Gatesville Embassy

[Pope Lexus X]

Just to make sure, we did re-open relations with you, yes? I'd hate to be stepping on anyone's toes by posting here. But I think we did, and as the new Foreign Affairs Advocate of GV, Here's some if the news in Gatesville:


The Gatesville Foreign Report


Gatesville Stats
Founder: Gates the God
Regional UN Delegate: Nevadar
Gatesville Forum: Antiun.cjb.net
Gatesville Population: 1043 Nations
Gatesville Power: Extremely High


From the Desk of the new Foreign Advocate

Good evening all! Here is the first, of what will hopefully be many, Gatesville Foreign reports. This issue will include two articles; one on the new Foreign Advocate, and the other on a much more serious note concerning a member of Gatesville. So I hope you enjoy this issue, and hopefully the next one is not too far away

~Pope Lexus X~

New Foreign Affairs Advocate

In an unexpected announcement to the people, Gates the God has informed Gatesvillians of the retirement of Nikocujo from the Gatesville High Council:

It is with great sadness that I must announce the resignation of Nikocujo our FA [foreign affairs advocate] do to RL demands. And it is with great pleasure I wish to announce that former High Council member and Gatesville hall of famer Pope Lexus X will fill this position.

This message came as a shock, and we wish Nikoculo all the best with his RL.

Lexus has already made several changes to the FA department. Firstly a brand new FA Advocates Office has been created to deal with the confusion of so many Embassies, and to ensure a steady running and active Dept. Secondly, several inactive embassies have been closed down. These include: New Westmoore, The North Pacific, Antartic Paradise, Capitalist Alliance and more. More developments for the FA dept are expected to appear soon.


The Pope walks out of plastic surgery to celebrate his new position with us..

Lies, Deceit, and One Very Angry Advocate

Recent events have shocked nations in Nationstates this week. Several days ago, a member of Gatesville, Black Panther Cats, returned to the region bearing the news of the death of a former Gatesvillian known as Warcraft the Uber.  The news left many Gatesvillians speechless, and many gave their thoughts and prayers to the families of Uber.

However, Uber had been known in the past to concoct lies to get attention for himself, so to ensure that this was not the case, the esteemed Nevadar, ran several checks, and has since discovered that Warcraft the Uber was not dead. What is more, is that he has also lied about having a brother and fiancee who were active members of the region Cingeta, his brother holding a Senators position.

All accounts that Warcraft has held in Gatesville, and Cingeta have been banned. His lying has been described as disgraceful, and a good example of people forgetting that this is simply a game and should be treated as such. "I don't believe I've seen a larger act of disrespect shown to NS players," says Lexus.

Fin



The Gatesville Foreign Report-Issue 2


Gatesville Stats
Founder: Gates the God
Regional UN Delegate: Nevadar
Gatesville Forum: Antiun.cjb.net
Gatesville Population: 1045 Nations
Gatesville Power: Extremely High


From the Desk of the new Foreign Advocate

Good evening all, and welcome to another issue of the GFR! In this issue we have only one article, on the ceasing of relations with The Lexicon. This is a very important article, as I wish to highlight one of the many problems that we all face in Nationstates today, which is a lack of maturity, and respect (Ok, thats technically two..). So without further ado, here's the second issue of the GFR!

P.S. If you dont wish to read the full events, the first and last paragraphs will help you get the point.


Arguments, Obsenities, and an Ignorant Clergyman

With my newest appointment as Foreign Affairs Advocate in Gatesville, I made an effort to visit all forums of regions who we have relations with. So, on my travels I eventually reached The Lexicon, a region I had a large amount of respect for due to their formerly amazing recruitment abilities, and I had even considered moving there at one stage.

Upon going on their forum, I realised that our embassy was missing. Despite the fact that our ambassador to them is one of the most reliable people I could have working for me, I decided to give The Lexicon the benefit of the doubt and presumed it had been closed due to inactivity, thus I requested for it to be re-opened.

Insane Power and Cathyy, two members of NS who are both respected players, greeted me with abolsutely no respect at all. They calimed that Gatesville supports the ADN, and thus closed our embassy. They reffered several times to the closing of their embassy in Gatesville over an incident that happened over a year and a half ago, which occured due to their refusal to allow our Foreign Affairs Advocate on their forum.

My responses to these remarks were that, I knew nothing of our supporting of the ADN, and I asked them to explain to me what they believed that they knew. I was insulted for asking this question. I then asked the Gatesville High Council about this, and was told that the ADN had reformed themselves some time ago, and had apologised for several things they had done in the past, which Gatesville respected them very much for doing. No alliance was made. A simple acknowledgement of a good deed was all. I made this known to The Lexicon, and was insulted again.

Concerning the closure of their embassy a year and a half ago, I said that we had moved on from this, and I would have presumed that they did too. For my pointing out that time does infact move forward and people do change, I was insulted. Slight pattern began to emerge from the argument.

