High Charity II are members of its crew, though since the Commander of High Charity II is an android, the crew work shifts with fewer hours than those of the ships that protect High Charity II. We add her as a city on our national records, though we do not count her mass as a landmass, since she is not physically connected to our nation in any geographical way. I am eager to have you visit her one day, as i am sure that youll be as baffled by her majesty as i was when i first laid my eyes upon her." Momo said. The mere mention of her home city made her somewhat cowed. Momo had concerns of what had happened to her city, and the people in it. "Mito..." She said somewhat silently. She was indeed looking forward to this, but at the same time, was afraid of how much of Mito had been changed since her departure 5 years ago, when she was 15. Equally concerning to her was what kind of significance she still had to the people of Mito, and the city itself. While she was in no way expecting some sort of plaque commemorating the home city of Scherzinger's first Japanese head of State, she was hoping that she would still be remembered, not necessarily as the Empress she is, but as the happy civilian she was. The same girl that walked the often busy streets, and was known to study profusely around the sakura trees in the cityside. Her shoes, her uniform, even her eyeglass, were all bought and/or made in Mito, and she cared deeply about her possessions, which remind her that Mito never left her. Momo bowed her head reverently, wondering what else Kiyomi might wish to say. Mito could surely wait, as Momo thoroughly enjoyed speaking with the new leader of her beloved Japan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hello everyone, Chief Justice Titans here. Just wanted to let you know about the High Court's new public calendar! Hopefully this will help people involved in cases keep track of deadlines, and help interested observers see upcoming Court actions. Court Calendar To simplify keeping track of Court deadlines for parties to proceedings and for the Court, and to be more transparent, the Court has complied a Court Calendar. Click the below Google Calendar link to see the public Court Calendar, which lists all the deadlines and hearing dates across all open cases. Clicking on an event will show you the name of the case and a link to more information about it. Disclaimer: While this Calendar is updated regularly, parties should check their Court telegrams and case dockets to confirm accuracy. This Calendar is purely for reference use, and accuracy of this calendar is not necessarily guaranteed, nor does it override Court orders. Property of the High Court of the New West Indies Maintained by the Chief Justice Date of Publication: 27 July 2020 Last Updated: 27 July 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An excellent initiative by the High Court! ^^^^ I hope that anyone interested will feel free to ask questions here or on Discord. I can reassure you that sounding interested and curious will never make you look stupid, and understanding our judiciary is a big step towards ensuring the strength of the value of Justice in the Indies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OOC: Good stuff. I wish I was even half qualified for a position there ^_^ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
When you get back I have much to show you. Frellor and Kadiya | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Galactic City This morning proved to an ineffective one in the Senate as senators argued about how Ventus Prime was going to pay for the sudden surge in military craft. Not only that, but everyone was on edge, worried that Kunkengawouod be bold enough to attack the capital directly. It was only morning but Lysithea felt absolutely drained by the time she adjourned and made her way back to her office. “You are always appreciated,” Lysithea said as Raphtalia was giving her shoulders a massage. “Seriously, is there anything you can’t do?” Raphtalia chuckled. “I’m not a registered masseuse, I’m just gentle with my hands, that’s all.” “Well, that I do know, speaking from experience.” Raphtalia blushed. “Um...well...” “I don’t know why you’re getting so flustered, it’s just us in the room.” “I know it’s just...well...aren’t you with...you know?” “Yes, but he’s aware of what happened and besides, it’s more of an open relationship.” “Oh...” “Anyway, what are your thoughts on this whole budget issue?” “I don’t think anyone’s going to like having funding be cut from anything, but I believe that’s the only way we’re going to make ends meet in this war. Maybe we can skim from each?” “That could work instead of gutting something completely...but there’s still going to be arguments saying ‘this department doesn’t deserve to be underfunded’ and such.” Lysithea then grabbed Raphtalia’s wrist. “Thank you by the way. For