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Vignettes / Re: Stories Of The Brave
« on: June 01, 2018, 09:13:56 PM »
Just Another Day

The Mhorish was always a relaxing place to be, it was calm, picturesque and for the most part usually trouble free, against this backdrop the INS Sharingan cruised along, it was a standard patrol mission en route from a layover in Revana back towards home up north. The ships CO Captain Yuki Tyler stepped onto the bridge pulling on her uniform jacket, it was a little warm outside after all.
"Anything interesting?" Yuki asked
"Not really just another day in paradise." her XO Commander Beckett said, Yuki glanced around the bridge it was a well knit crew she had serving under her.
"What's our current position?" Yuki asked
"Right here." Beckett said tapping the interactive table otherwise known as the "Tactics Table" that captain's on Achkaerinese vessels used "Steering well clear of the CNN exercises."
"Good." Yuki said "Keep a wide berth and let's do our job."

Then it happened an urgent message flashed up on the electronic tablet that Yuki had on the table it was an alert regarding a statement from the Royal East Moreland Press Office
"Oh boy." Beckett said
"That's one way of putting it." Yuki said she sighed the ring she wore on her right hand well within her eyeline, a reminder of her status as one of the small group of naval officers the Emperor had trained, it wasn't like this sort of thing hadn't been covered. First things first get the ship clear of the imminent threat and see where the chips fell, she took a couple of moments to think it through "Lt Nesbit set course north west let's get out of this things path if we can bring the speed right the way up."
"Yes ma'am." Nesbit said
"Commander Beckett sound condition blue through the ship." Yuki said
"Aye skipper." Beckett said, soon the light bars that ran through the vessel were all gently pulsing blue as the ship picked up speed "Worried about this boss?"
"Yep." Yuki said "An hour to get to a safe distance. Let's make it happen."

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OOC- I'm with Nord on this one, by means of explanation this picture highlights



Note please the red and yellow circles, they highlight the areas where there are huge gaps of unclaimed territory that this network would have to pass through considering levels of activity and who is at the table, that's way too many gaps to reasonably consider it viable for the reason Nord has stated.

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Sporting Hub / Formula Mundus 2018 IC
« on: May 31, 2018, 01:12:12 PM »
Formula Mundus 2018

The Formula Mundus season of 2018 begins with several questions - can Sam Halliday put all that media speculation and personal issues out of his mind and concentrate on defending his title? Will Megan Harrison regain her throne as champion? Or will a new name join those two? It's sure to be an interesting ride as pre season testing and then the season itself unfolds.

Race numberHost StateGrand Prix Name2018 Winner
1EswenRoyal Vafleon Grand PrixAldous Moses (Tifosi)
2AbydosAshmaremu Grand PrixSam Halliday (Rytol-EMAC)
3East MorelandRoyal East Moreland, Grand PrixAldous Moses (Tifosi)
4QuinteliaLungsod Grand PrixAldous Moses (Tifosi)
5VaguziaRoyali GP of Vaguzia (Alba Karinya GP)Quentin Yanone (Scuddor Ornati)
6DartfordiaSisko Grand PrixMegan Harrison (Riviere Corporation Racing)
7PretoriaPretoria Grand PrixSam Halliday (Rytol-EMAC)
8Ecclesiastical StateLe Castellet Grand PrixMatt Cooke (Rytol-EMAC)
9Allied States of ArdiaMevania Grand Prix (Ardia Grand Prix)Eevert Ranta (Salama Racing Team)
10DartfordiaHambley Grand Prix (Albion Grand Prix)Sam Halliday (Rytol-EMAC)
11MuneskiRoundhouse Grand PrixJean Pierre Joubert (Scuddor Ornati)
12Nya AlandKrokom Grand PrixSam Halliday (Rytol-EMAC)
13AchkaerinValkyria Grand PrixZ Kennedy (Riviere Corporation Racing)
14Ecclesiastical StateCelestis Grand PrixAldous Moses (Tifosi)
15GowuGrand Prix de Brianna AzurewindMegan Harrison (Riviere Corporation Racing)
16LodjaLodjan Coastal Grand PrixEevert Ranta (Salama Racing Team)
17ToshikawaMiroma Grand PrixSam Halliday (Rytol-EMAC)
18VanoraJerusalem Grand Prix (Aranye Grand Prix)Megan Harrison (Riviere Corporation Racing)
19Royal SeleucidDesert Grand PrixSam Halliday (Rytol-EMAC)
20ZimaliaMogebbe Grand PrixMegan Harrison (Riviere Corporation Racing)
21East MorelandSilverhills Grand PrixMegan Harrison (Riviere Corporation Racing)