Insane Power then went on to insult Gates the well-respected founder of Gatesville, however he did say he liked me. I thanked him for the complement, and altough I respected his openness, I wasn't so keen on his phrasing. I was insulted again, only this time, I was promptly told to get off their forum, thus to stop trying to defend my region, and to do my job and keep relations with a foreign region unless it is completely nessecary to end them. In Insane Power's words,"And as minor little hints don't appear to be working...let me be slightly more blunt...F*** OFF!"

I then went and made one more comment which was deleted by them so I would leave them, or possibly because I might have made a bit of sense for once. Here is my comment for those who are interested:

I thought a bit of rational argument would be a good idea, but apparently maturity is not a highly thought of concept here.. As you wish I will "F*** off" however, please delete the Cingeta embassy here as well. I would explain why, but I feel you would understand enough to cop on to that. Its a shame, as I always liked the Lexicon, and even considered moving here once. My final thought that you wont care about is; Get over yourselves. Nobody gives a dam about the crap you went through. We all have have our own crap to deal with. If you wish to see The Lexicon go anywhere ever again, then move on.

I stood there for 3+ topic pages taking insult after insult, to try and find a possibility of keeping relations with them. I will admit, that I did insult them too, as when they threatened me with war, I made the observation that a region whose only active forum topic was the spam area and the topic I was being insulted in, wasn't going to frighten me. I did apologise for this comment later, as I felt it was quite tasteless of me.

The Lexicon was a good region, but at present, I will advise that any regions who have relations with them, should reconsider this. They are no longer the Lexicon I once respected but simply a bitter stubborn and irrational region. These claims are quite large to make, and may come accross as slander to many people, but the disrespect I was shown has made me write this, and I feel it should be made known. Anyone who wishes to see the entire thread in the Lexicon may PM me, and I will send them a copy.

~Pope Lexus X~


Pope takes insults in his stride..or is too drunk to notice?

[Allama]

I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you had with the Lexicon and with the lying ex-member, but congratulations are in order for your new position!  Best of luck and hear, hear!

Thanks for the updates. 

[Pope Lexus X]

The Gatesville Foreign Report-Issue 3


Gatesville Stats
Founder: Gates the God
Regional UN Delegate: Nevadar
Gatesville Forum: Antiun.cjb.net
Gatesville Population: 1046 Nations
Gatesville Power: Extremely High


From the Desk of the Foreign Advocate

Evening all, and welcome to another edition of the GVFR! I've decided that now once a month there will be an overview of events, though this will merely be a brief summary. Important happenings will be expanded upon in their own issue every 1 (or 2) week(s). So enjoy the first summary!

~Pope Lexus X~

Summary of Events

1) Foreign Affairs: Gatesville has announced its departure from the organisation ACCEL. An official from the Gatesville HC Chambers has stated, "Inactiveness in the organisation" as the reason for Gatesville's departure. In other news, we are very glad to announce the re-opening of our embassy with The North Pacific, and we are also sad to announce the closure of our embassy with The South Pacific, unless a request is made.

2)GV Police Department: Many more Spammers have been caught and reported/listed recently. The GVPD continues to keep the region spammer-free, keeping us all that little bit saner..little..

3) Gatesville Guard: The Guard continues to grow as ever, though no missions have occured recently. The GG remains alert and ready however, so who knows what tomorrow may bring.

4)Recruitment: The Region continues to grow, although it appears as if only one nation has entered since the last issue, I remind our readers that a huge number of nations die off in Gatesville almost daily, and to keep nations coming in and retaining our size takes a phenominal effort from the recruiting team.

5) Intelligence: Intel what?

Fin

[Allama]

The GVPD continues to keep the region spammer-free, keeping us all that little bit saner..little..

Well, very good news on that point!  I wish you luck; we seem to be quite poor in the "sanity" department 'round these here parts.

[kor]

Thanks for the Update! 

[Pope Lexus X]

The GVPD continues to keep the region spammer-free, keeping us all that little bit saner..little..

Well, very good news on that point!  I wish you luck; we seem to be quite poor in the "sanity" department 'round these here parts.

Bah, who needs Sanity these days..its far too boring.

[Pope Lexus X]

The Gatesville Foreign Report-Issue 4


Gatesville Stats
Founder: Gates the God
Regional UN Delegate: Nevadar
Gatesville Forum: Antiun.cjb.net
Gatesville Population: 1033 Nations
Gatesville Power: Extremely High

Statement of events from the Gatesville High Council

Recent weeks have seen the nation Emperor Matthuis ascend to power in The North Pacific against the will of the previous constitutionally-elected government (now restored). Given our prominent role in these events, the High Council wishes to state the following:

Although he achieved this goal without aid from any region, EM immediately made a request to Gates the God, our beloved founder, asking him for Gatesville’s support. Within nine hours of ascension to the delegacy, Gates ordered the Gatesville Guard to move into TNP in support of EM. While he did so without consulting the Gatesville High Council, there were no complaints from any member of the High Council over Gates' decision.

