Post by thandryn on May 10, 2008 13:37:13 GMT -5
[align=center]The Lazarene Gazette: 10th May[/color][/b]
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Invasions! Oh My![/b]
As the world of NationStates is most likely already aware, Lazarus was recently invaded back in mid-April. A group of several raider regions decided, due to a grudge they harbored against the Founderless Regions Alliance, that Lazarus would be the perfect place to use as an example of the FRA's inability to stop raiders from being successful. The invasion was led by Bromannikha of The Last Kingdom, who went under the name of -Hellraiser-, and was assisted by other raiding groups, including The Black Hawks, Great Britain and Ireland, The Black Devil Militia, and Kodiak among others. Lazarus rallied and did her best to withstand this assault, but the invaders ended up sucessfully overthrowing Northen Chittowa's delegacy by a mere seven endorsements. Bromannikha/-Hellraiser- ceded the delegacy back to Northern Chittowa by the end of the next day, which was just as well because Northern Chittowa was set to reclaim it anyway that evening due to a new surge of endorsements from Lazarene allies. Most Lazarenes don't fully understand the cause for the attack; Northern Chittowa is part of the FRA, but Lazarus as a region is not, so we didn't really see what provoked the invasion. All in all, it was a rather exciting and random attack, and all Lazarenes are glad it ended so easily without any lasting damage to the region.
In response to the invasion, I have three editorials for perusal. The first is from our mighty King, Northern Chittowa.
The next editorial comes from Dezzland, our former King.
And finally, I have an editorial from Bromannikha himself in which he explains the invader's side of this invasion.
And there you have it. The invasion, in a nutshell.
Election Fever!
Currently in Lazarus, we are voting for our new High Chamber. Plots, our current Steward, opened elections on May 5th, and they've been going very well so far. For the position of Steward of Emerald City, we have Spectator (a former King and Guardian of the Realm) and Eiturnia (a lovable newcomer) running. The Advocate of Foreign Enticement position is being fought over by Disaster & Triumph (formerly known as Starlav) and Thandryn (possibly our youngest and most Irish member on the forum). Guardian of the Realm is a shoo-in for Killer Kitty, as he's the only one vying for the position; this also holds true for Drop Your Pants and the position of Director of Public Relations. Naturally, poor Abstain is doing his best to steal every position available, but try as he might, we all doubt he'll be successful.
North Harmonia issued a challenge to the Delegacy not too long ago, so CEC members are also voting for a new Monarch. Either candidate will be an excellent choice for the region, as North Harmoneia has been Queen several times before already, and as Northern Chittowa has been doing a great job as King so far. Voting ends on May 12th.
Lazarenes gossip about the elections at the Tiki Bar.
[/align]Invasions! Oh My![/b]
As the world of NationStates is most likely already aware, Lazarus was recently invaded back in mid-April. A group of several raider regions decided, due to a grudge they harbored against the Founderless Regions Alliance, that Lazarus would be the perfect place to use as an example of the FRA's inability to stop raiders from being successful. The invasion was led by Bromannikha of The Last Kingdom, who went under the name of -Hellraiser-, and was assisted by other raiding groups, including The Black Hawks, Great Britain and Ireland, The Black Devil Militia, and Kodiak among others. Lazarus rallied and did her best to withstand this assault, but the invaders ended up sucessfully overthrowing Northen Chittowa's delegacy by a mere seven endorsements. Bromannikha/-Hellraiser- ceded the delegacy back to Northern Chittowa by the end of the next day, which was just as well because Northern Chittowa was set to reclaim it anyway that evening due to a new surge of endorsements from Lazarene allies. Most Lazarenes don't fully understand the cause for the attack; Northern Chittowa is part of the FRA, but Lazarus as a region is not, so we didn't really see what provoked the invasion. All in all, it was a rather exciting and random attack, and all Lazarenes are glad it ended so easily without any lasting damage to the region.
In response to the invasion, I have three editorials for perusal. The first is from our mighty King, Northern Chittowa.
The recent invasion has made me think about certain things. Firstly, am I really that hated in NS today that people from all over wish to come and remove me from my seat! The issue at hand was made even more confusing due to the invaders changing their stories every time someone questioned their motives, or even put them to sleep in a debate.
For instance, the original reason Brom and his merry men invaded were to ‘Bring activity to Lazarus’. Now, as he was a member of Lazarus in the past and a Council member he could have quite easily challenged me to the delegate’s seat as the Mandate states. It certainly gained a few chuckles from the Council when we found out he had placed his own region under marshal law due to inactivity!
When he was confronted with this it then became a personal vendetta against me! He called me ‘Negative Chittowhat?’ Which I’m sorry, but it’s hardly the worse name I have been called nor is it the most imaginative…
But then he changed his reasoning once more! He stated that it was a vendetta against the FRA! But what is even funnier is that he believes about the so called ‘FRA Conspiracy’ and it is their goal to ‘control the feeders!!’
