SC Proposal: Commend Arconian Empire

[Lenlyvit]

Commend Arconian Empire

A resolution to recognize outstanding contribution by a nation or region.

Category: Commendation

Nominee(nation): Arconian Empire

Proposed By: THX1138

The Security Council,

Consonant with the tradition of acknowledging nations making beneficial, multilateral contributions, recognizes nation Arconian Empire for their singular commitment to the defence and restoration of vulnerable regions, international engagement, regional leadership, and years of selfless service to the WA community;

Establishing Arconian Empire as founder of Arconian Empire, a small, social region serving as the seat of power, and as commanding the efforts of multiple, benevolent proxy nations distributed throughout the WA realm, including:

• Imperial Republic of Arconia, the oldest, and currently residing in The Grand Imperial Alliance, a historically powerful region dedicated to hypothetical and theoretical strategic discussions and scenarios. This nation contributed greatly to the development of these discussions over many years, often in a leading role, while also serving diligently on the region’s Security Council

• Imperial liberation force, created in response to a 2013 invasion of The Grand Imperial Alliance. This event inspired a program of self-education in the defender arts, motivated by nothing more than a desire to help other imperiled regions. Learning as they progressed, and in partnership with one other, this nation began deploying as an independent defender

• Imperial Arconia, created in 2014, by invitation from the founder of region The SOP and in response to frequent raids there. This sentinel nation’s birth marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership between Arconian Empire and nations of the The SOP in defence of vulnerable, founderless regions

• Arconia Defender, established in 2015, and active today, this nation replaced Imperial liberation force and later, proxy nation Defender z, as the continuous leader of a small, independent defender force that is now six-years active, making them unique in Nation States

Applauding the proxy nations of Arconian Empire in having quietly and without fanfare, led an astonishing 1000+ missions to vulnerable and occupied regions, ejecting occupying forces, restoring regional communication and embassies, and providing security to thousands of native nations. A very small sampling of regions assisted includes Southfield, Ravencroft, Christmas, New Jahkku, and International Space Station, among hundreds of others;

Highlighting further, notable accomplishments, including:

• liberation of Galactic Imperium and subsequent defence from several later raids, eventual password protection of the region, and then refounded by proxy nation Arconia Imperium, preserving this region’s unique culture, providing security for natives, and allowing the eventual re-opening of borders
• participation in the final operation by collaborating defender forces in the dissolution of notorious raider region The Black Riders, following the April Crisis of 2015
• participation in the liberation of Singapore in 2016 after occupation by raider forces from The Invaders, and with legislative support from this Council
• the single-handed password protection of 7 vulnerable regions, including Sikh Empire, Riders of Rohan, and Calhoun CC, preventing further intrusion by raider forces, and securing these regions for native populations
• the ongoing, parallel deployments of several influential sentinel nations under the common name Imperial Defender on an as-needed basis. These nations deploy to particularly hard-hit regions to deter raiders, maintain a custodial administrative role, and provide a quick, influential response to raider incursions when they occur

Lauding Arconian Empire in the development of an extensive first-warning embassy network through their home region, currently inclusive of 430 regions, and their willingness to come to the defence of any embassy region in jeopardy;

Impressed by the fact that despite their small stature, lack of formal training, and absence of a surrounding network, Arconian Empire has not been deterred in standing against the nefarious forces of Nation States;

Wishing to exemplify Arconian Empire to future generations, as proof that through dedicated action, a stalwart nation can make a significant contribution to the betterment of the community, and, with the hope that others may take inspiration from their fine example;

Hereby commends Arconian Empire.

Co-Authored by Kuriko

This is the discussion thread. To cast your vote, go HERE

[HumanSanity]

Good work @thx1138 and Lenlyvit on getting this to the floor. I voted for

[Dorab]

FOR
Why is TNP against?

[Deleted]

Thanks to all for the local support!

Dorab The GCRs tend to set a pretty high bar for commendations, and TNP in particular tends to look for WA authorship, extensive RPing, military activity, involvement in regional government in a variety of positions. While the target here has a bit of some of these things, the GCRs also tend toward wanting these things occurring within larger regions, and on a large scale. That's the practical reason they voted against.

They also believe the bar is theirs to set, because they are the biggest, so they vote as much to preserve the standards they set, and flex their political muscle, as they do for the actual content of a resolution. To their regional mind (and granted, there are exceptions) a less notable nation receiving recognition for their good work, somehow undermines those they feel are more deserving, which is nonsense. Good work and good people should be recognized, full stop. TNP is very enamored of its own power. They have the bully pulpit, they use it. That's the contextual reason they voted against, and also voted early to bring early opposing weight against it. They clasp tightly their toys so others can't play.

This commendation was always going to be a bit outside the box, and requires the target to be considered on their own merit, as opposed to by comparison to others. A lot of folks don't have that ability to look at a commendation as a stand-alone item, so unfortunately it gets measured on a somewhat arbitrary scale. Good work and good people are somehow deemed 'not good enough', and people who do harm to the game and its players are celebrated. It is what it is. Be thankful you reside here

[bormiar]

Feb 20, 2020 2:24:48 GMT -5 bormiar, said:

They're allowed to and should vote by whatever bar they want. Their vote is their prerogative.

- Coming from someone who anticipates some hesitation and perhaps even a vote against on my next proposal

bormiar , I respect that the vote there is democratic, and said as much to their Delegate in the SC forum. Of course it's their right to vote as they wish.

My opposition is more to the inherent problems of the tyranny of the majority in the WA, as a whole. Having that kind of power, by default rather than by merit, comes with trappings. While I'm not painting everyone with the same brush - and made a point of saying that, as well - there are those in the larger regions who are only there because of the region's power. There have been tactical efforts among the powerful regions to gain more power, through alliances, so it's not just something incidental.

Having that power influences the way votes are decided. It takes a certain ability to separate out the power from the process, and be objective. Having spent a year there, and being deeply involved in the WA Ministry, objectivity and perspective are not TNP's strong suit. As I said, many of the votes on this particular proposal had little or nothing to do with the content of the commendation, and had everything to do with wielding power.

Sure they can vote by whatever bar they choose, but when they stack, or stomp, there's a concerted effort to impose that bar on the rest of the Assembly. Two different dynamics - that by which they decide internally (their absolute right), and that which they attempt to impose on the voting community through their influence (not so much).

In the end, I trust that the vast majority of WA votes cast, for and against, came from a place of consideration, and in that regard, the result is the result. Bringing the work of the target to a wider audience was the goal, and regardless of how the vote went, mission accomplished.

[bormiar]

Note that THX1138 accidentally wrote their post over mine with the edit feature, rather than quoting it lol

[Deleted]

Feb 26, 2020 14:47:54 GMT -5 bormiar said:

Note that THX1138 accidentally wrote their post over mine with the edit feature, rather than quoting it lol

Yeah, something weird happened. That's why I ed you in the reply