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Lordy... youre not even copying it well... you basically ARE the academy let alone needing one... is it like.. an elementary school?

Title explains it. I can't believe no one else is talking about this, and no mod has made an official thread. It's the game's birthday after all, I think it deserves a bit of our attention. I'm very new to the game, so this occasion does not mean much to me. I do, however, appreciate the 1 million birthday login bonus.

#rekt

Esquire Templar vs Rookie vs Citadel when

Can you create a new option for Gov members? Similar to the market-sharing, just with access to the ingame treaty net: Edit: This is just to make sure the treaty net is constantly up-to-date, and no one gets flamed about responsibilities.

Vatican steps away from Global Politics Delegates more power to Civilian Government Recently within the Vatican, After the establishment of the Vatican Relic Recovery Agency, Pope Gabriel ordered a conquest of the unclaimed Gaelic Island of Éire. Within days, the Pope himself supported Prince Charles of Dublin. With the backing of the Church and troops from the Vatican, Prince Charles was able to conquer and unite Éire once and for all. Though not all of the Island was secured, it was enough for Charles to solidify his rule as leader of these lands. The day before Prince Charles was crowned King he would give a speech regarding the unity of the island. “I Prionsa Charles, a dhearbhú lá atá inniu ann aontú Éirinn. Go beimid ag ceiliúradh an lá a tháinig an t-oileán mór le chéile faoi riail amháin. Amárach beidh mé ag ainmnithe Rí Seoirse an chéad cheann de in Éirinn. Ón áit seo ar amach, an náisiúin, a bhfuil stair bródúil as a bheith ina Phoblacht fanacht ar an mbealach.” The English correspondent in charge of the event who had to translate it for the non Gaelic speaking subjects gave this, "In Prince Charles, declared today unity day in Ireland. That which we will celebrate the day this great island came together under one rule. Tomorrow I will be named King George the first of Ireland. From here on out, the nation is proud history of being a Republic, will stay this way." His Holiness, Pope Gabriel after much deliberation and counsel from his advisors. Pope Gabriel decided that he should focus more on his studies and step away from the political scene. Pope Gabriel would strike a deal with King George I, this treaty entailing how usually the leader was Pope and King. Now changing it up to divide the powers between the political and the religious sphere. While Pope would still hold a lot of considerable powers mainly religiously and minor political Power. The King would hold all political power and would delegate it however he would choose. The deal was signed uniting the Vatican’s Papal States and the Republic of Ireland giving a whole new meaning to unity day. With the uniting of the two nations, two capitals would be put in place, and parliament that was elected for the Papal States was immediately dismissed by King George. For a week, King George would have absolute rule over the nation while he deliberated with Pope Gabriel about how things should be ran in the long run. Though after constant talking, King George would exercise his political rule by turning the nation into a Unitary State with a single bicameral legislature. This Legislature would handle the affairs of the nation, the King would have final say on matters passed by Parliament but he could not enact laws without Parliament's consent unless Parliament was dismissed by the King in times it was deemed necessary. His Majesties Royal Forces were created to serve as the main fighting force of the Kingdom. Though the Palatine Guard would act as Military Police of sorts. As well as the go to force in case of last defense or natural disaster. Judicially, each City would have Magistrates of the King including Police Forces, along with Magistrates, a Vatican Judge would also be appointed. With all plans set in stone, the nation was finally able to move on. Elections were scheduled to be held. United Kingdom of Ireland and Vatican City Executive Government: His Majesty, King George I of Ireland, Emperor of the American Isles Prime Minister Richard Church, MP from Dublin 1st District Deputy Prime Minister Éimhín Mulloy, MP from Clonmel 15th District Minister of Defense Richard Church, MP from Dublin 1st District Minister of State Fion Tracy, MP from Galway 8th District Minister of Public Enlightenment Éamonn Cinnéidigh, MP from Longford 10th District Minister of Justice Fearchar MacKay, MP from Ennis 14th District Minister of Treasury and Commerce Kane O'Donnell, MP from Negnagh 15th District Archbishop of Ireland Ruaidhrí Ó Dubhghaill, appointed by Pope Oireachtas: (National Parliament) Seanad Éireann - 100 members - 8 Districts Dáil Éireann - 250 members - 25 Districts mainland - 1 District Italy - 35 Districts America Economics UK Department of Treasury and Commerce Minister Kane O’Donnell describes their economics as, “a Free and Open Market, with little interaction from the government minus slight regulations put in place.” The strong UK economy, worth 12.4 trillion Parliamentary Notes a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Arms Manufacturing, and Uranium Mining. Average income is 45,666 Republican Standards, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.9 times as much as the poorest. The UK stock market is now open to all citizens from around the world to invest in. Companies are encouraged to stay within our borders and receive government grants yearly to do so. The large government prioritizes Defense, with Spirituality, Law & Order, and Environment also on the agenda, while Administration is ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dublin. The average income tax rate is 39.4%. Internal Affairs and Crime Crime, especially youth-related, is almost non-existent, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Internally the nation is sound, the government while large is mainly structured centrally around the King and the Prime Minister. Citizens happiness is high and the official religion is Roman Catholicism where 68.7% of the population openly worships. The main political party is the Páirtí Náisiúnta faisisteach na hÉireann. Foreign Affairs The United Kingdom has many State visits lined up for the near future but has no allies militarily, only economic treaties are currently in place. While this government’s predecessor remained neutral in Foreign Affairs, King George and Prime Minister Church both agreed it was time for our nation to take action in world affairs and aid in any way possible. This is why, Prime Minister Church has introduced a plan to start a military peace keeping alliance. He is holding a summit soon for world leaders to come to in the near future. More Weekly Updates With the new government on the rise and new policies put in place, governments support is at a high. Though some resistance from unification in Rome and in the Caribbean mainly by a small rebel group led by Samuel Fox, Former Prime Minister of the Commonwealth and MP from the Nassau, 17th American District. He and his American counterparts in Parliament have formed a Coalition which is stopping the Oireachtas from accomplishing anything. Some fear revolution, but King George himself will be visiting North America on a visit around the nation to raise moral in his Kingdom. More troops have been sent that way as well to keep the peace. Though some call this suppression among American Parliament members. More future updates to come soon. King George I of Dublin, Emperor of the American Isles Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Parliament Building of the United Kingdom Flag of the United Kingdom (OOC: So this is a change up slightly of me being that Vatican, I still am but it was bring me down in Foreign Affairs, so I gave political power to other group etc etc. You read the post. Have fun)