Stranger still is that the FRA have no links to Lazarus, apart from myself being the King of Lazarus and a co-founder of the FRA. Since when that means they are one of the same I have no idea, but in Broms world, it does!
Before he left, Brom stated some words which will forever be with me…
‘Don’t blink!’
Now, I’ve blinked quite a few times since then, as I’m sure has everyone else…Nothings happened yet, but who knows…One day it might, so be careful;)
For instance, the original reason Brom and his merry men invaded were to ‘Bring activity to Lazarus’. Now, as he was a member of Lazarus in the past and a Council member he could have quite easily challenged me to the delegate’s seat as the Mandate states. It certainly gained a few chuckles from the Council when we found out he had placed his own region under marshal law due to inactivity!
When he was confronted with this it then became a personal vendetta against me! He called me ‘Negative Chittowhat?’ Which I’m sorry, but it’s hardly the worse name I have been called nor is it the most imaginative…
But then he changed his reasoning once more! He stated that it was a vendetta against the FRA! But what is even funnier is that he believes about the so called ‘FRA Conspiracy’ and it is their goal to ‘control the feeders!!’
Stranger still is that the FRA have no links to Lazarus, apart from myself being the King of Lazarus and a co-founder of the FRA. Since when that means they are one of the same I have no idea, but in Broms world, it does!
Before he left, Brom stated some words which will forever be with me…
‘Don’t blink!’
Now, I’ve blinked quite a few times since then, as I’m sure has everyone else…Nothings happened yet, but who knows…One day it might, so be careful;)
The next editorial comes from Dezzland, our former King.
The other day I received a odd telegram. The message was sent by a nation called Darkrai. It read, "Sorry about your region". Why this nation chose to contact me, I don't know. I had not been vocal on the RMB and had no WA status. It reminded me of a twelve year old who runs home to his mother and says, "Look mommy, look! I got an 'F' on my report card".
Nevertheless, my interest had been spurred and I replied to the telegram. My question was simple, "Why are you sorry?" Darkrai then informed me that Lazarus had not been the target of the invasion, but the Founderless Region Alliance. Thinking my memory had been vaporized by the party I had been to the night before, I quickly visited the FRA forums and confirmed that Lazarus was not a member.
This I found puzzling. Lazarus was not an FRA member AND the invasion targeted the FRA. I assumed the logic behind this was so brilliant that my simple mind just couldn't grasp it so my questions continued.
"What did you accomplish?" I asked Darkrai. The answer? This invasion sent a message to defenders: you can't stop us! Again, the genius of this plan alluded me. I thought Lazarus was allied with the LWU, a raider organization. I had also thought that the Lazarene Minister of Defense was a raider. But if there's one thing Darkrai had taught me, it's that I really didn't know much about the game.
Bromansjdnia (or however the hell you spell it) and Darkrai only set out to send defenders a message. I have since learned this message to be:
WE ARE INCAPABLE!
but I fear that it was drowned out by the sound of their own applause.
Nevertheless, my interest had been spurred and I replied to the telegram. My question was simple, "Why are you sorry?" Darkrai then informed me that Lazarus had not been the target of the invasion, but the Founderless Region Alliance. Thinking my memory had been vaporized by the party I had been to the night before, I quickly visited the FRA forums and confirmed that Lazarus was not a member.
This I found puzzling. Lazarus was not an FRA member AND the invasion targeted the FRA. I assumed the logic behind this was so brilliant that my simple mind just couldn't grasp it so my questions continued.
"What did you accomplish?" I asked Darkrai. The answer? This invasion sent a message to defenders: you can't stop us! Again, the genius of this plan alluded me. I thought Lazarus was allied with the LWU, a raider organization. I had also thought that the Lazarene Minister of Defense was a raider. But if there's one thing Darkrai had taught me, it's that I really didn't know much about the game.
Bromansjdnia (or however the hell you spell it) and Darkrai only set out to send defenders a message. I have since learned this message to be:
WE ARE INCAPABLE!
but I fear that it was drowned out by the sound of their own applause.
And finally, I have an editorial from Bromannikha himself in which he explains the invader's side of this invasion.
Since the invasion of Lazarus, many people have asked me the same question: "Why the hell did you do that?" I've answered the question in several ways, leading some to believe that these inconsistencies mean that it was just a random raid, an idiotic venture holding no particular importance or meaning.
I can assure you, all the reasons I have given are true.
So let's look at all my reasons:
1. For activity-- NS has been in need of some large-scale, international activity since the TNP ordeal. No one else has tried to do much of anything about it, so a large raid might not be such a bad thing. On another level, Lazarus needed a shake-up; it's leaders needed to notice that the region was in dire need of change (which I will further outline later). But in the very least, the invasion shook things up. Does anyone not want activity?
