ChrisNorcras

In the former SMC barracks, Dusty reached over to pull a printed message from an old fax machine: Later on, far off in the distance, LPH, SMC Branch stood on a hilltop watching the Perpetuals celebrating their "victory" against the dine-in, fast-food menace. Chris, Dusty, and Arcturus had been invited to the party... However, when they went to join in, they were expressly told that their presence wasn't required or desired. Arcturus looked through the scope of his high-powered rifle, but Chris reached over, pushing the barrel downwards. "It's okay, gentlemen." The sound of engines roaring to life could be heard in the background. "There's always another war."

It is, isn't it...

Hmm, trying to figure out whether to classify this as a "No Discussion" or "The Pout"... 🤔 "Ad hominem" doesn't work either. Keep trying! 😁 PS. For those who haven't figured it out, this entire thread, on my part, is built completely on sarcasm. Just thought I would clarify... 🤣

DING! DING! DING! We have a winner folks! I was wondering who the first person to prove their lack of vocabulary by resorting to four letter curse words would be, and you, sir, win the booby prize! I congratulate you on being able to read my nation page, where, as you can see, I have been a member/gov of several different alliances while running a business completely separate from those alliances. Yes, on paper I am a member of The Federation low gov, however, I operate a completely separate bank that generally doesn't handle alliance funds in any way shape or form. Maybe you noticed the other alliance that was actually the offshore (I mean, it was named "Definitely not an offshore", so maybe you had a little trouble understanding the sarcasm - as you seem to have trouble understanding the fun and sarcasm intended in this post 😅)... Also, I don't technically categorize myself as a pixel hugger - I have participated in several wars - however, I also understand (and anyone with half a brain can also likely come to a similar conclusion) that the war system in Politics and War is little more than a joke attached to a RNG, and an opportunity for what essentially amounts to schoolyard bullying by keyboard warriors who may need to touch grass. Also, I wouldn't talk too much about an alliance's members/reputation when one has been in/still is in an alliance led by a player whose leader name directly references equine genitalia... And look, I didn't even need to swear... 😉

Penumbra is not an alliance’s bank/offshore though, so, your premise is a bit invalid. 😉

How kind of you to assure me of my well-being! I'll make a note of it on my calendar post-haste! Wait until I tell the boys in The Federation!

Better late than never posting a DoW... 😉

Oh, I wasn't relying on "protection", I was relying on common sen... I was relying on human decenc... I was relying on people having more than one brain cel... Nevermind, forgot this was Politics War and War. 🤣

Wait, we have a credit score system?! @Tugger, did I miss a major development?

We at Penumbra Banking Corporation pride ourselves on our non-discriminatory loaning practices. In fact, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Just about anyone can take out a loan with us, if they demonstrate the ability and willingness to repay... And, oh yeah, don't declare war on the bank. 😉

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This is beautiful, my friend! Keep up the excellent work!

Just a man with a bank, who enjoys a good laugh. Who r u?

I knew this would be fun! 🤣

It was another beautiful morning in the Barony of Eibhear, and Penumbra Banking Corporation's president, ChrisNorcras, had just unlocked the doors and was getting ready to settle back into his comfortable leather chair to begin the business of the day. Suddenly, the air was split with the sound of sirens and the metal security doors slammed closed. A slightly panicked teller ran into the room, skidding to a stop before the president's beautiful wooden desk. "Sir, the bank is under attack! Several nations claiming to be from the Hand of Fate have surrounded us and..." Before he could finish the first shell hit the bank and the building trembled. ChrisNorcras reached into his desk drawer, pulling out and slipping into a pistol shoulder rig. He waved the teller out of the office before calmly picking up the phone on his desk. "Activate the navy... Prepare the defenses." He paused for a moment before adding, "And add these clowns and their alliance to the blacklist." Not long after, the attackers made their demands. They were there for loot and for the fun of it. Unfortunately for the poor, misguided children, there was no loot to be had. The vaults had already been emptied out in preparation of the coming storm. ChrisNorcras stood before one of the evacuation tunnels out of the bank and muttered, "One does not walk into the shadows and return unscathed..." With those final words, he left, sealing the vault-style door behind him. - ChrisNorcras Penumbra Banking Corporation, President tl;dr: Penumbra Banking Corporation recognizes hostilities with The Hand of Fate and declares the individual nations and alliances blacklisted from doing business with the bank in the future.