Salt, on Orbis? I never imagined I'd see the day...

Well, Rookie is dead, so it would just be Esquire Templar vs Citadel.

Arrgh side: keep raiding and looting peoples money. . . and drink more rum

Could have been worse. Could have been about a lifeguard who teaches the History of Lifeguarding, requiring students to watch the entire original series of Baywatch, and ltent to Hasslehoff's German music records for extra credit.

Hello and welcome to Orbis!

you make me look small

This is legitimate. Hoffa has been working very hard on maximizing his GDP and earlier this week he figured out the best way to get maximum production

Citadel are in no way a training/academy alliance of Lordaeron, we are totally an independent Alliance separate from Lord....We just happen to be protected by them.....and have their low tier learning the ropes within our ranks.....and wave the Lordaeron flag.....!@#$ we're a academy

Im seeing where people forget that he is a student in a training alliance, and is undergoing training and education to not only be a fighter who loves the fight not just the win, but also to be a good "sport" as you say when it comes to opponents. I understand that Knights Templar will be judged by the actions of Esquire Templar nations both good AND bad but its up to orbis to realize that these are new nations and have to grow just like we all did when we were new

Ideas for unused themes must be running low - BUT anyhow good look to ya

That's because we did it first. Totally our idea, Lordaeron just wanna copy us fam.

This is a theme that can either lead to some great propaganda on your end or end up as a set up for some good jokes by the other side.

