USK Embassy

[themightypump]

Greetings 10000 Islands,

I am The Mighty Pump, co-founder and President from the region USK. USK stands for United Socialist Kingdom but means Socialist UK (we didn't think the name SUK was too appealing). We are a large, socialist or left-wing, defender region. USK is a member of the RLA, where I am the General-Secretary.

I am setting up this embassy to start up relations between our two regions.

Any questions about USK?

[Serconea]

Yes, do you have a website?

[themightypump]

Of course.

s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php

Ignore the hammers and sickles, we aren't really communists and are about to go through a skin change.

[themightypump]

USK Update
April 29th, 2005
UN Delegate - Crazy Horses IV (Didgerdoos is still delegate but Crazy Horses IV is collecting endorsements)
Population: 159 Nations
s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php

Foreign Minister: Revolutionary Masses
Interior Minister: Enthopy
Military General: The Mighty Pump
Military Colonel: Jimmin
Entertainment Officer: Arashima
Judge: Warova
Editor of the newspaper: Didgeridoos
Head of Inteligence: Gidria
UN Minister: Syrna
Deputy Delegate: Simple Existence
Supreme Court Members:
Gidria,
Crazy Horses IV,
Enthopy,
The Mighty Pump,
Revolutionary Masses
(more voting to come).

After the excitement of Palestine, things have been much quieter in USK with an enthuses on the home front. Most importantly the forum has been revamped to make it more efficient and democratic.
The forum basically centres on the USK people’s assembly where important decisions and discussion on USK occurs; from the people’s assembly members are voted into administrative positions to run the region.
The ministries have been split into the interior ministry and the foreign affairs department, with the internal sector controlling UN operations, elections, entertainment, the map and newspaper publishing and the foreign affairs ministry controlling diplomacy, the military and the embassies.
The department heads and some elected members all form part of the Supreme Court, which provides a link between the two ministries and allows for joint planning. Finally the other topics like the welcome section and relaxation have been tidied up. Hopefully this move has finally brought USK's politics to maturity, no longer can some regions claim USK to be a dictatorship, it is run by the people for the people!
In other news alliances have been on the cards these past weeks at the foreign ministry with no less than 5 ongoing talks with other regions, additionally we are now allies with Ireland, special thanks to them for the close relationship which they have helped foster.
There was a shock however from the RLA, which disclosed that a spy it had secreted in the top echelons of the DEN, had been compromised in action by ADN leadership, many at USK found this to be a shocking event as the spy was used to influence the actions of the DEN so many of our allies (including ADN ones) were protected from invasion. While shocked at this incident we must heap congratulation on the RLA and the spy in question, The Red Factions, for such an outstanding espionage success and hope that the RLA and the ADN can move past this incident.
Finally USK is now hovering firmly above 150 nations, once again proving the effectiveness of our recruitment section and soon our regional paper will be created so keep an eye open for that.

Regards to Everyone
Revolutionary Masses
Foreign Minister of USK.

[revolution]

Hi
Im the foreign minister of USK, paying a visit to meet everyone here.
Reguards
RM

[Greek People Nation (GPN)]

Welcome to 10000 Islands

[revolution]

Thanks very much its great to be here.

[revolution]

Latest update from USK, enjoy

USK Report
May 16th, 2005
UN Delegate - Crazy Horses IV
Population: 162 Nations
s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php

Foreign Minister: Revolutionary Masses
Interior Minister: Enthopy
Military General: The Mighty Pump
Entertainment Officer: Arashima
Court Members:
Gidria,
Enthopy,
Warova,
Arashima,
The Mighty Pump,
Jimmin,
Crazy Horses IV,
Revolutionary Masses,
Didgeridoos.

The first thing that must be mentioned in this report is the recent liberation of Northern Island by the USK TULIPS force assisted by the RLA, UoS and the Pacific Defenders. It was under the control of a rabble of pirate scum who were quickly sent packing by our proud forces, control of the region at last returned to its rightful owners. USK Foreign Affairs would like to thank those who were involved, it was a great help and we hope that such co-operation in the future will be possible.
On the home front USK's Court elections were completed with Arashima, Jimmin, Warova and Didgeridoos joined the members who were previously admitted due to the position they were elected into. Current elections continue over the complex matter of a constitution and the passing of the first USK laws.
On the matter of punishment a USK member got involved with the moderators after a rather stupid ploy to improve the recruitment of new NS members to USK by unethical methods, he was found out and has been punished by the moderators, in addition to this the USK court is reviewing what internal disciplinary measure should be used!
USK is however pleased to report that it has finalised its alliance texts with the following regions and once separate regions have finished voting on these alliances they come into effect: Allied Union of Nations, Allied States of EuroIslanders and the City of London. USK hopefully looks forward to the closer co-operation with these regions!
Finally, in a bid to improve the workload of individuals and to achieve a better quality of embassy several new ambassadors have been appointed and the embassies have been shared out better between individuals, the new ambassadors include: Jimmin, ExplodingMice and Felt Scientists, best of luck to them!

