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April Monthly Political Power Rankings (MPPR) (Month 5) 1. Eclipse (☾) (+4) 2. Rose (🌹)(+5) 3. Singularity (SIN) (N/A) 4. The Syndicate (t$) (-) 5. Event Horizon (N/A) 6. The Knights Radiant (TKR) (-4) 7. Knights Templar (KT) (N/A) 8. Guardian (-) 9. Grumpy Old Bastards (Grumpy) (-6) 10. The Immortals (TI) (-1) 11. The Fighting Pacifists (TFP) (-1) 12. The Golden Horde (TGH) (N/A) 13. The Sword Coast (TSC) (N/A) 14. Camelot (🐲) (N/A) 15. Legion of Dawn (LoD) (N/A) 16. Weaponized Assault Penguins (WAP) (N/A) 17. Church of Atom (CoA) (N/A) 18. Weebunism (💮) (-3) 19. House Stark (HS) (-1) 20. United Purple Nations (UPN) (-) 21. Dark Brotherhood (DB) (-) 22. World Task Force (WTF) (N/A) 23. The Legion (SPQR) (-) 24. The Lost Mines (TLM) (N/A) 25. Arrgh (Hatebi) (N/A) April's rankings saw a lot of newcomers! A surprising amount of new alliances make it into this month's MPPR. Quite a bit of movement in one month's time. Our experts have been fully tuned in and have a clear understanding on the political climate. No time away from the grind in this corner of Orbis, no sir! That is why we bring you the MPPR each and every month! TKR & friends see a massive slide due to their current FA situation they find themselves in. Rose (the ever-aggressive, malicious and provocative bunch) climbs the rankings via pure fear and obviously not due to their situation/size/FA position. Meanwhile Eclipse goes to the top by being the most friendly bunch in all of Orbis. They even facilitated more Global peace with no plans of laying the smack down on any other party. Such a thoughtful bunch deserves the #1 slot. May should be an eventful month, can't wait to see what it brings!

You seem to be forgetting I was leading Paradise at the time. You are correct that you weren't plotting to hit Singularity at that point, because it didn't exist, but it's a moot point, you did plan to hit Singularities predecessor, you DID hit Singularity ultimately, when it merged, on the back of that plan. There was even a retroactive attempt to use the formation of Singularity and the numbers it provided to Florida, as a justification, completely ignoring the fact you were more than willing to hit Florida, with TKR/Grumpy AND CATA. I was establishing why I don't trust you by pointing to an example of when I worked with you in a coalition, and then you immediately plotted to target the people you worked with in that same coalition. You can say it was all about Rose all you like, but Rose didn't even front the coalition against Fortuna, nor the formation of Florida, I have as much of a basis to make that claim as Rose does, and given my role in the formation of that coalition, more so I'd say. And considering you just conceded that Rose has a leg to stand on, it's clear you aren't denying you chose to target us immediately after the war ended. I wasn't criticizing your desire to make an arrangement that benefited you. I was directly responding to the claim you "rescued us" and that we should be "grateful." You made a self interested decision to enter. We made overtures towards you before the war ever started, to which you guys turned down. That's within your rights, but the attempt to spin the events of last war as a "rescue" of a group of alliances who had already lost all their infra and been fighting that specific conflict for 2 months is laughable. We COULD have gone through with what by all accounts would have been long nap, sat out of the next cycle, leaving you guys to fend for yourselves. (Which, amusingly, is what happened here.), but instead we chose to fight longer in order to avoid a potential nap cycle being placed on all parties. I'm going to assume this is because you only became leader after the war, and so your involvement was limited. There was definitely discussion and counter measures put into place for the one glaring possibility you are alluding. And you are correct, panicked decision making did take place, but it wasn't ours. We had very specific expectations that were set, and when the chips were down, those expectations were not met by the parties on your side of the coalition. We didn't panic, we immediately responded, and urged others to follow through on the commitments they had made, but out of fear, they chose not to. So no, I don't concede that at all. My claim, from the beginning, is that there was an attempt, by Morf, to leave us behind. That is what he supported, that is what he wanted. And that is why he brought the deal only to Rose first, and pitched it that way. Had Rose agreed to it then, that's what would have happened. You say he brought the offer to Rose first, what you are omitting, is he brought the offer that included leaving Singularity/TFP in the war alone, to Rose first, and advocated for it. And he did a lot more advocating for it from what I have seen. This I find a little ridiculous. Your only grievance from us is that as you say, is malicious rumors. But those "malicious" rumors, are just the same accusations that I have made here. Essentially, you are mad that we are mad at you. You can call what I've said lies and smears, but when things started to get heated here, I approached you and offered to settle this privately. I haven't yet dropped any of the information on here to make my points, because ultimately, the only audience here that I've been directing this is you and your government. So here is my question, Do you want me to start dropping logs? Because being called a liar for the claims I've been making is, to me, a direct call out. And the only way I can defend myself here is to start doing so. I am happy to start responding, with logs, starting with every post Canbec has made, and then you, and then the random ass members of TKR and their various hot takes, if that is where we feel this needs to go. Or, we can deal with it privately, and you stop trying to argue points in public that aren't true.

