[Swamp and Arrgh find a common ground]

Thanks for the positivity everyone, glad to finally move on from this ❤

 

For the trolls, catch me in RON how bout that? 😘😜

[Swamp and Arrgh find a common ground]

 

Swamp and Arrgh find common ground

 

The open seas have fallen silent for weeks now. Sunlight broke through the thunderheads above and glinted on the ship's cannons. Sure raids were common, but our combat had never before been on the scale seen here. A rallying cry went out to The Ampersand's allies, Arrgh was raiding their coasts. The pirates and their bloodlust was growing and we had to stop them. Our coalition launched every ship we had in defense for The Swamp. We fought for every inch. Stalemate, one step forward, one step back. A costly and senseless war.

 

When we look back upon this war we will still feel pride, pride in our bravery and comradery. We call an end to this conflict, neither side victorious, nor a loser. Peace with honor has been reached, and although raiding will no doubt continue, Tomorrow the Swamp is returning home while the pirates turn to other shores.

 

Cheers to Swamp and Arrgh alike, tonight we celebrate with the best beer from Farkistan, the best rum from Arrgh.

 

TL;DR, Swamp and Arrgh sign a White peace

["Victory in Orbis" Day Celebrations!]

Victory indeed.

[First we eat, then we do everything else.]

Congrats on new friendships

[Atlan's Last Decree]

1 hour ago, Sid said:

Hey Atlan, you were one of the first people I talked to outside of Rose and you've become someone I look up to and have fun with. I'm sure you'll still be doing great things in Orbis and thank you for creating the great group of people that is known as TLE. All the love in the world, never change.

 

In the time I've known you, you've become a favorite. Still Jealous I didn't get you into TLE 😉. Great things coming for sure, look out for it 😘

[Atlan's Last Decree]

2 minutes ago, BigMorf said:

Why am i crying in da club rn??

Don't worry, I cried a bit too ❤

 

1 minute ago, Lord Tyrion said:

All love Atlan, congrats on your retirement and great job on making this game a better place! 

Thanks man, I tried to set the best example I could. Cheers to Oasis 🍻

[Atlan's Last Decree]

16 minutes ago, Xi Jinping said:

We love you Atlan, thank you for everything 

I truly have love for all of you. O7 Xi, you have a very bright future in TLE.

[Atlan's Last Decree]

Atlan's Last Decree

 

Before I start, I'll let you know. To try and keep this short and sweet would sell TLE, and Orbis short. Gonna be a wall of text and if you don't wanna read it then don't. 

 

To TLE:

Tbh, I don't know where to begin. Yall have been the best friends I've had I think. Even carrying over to real life. The community you helped me build is outstanding, I don't think I could be prouder. 

To my 2IC's, Olly, Ralle and Poppa. Yall have been phenomenal in helping me grow to be a strong leader for TLE. You each deserve as much credit as me in developing and creating the community we call The Lost Empire. I sincerely thank you for helping me during my time as Ocean Master.

To my many Legatus', past and present. You guys have led TLE in a remarkable way. Each and every one of you have set the example for future generations, and each generation has gotten better and better. Without you, not me or my 2ICs could've done what we've done. You've each contributed more time and dedication to TLE than I could ask for. Thank you.

To the Praetors and Tribunes. Yall are the proving grounds for leadership. Every one of my 2ICs and Legatus' started where you are. You are what moves TLE. Your infinite work loads and endless learning are a big part of TLE's success. Without you, TLE couldn't grow. We wouldn't have fresh ideas and good change, we would be stuck. I admire all of you and thank you for your services to TLE.

To my many, many Centurions and Decurions. You guys are TLE. You guys are who inherit all of the decisions my government and I have made, good and bad. You fight the wars I send you in, you pay the taxes that ensure our safety and growth, you're the ones who have to accept decisions you didn't make and sometimes don't understand. You're the heart of TLE. Thank you.

You have all, everyone mentioned above, followed me with undying loyalty. Some more than others, but that's ok. You have all helped me grow as a Leader, Friend, and everything else. I owe you all so much I could never repay you. Thank you, sincerely from the bottom of my heart. 

 

To Allies (Past and Present):

You guys deserve mad credit for TLE. From the ones who helped us from a micro, to the ones that recognized us once we were stable. I'll miss dealing with you all so close, but I look forward to the relationships you build with the new Administration.

 07 Valk, Gold, Vexs, Sid, Dynamic and Mhearl. My Roses 🌹

07 Ming Empire, yall are scattered now, but you were always great friends and I got to keep a piece of you (Henrik). 

07 The Regiment. Yall are also scattered, but you were a major player in TLE's success. Happy to keep Simmons around in Nova Roma.

07 to Panth, despite our fall out, you never hesitated to give me a treaty when I needed one. All jokes aside, I'm glad you're a part of Orbis. 

