While awaiting the arrival of the next edition of the Embassy Update from the East Pacific, I decided to go ahead and post the current issue, in addition to the "State of the Region" address that we've posted in almost all of our embassies in other regions.

Thanks for the update Gnid, looking forward to the hockey update in the next issue. :)

(*looks around for most recent update and groans dramatically*)

I knew it! :angry: Can't be trusted with the simplest of things ... has to be the blonde hair ... wait ... I'm blonde ... alright, it's just HIM!

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Update from The East Pacific


Government

The nomination process for the 5th Magisterial Assembly is well underway. To date, representatives from five nations have stepped forward and been seconded. The 4th MA will be dissolved on March 31st. Representatives from those nations who have been seconded for the 5th MA must be elected by vote of ratified members of TEP. Nominations and voting will continue until March 31, 2007. Although any member of TEP may apply at any time to become a member of the Magisterial Assembly, it is from this original group of Magisters that the Magisterial Consul is elected. The Magisterial Assembly is the legislative body of TEP.

TEP has welcomed the opportunity to further diplomatic ties with the regions of Gay, England and Canada by recently exchanging Embassies. Both the Department of Interregional Affairs and TEP look forward to establishing lasting relationships with these three regions.

The Department of Interregional Affairs is more than pleased to welcome two new diplomats to its fold. Dezzland and Really Nice Hats both bring a breadth of experience with them. With much trepidation, the Ambassador General also agreed to allow a former Ambassador to rejoin the Department. Gnidrah will, on a provisional basis, be assigned to the region of Canada. :o


UN Resolutions

UN Bio Agent Convention - In Favour
UN Economics Prize - Abstain
Climate Refugee Commission - Against
Repeal "UN Biological Weapons Ban" - In Favour


On the Forums ...

Things have been rather quiet on the forums over the last couple of weeks with many members travelling during Spring Break (Europe springs IMMEDIATELY to mind). Those of us left behind are busy thinking up suitable ... "comments" ... to throw at them upon their return!

Despite that, we're very happy to welcome some newcomers into our fold. Warm greetings are extended to Deflagratio, Black Paradox, Commander Striker, Sudnia, green2041 and Charon. We sincerely hope that you'll make yourselves at home!


In the Role Play Arena ...

While several Shiro Academy students gathered for coffee, others ran errands, visiting their embassies, touring museums and having lunch before finally regrouping at a fountain in Liberty City. Deciding to head back to the hotel, the group had just been about to board the metro, when one of their members reported a demonstration occurring outside the Bai Lungese Embassy. While most opted to go watch, a couple of others chose to head back to the hotel. In the meantime, one member of the group was kidnapped, and Nei Montenai, daughter of Emperor Hikaru Montenai of 1 Infinite Loop, seems to have gone missing in the city ... Amazing that in all this time, we've only seen about four days of classes ... ;)


That's it for this update! Should you feel a hankering for news of our region between now and my next update, feel free to visit either the East Pacific News Services or the forum itself. Please know that you're always welcome! Just be sure to check your luggage for alcoholic squirrels or fridge owls before leaving ...

As always, feel free to post any questions and/or comments. I'll get back to you as quickly as I'm able.

~ Kang

Thanks for the update Kang! Much trepidation eh, sounds like you're pawning Gnid off on us! :P

Can we (I) spank Gnidrah for not posting the update? :evil:

And thanks Kangarawa for bringing us the update. I don't post over in TEP (ok, so maybe 3 times) but I do pop in there from time to time to enjoy The East Pacific News Services and to follow the RP. I must say they are very professional and I always enjoy reading them. :yes:

Er ... I actually meant to say much ... ah ... "gratitude"! Yeah, that's it! You know, the poor man just doesn't get out enough, and I was absolutely thrilled to find out that there was somewhere he was willing to spend a great deal of time! :P

Parrrty, far be it for me to either allow or disallow you to express your disappointment with Gnid in whatever way you feel would be most effective ... :evil:

And thank you for your comments regarding both the News, and the RPs. I'll be certain to pass on your compliment. :blush:

Oo-eer...