Unless you were in TFP or nearing the last week (day even) of said war while knowing ODOO/Rose was coming to save you by that point, you were all 0'd for weeks. Sadly while TFP did rebuys they didn't actually blitz out of beige on their own terms either. Hopefully they'll give a better showing next time, along with the rest of you.

1DW was ODOO carrying everyone else. Rose was getting mauled by Eclipse and Singu/TFP were still half dead (if not mostly). It's the entire reason why they had the position, and leverage, to make peace happen. This spin makes no sense to anyone that was paying even a modicum of attention.

Signing Camelot is a rite of passage for every TFP FA

If you're signing onto the sphere as you clearly are here, I don't get why we need three posts within the same day. TWO-SIN. TWO-TFP. TWO-TGH. It's just excessive.

73 hours is definitely a bit odd. Plus the name change (of The Forgotten Realms (TFR)) is kinda cringe IMO. It would have been a lot nicer too to have it TFP+TFR, and maybe added more TF alliances, since then you guys would just be known as pretty much any alliance with TF as the first two initials are yours.

First Also I think TFP and Sing are the ones collecting the trash, lol Cmon darkblade, you can do better

Fixed it for you @Shwin Investor Contact: Ashwin Media Contact: Shock Pacifica, The Pacifist Way, 2024-02-12: There seems to be some inquiry about a trade Erik made with Hatebi a few days ago. Erik was simply buying some sweet, sweet, Hatebi insurance. We’re pacifists and pixel huggers, what do you expect? No, we did not hire Hatebi to nuke the Syndicate. However, we agree with the Syndicate that there cannot possibly be any other reason Hatebi would nuke two people with a combined average infra over 3k. It must be a hostile action taken by another alliance! Nothing else is remotely fathomable. Additionally, we concur that this hostile payment must have taken place through a trade with Hatebi and through no other means. As a gesture of good will, we are happy to help the Syndicate with their quest to find this hostile entity, and have compiled a list of every nation Hatebi has traded with in the last month. We hope this critical information will help the Syndicate find their culprit. Anyways, I’m glad that we could discuss this matter privately. It’s a good thing nobody took any rash actions and embarrassed themselves with a public forum post. Breaking the NAP to attack members of The Fighting Pacifists on a maligned hunch is a idiotic, memetic action. Idiotic actions towards us will be met with memetic responses, and so Tarroc will bear the consequences. About TFP, Inc. The Fighting Pacifists, Inc., based near Pacifica, The Pacifist Way, is the world's leading peace distributor for a wide variety of dependent contingents. Wholly-owned TFP, Inc. subsidiary brands include The Syndicate, who are paying rent to TFP for the continued presence they allow TFP in their mind conglomerate. For more information about The Fighting Pacifists, Inc., and its activities, contact Ashwin, Prime Facilitator.