Major respect to Swamp. Old Swamp and new. Yall were the biggest help to TLE. You raised our status in Orbis and gave us the benefit of the doubt on signing us. We've grown so much with you by our side, and I can't thank you enough for the friendships you've brung to Myself and TLE. You guys have become our rock, and I wouldn't have it any other way. 07 Alexio, Hannah, Kilo, Wilson, Harry, Scott, Bozzie, Kosta, Matrix, Darvolt, Jack, MMM, Kitschie, Tyrion, Scratchy, Grave, Quichwe, Kaz, Cosmos and Putmir. I probably missed alot, and if I missed you than it was not intentional. Thank you all for your friendship and support. I'll be around 😉

To Orbis:

It's been amazing playing with you all. I have about 3 years of leadership under my belt now, and through the years I've met many great people that haven't been mentioned. To list them all would be impossible, but I appreciate you all. Even our Arrgh thorns 😂. You've all helped me and TLE grow in various ways, from raiding to wars, treaties and friendships. You've been a great community and I appreciate you all. Although my time as leader is over I'll still be around. 

 

Last Words

 

Leadership in the New California Republic, GodFury and The Lost Empire has been one hell of a time. It's consumed alot of my time and focus. I'm happy to have started what I did, and happy to see where we've brung it. It's an incredible feat for all of us involved. With this letter I Formally pass the torch to Pops. You'll be a great leader and I have 110% confidence in you. 

 

Long Live The Lost Empire and Long Live Poppa. I'll be watching ❤

 

TL;DR: Atlan Retires and Poppa Onuris to succeed as Ocean Master of The Lost Empire.

[[Birthday] Arrgh turns 6]

Happy birthday arrgh!

[[Bloc] The Swamp and Duloc meet again]

Welcome to Swamp! I'm so happy to have helped this come true 😊 here's to good times, and the beautiful future of the Swamp 🍻

[Chapter 5: “This is the part where you run away”]

 

Chapter 5: “This is the part where you run away”

 

After serious deliberation (30 minutes), Swamp has decided to immediately remove The Immortals and The Fighting Pacifists from our property.

 

Signatures:

 

The Lost Empire:

Atlan, Poppa Onuris, Xi Jinping

 

The Ampersand:

Alexio, Kilo, Hannah, DemonSpawn

 

Farkistan:

Bozzie, Kitschie, This Fckn Guy

 

The Federation:

Kosta, Jack Poe

 

United Socialist Nations:

DarVolt, Matrix

[Unacceptable]

Oof

[Khorne's Invasion of the Mythical Realm Begins]

2 hours ago, BOYCE THE GREAT said:

Well, it's actually all still there, just in a giant block instead of with spaces between it, alex messed up the formatting when he made changes, the same formatting issue alliance pages had, I just simply need to put the spaces back... as for raiding I don't have anything against raiding personally, (In my opinion a fun way to play the game actually) but I can't allow my members to be raided in mass without any reaction.  

They don't understand this lol

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

9 minutes ago, Isjaki said:

Not at all, I'm dead serious. Since you claimed he was 'raiding' me, I wish to understand what do you mean by 'raiding'.

What part of Orbis school did you miss?

I'm wondering the same about you?

 

You successfully gathered intelligence about Queen Adriennes Revenge. Your spies discovered that Queen Adriennes Revenge has 1 spies, $171,486.10, 2,110.81 coal, 2,155.89 oil, 197.30 uranium, 1,074.69 lead, 482.69 iron, 386.85 bauxite, 1,462.25 gasoline, 5,105.43 munitions, 1,172.16 steel, 2,231.72 aluminum, and 44,135.40 food. Your agents were able to operate undetected. The operation cost you $210,000.00 and 0 of your spies were captured and executed.

 

 

RIP Isjaki

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

1 minute ago, Isjaki said:

Time for Orbis school with Atlan!

Define the term raiding (5 marks)

Is this supposed to be funny?

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

2 minutes ago, Isjaki said:

That he should. It would be fun to have folks like him raiding.

You do have him raiding, he's just raiding you instead of with you 😂

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

3 minutes ago, Richard Payne III said:

10 members leaving arrgh isn't bad, 10 players deleting is bad. 

Thats the flaking I mentioned earlier

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

2 minutes ago, Sam Cooper said:

 

> Admits finding pleasure in opponent losing members.

"aww I am so proud of you Mbaku <3"

> Posts some numbers

"Dude you're so toxic"

ok Atlan 😛

10 members leaving arrgh isn't bad, 10 players deleting is bad. 

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

Just now, Isjaki said:

I'm hoping you do, actually. I have wagered 20m with someone that you will build upto 2.5k infra and build AUP before I nuke you 😋

Well that's an option, but ill probably wait. Keep saving for that new city while I dominate you.