2. For invader unity-- I'm not quite sure when the last time was when I saw so many invader groups unite in a single effort. Granted, this invasion didn't involve as many nations as some of the larger raids in NS history, but it did include many more regions than I have ever seen. While invaders have long outnumbered defenders, the fenders do have an advantage on us raiders: unity. Organization is key when trying to commit yourself to an effort. Defenders are noted for their quick response and unified front against the much-larger invaders. The invasion of Lazarus was, in some way, an effort to unite some invaders which may not have necessarily ever cooperated in such a way.
3. For an attack on the FRA-- And here's the part will some of you will stop reading; here's the part where my ethical appeal will be destroyed in many eyes. However, it's a reason I've given so I'm obligated (and greatly obliged) to explain it.
Northern-Chittowa is FRA. He doesn't separate himself from the defender organization. He is the Speaker of the Assembly of the FRA, and practices defender tendencies/policies in nearly every military situation. He claims that "Lazarus is allied with invaders". While that may be true, Northern-Chittowa is not [allied with invaders]. The FRA has been gaining more and more power through stretching its policy of defending to ever greater and greater heights. But with NC on his "throne", Lazarus will be ever oppressed.
So there are my reasons. I've given them all prior to now, so they should come as no surprise.
Lazarus was never put in harm's way during the invasion. I would have never attempted it if Laz were to suffer any harm. On the positive side, tons of activity was created (see! invasions aren't so bad!). So even though we withdrew after only a day atop the delegacy (and yes, we did withdraw; we weren't forced out by any means), at least we weren't corrupted in doing so. Goodnight, NC!
I can assure you, all the reasons I have given are true.
So let's look at all my reasons:
1. For activity-- NS has been in need of some large-scale, international activity since the TNP ordeal. No one else has tried to do much of anything about it, so a large raid might not be such a bad thing. On another level, Lazarus needed a shake-up; it's leaders needed to notice that the region was in dire need of change (which I will further outline later). But in the very least, the invasion shook things up. Does anyone not want activity?
2. For invader unity-- I'm not quite sure when the last time was when I saw so many invader groups unite in a single effort. Granted, this invasion didn't involve as many nations as some of the larger raids in NS history, but it did include many more regions than I have ever seen. While invaders have long outnumbered defenders, the fenders do have an advantage on us raiders: unity. Organization is key when trying to commit yourself to an effort. Defenders are noted for their quick response and unified front against the much-larger invaders. The invasion of Lazarus was, in some way, an effort to unite some invaders which may not have necessarily ever cooperated in such a way.
3. For an attack on the FRA-- And here's the part will some of you will stop reading; here's the part where my ethical appeal will be destroyed in many eyes. However, it's a reason I've given so I'm obligated (and greatly obliged) to explain it.
Northern-Chittowa is FRA. He doesn't separate himself from the defender organization. He is the Speaker of the Assembly of the FRA, and practices defender tendencies/policies in nearly every military situation. He claims that "Lazarus is allied with invaders". While that may be true, Northern-Chittowa is not [allied with invaders]. The FRA has been gaining more and more power through stretching its policy of defending to ever greater and greater heights. But with NC on his "throne", Lazarus will be ever oppressed.
So there are my reasons. I've given them all prior to now, so they should come as no surprise.
Lazarus was never put in harm's way during the invasion. I would have never attempted it if Laz were to suffer any harm. On the positive side, tons of activity was created (see! invasions aren't so bad!). So even though we withdrew after only a day atop the delegacy (and yes, we did withdraw; we weren't forced out by any means), at least we weren't corrupted in doing so. Goodnight, NC!
And there you have it. The invasion, in a nutshell.
Election Fever!
Currently in Lazarus, we are voting for our new High Chamber. Plots, our current Steward, opened elections on May 5th, and they've been going very well so far. For the position of Steward of Emerald City, we have Spectator (a former King and Guardian of the Realm) and Eiturnia (a lovable newcomer) running. The Advocate of Foreign Enticement position is being fought over by Disaster & Triumph (formerly known as Starlav) and Thandryn (possibly our youngest and most Irish member on the forum). Guardian of the Realm is a shoo-in for Killer Kitty, as he's the only one vying for the position; this also holds true for Drop Your Pants and the position of Director of Public Relations. Naturally, poor Abstain is doing his best to steal every position available, but try as he might, we all doubt he'll be successful.
North Harmonia issued a challenge to the Delegacy not too long ago, so CEC members are also voting for a new Monarch. Either candidate will be an excellent choice for the region, as North Harmoneia has been Queen several times before already, and as Northern Chittowa has been doing a great job as King so far. Voting ends on May 12th.
Lazarenes gossip about the elections at the Tiki Bar.