Regards to Everyone
Revolutionary Masses
Foreign Minister of USK.

[themightypump]

Sorry this embassy hasn't been that active. RM has been very busy with exams recently. Once he isn't as busy he'll write a report to fill you in on the USK happenings. For the moment here is a quick article to do with the RLA: s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php?showtopic=576

[themightypump]

Sorry for double posting. I just noticed now that it says 'delegate of Palestine' in my profile. Can someone remove this? I was placed as delegate after the battle of Palestine a few months ago. If you wish to replace it with the appropriate title I am currently the head of USK's military.
Thanks.

[revolution]

Back of my exam induced absence!! Here is the next eagerly awaited report as well he he, I do actually hope people read these as they do take a bit o time to research!!

USK Report
June 4th, 2005
UN Delegate - Crazy Horses IV
Population: 178 Nations
s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php
Foreign Minister: Revolutionary Masses
Interior Minister: Enthopy
Military General: The Mighty Pump
Entertainment Officer: Arashima
Court Members:
Gidria,
Enthopy,
Warova,
Arashima,
The Mighty Pump,
Jimmin,
Crazy Horses IV,
Revolutionary Masses,
Didgeridoos.

USK's diplomacy has advanced considerably recently with the signing of an alliance between USK and the City of London and between USK and the Allied Union of Nations, may these alliances achieve much good in the NS community. We are also entering into negotiations with the Barrier Reef and signing an alliance with England so hopefully we will see a similar results to what has been reported now, if so it would bring USK's written alliances to a total of 8, which would be quite respectable!
On other diplomatic news the RLA is preparing to have its Executive Committee elections and USK is so far entering ~ 4 candidates; The Mighty Pump, Gidria, Crazy Horses IV and Revolutionary Masses (subject to withdrawals). There is a lot of competition for the seats but we should hopefully see at least 1 USK member go through!
USK has taken part in several military actions along with members of the RLA and our other allies. With the TULIPS army being run in tight order and having seen some growth of late we can continue to pledge our support to defender operations all over NS.
Not only our army has grown though as after a another recruitment binge we have moved our population off the ~150 mark and it is now hovering around 180, soon we shall hopefully reach the glorious 200 member mark soon and with our high percentage of UN nations this really is a another golden time for USK!
Internal matters worth noting are that we are deep in discussion of new laws that will come into effect soon and help give some legal stability to USK, with most decisions now being referred to the peoples court we really are a region run by its individual nations! Also more elections are in the air with the USK elections coming up fast.
Finally Role-Play fever has hit with our map pretty much completed USK nations are now designing there own military and going to war with one another in the pursuit of errr....something. However many of us recently realised that after months of spending nothing on your military budget you may be hard pressed to actually put together an army!

Regards to Everyone
Revolutionary Masses
Foreign Minister of USK

[Elgarve]

Sounds like your region is growing AND stable, quite a feat! don't worry, we read your reports.

[revolution]

Yey, thanks very much

Yes USK is very stable at the moment and is showing growth thanks to our excellent recruitment team.
Our alliances are also going well with several new regions taking an interest!
USK's having a good time at the moment.

[themightypump]

themightypump said:

Sorry for double posting. I just noticed now that it says 'delegate of Palestine' in my profile. Can someone remove this? I was placed as delegate after the battle of Palestine a few months ago. If you wish to replace it with the appropriate title I am currently the head of USK's military.
Thanks.

Ahem......

[revolution]

Looks like your palestinian for a while Pump!

[revolution]

Thanks for altering TMP's side thingy he will appreciate it ;D. Next update for your amusement!

USK Report
June 22nd, 2005
UN Delegate - Crazy Horses IV
Population: 162 Nations
s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php
Foreign Affairs Minister: Revolutionary Masses
Deputy Diplomat: Exploding Mice
Interior Minister: Josh04
UN Minister: Ruralmania
Judge: Warova
Military General: The Mighty Pump
Military Colonel: Jimmin
Intelligence Minster: Gidria
Entertainment Minister: Didgeridoos
Court Members:
Gidria
Josh04
Revolutionary Masses
The Mighty Pump
Results for Voting for Elected Seats to Come.