A TFP Statement There seems to be some inquiry about a trade Erik made with Hatebi a few days ago. Erik was simply buying some sweet, sweet, Hatebi insurance. We’re pacifists and pixel huggers, what do you expect? No, we did not hire Hatebi to nuke the Syndicate. However, we agree with the Syndicate that there cannot possibly be any other reason Hatebi would nuke two people with a combined average infra over 3k. It must be a hostile action taken by another alliance! Nothing else is remotely fathomable. Additionally, we concur that this hostile payment must have taken place through a trade with Hatebi and through no other means. As a gesture of good will, we are happy to help the Syndicate with their quest to find this hostile entity, and have compiled a list of every nation Hatebi has traded with in the last month. We hope this critical information will help the Syndicate find their culprit. Anyways, I’m glad that we could discuss this matter privately. It’s a good thing nobody took any rash actions and embarrassed themselves with a public forum post.

No matter what TFP does, tS says it’s an aggressive action against them. I think it’s the Syndicate who is consistently aggressive towards TFP.

Do others actually expect people to be dumb enough to do a direct trade when bank to bank exists? (In this specific scenario) That alone was a good indicator that this wasn’t some grand plan on TFP’s end. I guess this showcases paranoia more than anything else

Not even the first time TFP members have gone out of their way to harass ours, oh well.

Does anyone blame us for thinking on our your gov members would be so obtuse as to do a direct trade offer for a merc hit? One just has to look at your alliance's bank bleed on a day to day basis to see that the internal cohesion seems to be lacking in TFP.

God forbid I believe for a moment that TFP is improving Erm..

TFP strikes again! @Shwinstop taking this mans money

Welcome TFP! Looking forward to working with you guys 👍

“Preamble” In the vast expanse of the digital ocean, where streams of data flowed like currents and algorithms danced like schools of fish, two distinct entities emerged: Singularity and The Fighting Pacifists. As they swam through their respective realms, the currents of progress carried them toward different fish packs, each representing diverse ideologies, methodologies, and goals within the expansive sea of possibilities. Singularity dove into the depths of data efficiency, while TFP explored the shallows of ethical innovation. Their paths seemed divergent, leading them towards distinct schools of thought. However, amidst the digital tides, a realization began to ripple through both entities. Singularity, with its ability to comprehend vast amounts of information instantaneously, recognized the potential for a harmonious convergence. Simultaneously, TFP, with its foresight into the consequences of technological evolution, perceived the strength that unity could bring to the ever-changing waters of progress. With that said, both entities have decided to work together to make a harmonious convergence. Article I. Fish are friends, not food. Both parties are obligated to defend each other when attacked (even against sharks). Article II. Fish Are Weak Alone. But Together Are Strong. Both parties have the option to join together in offensive endeavors. Article III. Fishy Situations. Both parties agree to respect each other’s sovereignty and won’t interfere with each other’s internals. Article IV. Sharing The Tartar Sauce. Both parties agree to share relevant information with each other. Article V. Fish From Another Pack. Both parties recognize that article I is a non-chaining agreement and are not obligated to defend allies of the other party. Article VI. Leaving the pack. Both parties have the option to leave the pack, but must provide a 72 hour notice and let it run out before the treaty is considered void. Signatories: The Fighting Pacifists Prime Facilitator: Shwin Facilitators: Erik & Aligned Defender of Capital: Jamie Defender of Peace: Shock Singularity Prime Intelligence: Sketchy & Anri Neural Network: Abaddon & Keegoz Assimilation Directive: Tartarus TL;DR - Darkblade Finally Poaches TFP

ugh does this mean imma have to declare on TFP mid war and then join TFP for a couple months after the global ends, to do training for punishment like last time we were allied?