Current Standings

The three pre season testing circuits will be the Celestis Grand Prix (ES), the Royal East Moreland Grand Prix circuit (EM) and the Grand Prix de Brianna Azurewind circuit (Gowu). These will take place fairly quickly after which the race weekends (qualifying and race) will occur weekly unless stated otherwise.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Queens Invitational Polo Weekend
« on: May 31, 2018, 01:37:50 AM »
"And it's nice to you again as well Your Divine Majesty." Serenity said smiling

"It's a quite unique place and life there provides unique challenges." Emalet said answering the question while Serenity sorted Lisa's breakfast out "It provides for diplomatic duty but also permits me time to have the balance to keep my life going in the direction I'd like it to and learning about another culture is always something to be encouraged. One of my staff is I believe competing on your Divine Majesty's invitational team, Deborah Thornton, she's getting some experience on her gap year in terms of politics and the work environment. It's one of several Achkaerinese youth program's in that it aim's to encourage young people to get life experience while deciding on on what is for many of our citizens a very critical decision at a very critical time in their lives - to continue in education or to go the apprenticeship and employment route."



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Diplomacy and Events / Digging Into The Past
« on: May 31, 2018, 12:36:08 AM »
OOC - thanks to Jaws for the setting

It was a relatively nice day in northern Quintelia, the students from San Manuel High School were enjoying a days field trip out learning some archaeology, it was bit of a roadshow as there was a lot of advice and stuff going on as well. The person in charge was Melanie Bell, the young Countess of Elsion and young gun archaeologist not to mention the head of echo archaeology, why was she giving the field trip? Well her late father had been pretty good friends with the high schools English teacher a certain Marco Miranda so when he'd called her up and asked for some help she'd pretty much agreed without much thought. She'd just finished demonstrating some basic techniques and was taking a few minutes break to have a drink of water.
"Having fun?" someone asked, Melanie glanced over and saw Maki Hamer standing there.
"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" Melanie asked "This is your part of the world after all."
"Nah I'm just along for the sunlight and because someone had to run your security." Maki said
"Mel." the voice of Nicolas Mackenzie, one of Melanie's employee's caught their attention "You need to see this."

Melanie and Maki made their way over to where Nicolas was crouched over an open hole, there was the upper portion of a skeleton there.
"We didn't bury that." Melanie said, part of the preparation the previous day had been burying several random things in the fields where they were that way the kids had something to find.
"No we didn't." Nicolas said "Are we thinking this is suspicious?"
"Call the police out and let's get the bones dated. Let's be sure we're dealing with either a murder victim or archaeology." Melanie said "Mr Miranda." she turned to where the teacher was standing "I think class just got cancelled."


A week later they were back, the results had come in dating to the second half of the ninteenth century so late 1800's. That made it without question an archaeology find and a dig. Melanie wasn't one to turn down that opportunity either, a little negotiation with the locals and they were set. Another of the group Lori Downing had the fields and surrounding area mapped using satellite imagery which she was then filtering to account for various things.
"Look at this." Lori said "There's a medium sized structure under the middle of that over there." she pointed "And plenty of other stuff, this is huge."
"We're going to need help." Melanie said "Nicolas see if you can find someone who knows the local area let's see if they can shed some light on what we might have found. Lori call the CETO we need help."
"Are you calling that Fava fellow?" Lori asked
"After last time? He had people pointing guns at me." Melanie said
"You got past that thought right?" Maki asked "How about you call him and if he turns up with an armed army I kick their ass?"
"Deal." Maki said "Nicolas you handle the locals."
"Got it." Nicolas said

Melanie took a few steps away and dialled a number she'd never imagined she would, but what the heck had she stumbled into this time?