While often classified as a Defender region, this is technically incorrect as we are neither Invader nor Defender. Gatesville will go to war for any of the following four reasons:

1) In defense of an ally. This is the most common cause for war, and the only one to which there is no exception or plea-bargaining available on the behalf of the attacked.
2) A region allies itself with a known foe of Gatesville. We consider this to be an informal declaration of war and initiate the Pre-Emptive Strike Policy.
3) A Gatesvillian is mocked and insulted in public by a region’s leadership. Whilst we are fairly lenient when it comes to interregional tension caused by those without formal or informal position, we do consider regional leaders to be acting on behalf of their respective regions, and will act accordingly.
4) A native regional delegate asks for help, and we happen to be bored. Or drunk. Or both.

In the case of The North Pacific, the regional delegate (as appointed by the people of TNP based on endorsement count) asked for help. In addition, we recalled the previous history of public insult against our delegate Princess Nevadar by members of TNP’s government. All of us felt that this could not be allowed to stand. Recall also that upon EM’s completion of the TAO Maneuver and conquest of The Rejected Realms, we immediately fought for Kandarin. If this was simply a quest for Gatesville to prove its power, we would have kept both regions. While Gatesville has been accused of supporting EM simply to “take over” a feeder, this accusation is patently false. If we wanted to conquer a feeder, we would. It really is that simple.

Gatesville's pro-sovereignty stance has also come under question, as by supporting EM in TNP we are accused of failing to recognize the established government. While we have a pro-sovereignty stance, we generally define sovereignty as the will of the people. The will of the people, as evidenced by the endorsement count obtained by EM in a region with an active delegate, arguably supported EM as regional delegate. We also have a war policy as described above, and at this time it was felt the several insults made by TNP had gone too far for Gatesville to accept.

Now, however, while not Gatesville's primary intent, The North Pacific has seen that things are not right within their region. If two coups can occur in such a short time, then this is clearly a sign of instability and unrest which should be addressed. In addition, the personal apology sent to Nevadar by one of the most grievous offenders has gone far to appease relations, at least on Gatesville’s side. Gatesville now hopes that TNP can use this knowledge to better their region. They stood united against a worthy opponent and came out victorious. We hope they now remember there is an inherent greatness in the region of The North Pacific which may have become tarnished lately, but should still be cherished and protected. We look forward with pleasure to the future, as we expect the members of TNP to use this knowledge to improve their region to the best of their respective abilities.

That is all.

Signed this 3rd day of November, 2007

~The Gatesville High Council~
Gates the god
Nevadar
The GM Warden
Sudros
Pope Lexus X
Dar-Zarruk
The Twelvth Reich
Accelerus

[Allama]

Thanks for the update, and the explanation of Gatesville's stance on the recent fun times in TNP!  Much appreciated, 'tis.

[Pope Lexus X]

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Notes from the Not-so Editor


Pope Lexus X..no caption needed

In the last few weeks much has happened in Gatesville, and outside. So, we have the official statement from the High Council as written by Pope Lexus X, and edited by Nevadar concerning those events. As well as that, we have two fantastic interviews with Pierconium and New Kevorskia. The interviewer, Big D Baby is new to the Gazette team, and I can safely say we will be seeing plenty more from him for a long while. So enjoy this issue of the Gazette, and go in peace to fight and defeat the UN.

Statement of Events from the Gatesville High Council


The Gatesville High Council makes their announcement in unison, with accompianment from Randy Newman..

Recent weeks have seen the nation Emperor Matthuis ascend to power in The North Pacific against the will of the previous constitutionally-elected government (now restored). Given our prominent role in these events, the High Council wishes to state the following:

Although he achieved this goal without aid from any region, EM immediately made a request to Gates the God, our beloved founder, asking him for Gatesville’s support. Within nine hours of ascension to the delegacy, Gates ordered the Gatesville Guard to move into TNP in support of EM. While he did so without consulting the Gatesville High Council, there were no complaints from any member of the High Council over Gates' decision.

While often classified as a Defender region, this is technically incorrect as we are neither Invader nor Defender. Gatesville will go to war for any of the following four reasons:

1) In defense of an ally. This is the most common cause for war, and the only one to which there is no exception or plea-bargaining available on the behalf of the attacked.
2) A region allies itself with a known foe of Gatesville. We consider this to be an informal declaration of war and initiate the Pre-Emptive Strike Policy.
3) A Gatesvillian is mocked and insulted in public by a region’s leadership. Whilst we are fairly lenient when it comes to interregional tension caused by those without formal or informal position, we do consider regional leaders to be acting on behalf of their respective regions, and will act accordingly.
4) A native regional delegate asks for help, and we happen to be bored. Or drunk. Or both.

In the case of The North Pacific, the regional delegate (as appointed by the people of TNP based on endorsement count) asked for help. In addition, we recalled the previous history of public insult against our delegate Princess Nevadar by members of TNP’s government. All of us felt that this could not be allowed to stand. Recall also that upon EM’s completion of the TAO Maneuver and conquest of The Rejected Realms, we immediately fought for Kandarin. If this was simply a quest for Gatesville to prove its power, we would have kept both regions. While Gatesville has been accused of supporting EM simply to “take over” a feeder, this accusation is patently false. If we wanted to conquer a feeder, we would. It really is that simple.