Some very interesting and very unusual things have been happing at USK of late but first I must deal with the election results and it is a double bill, the first (USK's) can be seen above. The second round of elections was the RLA Executive Committee and associated elections, which were widely participated in, and Gidria from USK entered into the Executive Committee after The Mighty Pump resigned from the voting.
Diplomatically USK is still doing well, we are talking with The Barrier Reef and The Proletarian Coalition about an alliance and are waiting for ASE to confirm their alliance. Unfortunately the alliance talks with Equilism have fallen through, due to a hitch with UoS. The two sides have however agreed to remain close friends and participate on each other forums even if an actual alliance is not signed.
Membership of USK has dropped of late with 168 nations currently in the region, additionally several previously long-term members have become inactive or left unfortunately. Several other members have been on leave for various reasons. All in all we are still a long way from our 200-nation goal. Due to our military generals absence we have conducted only a few actions of late and readiness has dropped, this should improve on the return of staff.
The main big internal shock is the erratic actions of one of our members who have apparently been working against the best interests of USK and its allies. The person was discovered and the evidence has been brought to light. Action has being taken to strip the member of his post in various areas before the court begins the trial of the member, results of the trail will be posted in embassies later but in the interests of a fair trial coverage of the topic is not allowed, expect an update in the USK paper on its release after the trial.
Finally we have a new entertainment wharf thanks to the actions of our new entertainment minister, it has proved a quiet hit and we are anticipating what he has planned next with interest.
STOP PRESS: Last minuet news, our paper (The USK Herald) went out on its first edition release today, hopefully this will be the first of many papers detailing the actions of USK in much greater detail than this report can. The first edition is an election special but in the future it is hoped that the paper will also cover events outside USK and have other interesting feature, best of luck to it and its current editor The Mighty Pump.

Regards to Everyone
Revolutionary Masses
Foreign Minister of USK

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USK Herald
Brought to you by USK, the home of the hippo muffin!

Editor’s note
As this is the first ever USK Herald I have no idea what I'm doing and I hope this goes down well. Thank you to those of you who have taken time out to read this. I hope you all enjoy!

Job Elections Over!

The planned job election schedule came to a close around a week ago. There were many positions up for grabs and the elections were as thrilling as usual with a large voter turnout.

Revolutionary Masses retained his position at the head of USK’s Foreign Affairs department, as did Josh04 for his position at the head of the Interior Ministry. Josh04 ran without opposition and Revolutionary Masses’ opponent was Exploding Mice who takes up the unofficial job as deputy diplomat.

Most jobs were retained – Warova as Judge who ran rampant over Felt Scientists until Felt Scientists revealed that he was leaving USK for reasons that we in USK still don't understand! Crazy Horses IV retained the delegate position (although there will probably be another issue of the USK Herald to explain some events which came after this).

The Mighty Pump and Jimmin kept their positions as the General and Colonel of The Usk Liberation and Invasion Prevention Squad (TULIPS). This was made easier as the only nations running in the election for General were the previously mentioned pair. Jimmin stated before the election that he didn’t expect to become General and would be more than happy with being Colonel again – the runner up in the General election becomes Colonel.

Gidria remains the Head of the USK Intelligence division, which has yet to be named. In the election he ran against Didgeridoos, SSNWO, Jimmin and Crazy Horses IV although he claimed victory with relative ease in the end.

Ruralmania gained the position of UN Minister. The vote between himself and Felt Scientists was level but then as previously mentioned Felt Scientists announced that he was leaving USK.

Didgeridoos managed to carve out a slight lead in the election for Entertainment Minister over Ruralmania, there was only one vote separating them. Immediately after he was elected he added Entertainment Wharf to the Living Room of USK.

The Mighty Pump ran unopposed and gained the chance to be the editor of USK Herald and is here bringing you this now. After the elections the jobs looked like this:
Foreign Affairs Minister: Revolutionary Masses
Interior Minister: Josh04
Military General: The Mighty Pump
Military Colonel: Jimmin
UN Minister: Ruralmania
Entertainment Minister: Didgeridoos
Delegate: Crazy Horses IV
Intelligence Minster: Gidria
Judge: Warova

Congratulations to the nations who have been elected and commiserations to the nations who missed out on a job placement.

At the time of writing this elections to USK’s council are underway. Once the elections are over the full story will be brought to you by USK Herald!

Thanks from the editor – The Mighty Pump.

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USK Herald
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Elections in USK come to a close!

USK Council Elections came to a sudden stop yesterday. The previous Council of USK for two terms had been Gidria, The Mighty Pump, Josh04, Revolutionary Masses, Crazy Horses IV, Warova, Arashima, Didgeridoos and Jimmin. Arashima, the former Entertainment Minister, didn't run for re-election meaning that at the end of the election there would be at-least one new member.

The nations who hold the positions of UN delegate, founder, Military General, Intelligence Minister, Interior Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister automatically qualify for a position on the council. This meant that Josh04 - Interior Minister, Revolutionary Masses - Foreign Affairs Minister, The Mighty Pump - Military General, Crazy Horses IV - delegate, all got onto the council as well as Gidria who is both founder and Intelligence Minister. Gidria holding two jobs meant that there were five nations that automatically took up a place on the council rather than six. This left four places open on the council.

Didgeridoos, Warova and Jimmin all announced their intentions to run for another term. Tranto, SSNWO, Ruralmania and ExplodingMice announced that they would oppose them.