doing this for me, I mean.” “Honestly, I’m kind of enjoying it,” Raphtalia laughed. “Though maybe it’s because I haven’t done this position that long.” She then noticed Lysithea hadn’t let go of her. “Lysithea?” “Sit here with me, please?” Raphtalia smiled as she sat down in Lysithea’s lap as the two of them held each other close. “Just for like five minutes, this is all I want...” Lysithea said softly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PESQUERO DE LOS VIEJOS | Punta Carretas, Parva Domus Parvense hospitality left a mark on the Doge. In a way, their customs are on par with the North Italians on their similarities with Cymiopolis. In other words, they knew how to party. The music was lively, the service was impeccable and the food was exceptional. When the Lamb Kleftiko was rolled out still on its spit, the Doge could almost kiss his host. Bartolomé sure knew how to impress a Cymiopolitan. After receiving his portion, he took a bite and tears of joy were building up for it reminded him of the simpler times of his youth at Easter with the family. When the meal came to conclusion, the Presidente stood up and, with a drink in hand, shared a toast and thanked the Doge for what would be the beginning of a new friendship between both the nations and its leaders. Andrea was latter presented with a gift representing the founding of Parva Domus. In turn, the Doge presented his new friend with a model of the MSS Kanaris, a warship provided to Parva Domus during the Cisplatine War by Cymiopolis in order to keep the balance of power in region and prevent annexation of the then-fledgling nation by New Pretannia or Brazil. Following a few drinks and a bit of dancing, everyone retired to their chambers. In the morning, the Doge hugged his new friend goodbye and boarded his plane back home. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- NWI Department of Internal Affairs - In close cooperation with the Office of the Secretary General, the DIA will be hosting another cultural event, though it's context will only become apparent during the weekend. This will be competation to design a logo for a potential New West Indies Baseball Team (you're only clue for the upcoming announcement this weekend). Contestants will have until August 2nd to submit a logo (with a possible extension if participation is low) and voting will commence on August 3rd. May the best logo win and lets hope it is a home-run! Best regards, Cymiopolis, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From Supreme Chancellor Lysithea Snow Dear President Miller of I am writing to ask if we could meet and discuss about the current standing of the war. Unfortunately due to safety reasons and the fact that Kunkenga is practically on your doorstep, perhaps we can meet on Szel. I assume this conditions are acceptable? Sincerely, Supreme Chancellor Snow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dear Chancellor Snow, I'd be delighted to have a war meeting in Szel. It'll be the first time I've had the ability to go to space since I was elected. I will be there shortly. - Miller | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
When President Miller arrives, the first thing he’ll notice is the large defense fleet surrounding the planet. Judging by the size and frequent patrols, the capital seemed to be on edge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Andersswhal, 77 Years Ago "O-oh here she comes! Vatch out boys! Vatch out boys!" he sang quietly through a German accent. Looking out of his window, Tom saw the streets of Andersswhal bustling with pedestrians. A group of students sat outside of a church handing out red colored pamphlets. A mother on a park bench bounced her young son on her lap as her husband brought them both sandwiches from a nearby café. A group of construction workers sat high up on a scaffolding trading lunches and casting lude gestures at the young women walking below them. The young women shot angry looks back at the workers as they made their way to the city library. The cab circled its way towards Volkspark. From his window, Tom watched the Kunkengan men's track team astride in red tracksuits bearing the Republic's yellow star on their right breast. A couple walked along the grass holding hands and staring intently into each other's eyes. "Right here's good" Tom called out to the cab driver once they had reached the offices of the Ministry of Defense. "Zat vill be $15.81 Minister." the cab driver mumbled. As he reached out to grab the money, Tom noticed a tattoo of a bugle with lighting rods on the cab driver's forearm. Holding his breath he handed the driver the money and watched as he drove away. Andersswhal, 68 years ago The motorcade began after the chancellor delivered his speech at the statue of Marx and Engels on Nouveau Street's Lower Point. Then they made their way towards Volkspark. Tom could see the faces in