Gatesville's pro-sovereignty stance has also come under question, as by supporting EM in TNP we are accused of failing to recognize the established government. While we have a pro-sovereignty stance, we generally define sovereignty as the will of the people. The will of the people, as evidenced by the endorsement count obtained by EM in a region with an active delegate, arguably supported EM as regional delegate. We also have a war policy as described above, and at this time it was felt the several insults made by TNP had gone too far for Gatesville to accept.

Now, however, while not Gatesville's primary intent, The North Pacific has seen that things are not right within their region. If two coups can occur in such a short time, then this is clearly a sign of instability and unrest which should be addressed. In addition, the personal apology sent to Nevadar by one of the most grievous offenders has gone far to appease relations, at least on Gatesville’s side. Gatesville now hopes that TNP can use this knowledge to better their region. They stood united against a worthy opponent and came out victorious. We hope they now remember there is an inherent greatness in the region of The North Pacific which may have become tarnished lately, but should still be cherished and protected. We look forward with pleasure to the future, as we expect the members of TNP to use this knowledge to improve their region to the best of their respective abilities.

From the Gatesville High Council

An Interview with Pierconium, and New Kevorskia


Pierconium and New Kevorskia discuss The Pacific

The Gatesville Gazette recently had the opportunity to sit down and discuss current affairs within the Pacific with former Senator, New Kervorskia, and current Lord and Grand Inquisitor of Pacific, Pierconium. Contrasting in styles, yet not in love for their beloved Feeder, both were candid in assessing various issues facing the region.

First up is NK:

What was the final straw that caused you to leave the TP Senate?

I felt that there was no more I could do. No matter what changes were instituted.

What are your thoughts regarding where Moo is leading The Pacific?

I think, ideologically speaking, a softer tone. Not as assertive as it once was.

Do you think that is a good or bad thing?
I think that is bad for activity.

What is your opinion regarding Haor Chall's appointment to the Senate?

I think he is a competent individual. One of the few remaining PRP members in The Pacific and first members of the 2nd NPO.

How will his involvement in both TP and TNP affect the Pacific, in your opinion?

Historically speaking TP members have always participated in TNP government and vice verse. I was once a Deputy Minister. EM was once a Minister and a member of TP.

If you could choose who would lead the Pacific right now, who would you choose and why?

I'd rather not talk in what-ifs. It is not my place to say, but I have always admired Unlimited and think he would add much to the region.

Fair enough. Do you think Pierconium will be a positive addition to the TP atmosphere?

He has always been pragmatic and unrelenting and will bring a watchful eye.
Do you regret resigning?

No. It was the most difficult thing I have ever done.

And now onto Pierconium:

First, welcome back. You have returned as High Lord and Grand Inquisitor of Pacific. For our readers that don’t know what that is, can you please describe the position?

The position has meant different things at different times in regards to the exact powers installed in the office. 

The only constant overriding theme has been that I am the protector of the Civil Code and the enforcer of same throughout all levels and aspects of The Pacific.  Currently that entails revamping the structure of Pacifica and reaffirming our position as one of the only true powers in the NS world.

Insofar as The Pacific directly is concerned as of right now I am handling a lot of the day-to-day issues that do not directly need the Delegate’s attention.

What inspired your return?

Well, honestly, I was just browsing through old forums one afternoon and realized that the NPO had moved to a new server.  When I went to check it out I saw that the government had been completely renamed and restructured and that two longtime members of the Senate had resigned in protest.  I voiced some concerns to the Delegate and he asked if I would mind sticking around for a bit, so here I am.

Do you believe the Pacific’s current delegate is doing a good job? How is he furthering the Francoistic cause?

The Delegate has to maintain enough endorsements to secure the Delegacy and approve the system of governance that is in place, beyond those two duties the job of the Delegate isn’t really very clear from a Francoist point of view.  Everything else ultimately falls on the Delegate’s responsibility but he or she is welcome to delegate those responsibilities out to others.  The only failing that I have observed is that said delegation fell in the wrong places in recent months.

You’ve already accomplished much, what more is there for you to do in the Pacific?

Well, I am going to be working with the Delegate and Senate and the recent Commissariat level appointees towards rebuilding the Army, increasing recruitment activity and basically getting our name back out into what is left of the NS world.

I am also looking forward to working with John and a few others in getting the NationStates Bank & Trust set up,

Aside from that, I believe a few places have forgotten what it means to see a Pacifican when one enters their region and fora, I believe that error should be corrected.

What/who is the biggest threat to the Pacific and why?

There are no threats to The Pacific currently.  There are a few disgruntled former members that were sullying themselves and their memories for a short period of time but hopefully that has subsided.

How are relations with one of the Pacific’s most storied allies, Gatesville?

I am still gauging current interactions between The Pacific and its allies.  While I have always enjoyed a good relationship with Gates directly I have been absent a long time and from what I can gather there have been some tense moments in the recent past.