The election was very close and by a small margin Warova, Didgeridoos, Jimmin and Tranto gained a place on the Council where they shall remain until the next elections or they resign. Tranto expressed his happiness at taking up a position on the Council for the first time. At the end of the elections the line up of nations on the council is this:
Crazy Horses IV,
Didgeridoos,
Gidria,
Jimmin,
Josh04,
Revolutionary Masses,
The Mighty Pump,
Tranto,
Warova

Congratulations to the nations who have been elected and commiserations to the nations who missed out on a Council placement.

Thanks from the editor – The Mighty Pump

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USK Herald
Brought to you by USK, the home of the hippo muffin!

Stupidity rife in Scarfaces!

A few days ago the Pacific Intelligence Agency discovered a spy who was doing a terrible job. Many were whispering and giggling in corners about him because of the blatant obviousness of him. The spy went by the name of Senshai. The Pacific found that he hailed from the region Scarfaces and was being used to spy on both The Pacific and the South Pacific. The nation who controlled Senshai was The Fro Royal Family/Galifornia, who had recently been uncovered spying on the RLA under the name of Escabor and was having many arguments with The Mighty Pump including one here.

The Pacific Counter Intelligence Agency gave the Fro Royal Family false about The Pacific sending in many spies into his region. The Fro Royal Family/Galifornia then booted these nations out of Scarfaces - one of which was the Vice-President. There seemed to be no order in the region and all hell broke loose!

He was also fed counter-intelligence that there were an untold amount of spies from the Pacific in The West Pacific, three in England and five in USK. He went over to the forums of the West Pacific and announced this there. The laughter from The West Pacific could be heard all around of NationStates it was so loud. The prime-minister - Dilber - nearly had a heart attack as he was laughing so hard that he was unable to get any oxygen into his body.

Galifornia sent this personal message to The Mighty Pump on the Great Britain and Ireland forums:

Pump,

I've found out some information that would cause one of the biggest events in NS History.
DIA intelligence has recovered informationa about the Pacific's spys.
Currently they have spys in:

USK
England
Scarfaces

This is very very important, i know The USK and The Pacific are allies but, i dont think The Pacific is that good of a allie.

I am not joking on this one Pump, please believe me.

I can give you more information, but you promise you won't tell anyone this.
I think we have a major problem on our hands.

After a reply from The Mighty Pump he recieved this personal message:

This is really serious, all three of those regions, including mine and yours could be ruined at any moment.

Ive got reports that The Pacific has 5 agents in USK, one of them is very high up in the government, i am finding out their names as of now.
And Scarfaces, jesus, i had to eject 3 of my closet friends today.

The Pacific plans to turn USK, Scarfaces and England to become Pro-PRP Members and then destroy us, then making the whole region move to The Pacific.

Our intelligence is bring information every 30 mins, if we get the names from the USK spys, i'll let you know.

Even though that we are not the best of friends, i don't want something like that to be happen to anyone.

Another reply later and Pump received this:

am not joking around!
Why cant you put your stuburness to the side?
5 agents Pump, 3 of them are just backups.
We are getting information as we get it.Our guy is breaking his back to save your ass, my ass, Englands ass and many other people ass from humilition.

As i said, when we get information on USK, You'll be the FIRST to know.

I am not kidding around on this issue Pump.

Galifornia never seemed to realise the stupidity of what he was saying.

After The Mighty Pump went to the Pacific forums to laugh at the Pacific alongside them this article was released from which a paragraph shall be quoted:

Scarfaces intelligence Agency has just recently been revealed as 'Escabor' in the RLA. With this situation in the Pacific to add to Scarfaces' 'not-so-esteemed' history, Scarfaces is not bearing up well. The loss of half their Government (many of whom, after being ejected, then were allowed back in for a trial - After more thought from Fro Royal family - are refusing to return to a region so paranoid and gullible.

Thanks to news articles about his stupidity popping up all over NationStates, the reputation of Galifornia/The Fro Royal Family is now so low that yesterday a tramp turned away from drinking out of a garbage can to point and laugh at him. He, Galifornia not the tramp - although the tramp was probably better suited to the position, resigned from his position as President yesterday and was seen crying in a corner later on.

Congratulations to the Pacific on such a well executed piece of counter-intelligence.

Thanks from the editor – The Mighty Pump.