Thanks for the update :).

Here *passes teflon trousers*.

You're more than welcome for the update, Carbanousa! :D


But, teflon trousers?!? :( Now where's the fun in that?!? :devang:

Hey, if those are for me, I will gladly accept. After all, it's my rear on the line! Parrrrtay packs a mean spank.

Chicken!!!!!!!! :P

I was only threatening him with a good time! :devang:

Turkey!!!!!!!! :P

Hey! Watch the fowl langage on this board! :P

:lol:

Here we promote Canadian Beef!

Oh, you just think you are so fly, don't you? :lol:

In a futile attempt to cow the opposition, it seems.

Just popping by to say, "Hello".

Hello! :D

Scared to death to do it yesterday. Don't know whether the alcoholic squirrels had been sharing their usual rations or what, but both the Executive and the Judiciary went nuts over in TEP ... I was a little afraid I'd find the same thing over here. Sheesh! Gnid was certainly into something! :P

Update from the East Pacific


Government

Voting is currently underway to determine the membership of the Fifth Magisterial Assembly. Once the voting process is complete, the newly elected Magisters will elect a Magisterial Consul from amidst themselves.


UN Resolutions

Repeal "UN Patent Law": In favour

Despite the fact that this resolution was proposed by one of our own members, Kelssek, it came under fierce debate on the East Pacific forums.


On the Forums ...

Congratulations to Packilvania on his appointment as co-administrator of the the East Pacific forums. You do remember Packilvania? "Resistance is futile." "You will all be assimilated." There were some interesting comments made following his appointment:

Upon learning that the dissolution of the Fourth Magisterial Assembly was being postponed for five days, the existing Magisters immediately formed a union, and went on strike. The repercussions were felt throughout the entire East Pacific which in turn incited the wrath of the Viceroy.

The Viceroy issued an absolutely startling proclamation regarding the appointment of new Magisters. When the Delegate himself issued a statement in support of the striking Magisters, the Viceroy was maddened even further, prompting him to issue yet another proclamation, replacing the current Delegate. At present, the Viceroy has been returned to his cage, and is resting comfortably ... (Note from Gnid: That's because he was tranquilized by the legal Delegate!)

The nation of Kelssek, long known for its stability, seems to have ... changed ...

Finally, in an unprecedented move, the Delegate made two proclamations within a very short span of time. The first, in which April 1 was proclaimed Apple Day in TEP, seems to exemplify the nature of East Pacificans. The second, an Executive Order, denying certain sovereign rights to individual nations went remarkably unnoticed as a result of the furor surrounding the Magisters' Strike.


In the Role Play Arena ...

After the bombing of Sing Ren in Bai Lung, the Bai Lungese launched more cruise missiles at a hotel in South Dannistaan, killing many and injuring others. In order to force the Nationalists to surrender, Dannistaan began invading Bai Lung after setting up camp in the city of Port To and marching on the now ruined capital of Sing Ren. In Shadow of the White Dragon, Dannistaan has even gained logistical support from the FPS while the Bai Lungese dug in their heels to make a last stand in Sing Ren. Meanwhile, the Nationalists take over the mainland territories in an attempt to nuke Dannistaan but are foiled by repeated bombings of the mainland.

After a mere three weeks, our students from Shiro Academy have finally returned to their hotel after their one afternoon in Liberty City. The riot has been quelled, but Li, a Bai Lungese ex-pat from Dannistaan, is still in a panic over the actions of his countrymen and out of fear that he will be identified as one of them. Our human-metroid hybrid is busily describing her day to one of her roommates, and seems somewhat focused on how tame the pigeons seem to be ... ;)

The War Games between the nations of Reziel and Kangarawa have taken an unexpected turn. In an attempt to discover the link to those responsible for the suspected bio-modifications made to the Kangarawan Marines, the Kangarawan Embassy was stormed with the consent of the Ambassador. Three potential suspects were taken into custody. Despite this, and the forced cancellation of the games, two more unnecessary deaths have occurred, communications have still been intercepted and only one mole has been discovered.