What is your opinion regarding the recent departures from the Pacific Senate? Specifically do you believe Francoism is in ‘crisis’?

I was disappointed to see both Karpathos and NK leave The Pacific but to be perfectly frank, after inspecting the lack effort that both had put towards the region in recent months and the unfortunate passing of the buck that went with their departures I can not say that Pacifica is in worse shape with them gone. 

In regards to Francoism as a whole, no, no crisis exists.  Transition and change are often feared by some but the sky is not falling in Pacifica this day.

Is there anything else you’d like to tell the world, Mr. Evil?

Watch out.

Indeed, the NationStates world will be watching.

Written by Big D Baby

Fin[/u]

[kor]

Thanks for the Update.

[Allama]

Yes, thanks are in order.  I especially enjoyed the interviews. 

[Pope Lexus X]

NEW YEAR BUMPER ISSUE[/b]

Gatesville Stats
Founder: Gates the God
Regional UN Delegate: Nevadar
Gatesville Forum: Antiun.cjb.net
Gatesville Population: 831 Nations
Gatesville Power: Extremely High


From the Desk of the Foreign Affairs Advocate

Good evening respected regions of Nationstates!I am aware that there has been a large delay in this issue of the Gatesville Foreign Report, but do not fret because it has arrived at last! Sometimes if Equilism misses a week of news, they will have a special issue detailing the various happenings of two weeks, so now I am very worried as to how I can fit three months of news into this little report. So, here is the first New Year Bumper Issue, brought to you by myself and the Gatesville Gazette team of writers. Enjoy.

Interview With Pope Lexus X

Today, Gatesville Gazette reporter James Bovill interviews Gatesville Foreign Affairs Advocate His Holiness Pope Lexus X (aka Lexinium) about his possibly unholy past, present and future.

JB: Hi Lexus. How are you today?
PL: I'm great James! Glad to be here.

JB: Before we get too far into the Gatesville aspects of the interview, let's take a look at your past. When did you start?
PL: I began NS in November 2002. However I didn't do anything here. I returned in April 2005 and soon joined Gatesville but I only became active in July 2005 after becoming the delegate in one of the franchise regions, known as NERV.

JB: I remember knowing you in Jethnea - and that does seem fairly recent in overall terms. How did you become Gatesville's FAA in such a short time? Or am I missing something here?
PL: You're missing a lot! I began as a franchise clerk in Gatesville, looking after our franchises, and moved up until I was the Franchise Director. I also had become an intelligence agent for the region, and eventually became the Intelligence Advocate, however I left in June 2006 to found my own region, Cingeta. Eventually I started branching out and became the Defense Minister of Jethnea, but I left NS in April 07, only to return in August and take up the position of FAA here.

JB: Can you remember which region your nation was 'born' in? I was a South Pacifican.
PL: My first nation was North Pacifican, but Pope Lexus X was born in the South Pacific too I believe!

JB: Being Gatesville's foreign affairs advocate, would you care to (or are you allowed to) speculate on what might be next for Gatesville?
PL: Gatesville's future is unknown as always. Anything could happen here, but I can say is that it's going to be a lot of fun, and if I am right, the whole of NS will see lots of fun in the coming year.

JB: What are you like RL? What with your Evil Pope pictures and all, I'm sort of imagining you as the Pope from the Papal rendition of 'Come My Minions Rise'.
PL: My IC character is similar to my OOC personage, only with some added extras thrown in. I was an actor at one stage (a bad one at that), so originally when I joined here it was as research for a part I played, so I try to experiment with different attributes as I go, though my own beliefs reflect the Pope Lexus X character generally..*heads off to the bar*

JB: Well, thank you for your time.
PL: Thank you for giving me the opportunity! Now go find me a drink.

Written by Kostemensia

The Gatesville People's Choice Awards

Hosted by the wonderful Pope Lexus X, the People's Choice Awards returned to Gatesville last December, seeing several members of the region scoop up a popie of their own. The awards and winners are listed below:

A) Best High Council Member - Gates The God
B) Best Moment - The Ancelt Bar&Grill Ball of Drunks
C) Best Role-Player - Kraut Killers
D) Best Member - Kraut Killers
E) Best Newcomer - Aisli
F) Best Drunk - Ancelt
G) Most Random - Sonya
H) Least Sane - Ancelt
I) Best Hair - Nevadar
J) Most Humourous - Gorrillapigs
K) Best Dressed - Dar-Zarruk
L) Best Contribution to Gatesville - Nevadar
M) Life-Time Achievement Award - Dante

On top of winning the Life-Time Achievement Award, Dante was also entered into the Gatesville Hall of Fame, an honour that no non-High Council member has ever been given before.

Interview With Darkesia

Today, Gatesville Gazette Internal Affairs reporter James Bovill interviews in/famous Security Advocate Darkesia about life, the universe, and everything.

JB: Hi Darkesia! How are you today?
D:  I'm quite well.  Thank you for asking, James.