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Big update on USK stuff

USK Report
July 05th, 2005
UN Delegate -Warova
Population: 146 Nations
s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php
Foreign Affairs Minister: Revolutionary Masses
Deputy Diplomat: Exploding Mice
Interior Minister: Josh04
UN Minister: Ruralmania
Judge: Warova
Military General: The Mighty Pump
Military Colonel: Jimmin
Intelligence Minster: Gidria
Entertainment Minister: Didgeridoos
Court Members:
Gidria
Josh04
Revolutionary Masses
The Mighty Pump
Didgeridoos
Warova
Jimmin
Tranto
USK diplomacy has progressed substantially with the signing of the alliance with The Proletarian Coalition of late; this is a sign of the good relations between the two regions and the efforts being made to continue such relations. Our alliance with The Barrier Reef is also progressing but due to forum inactivity it has stalled, better news comes from ASE, which after some confusion on both sides has formally acknowledged their alliance with USK.
Another important announcement is that the USK people's assembly has accepted the terms of the Coalition of Free States, which means that it plans to enter into the organisation along with England and Ireland to continue to work towards a stable anti-invader replacement for the ABI.
It can now be announced with the ending of the trial of Crazy Horses IV (on trial for treason) that the defendant was found not guilty of treason; this has been seen as a relief by some and a total shock to others. In many ways it was USK's own Michael Jackson trial! Military activity has been low as USK switches its delegate from Crazy Horses IV to Warova in light of this incident and has required the extra stability of troops at home.
Internal matters see an increase in membership although with the summer upon us USK is expected to drop down to around the 100-nation mark without constant recruiting. Elections have finally finished (note changes to list above) and people are settling into the new roles.
Finally entertainment at USK has had another boost with the highly successful Werewolf game and a return to role-playing on the forum. The newspaper of USK, The USK Herald has been met with wide applause here and abroad with a good reading base across the forums of NS.

Regards to Everyone
Revolutionary Masses
Foreign Minister of USK
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USK Herald
Brought to you by USK, the home of the hippo muffin!

USK Herald Overview!

In recent times there have been four regular editions of the USK Herald.
Job Elections in USK
USK Elections come to a close
Warova elected as new delegate of USK!
Stupidity rife in Scarfaces!

Recent winners of USK's TULIP of the week award are:
Tranto,
Louis IX,
Ruralmania

The USK forums recently passed the 10000 post mark. The actual 10000th post was by The Mighty Pump in the word association game. The post was centered around the word 'hippo', which is appropriate for USK - the home of the hippo muffin. We are now on our second Werewolf game after the first one was a huge hit. The People's Assembly of USK has ratified an alliance with The Proletariat Coalition so this alliance looks like it shall pass after what must have been months of deliberations. The Usk Liberation and Invasion Prevention Squad (TULIPS) has recently taken part in missions in Costa Rica, Botswana, Ethiopia, Greece and The Land of Ni. An embassy has been opened in Peaciean, which gives our Foreign Affairs department even more to do - hehe. USK is trying to open an embassy on the forums of Great Britain and Ireland so that healthier relations can be established in the future between our two regions. We are not sure that an embassy shall be granted though. USK, England and Ireland are still in talks about whether to set up an organisation between the three called Coalition of Free States (CFS) and how it would work. The People's Assembly of USK has voted to be part of it as long as it is based on a few points that were presented to them. USK is still a member of the RLA and shall remain so for the for-see-able future. SSNWO has been made a dual-citizen of USK and The Capital of the Empire. USK is preparing for summer hibernation as many members are going to be away from NationStates. It is thought that USK shall drop below the 100 nation line this summer unless some serious recruiting is done. Talks on this issue have just started and on starting up USK's role-playing once again. USK's UN Minister has been extremely busy recently and has been taking a break from NationStates so there has been no voting on UN resolutions. Ireland is still the embassy on the USK forums that contains the most posts. Many members of USK are going on holiday or are busy at the moment including Louis IX, Ruralmania and Exploding Mice. Crazy Horses IV is plotting his next wacky adventure - although this time he should be making NationStates a better place. Ambassadors are getting aquainted with their new embassies after the big ambassador shake up. To make up for his break from NationStates last month, Revolutionary Masses is on a campaign of overwhelming activity. The latest addition to USK's forums is the shout-box, which Josh04 uses to threaten people!

FOREIGN NEWS, Very briefly.....
The stupidity of the Scarfaces founder, Galifornia, has shocked the world this week with articles about his actions to be found all over nationstates (there is one at the top of this page). The region 'Liberal Utopia' has been accepted into the RLA. The Pacific Underground is building up a feud with the Allied States of EuroIslanders. An article by The Red Factions can be found here. Some articles from EuroSoviets' blog - Socialist Democracy have been causing quite a stir in the Pacific. Karpathos has been put on trial in Europa. An article by the Voice of The Proletariat on this matter can be found here. Eagles Disobey seems to have vanished and Pacific Defenders seem to have become inactive without him. Several arguments about The Mighty Pump's survey are taking place in various places. There have been many battles around NationStates. The only noticeable one being Costa Rica's liberation from Nazis by a joint defender and raider manouevre.

Thanks from the editor – The Mighty Pump.