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That's it for this update! Should you feel a hankering for news of our region between now and my next update, feel free to visit either the East Pacific News Services or the forum itself. Please know that you're always welcome! Just be sure to check your luggage for alcoholic squirrels or fridge owls before leaving. We ... er ... have had one incident in which a few alcoholic squirrels have been sighted in another region ... Our Ambassador there is currently dealing with the situation ...

As always, feel free to post any questions and/or comments. I'll get back to you as quickly as I'm able.

- Gnid

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Alright, so I'm not the author behind this update. But! I did do some editing. :P

Yeah. He added his name ... B)

I liked this one from your regional ads...

I do, too. There are a couple of others, but they don't come up as often in the rotation, lol. I was able to find one other one for you this morning for you, Almonaster:






Happy Easter, Canada! :cananim:

The sign of a great leader! :P

Thanks for the update.

Oh, how punny. I'll have you know, I did a little more reformatting than just that. I changed the color-scheme of the heading, spelled out "TEP" as "the East Pacific," reordered the proclamation/executive order section, etc. I actually read and edited the update; not blindly post it. :P

Forgive me, I was hopped up on Easter chocolates, I didn't know what I was saying. :lol:

Ooooohhhhhh! No wonder I missed it ... never occurred to me! :P

Update from The East Pacific


Government

Six of seven nominated applicants were elected to the 5th Magisterial Assembly, the Legislative body of TEP. The newly elected Magisters are: Codex, Dovakhan, Emperor Matthuis, Kangarawa, Really Nice Hats and Reziel. Once elected, the Magisters elected a Consul. Congratulations to Codex, the Magisterial Consul of the 5th MA.

It remains to be seen whether or not the 5th MA, like the 4th, will attempt to form a union ... ;)

UN Resolutions

Repeal "Sexual Freedom": FOR
Repeal "Mutual Recognition of Borders": FOR
Cultural Heritage in War: FOR


On the Forums ...

It's been very quiet on the forums the last two weeks. The ever-popular "Last One to Post Here Wins" has, as usual, been remarkably busy for a thread that no one but an administrator can actually win. In addition, a relatively new game has been created (by the forum's ROOT Administrator, no less) where anyone can ban the above poster, for whatever reason; being a forum Administrator myself, as well Delegate, I have an obvious advantage. And there has been some discussion about the recent shootings at Virginia Tech.


In the Role Play Arena ...

In our last update, our students from Shiro Academy had just arrived back at the hotel. Li, the Bai Lungese student, has actually had a visit from the police who were interested in learning why he was there. In an attempt to calm himself, he's shared much of his background, an interesting one, with his roommates.

In a spin-off thread, one of the Shiroettes, Arian De Corde from the Grand Duchy of Reziel was Kidnapped while waiting to meet his companions at the fountain in Liberty City during the afternoon. His sword stolen from his dormitory, his kidnapping and a message passed to his former childhood sweetheart at a ball in Liberty City by a Dark Twin who had "escaped" to the city of Malev in Kandarin have roused the remaining Archangels who are members of the Iremian "Shadow Families" to vow vengeance.

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That's it for this update! Should you feel a burning desire for news of our region between now and my next update, pull up a chair, kick off your shoes, grab your beverage of choice (ours being Loopian Ale, of course!) and feel free to visit either the East Pacific News Services or the forum itself.

As always, feel free to post any questions and/or comments. I'll get back to you as quickly as I'm able.

- Gnid

Many thanks for the update Gnid, as usual a good read. :fonz:

Sure thing. Is it a good read? I've yet to read all of it, so I'll just take your word for it, for now. B) Kang does a good job with the updates. (And I'm saying this honestly; but also because I don't want to end up having to write the updates, you know...) :P

ROFL! Nice try, Mr. Delegate! :P

Almonaster, found another ad for you, lol:

:lol:

:devang:

:D Good one.

Thanks, Kanga

Government

The 5th Magisterial Assembly under the guidance of the Magisterial Consul, Codex, has already prioritised its business for the upcoming term. Magisters have been seen wandering the hallowed halls of the Legislature, sleeves rolled up, hair askew and wild-eyed, muttering, "Amendments to WHAT?!?"