JB: Can we take a short look at the history of your nation?
D:  Much of The Chocolate Loving Paradise of Darkesia's history is clouded in shadow.  But a few mile posts along the way help keep it in focus.  
Darkesia was born into TNP and first became aware of it's surroundings in the world at the beginning of "The Pixiedance affair."

Chocolate operations were sporadic because of the instability of the region and the Darkesian people were in a constant state of confusion.  Never knowing who was in charge from one minute to the next became too much for the people and a satellite nation "The Darkesian State of Complete Confusion" was created in order to help the people learn more of what drove the world.  Complete Confusion took up residence in Lemuria and remains there today.

The nation Darkesia drifted from region to region, learning more and more of the world around us.  Darkesian chocolate factories have operated out of many regions, from TNP refugee camps to Security regions across the world to the jackbooted lands of the Gatesville allies, The Pacific.

The Darkesian people are honored to be opening a chocolate factory or two here in Gatesville.  The people are quite nice and the alcohol is lovely here.

JB: You're the High Council's security advocate - what exactly does that involve?
D: My job is to assist Gates in any way I can to assure that the region remains Secure against all threats.  In real terms it just means another pair of hands to help with the work load already being handled most effectively by existing groups within Gatesville.

JB: What are your interests in real life?
D:  In RL I have a great many interests.  I have a degree in Physics and love to learn about what makes our world tick.  I love books...  it's a fetish actually.  hehe
Chocolate of course!  Politics and world events fascinate and frustrate me on a regular basis.  I like hiking and camping more than I like staying in fancy hotels.  I hate shopping.  Let me repeat:  I hate shopping!  even for shoes.

JB: I've noticed your nation is a Chocolate Loving Paradise. What sort of chocolate?
D:  All kinds of chocolate, darling

JB: Any profound words for the people of Gatesville?
D:  I like the word "flavorful."  It rolls off the tongue and is easy to type.

JB: Thanks for taking some time out to speak to us.
D:  Thank you for having me, dear.

Written by Kostemensia

Interregional Affairs

Several interesting developments have occured over the last while involving Gatesville, and the interregional community. Primarily there is the Interregional Conference held on the Neutral Territory forum, which was started by Pope Lexus X, hosted by Darkesia, and aided by several notable members of the NS community from Kandarin of The Rejected Realms, TAO of The West Pacific, Westwind of The North Pacific & Equilism, Gates the God of Gatesville and several others.

The Conference has been running since the 7th of January, and has seen many issues raised, resolved, and sadly also unresolved. Originally started to deal with the question of activity in NS, the conference has been successful in making these issues known to the wider community, and also has paved the way for a very interesting future. What will happen as a result of this conference is yet to be seen, but perhaps more will be reported next issue.

Secondly on the interregional stage is the resumption of relations between The North Pacific and Gatesville with the recent appointment of Lewis and Clark to the Delegate position of TNP. We here in Gatesville look forward to better times with TNP, and hope to resolve the issues that shadow us from relations in a darker past.

Continued in next post..

[Pope Lexus X]

Interview With Westwind (aka Lewis and Clark)