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USK Report
August 14th, 2005
UN Delegate -Warova
Population: 117 Nations
s7.invisionfree.com/USK_Forum/index.php
Foreign Affairs Minister: Revolutionary Masses
Deputy Diplomat: Exploding Mice
Interior Minister: Josh04
UN Minister: Ruralmania
Judge: Warova
Military General: The Mighty Pump
Military Colonel: Jimmin
Intelligence Minster: Gidria
Entertainment Minister: // Empty//
Court Members:
Gidria
Josh04
Revolutionary Masses
The Mighty Pump
Warova
Jimmin
Tranto
As you might have noticed from the activity of this embassy of late USK got in some dire straights around June and into the beginning of August, the summer lull hit us hard with forum activity dropping to an all time low and our NS population dropping sharply from a previous 180 to around 80, a loss of over 100 nations! This was not helped by the loss/inactivity of many previously very active nations.
An emergency discussion got underway and two options were considered by the desperate few who remained active on the forum! One option was to rebuild the region, the other was to do a mass migration and unite with comrades in the Proletarian Coalition, after much discussion we decided that we could pull the region around and opted for the former. After working for so long on USK and achieving so much in the past we could not abandon it to the NS history book of fallen and dead regions!
Now we have made our choice we have had to do something about it, central to this is an activity drive, we have to get people into the forum and into the region in general, following our recruitment spree we now have 117 nations in the region and several new members have signed up to the forums.
We are also revamping the forum, USK's old black and orange look is gone (many on screens in sunny places will be glad to see the back of it) and we have a nice new silver and gold one. Finally we will be changing our command structure to keep the region under control with only a few active members.
The USK military is getting back up to speed and hopefully more players will be found to run the embassies, until then expect low activity from us on the embassy front!
We all have our fingers crossed that the resurrection of USK will work, now we just have to hope and see what the future holds!

Regards to Everyone
Revolutionary Masses
Foreign Minister of USK

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USK Herald
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USK Moves to The Proletariat Coalition!

Due to a huge drop in numbers and activity USK has decided to move to The Proletariat Coalition. The 'leaders' of USK didn't feel that they had enough time or effort to restore USK to prominence. A motion was put forward at the beginning of the summer by the founder, Gidria, and The Mighty Pump, but was turned down and an activity and recruitment drive began. USK rose in activity and numbers, but not enough. The summer dip had hit USK so hard that it wasn't felt that USK would escape from its inactivity. The Mighty Pump re-motioned for a merge to the Proletariat Coalition and it seemed to have more support from other members of USK. A vote was held by the People's Assembly of USK and the result was FOR the merger. The 'leaders' of USK are now tying up loose ends whilst the rest of USK moves to The Proletariat Coalition.

Why The Proletariat Coalition?

USK and The Proletariat Coalition have two alliances. The first is their membership in the RLA where USK was first introduced to the members of The Proletariat Coalition and quickly grew to like them. These nations, such as Dobbyniania and The Red Factions quickly took an interest in USK and helped it to develop. Because USK of this close bond that was established the 'Treaty of mutual defense and assistance between The Proletariat Coalition and USK' was made - linking The Proletariat Coalition and USK even more closely. Obviously the members of USK and The Proletariat Coalition share similar ideologies as well. The members of USK didn't want to move to a region that wasn't in the RLA and because Blackbird and The Red Factions had taken such a big part in USK's Intelligence Agency and Military The Proletariat Coalition was the natural choice!

Interview with Jimmin - who has spent 3 terms as Military Colonel of USK.

The Mighty Pump says:
Greetings Jimmin,
Jimmin says:
Hello Pump
The Mighty Pump says:
Obviously USK is merging with The Proletariat Coalition. Are you going to miss USK?
Jimmin says:
Of course. I've had a tremendous amount of fun there. I've met new people and put effort into organising the military matters. However, TPC is yet another challenge and a place to meet new people.
The Mighty Pump says:
What has been your favourite moment in USK?
Jimmin says:
Well, it's very hard to distinguish 'moments' in Nationstates as everything seems to flow, however I did particularly enjoy arguing with an idiotic Firbolgs and Great Britain and Ireland on the ABI forums.
The Mighty Pump says:
You have been to a lot of places as part of USK's military. You have also been high-up in the military hierarchy for a while now. Do any missions stick out for you?
Jimmin says:
The Liberation of Palestine was, and is, the mission that sticks out the most in anyones mind who was there at the time. It was much more tense than any other mission, and at the one time we found ourselves fighting other defenders. Probably the most exciting and the most GB&I-humiliating mission ever.
The Mighty Pump says:
Thank you for your time Jimmin.
Jimmin says:
No problem. Glad I could help

This interview is with Josh04, long-time Interior Minister of USK

The Mighty Pump says:
Greetings Josh04,
Josh04 says:
Hi there Mr. Mighty Pump
The Mighty Pump says:
You have been heavily immersed in the affairs of USK for a long-time now. What do you deem has been USK's greatest moment?
Josh04 says:
Palestine most definitely. There has been no greater battle since.
The Mighty Pump says:
What are your feelings about leaving USK?
Josh04 says:
I didn't really want to, but sometimes regions die out. USK's problem was that it wasn't getting any new members and was at the same time losing others. Doomed, methinks. That and the lack of job oppurtunities for unpoular nations.
The Mighty Pump says:
In your opinion, how helpful have nations from The Proletariat Coalition been to USK?
Josh04 says:
Um. Er. I don't really know. As part of the RLA, they have been unbelievably helpful though.
The Mighty Pump says:
What song do you think is the perfect soundtrack for this merge?
Josh04 says:
DOA - Foo Fighters; "No-ones getting out of here alive"
The Mighty Pump says:
Thank you for your time Josh04.

