Post by Klopstock on Sept 23, 2007 20:32:16 GMT -5
FRA Update
Dated: 27 August 07
Arch Chancellor: Northern Chittowa
Forum
Invasion of Hethrum[/u]
FRA member region, Hethrum, was invaded on the 6th of September by a coalition of invaders led by Catlandatopia (the same night that the San Francisco Bay Area was invaded). The FRA attempted to liberate the region on the first and second nights, but failed. A ceasefire was then agreed with CLT, and their forces withdrew, leaving The New Inquisition occupying Hethrum. They are demanding that Hethrum signs a humiliating treaty, which would infringe severly on their sovereignty. It should be added that Hethrum has withdrawn from the FRA, but it maintains contact with it.
Invasion of North Pacific[/u]
North Pacific, a founder region of the FRA, was invaded by Catlandatopia on the 11th Septemeber. A ceasefire was agreed between CLT and the FRA, allowing negotiations to take place. Following a negotiated settlement, CLT troops withdrew, returning the region to native hands. The region has been password-protected, and re-founding is being considered.
Attempted invasion of Empire of Great Britain[/u]
New Britannian Empire attempted an invasion of EOGB, yet another FRA member region, on the 17th September. The invasion was successfully repelled by a coalition of FRA Rangers, and forces from Lichentia and Texas.
Leak[/u]
Following the invasion of Hethrum, it was realised that there was a leaking of intel from the FRA forums. This was initially suspected to be a spy, but the Intel Minsiter, Falconias, revealed: "it was the result of a mistake by the party involved when he registered on a forum claiming to be a raider organization when in fact it was just a password-gathering scam." The situation has been dealt with, and the forums are once more secure.
Condemnation[/u]
The FRA has agreed upon the following statement:
The Founderless Regions Alliance finds that the destruction of Catlandtopia's regional NS Wiki page by the player known as New Drakensberg Range AKA Ebren to be in very poor taste and that we condemn this graffiti upon Catlandtopia's regional page. This action committed by New Drakensberg Range is inexcusable and is tantamount to the destruction of a forum. We will not tolerate this indiscretion.
Elections[/u]
Elections for Cabinet positions were delayed following the invasion of Hethrum, and the discoverey of the intel leak. However, nominations have now opened, and voting is scheduled to start on the 3rd of October. Please visit the Independent Assembly to nominate someone (or even yourself) for a position.
Foreign Affairs[/u]
The FRA has agreed a treaty with the Confederacy of Free Regions, which can be viewed here.
Embassy requests have been received from New Liberalia, The Black Hawks, and City in the Sky, and will be processed after elections have finished. An embassy request from Gatesville was fast-tracked, and will be opened soon.
Big Killer Babys[/u]
The founder of the FRA, and current Foreign Minister, Big Killer Babys is retiring from NationStates. Further details, and an interview with him can be found here.
Thanks for reading, and apologies for the long delay in getting this update out. As this is my last, they are likely to be more regular in the future - Sedge.