Nidrama: We are here tonight with Westwind aka Lewis and Clark. Monarch of Equilism and Delegate-Elect of The North Pacific.  Good to meet you.  How are you this evening?
Westwind: Well, my knee aches, my daughter is sick, but other than that....oh...sorry. Fine thank you !
Nidrama: So, is the Monarch the equivalent of the Delegate or is that the Founder position?
Westwind: The Monarch is the Keeper of the Founder nation, Equility. Our delegate has the title of Chancellor of the Realm, and Ambassador to the UN.
Westwind: The Monarch in Equilism is Head of State, but not Head of Government. That role is served by the Lord Chancellor, currently Tarricoe.
Nidrama: So Equility is controlled by you and Tarricoe is UN Delegate?
Westwind: Yes, I control Equility, however, Tarricoe is not the delegate. The Delegate is a separate office and is only involved in handling our UN votes.
Westwind: Our delegate, Chancellor of the Realm, is currently Garneska
Nidrama: Where did you get the name Equility from?
Westwind: Equility was our original founder. He later named Ostendt and myself as co-founders. Ostendt retired, and then Equility become overwhelmed with RL, leaving me as the last remaining co-founder.
Westwind: To keep the concept of three co-founders, we now have the Triumvirate of Guardians, which consists of the Monarch, The Lord High Advocate, and the Governor General positions. The LHA is Chaucerin, the GG is Neo Conservatism. The Guardians hold emergency powers in the region.
Nidrama: what is their role?
Nidrama: what is the role of the LHA and GG?
Westwind: The Lord High Advocate leads the Judicial branch, while the Governor General represents The College - our Legislative branch. The Triumvirate of Guardians are empowered to ensure the health of the region, and take emergencies actions when needed. It takes two Guardians to take an emergency action, to ensure that one person cannot make decisions for the whole region.
Westwind: The Guardians took emergency actions during the last election cycle to process College applicants so that they could vote, and to appoint a new Delegate, as there were no candidates.
Nidrama: ah
Nidrama: What got you involved in The North Pacific?
Westwind: I first became interested in TNP in the early days of Equilism. They were one of the first regions that we established an alliance with, and were also allied with TNP as a member of ADN. Those were the days of Magicality. Wilkshear was ambassador to Equilism.
Westwind: The E-Army often participated in missions with the NPA, and worked closely with TNP's Defense Ministers. For a time, Ananke was given secure access on Equilism's forums.
Westwind: Later, Equilism was also allied to TNP through the A.L.L., and then came the time of UPS Rail and Great Bight.
Westwind: We fought to remove Great Bight, and finally succeeded in the Puppetmaster attack. I lead the E-Army in the attack, which was the largest defender army participating in the action.
Nidrama: What is the ALL ?
Westwind: Allied Liberation League
Westwind: A.L.L. was a much less political defender organization than ADN was.
Nidrama: How was the ALL different than the ADN? Are they inactive ?
Westwind: A.L.L. has been gone for some time now, sadly. A.L.L. was a mutual defense and intelligence sharing alliance. And any missions that came up for defense, were purely voluntary. A.L.L. did not have a governmental structure as did ADN.
Nidrama: How is it that people support Great Bight's Mum now vs. then during the Puppetmaster War ?
Westwind: Two different nations. Great Bight, and Great Bights Mum.
Westwind: Great Bights Mum fought against Great Bight as well.
Westwind: I still have a telegram over 1000 days old from Great Bights Mum. *chuckles*
Nidrama: Why were both having similar names? Was one actually the Mum of the other?
Westwind: No, it was a joke on Great Bight's name.
Nidrama: What made you decide to run for delegate of TNP?
Westwind: Just think....your mum has come to scold you for taking TNP.
Westwind: I had been thinking of running for Vice Delegate under the previous constitution. At that time, I knew I wasn't active enough to fill the role of Delegate, but could help out in time of need. But my activity has returned, and I believed that I could help bring a return of activity in the region.
Westwind: While many who have left the region into inactivity discouraged me, saying that it was a waste of effort, I still beleive in TNP.
Nidrama: Why did those inactive people try to discourage you?
Westwind: How can I best put it ? They feel that TNP is a lost cause. The region having tied itself up in beauracracy, among other things. They put their efforts in with hopes to make a great region once again, and were frustrated.
Westwind: But we have, after a glacier 5 month process, acheived a new Constitution that reinvests authority in the Delegate, and gives the opportunity for leadership to give direction to the region again.
Westwind: We have a new chance to make The North Pacific a vital and active region once again.
Nidrama: What could you offer as delegate
Nidrama: that the other candidates cannot?
Westwind: Primarily, I offer a deep and wide ranging experience. I have served in all capacities in Equilism, as a Delegate, Prime Minister, President, Senator, Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, Interior Minister, Intelligence Minister and now Monarch. I served in ADN as Deputy and Acting Director, Secretary of Defense, Intel Board of Directors, Prosecutor General, and Director of Public Affairs.
Westwind: I have a knowledge and experience of the History of The North Pacific, and have administered multiple large NS forums.
Westwind: I have successfully taken a region that has fallen into inactivity, and revived it to be a vital and successful region once again.
Westwind: That's a long resume way of to simply show a history of experience and success in NS, and a true concern for the welfare of TNP.
Nidrama: Aside from your history and experience, what did your platform offer, that the other candidates did not?
Westwind: It was not so much a platform that I offered, other than proactive action against our problems of inactivity.
Westwind: We cannot afford to let inactivity lead to the creeping death of our communities, or to the long slow death of NationStates.
Westwind: We must be willing to do what is required to spur activity, and get our members interested and involved.
Westwind: Sometimes that means taking controversial actions, which takes a strong will to do at times.
Nidrama: Controversial actions? What do you mean?
Westwind: An example would be my appointment of Dalimbar to lead Defense and Security for the region. He was the 'rogue delegate' of our summer slump. And here I've gone and appointed him to my cabinet.
Westwind: Dalimbar though, has my complete confidence. He has proven experience and abilities, and a willingness to be creative and inventive. Those are the kinds of qualities I want in my cabinet.
Westwind: When he became a 'rogue delegate', he did so out of concern for the region. He saw the inactivity, and the inability of the region to move forward due to the beauracracy filled with inactive officials. He wanted to save the region's community from it's death.