This interview is with The Red Factions, the head of The Proletariat Coalition's military, who has taken a big part in the running of USK's intelligence branch.

The Mighty Pump says:
Greetings The Red Factions,
The Red Factions says:
Greetings, The Mighty Pump. How are you?
The Mighty Pump says:
I'm good. What are your feelings of USK's move to The Proletariat Coalition?
The Red Factions says:
Expressing the belief that the whole of USK will unite as one in mind with their comrades in The Proletariat Coalition and strikingly demonstrate their potential - I would like to welcome all USK members to The Proletariat Coalition. I must however warn all newcomers, as is the case with such large merges, to not fall into the trap that is regional factionalism, clearly mindful of the events that transpired in The Delian League. Unity, acquaintance and understanding of each others are vital ingredients in the recipe for success in this bold undertaking. Think of yourself as members of the coalition and no longer USK - I know this is hard but you must or this will merely result in tensions and factions.
The Mighty Pump says:
You are the head of TPC's military. Do you feel that with the new fire-power given from the ex-USK members, that TPDF will reach new heights?
The Red Factions says:
Definitly. Even more shining successes will be made in the military construction from now on with the integration of TULIPS. I expect that the army and people of the former USK will powerfully demonstrate an iron spirit and discipline who will a bring our continous moves to resolutely foil the imperialists' vicious moves to stiffle and destroy innocent regions to a new level. This is very promising - The Committee of Military Affairs will soon discuss the establishement of a military structure with commanding officers from USK leading various sections of the TPDF apparatus. Their experience and numbers will prove invaluable - I have no doubts about this.
The Mighty Pump says:
Many USK members have spoken of eagerly awaiting this move. Do you feel that the former USK members can achieve great things in TPC under the guidance of nations such as yourself?
The Red Factions says:
USK members have achieved a heap of impressive feats under their time, including one of the most spectacular growth ever witnessed on all fields. They will do quite fine, I am sure of it.
The Mighty Pump says:
Thank you for your time.

This interview is with the founder of USK - Gidria - who has had jobs as Minister of Intelligence and Head of Recruitment.

The Mighty Pump says:
Greetings Gidria
Gidria says:
Hello
The Mighty Pump says:
So USK is merging with The Proletariat Coalition. What are your emotions at this time?
Gidria says:
Well, obviously i'm feeling very sad having to give up on the region I founded. However, more so, i'm optimistic at joining such a strong and historical region as TPC. In all honesty I cant wait for the merger to be complete
The Mighty Pump says:
What do you make of the reception you've recieved from the members of the Proletariat Coalition?
Gidria says:
They have been very welcoming, I know many of them through the rla and they are really good nations to be around. Some may think that USK would be better as a independent region, which i find very unselfish considering they do not benifit as much. To be in a region with amazingly influencial nations like Blackbird, The Red Factions and Dobbynainia is really a relishing prospect.
The Mighty Pump says:
What are you looking forward to most about being a member of The Proletariat Coalition?
Gidria says:
Basically everything, they are so much more active on the forum and all their issues are addressed really democratically. They have interlectual discussions and an extremely well disiplined military. I would enjoy to be involved in a trial in the next few months but that will have to wait.
The Mighty Pump says:
When you look back on the history of USK what has been your proudest moment?
Gidria says:
Well despite not being involved in the battle of palestine I can't help but think of how great a achievement it was. New years day (when we joined the RLA) was particulary special. We really thrived after that. To be involved in such a special and well run alliance was amazing, fortunatly that wont be changing though.
The Mighty Pump says:
You have obviously been a member of USK from the beginning. In your opinion what foreign nation shaped USK the most?
Gidria says:
Thats quite a tough question. Simooo and Flaniren were always very friendly and helpfull. In fact because of them we joined cfs. Dobby (niania) was particually welcoming when we first joined the rla. Eurosoviets kindly offered to write us a constitution so that can't be overlooked. Blackbird's advice was so valuable when i was running our intel division and searching for spies. La tropicana has always been a great friend and our alliance with cuba was perhaps as close as any. During our inactive summer The Red Factions tried hard to keep the TULIPS going by posting many missions. I can't choose one nation. People have just been to helpfull.
The Mighty Pump says:
When you look back, what nation that isn't around now do wish was here the most?
Gidria says:
Well in our early days forgotia was absolutely great. I really do miss her ability and the fact that she quit when she was just making a name for herself was a blow. Nova Terra Australias was one of our most committed troopers ever, hes still around just not nearly as much as before. Didgeridoos did so much for usk but left the sinking ship before all others. ch4 (Crazy Horses IV) helped spearhead the battle of palestine. If he could of been slightly more loyal Im sure he would be with us today.
The Mighty Pump says:
Thank you for your time Gidria.
Gidria says:
Its been a pleasure, being an intel officer its not often that my voice gets out there.