Welcome to Orbis Willie! You seem to be off to a good start and you've got a great alliance to help you. Keep being part of the community.

Ok, I really want to know... Why do alliances create a seperate alliance for their academy?

I think this is a Max reroll. However, that is not a bad thing.

This statement doesn't make sense. I didn't accuse you of making homophobic statements in my last post. Lol, u mad bro? Because anger can make you see things that aren't there. I did tangentially accuse you of being stupid though. I rest my case. The reason for something doesn't change the fact that it is something. You could say you are masturbating for a noble purpose, but it still doesn't change the fact that you are masturbating.

If you actually read the opinion article you posted (and know the difference between an opinion article and a news article), it criticizes the 9th for "putting the burden of proof on the United States government." I would check your source. It does take a dumbass without any basic inkling of economics to know that debt is not the most important figure, it's interest in relation to %GDP. Everyone has debts, even your parents for the basement you currently reside in. The only thing that matters is that your parent's income can cover the interest rate. If you also read your own article, the debt was increased through several stimulus packages to fix the housing crisis. Our GDP growth is sitting at 3% thanks to a recovering economy. The fact that you don't know this should be a sign that you should take an economics class. Though to be fair, you would be hard-pressed to find such a class in middle school. Ah, so then you must know that Trump's "ban" doesn't cover Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Iraq (in the 2.0 version), and Lebanon. And you must know that the 911 attackers originated from these countries. The Underwear bomber was from Nigeria. What you have demonstrated is the ability to google basic information, but an inability to understand what that means in the border context of things. I'll give you a hint: Trump's ban is just like him: stupid, and doesn't protect our country. Trump was elected because of his "deal-making" skills. He was the one who was suppose to break the gridlock on capitol hill. Your statement here makes it sound like you don't know what an EO is. An EO is a statement of policy on which aspects of a law (if not the entire law) a president will enforce using his executive powers. It's just that, a statement. Trump isn't creating any new laws, he's not adding to the legislative agenda. Hell, McCain killed his bill because like most people, he finds Trump to be repulsive. A bag of oranges that did nothing might have been able to make a deal with McCain and save Trump's legislative agenda. You're right, it's a Republican-dominated congress, but they have no leadership from their president. The president is the de facto leader of the party. Trump is not anywhere near a leader. He can barely keep his cabinet together. I'm not even sure if he can put on his own pants in the morning. Ho-ly shit. There is so much wrong with everything you have said here. I don't even know where to begin. 1. Obama rallied a coalition of Middle-eastern nations to counter the threat of ISIS. He ordered drone strikes and air support and rallied the Iraqi government to put down ISIS. Again, Trump is mostly riding on the coattails of Obama. ISIS was practically dead by the time Trump got into office. 2. Russians are in Syria to prop up their puppet state regime. They use the excuse of "bombing ISIS targets" to eliminate opposition groups and strongholds. But Russian geostrategic goals might be a bit beyond you. 3. Obama did nothing for Flint because it's an issue that can only be solved by the state of Michigan itself or through congressional funding. Not that you would know that. By that standard, you could say Trump hasn't done anything for Flint either. 4. Actually, yeah, the NSA did spy on Americans. But that was largely during the Bush administration who went outside Senate oversight. Obama used the Senate Intelligence Committee guidelines, so if you have any issues, go talk to your senator in congress. There are multiple parties to blame here, but sure, let's go the short and easy answer to everything and blame Obama (as ignorant and uninformed as that may sound). 5. "Neglected Veterans." Perhaps you haven't heard of the Veteran's Choice Program. Sure, it has its flaws (primarily because its run by a 3rd party government contractor), but Obama had genuinely tried to help the issues of overcrowded VA hospitals and wait lists. Again, not surprised you are uninformed about this. 6. Yep, he did commute the sentence of Chelsea Manning. I don't see the point you are trying to make here. 7. This one actually surprised me. "Let China become the No. 1 economy." There are two things wrong with this statement. First, nobody "let" China economically thrive, and second, China is not the #1 economy. It's #2, behind the US. And the fact that you don't know that shows the true depth of your boundless ignorance of reality. I have been really overestimating you here, you seem to only parrot information you heard from Fox News or by googling stuff. 8. Because, you know, the president has direct control over the IRS. That's why Trump's tax returns don't exist anymore, presumably. You know what else happened during Obama's presidency? That nasty hurricane Irene. Let's blame Obama for letting the hurricane kill people. 9. BENGHAZI! Lol. Kind of like shouting "ABORTION!!" Again, "Let" is the wrong word to use here. And seeing as how you don't know how to use the word, I'm assuming you don't know what it means. Nobody "Let" Americans die in Libya. Just how Bush didn't "Let" 911 happen. Also, if you actually read your piece, the article talks more about Clinton, and tangentially blames Obama by association. Why is putting down counter claims and insulting you an either/or thing? Have you considered the possibility that I might do both? Or are you too stupid to consider that possibility? See what I did there?