Nidrama: What other plans do you have for The North Pacific?
Westwind: Right now, the plan is to work to get the new government into place, and help develop the new policies, procedures, and laws that our new Constitution does not take care of. That in itself presents much work for us in the coming weeks. O
Westwind: Some things will be welcomed, and some may bring controversy, but time will tell.
Nidrama: would you mind elaborating on your plans?
Westwind: Ah, but that would ruin the suspense of : "what will he do next ?"
Nidrama: I'm sure our readers are curious of what you have in store though, your Highness
Westwind: For now, I am focused on our new RMB recruitment ad policies, our new SpamBusters, the reorganization of the NPA and NPIA, and a reevaluation of our foreign policies.
Nidrama: You mention foreign policy
Nidrama: How can you ensure it will not conflict with your roles in Equilism?
Westwind: That's an interesting question, but not difficult to answer. As Delegate, I have executive authority over our foreign policy in TNP, though I must present any signed agreements or treaties to the Regional Assembly. As Monarch in Equilism, the role is rather reversed. The Equilism government has the executive role over foreign policy. Should a treaty be passed by The College...
Westwind: ...it requires my signature to be ratified.
Westwind: The policy of a feeder region is different from that of a UCR.
Westwind: There are different security concerns that have to be considered. Different communities to defend.
Nidrama: Do TNP has strong ties with Equilism?
Westwind: I think that is a fair assesment. We no longer have any agreements or alliance between the regions. But TNP has not been a region to persue much in that line for a long time. Equilism has defended TNP though, numerous times. UPS Rail, Great Bight, Pixiedance, Chodean Kal, Emperor Matthius. Equilism defended TNP against all of those, supporting the recognized government.
Nidrama: so how do you feel it may not be a conflict of interests?
Westwind: Equilism and TNP share many commonalities. Both having had a history of defending for example. Also, The North Pacific recognizes the concept of duality. So one persona does not neccessarily equal the other. I work in each individually, for the benefit of each individually.
Nidrama: Do you feel people will find conflict with your roles in both areas?
Westwind: It's always possible that some might, but I don't think it is an issue. There have often been TNP leaders that have strong involvement in other regions.
Nidrama: Do you wish to have stronger ties with Gatesville?
Westwind: It has been unfortunate that The North Pacific has been at odds with Gatesville. Equilism also expressed it's concern over Gatesville's support of Emperor Matthius. But in many ways we need to move forward, and I beleive that this is one of those. It is not healthy for us to have no relations with Gatesville. I do hope to reopen relations between our regions.
Nidrama: Do you believe Gatesville will support such ties?
Westwind: I hope that they will. I've always had an appreciation for Gatesville, and I think that it's been a failing on my part that I have not gotten to know the region better than I do. That probably goes back to my days in the ADN however, as they were concerned over the support given to The Pacific in those days.
Nidrama: Do you have any advice for those not sure about staying in NS in these times?
Westwind: That's a tough one. I'm really concerned that the next summer slump may be the last. Each year, the slump lasts longer.
Westwind: We may have come to that last chance that we've all feared would come. We have a good five months now, to bring life and hope to NationStates. I hope to be a part of that, and give what I can of myself and my efforts to give us hope for the future.
Westwind: Give it that one more chance. Put in a little effort. I've heard all the arguements - and that it's all been done before. Maybe so. But why are you still here, if you're so pessimistic ? With a little effort, we can make a game of it again.
Nidrama: How would you suggest people put in effort?
Westwind: Just simply get involved again. Post something on your forum, post on your RMB. Yes, it's the same things you've already done, but the game has fallen back to that point again. It's regressed and it will require effort if you want the game to come back. Recruit for your region, make it someplace inviting. Welcome the new nations, make them want to stick around. Give them something to do....
Westwind: and don't make them wait forever to do something
Westwind: Our regions became too security minded, so that we block people from participating in our foreign ministries, legislatures and militaries. We need more openess. Regions need to re-engage each other.
Westwind: Just participate.
Nidrama: How open do you mean? What about reconciliation for those who have been forced out of regions?
Westwind: By open, I mean that regions need to make it easy for new nations to get involved. And don't make them wait. Some regions first make new players wait just to get validated to post on their forum. If the administrators aren't active regularly, then those players won't stick around - you've lost a potential gem ! Some make new members wait an inordiante amount of time before they can join any...
Westwind: of their ministries. Move them along as quickly as you can. New blood brings new ideas and new vitality.
Westwind: As to the second part of your question, I'm more hesitant on that. There is usually good reason for people having been forced out of a region. Only three have been permanently banned from Equilism in it's four year history. And the bans remain in effect.
Westwind: But that is something that is up to each region to consider.
Nidrama: Fair enough.  Good luck Westwind. Thank you for your time
Westwind: Thank you for your time as well.

Written by Nidrama

In Other News..

The PD have been dealing successfully with more spammers recently including the removal of Sir Nukes-a-lot from the region. While Sir Nukes has been a good contributor to the RMB activity, it was decided that several of his comments were too offensive, and having ignored several PD warnings, the PD decided to request his banning from the region.

Respected PD, and GG member, Kostemensia is currently considering the creation of a Feeder News Service. We eagerly await further news on this.

Long-time member, Pysker Bearzekers has returned to the region, and should hopefully be resuming the Editing of the Gatesville Gazette soon!

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Go go gadget Army!

This edition of the Gatesville Foreign Report was brought to you by Pope Lexus X, with thanks to Nidrama, Kostemensia, Darkesia, Westwind, Deus Ex Pecunia & Dante.
You stay classy Nationstates.

[B9 perspective]

enjoyed reading the interview, thanks for bringing the report in!

[Randomone]

Hello Taijitu
I am Randomone and i have been appointed as the new ambassador to your fine region from Gatesville. I hope to help keep strong relations between our regions.
Randomone