Post by The Candy Lane on Jun 17, 2014 19:11:41 GMT -5
Born Through Fire
Issue 1, NSY-201
Founded in March of 2003, NS Year 1 (NSY-1), XKI is one of the oldest regions in the world. Over the last 200 years, our region has accomplished many feats that we can take great pride in. This column hopes to explore our past to give us a deeper appreciation and understanding about our present. I hope you will join me as we look at our region’s past. This first series will deal with the invasion of our region, just months after it was founded.
Ten Thousand Islands is, in many ways, a region born through fire. When our home was just a few months old, we faced the serious threat of invasion. It was in NSY-8 that the Invader group, the Empire of Power invaded our homeland and tried to seize the delegacy from Lyonesse. At this time there were no actual "founders" as we know. Griefing was very real and it destroyed many communities. In fact, completely purging a region was considered griefing and at times Game mods and admin would dish out punishments to violators. Although TITO was already in existence at this time, it was quite small and had just 5 founding members. This also reflects the size of our region, at the time it was home to a meager 30 nations. At the same time, the Empire of Power’s home region held approximately 150 nations.
We were dwarfed in size, and at one point our delegate had only one more endorsement than the invaders’ leading nation. Thankfully, we had many faithful friends who joined in the defense of our homeland. The Urbanites, Texas, The Rejected Realms Army, and several other regions all helped fight off the Empire of Power.
While carnage rained down on all sides, one brave reporter stepped up and interviewed an invader by the name of Mr. Frenchie. Jerome Hawkins from RadioWorld FM303 graciously provided the following transcript.
Jerome Hawkins: I understand. But why are you here in 10000 Islands? Are you not here to take over the region or are you sincere in your dealings to be the delegate of this region?
Frenchie: This battle I feel is about giving these nations a new beginning. The Empire of Power's intent is to make regions stronger. I do not wish to destroy this region.
Little did Frenchie know how true his words would prove. With our region secure, TITO’s purpose changed significantly. No longer would we exist to defend our own region, instead our role expanded to ensure the defense of all regions - especially small regions that were easily bullied. To achieve this, XKI signed alliances with The Urbanites and Texas, and ambassadors were appointed to these formalize our ties with these regions. TheSensitiveNewAge was sent to Texas, while Jesioneka became our ambassador to the Urbanites. Though the alliance was dissolved on May 29 of NSY 23, to this day members of TITO can still earn a “Friend of Texas” pin, and as of NSY 105 we are once again allies with this great region. When our alliance was resumed Grub had this to say, "I am pleased to announce that we have signed an alliance with the region of Texas and we now also have an alliance with the region of Yggdrasil. Texas was one of the regions that helped to save the 10000 Islands back in 2003 during the Empire of Power Attack. Ever since that time, Texas has always been a true friend of the 10000 Islands. Texas also is home to the Texas Defense Forces, defenders of freedom in the NationStates world." (January, NSY-105)
In these early and foundational years of our region, TITO rapidly changed from an organization built upon self defense, to one which focused on helping the oppressed and defenseless. TITO also became more dynamic, and the game had been forever changed for this organization. An era of cooperation with fellow defenders emerged. Additionally, our region began to strengthen its ties with other regions by formally signing alliances and sending ambassadors to cement friendships. This ends our look at the action packed, early years of our region. In the next issue I hope to explore the birth of our region’s constitution and government.
Issue 1, NSY-201
Founded in March of 2003, NS Year 1 (NSY-1), XKI is one of the oldest regions in the world. Over the last 200 years, our region has accomplished many feats that we can take great pride in. This column hopes to explore our past to give us a deeper appreciation and understanding about our present. I hope you will join me as we look at our region’s past. This first series will deal with the invasion of our region, just months after it was founded.
Ten Thousand Islands is, in many ways, a region born through fire. When our home was just a few months old, we faced the serious threat of invasion. It was in NSY-8 that the Invader group, the Empire of Power invaded our homeland and tried to seize the delegacy from Lyonesse. At this time there were no actual "founders" as we know. Griefing was very real and it destroyed many communities. In fact, completely purging a region was considered griefing and at times Game mods and admin would dish out punishments to violators. Although TITO was already in existence at this time, it was quite small and had just 5 founding members. This also reflects the size of our region, at the time it was home to a meager 30 nations. At the same time, the Empire of Power’s home region held approximately 150 nations.
We were dwarfed in size, and at one point our delegate had only one more endorsement than the invaders’ leading nation. Thankfully, we had many faithful friends who joined in the defense of our homeland. The Urbanites, Texas, The Rejected Realms Army, and several other regions all helped fight off the Empire of Power.
While carnage rained down on all sides, one brave reporter stepped up and interviewed an invader by the name of Mr. Frenchie. Jerome Hawkins from RadioWorld FM303 graciously provided the following transcript.
Jerome Hawkins: I understand. But why are you here in 10000 Islands? Are you not here to take over the region or are you sincere in your dealings to be the delegate of this region?
Frenchie: This battle I feel is about giving these nations a new beginning. The Empire of Power's intent is to make regions stronger. I do not wish to destroy this region.
Little did Frenchie know how true his words would prove. With our region secure, TITO’s purpose changed significantly. No longer would we exist to defend our own region, instead our role expanded to ensure the defense of all regions - especially small regions that were easily bullied. To achieve this, XKI signed alliances with The Urbanites and Texas, and ambassadors were appointed to these formalize our ties with these regions. TheSensitiveNewAge was sent to Texas, while Jesioneka became our ambassador to the Urbanites. Though the alliance was dissolved on May 29 of NSY 23, to this day members of TITO can still earn a “Friend of Texas” pin, and as of NSY 105 we are once again allies with this great region. When our alliance was resumed Grub had this to say, "I am pleased to announce that we have signed an alliance with the region of Texas and we now also have an alliance with the region of Yggdrasil. Texas was one of the regions that helped to save the 10000 Islands back in 2003 during the Empire of Power Attack. Ever since that time, Texas has always been a true friend of the 10000 Islands. Texas also is home to the Texas Defense Forces, defenders of freedom in the NationStates world." (January, NSY-105)
In these early and foundational years of our region, TITO rapidly changed from an organization built upon self defense, to one which focused on helping the oppressed and defenseless. TITO also became more dynamic, and the game had been forever changed for this organization. An era of cooperation with fellow defenders emerged. Additionally, our region began to strengthen its ties with other regions by formally signing alliances and sending ambassadors to cement friendships. This ends our look at the action packed, early years of our region. In the next issue I hope to explore the birth of our region’s constitution and government.