The Mighty Pump's Memorial of USK Nations
Warova - Was recruited to USK the day after USK's founding and has remained in USK ever since. He has had jobs as a Judge, under various names, and was delegate at the time of the move.
Borislav - Arrived soon after Warova. USK's first Judge and became involved in USK affairs very quickly after arrival. Unfortunately became inactive and ceased to exist.
Didgeridoos - Moved to USK from City of London along with Gidria and The Mighty Pump a day after USK was formed. Played a big part in USK's entry to both the RLA and ABI as USK's first Foreign Affairs Minister. Later became Delegate, Military Colonel and Entertainment Minister before leaving.
Eagthia - The most mysterious figure in the history of USK. Appeared, set up USK's military and then ceased to exist.
Forgotia - After the departure of Eagthia Forgotia took over as the head of USK's military and really got it off the ground. Became inactive over time but always revered.
Nova Terra Australis - A very active member of USK's military. After his initial appearance he stopped playing a part in USK's affairs but remained active in USK's military up until the merge.
Jimmin - Has been USK's Military Colonel for three terms. An extremely active and respected member of USK throughout. Was the first USK nation to move to The Proletariat Coalition.
Josh04 - The Interior Minister of USK for more terms than I can recall. Came from City of London around a week after The Mighty Pump and Gidria broke away. Has been incharge of USK's forums from the moment he was made an admin. Drew up the plans for the change in USK's structure. An extremely influencial nation in USK's history.
Tranto - Long-time member of USK. Has been an incredibly active army member. LT Colonel of USK's military before the merge, also a council member. Has shown great potential.
Dirty Maggie Mae - Very active and intelligent. Was amongst the opposition to the move. An active member of USK's military and on the forums up until the merge.
Revolutionary Masses - Foreign Minister for a few terms, although that doesn't sum up the effect he has had on USK. A very important and hard-working member. Has helped USK greatly. If he had left before the merge USK would likely have collapsed.
The Kristofer (Steelpenguins) - Incredibly enthusiastic up until becoming inactive. Active in the military. Always made the civil HQ a lively place. Never held a job - amazingly.
Arashima - Entertainment Minster for two terms. Also served on the council. Was active and inactive around the same times as Steelpenguins. Very intelligent.
Crazy Horses IV - Was hand-picked to come to USK by The Mighty Pump. Held positions as Military General and Delegate. Always active and helpful but never trustworthy. In the end he left USK under pressure from the Mighty Pump after numerous treasonous remarks and actions.
Simple Existence - Served in USK for a long-time before becoming inactive. Held a few jobs as an assistant. Was quite active in the military. Very intelligent.
Smyoria - Came around three weeks after The Mighty Pump and Gidria from City of London. Served as Interior Minister and took part in the military for a long time. Became inactive after the arguments started in the ABI.
Syrna - Served as UN minister after taking part with the running of USK for a long-time. Active in bunches due to a bad internet connection. Became very inactive and gave up on his job and moved away.
Exploding Mice - First known to USK members in CoL. Moved to USK after retiring from CoL during the time of the ABI. Took part in the forming of CFS.
Louis IX - Another mysterious figure of USK who has a very secretive story. A great defender, amongst the best. Never took much part in USK affairs though.
Gidria - Founded USK alongside The Mighty Pump after disagreements with the founder of City of London. Recruited hundreds of nations for USK. At points was Intelligence Minister and Head of Recruitment. Obviously a very influencial figure in USK.

Editors note - I co-founded USK alongside Gidria searching for a new beginnning - and I found it. USK has been a great adventure and I have enjoyed working with everyone. I have been involved in every event to do with USK and have loved every minute of it - the early arguments with CoL and TPE, joining the RLA, the collapse of the ABI and of course leading the Battle of Palestine has to be the highlight. I hope I haven't forgotten any major figure in my memorial! It has been fun but now is the time to move on to the Proletariat Coalition, where the great nations there can mould the nations of USK into even greater NS players. People have been quick to say that because I suggested this merge I wouldn't miss USK. I am sure that I will miss USK more than anyone but I'm also very hopeful of our chances in the Proletariat Coalition. We are going to be working alongside some legendary nations and we can only prosper.

This is obviously going to be the last edition of the USK Herald. Thank you to all of the readers, I hope you have been interested in what has been said. I have enjoyed writing for you. Please don't forget USK!

Thank you from,
The Mighty Pump
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As a result of this all USK embassies are now officially TPC embassies, can a moderator change the name of this thread to TPC Embassy please, if possible? If bnot then I will start a new thread.
Regards
Revolutionary Masses