I was just about to make a topic about this. Current treaty web is kill.

I support this, seeing as the current treaty web has been abandoned.

Shoutouts to *clears throat*: Restius: man we had a ton of adventures in trying to manage CS together. Never a dull moment. Thank you good sir. Senatorius: we were on each other's side, we fought against each other in a war, we were on each other's side again, we co-managed CS, never a dull moment, very good times. Les Paul Supreme: you're not reading this but I follow your world travels on Facebook. You'll make a great doctor someday. Thank you for everything my old friend. Britishdude: I know you probably don't like me anymore, but thank you for that fateful email we all received back in 2014 announcing the CCC's next chapter as Cornerstone. It has been fun and changed my life. Kastor: we rarely saw eye to eye, but man you definitely make the game more interesting and I'm proud to see all you've accomplished and the journey you've made along side so many PnW veterans. Aristide: you have developed as a leader from this game. Great work brother. Glad to serve next to you and you were a great GP. Rache: we'll talk more on FB for sure. You've got this man. Go get em! Beowulf: same as Rache. Brimstone: we didn't talk much but man I'll miss you. Piast: we need to make sure we keep in touch on Facebook or some other SM platform. Always loved seeing your commentary on current issues lol. RedPhx: always loved that we could disagree about RL politics and never once let that drive a wedge between us. Retekan: will miss you man Alexius: great serving alongside you in so many wars Aliyan: I'll miss you too man. When I first saw a Muslim guy applying to CS I thought you must have gotten lost, lol, but it's great having you with us and I'll miss you man. SRD: good fighting next to you in countless wars and learning from you man. Fraggle: love your late night forum rants/monologues. Never change. Curu: you guys were the best allies an alliance could ever ask for. Thank you. Roq: glad to get to know you guys more recently and see that you're not who and what all your haters claimed you were. Great being allied with you guys. Aerys: same as Roq and Curu. Thanks for all the good times. Z1GB1G: come back to us. To those I forgot: I'll miss you too, even our enemies. Thanks everyone for everything, this whole adventure was a class act.

So, most people are probably aware of my growing inactivity since September. I just don't really have any motivation to play this game any more. Put the nation in VM for 6 months on the off-chance I want to come back, but realistically I'm probably done. I'd sit here and list people, but there's way too many to name. So I'll just say, to everyone who made this game worth playing, thank you. Didn't think I'd be here for two weeks, let alone 2 and a half years. But for now, ring the bell, I'm tapping out. -Strummy

Do you like being run over by steamrollers or something? Because that post reads like are about to flick the steamroller, then lie down and take it. Whatever floats your boat I guess, just so long as I can't hear your moan of pleasure over the noise of our ZA WARUDO.

Here it is, folks - another player being driven out of the game by "the enemy" for not playing the game how they want it played! How will this community ever survive while people continue being targeted for upstanding playstyles like stealing banks and abusing game mechanics???

You're an alliance full pf pixel huggers. You backed out a war to avoid losing pixels. If anyone needs an academy, it's you.