the crowd. Students sitting in trees and waving their rifles in joy as the chancellor passed. The construction, steel, and dockworker's militias standing at attention. The young women of the Female Auxilliary Flight Corps throwing their caps and shouting slogans from lampposts. A woman tearfully watching the procession as her adolescent son holds a photo of a man in uniform. Unbeknownst to Tom, another man watches the cars go by from a balcony. A pregnant woman walks behind him holding her stomach and hands him a sleek leather suitcase, the name "HURTZ" printed in small lettering on its side. "We still haven't decided on a name for him" the man laments pressing his hand against his partner's belly. "How about we name him after his godfather?" the woman proposes, pointing out at the passing cars towards the deputy chancellor. "Christoff..." the man answeres, "I suppose that's not too bad." Back in the motorcade, the chancellor paused mid-conversation to stroke his beard and wave at the cheering crowd, he then turned back and continued talking "...as troubling as these times of war may be, we must remember what is at stake. At this moment the enemy has its eyes on us, sure. But whose to say their ambition will stop if they prove victorious? What about "Our support is isolated to the city and the Nationalist German's are working to turn the rest of the country against itself. Golden Bloc is close to a majority now, I fear we lay loose the next election." Then he saw him, a face emerge from the crowd. It was the cab driver from all those years ago. Gun in hand, he aimed at the chancellor. "For the fatherland, long live the Second Monarchy!" he yelled before firing a shot at the motorcade. The round hit the chancellor in his right cheek and blew clean through the back of his head. The chauffer honked and the cars ahead pulled over to allow him to peel off. The cab driver tried to recede into the screaming crowd but was quickly apprehended by a group of soldiers. Andersswhal Then an old man, his ancient features accented in greater detail by the flickering fire, was dragged out. Blood ran down his face from a large gash on his forehead. A short officer walked behind the man. He cleared his throat to silence the gathered crowd before presenting a small clipboard. "This man stands accused of having committed a capital offense against the Second Monarchy!" the officer screeched, his voice as high pitched as it was nasally forced. "Not only has be been found guilty of possessing all the contraband you see here before you now! It appears he is the spawn of an agent of the Republic, his father was among the sorted socialist scum we single-handedly defeated in the glorious Nation's War!" The crowd erupted in a maelstrom of boos and jeers. "Furthermore! It appears his father was killed along with the scores of other pathetic Republican troops the hands of our brave men during the attempted suppression of the rebellion in the north! Leaving him in the care of his whore mother!" the officer sneered. The crowd erupted in uproarious laughter. "Now, in line with the standard procedure with such cases, the accused has already been judged and sentenced to a punishment befitting his crime. We are gathered here, as plenipotentiary to the king himself." here the officer moved his hand around indicating other individuals despite nobody being around him "We have refused to show you mercy and decided with unanimous consent that you shall be put to death. What say ye?" the officer quickly said, barely pausing for an answer. The old man was unresponsive. "Very well then, may God in our stead have mercy on your blah blah blah. Alright boys, throw him in" the officer said. The troops lifted the old man by his head and legs and walked him a few feet away from the fire. An overzealous man in the crowd tried throwing a stone at the old man but was quickly beaten back by a soldier. They then heaved the old man's frail body into the flames as the crowd cheered on. Just some more lore on my alternate nation while I wait for your diplomatic mission to play out | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
“You’re more on edge then I am snow. Is something been going on that I haven’t heard of? What happened in NUC that’s put you on edge?” (I missed the meeting so Xander missed the meeting.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Official Message from Ventuan Starcraft Industries To our valued customers, Unfortunately, due to the ongoing war with Kunkenga, we have decided to suspend taking orders in order to focus on developing ships for the Republic Navy for the foreseeable future. We apologize for the inconvenience. Any orders that were made prior to March 2148 will still be completed on time. We thank you for your understanding. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Alright then.) |
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