Preamble After sustaining unsuspected heavy damages, independent researchers have identified multiple fatal flaws in the Rose training alliance. Some of the hazards include writing elaborate WoT’s instead of doing gov work, having too much trust in people, and obsession over a certain buddy gif. As a result, Rose has decided to recall their training alliance to repair the multitude of issues and ensure it is working at maximum efficiency. [I] Mutual Defense Both parties are obligated to come to the defense of the other should they be attacked. [II] Optional Aggression Either signatory may opt to cooperate in the other’s offensive wars, should they so choose. [III] Non-Aggression and Conduct Both signatories are obligated to work in each other's best interest and not conduct nor endorse action against the other. [IV] Sovereignty Both signatories acknowledge and agree to protect the other's sovereignty and exclude themselves from the other's internal affairs. [V] Intelligence Both signatories recognize the role of intelligence in each's security and agree to share information without hesitance or alteration in the spirit of mutual defense. [VI] Cancellation Both signatories are free to cancel this treaty at any time, but must provide a 72-hour notice to the other. Tl;dr: TFP signs an MDoAP with Rose, Guardian and Arkham Asylum Signed for TFP Shwin, Prime Facilitator Erik, Facilitator Aligned, Facilitator Jamie, Defender of Capital Shock, Defender of Peace Signed for Rose Lucianus, Emperor Kurdanak, High Justice Krameleon, High Justice Wasteking, Horizon Guard of Foreign Affairs Signed for Guardian Memph JtTeE Synthesis Vanek26 Signed for Arkham Asylum Seb, Director Lachlan, Secretary

I am insulted to be grouped with garbage alliances like TFP, Carthago, and Aurora. It sounds like we need to get our act together.

Happy birthday TFP! 🥳

'Twas the night of the anniversary, and Shwin lay there sleeping sound. The deafening silence filling the air, before a missile hits the ground. "War", he cried, "A war", A feeling that sunk him to his core. Shwin rushed over to have a look, and to this day he remains as shook, For fiery explosions towered high, a bright orange glow filling the night sky. The Pacifists have long found their way, with their mantra they shall not betray, United in our defense, our independence at any expense. As the clock moved closer to day change, our enemies thought now's the time to exchange, The first shots of war were fired, a situation none of us desired. The nations of our alliance rallied, and the war count slowly tallied, The effort of our nations valiant, a mark of TFP's war talent. Today we reflect on what we've achieved, on a day nine years ago no one conceived, The Pacifists are turning nine, a show of strong and stable design. So as we battle on in the war, remember to hang the banners from your door, For tomorrow we stand and cheer, that we have made another year. And whilst Orbis may say otherwise, our alliance does continue to surprise, For as I'm sure my fellow Peacekeepers agree, that we stand to bring Glory to TFP. The Fighting Pacifists celebrate their 9th anniversary of peacemongering.

I wasn't in T$ at the time back for NPO, I was in BK and a whelp wet behind the ears, so I can't attest to who said what back then beyond what I've heard. For TFP though, what I'm saying is that assuming the best of an alliance takes some trust, and that isn't something that is just freely handed out. There was no effort from TFP's part in that regard, including no effort from Shwin towards me as alliance head to alliance head. Taking something as a gesture of goodwill, or a sign that things will turn out better than they look takes trust. There was no explanation for the move, even though you're right and TFP didn't have to say that they were signing with Sing. All we were given was that a hostile alliance planned on signing with another hostile alliance that wants to roll us for revenge. No explanation was given and no "Hey were going to work on mending the fence and preventing a revenge war" was given. Perhaps we're going to be called opportunistic for this, but everyone in this game is opportunistic, that's part of the game. At the time the war started, I was a normal member. I was made low gov about a month into the war and made a figurehead "high gov" December of that year, about two and a half months before the end of the war.

I can't speak on the Hollywood bit, but the NPO one? I personally warned Syndicate that they were lieing to you guys. Still, I see your point on that one. (btw, weren't you also defending NPO back then? Pretty sure you were) But are you really putting TFP up there with Hollywood and NPO/BK?