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

Just now, Isjaki said:

Interesting that you changed your mind in the span of 1.5 days, from AUP to wanting to slot me, but suit yourself.

Also, pro tip, buy pixels in multiples of 100. It's taught in the beginning of the game, really. But I'm sure there are many stable geniuses running Swamp 😋

Lol, your ignorance is astounding. Keep going though

 

 

Ps, I need about 800k food before aup, wanna make a bet ill still get it?

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

4 minutes ago, Isjaki said:

This is the first time I have heard of someone buying infra to build AUP and dropping military at the same time to hit someone, but sure, whatever you say 🤭

In case you feel like you can do with milcom training, I charge 400m to train alliances.

whatever you say....

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

Just now, Isjaki said:

This is the first time I have heard of someone buying infra to build AUP and dropping military at the same time to hit someone, but sure, whatever you say 🤭

In case you feel like you can do with milcom training, I charge 400m to train alliances.

I bought 50 to get the right build before I blow my infra, smart guy. Ill ride that shit all the way down while making sure you get to do nothing but nuke.

Just now, Richard Payne III said:

I bought 50 to get the right build before I blow my infra, smart guy. Ill ride that shit all the way down while making sure you get to do nothing but nuke.

Eventually not even that

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

1 minute ago, Isjaki said:

Thus is precisely why they teach about opportunity costs in university. The point isn't to reimburse pixels. The point is that you lost 16 billion that could have been invested in cities and projects. Good luck financing your rebuild with your own taxes.

 

Except that we go after your actives and biggest guys. Check out your leader's war history. I beiged him a few days ago using nukes and airstrikes, because he couldn't be bothered to maintain defcon.

And from the looks of things, he hasn't learnt his lesson yet. But it's ok, I guess your taxes will pay for his rebuild too.

 

Thats hilarious, I had actually just dropped to hit you. You did me a favor and used a offensive on me instead 😜 good luck on the cycling.

Just now, Richard Payne III said:

Thats hilarious, I had actually just dropped to hit you. You did me a favor and used a offensive on me instead 😜 good luck on the cycling.

Thats also not current

And why would I need a military against 100k soldiers again?

[Walk The Plank (ROH)]

41 minutes ago, MBaku said:

The Swamp is bigger than 57 members, we're at about 600+ last time I counted, that's not even counting TCW or training alliances/prots, so the cost per member is much lower. The majority of our members aren't even fighting, they're just sitting back and making money like it's peace time. 

As a soldier in this little mini-war, I have to say it's been rather useful in helping cross-alliance coordination and shore up weak parts of our alliance. As pirates, you all make it a point to highlight our inactive and under-milled members and it's been helpful to work out the kinks in our internal processes. So we're growing stronger in a lot of ways. And we're doing whatever we want in the context of the battlefield, slotting arrgh members once they come out of vacation or beige and scorching soldiers with airstrikes like I just hit a killstreak on call of duty. Lots of wins to be had. 

As for costs, you assume all "landlubbers" are pixelhuggers. Some of us like to be in a state of war. I don't care about my infra, and my alliance will reimburse damages anyway. Eating nukes in war are a badge of honor. I rather enjoy the simple pleasures like receiving an notification that my Iron Dome shot down Isjaki's missile or catching a pirate with $120 mil in their coffers and blockading and cycling it down to nothing. Or watching Arrgh drop 10 members and most of their applicants over the last week. Just the little things in life. That's where the fun is for me, not producing steel to flip on the market for $200 ppu profit or saving up my daily revenue to buy that shiny new Urban Planning. meh to that. 

Even without sizeable warchests and shit for military, arrgh is a great opponent. No one is more experienced in the pirate style of warfare. We're learning a lot. And my war chest is actually 20% larger than when I started the war. I'm not getting blockaded or losing wars. So I really can do this for a while. 

Cheers and good luck the rest of the way. 

 

 

Well said Mbaku, don't let the trolls twist your opinion on it. Proud to be your leader.

9 minutes ago, Sam Cooper said:

The swamp being bigger helps arrgh more than it helps swamp itself actually, every member in enemy lines who isn't an active combatant is an income source for a pirate, so while having 600+ members helps you sustain damages, it also helped me make you lose half a billion (as of now) using your own cash and resources, those who are sitting and printing money, are helping us too (<3). so idk what number advantage you have there.

except that's not happening?

With your own tax money?

This is your performance against us no warchest shit for military pirates, I wonder how you'd perform against people with military.. 😛

Take your toxicity somewhere else dude. This man just complimented you and had absolutely no negativity. Then you start trying to trash him. Get a life.

[[Treaty] Order 66]

Congrats guys! Cheers to new friendships 🍻