The Department of Interregional Relations is pleased to welcome yet another new Diplomat to its fold. Reziel brings experience from another region with him, and has been gracious enough to accept two postings: Hyrule and North Pacific. We've also had the opportunity to entertain the following Ambassadors o'er the last fortnight: Krulltopia, Northerfork, Ithania, Diemetricus, Nikocujo and Papercuts & Skittles.

The Department is very pleased to announce the exchange of Embassies and the opening of diplomatic relations with the region of Lichentia.


UN Resolutions

Maritime Neutrality Convention: Against
Repeal "Metric System": Against


On the Forums ...

TEP was pleased to welcome Packilvania'a brother as a newcomer to the forums over the last fortnight, lol. Oddly enough, he had absolutely no idea why his brother is so ... highly ... regarded:

Loop's description of the poster above him in our "Games Room":

Everyone seems to have noticed that our esteemed Viceroy, Free Pacific States, or FPS as he's most affectionately known, has added a line to his signature. It seems to be in keeping with his tough stance on the unruly mobs who inhabit TEP ...

In the Role Play Arena ...

Talking about the happenings of the day in Liberty City, the students from Shiro Academy are shocked to discover that not only are three of their number missing, but that missing persons reports have been issued for two of them and foul play hasn't been ruled out. One of the other students is mugged after going for an evening walk.

In Shadow of the White Dragon II, Bai Lung is in the middle of a General Strike against both the Nationalist and Communist Regimes. Both Coocoostani and Dannistrian forces are approaching the last stronghold of the Nationalists, Sing Ren. The Dannistrian Government is meanwhile putting the last touches to a plan to divide Bai Lung into "administrative zones" with Coocoostan, Dannistaan and hopefully Dovakhan and FPS providing peace keeping troops until a proper Democratic Government can be created. Having turned down the offer of help from the EPTO, Dannistaan is not quite certain of the position FPS will take.

"Shield of the North having been a success, the Grand Duke of Reziel must successfully capture Port Jennifer in southern Airbus UK in order to maintain the stability in the north. Central Airbus is still controlled by Darbat Singh in The Twin Grand Duchies, and realising that some of his own men are traitors, Singh has ordered "hygienic" measures, starting with the deposed President currently imprisoned in Port Jennifer. Unfortunately for Singh, special agents from FPS are already at the prison ...

The Kandarinese have discovered what they believe to be an ancient portal capable of transferring matter intact from one location to another. In an effort to determine how this archaeotech functions, they are now in the process of assembling a group of widely diverse "specialists" in Transposition...

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That's it for this update! Should you feel a burning desire for news of our region between now and my next update, pull up a chair, kick off your shoes, grab your beverage of choice (ours being Loopian Ale, of course!) and feel free to visit either the East Pacific News Services or the forum itself. If you get the chance, listen in on Kelssek's World Service Podcast!

As always, feel free to post any questions and/or comments. I'll get back to you as quickly as I'm able.

- Gnid

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Oh boy. And we've gone green, apparently. *Writes note to self: "Must talk with Kang about color schemes and logo."*

Back on track, sorry for the delay in receiving this update; I had almost forgotten about it. Hmm.

I love that quote! :lol: Thanks for the update Gnid!

What did you want to say about the colour scheme and logo, dear?!? :P

Almost? ;)

ROFL! You're welcome! It's by far my favourite!

I did, however, find you yet another one, lol!

Yes...you read correctly...almost. Because, you see, had I forgotten about it, it would not have gotten posted...but since I remembered (without you reminding me, mind you), I cannot have forgotten it. ...turkey. :P

ROFL! Nice try ... rat! You remembered ONLY after I asked you to have a look at one of our Embassies in another region!

(You really DO need to be subtle with Gnid; he can be pointed in the right direction, but simply HATES following instructions! :P)

*Pops popcorn and pulls up chair to watch the fight.* :D

Are you two married in RL? :P

Thanks for the popcorn, D!