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Convention Centre / Re: Invitation to adjust the MCUR
« on: May 30, 2018, 10:56:50 PM »
"If I may suggest that the Rokkenjiman and Lodjan amendments be put to vote so that we may then proceed to deal with other prospective amendments." Serenity said, looking down at her notes

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Something of a Homecoming
« on: May 30, 2018, 10:14:46 PM »
The Cathedral was packed, which fair enough was a normal occasion given that there were many acts of worship a day due to the significance of the Cathedral as the end point of the Pilgrimage route, but this was a little different this time there were more unlikely candidates sat in the pews. At the front of the Cathedral were three chairs, only one of which was presently occupied this was by Alexis Minette, the High Priestess of the Cult of Namis, the native religion of Achkaerin. Martin had to chuckle as he led the Pope down the aisle this was going to be amusing - both Alexis and the Pope were formally addressed as 'Your Holiness'

"Your Holiness Alexis Minette" Martin said "May I introduce His Holiness the Pope." Alexis couldn't hide the grin, she'd had the odd dinner with Martin and heard the stories of the man before her.
"Good to finally be able to put a face to the name." Alexis said "Your seat is the one between mine and Martins."

With everyone seated, Martin stood up to address the assembled congregation.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Cathedral of Santiago, welcome to the Inter Faith Forum." Martin said "We were hoping to have Hannah Barker the Priestess of the Cult of Helus here today, however she has been taken ill this morning with a bout of food poisoning, so you've got myself, the High Priestess of the Cult of Namis and our special guest today all the way from the Ecclesiastical State, his Holiness the Pope who we have persuaded to participate today, the format for those of you attending one of these for the first time is a small devotional act of worship followed by a short address and then the question and answer session. And as he is here myself and the High Priestess would like to personally invite the Pope to say a few words before we open proceedings."

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Sporting Hub / Re: Weltor Extension Winter Games IV
« on: May 30, 2018, 09:10:59 PM »
Day Eighteen Results

Final Standings

1st - Nya Aland, 18 Golds
2nd - East Moreland, 12 Golds, 11 Silvers, 11 Bronzes
3rd - Nordmar, 12 Golds, 11 Silvers, 3 Bronzes

Final Medal Table

Short Track Speed Skating

Men's 500m

1. East Moreland - 41.975
2. Achkaerin - 42.058
3. Achkaerin - 42.120
4. Nya Aland - 42.167
5. Final Irish Republic - 42.379
6. Vaguzia - 42.519
7. Ui Cenneslaig - 42.907
8. Bretonnia - 1:06.215

Women's 500m

1. Neu Uburzis - 43.848
2. Achkaerin - 44.095
3. Vaguzia - 44.331
4. Ecclesiastical State - 44.773
5. Achkaerin - 44.814
6. East Moreland - 44.860
7. East Moreland - 44.885
8. Final Irish Republic - 45.239

Men's 1000m

1. Nya Aland - 1:25.327
2. Ecclesiastical State - 1:25.392
3. Achkaerin - 1:26.217
4. Final Irish Republic - 1:26.381
5. Heimai - 1:26.562
6. Bretonnia - 1:27.074
7. East Moreland - 1:28.220
— Vaguzia - DSQ

Women's 1000m

1. Achkaerin - 1:30.961
2. Neu Uburzis - 1:32.458
3. Neu Uburzis -  1:32.471
4. Bretonnia - 1:32.620
5. Achkaerin - 1:32.643
6. East Moreland - 1:33.064
7. Ui Cenneslaig - 1:33.733
8. Final Irish Republic - 1:38.602

Men's 1500m

1. East Moreland - 2:15.822
2. Ecclesiastical State - 2:17.185
3. Final Irish Republic - 2:17.235
4. Bretonnia - 2:17.572
5. Achkaerin - 2:25.448
6. Vaguzia - 2:38.600
7. Ui Cenneslaig - 2:40.324
8. Nya Aland - 2:42.396

Women's 1500m

1. Achkaerin - 2:24.362
2. Achkarin - 2:24.972
3. Achkaerin - 2:26.292
4. Neu Uburzis - 2:26.535
5. Bretonnia - 2:27.587
6. East Moreland - 2:28.340
7. Vaguzia - 2:29.135
8. Ui Cenneslaig - 2:37.741

Bandy Finals

(a reminder that due to being a demo event Bandy does not medal this year)

Men's

Final - Lodja 4-2 Mountjoy
3rd Place Playoff - Nya Aland 3-2 Achkaerin

Women's

Final - Nya Aland 2-2 Achkaerin (AOT  Achkaerin wins 2-0 on pens)
3rd Place Playoff - Mountjoy 1-3 Lodja



And that's it for another year, my apologies that this took longer than it usually does but RL hit hard three weeks back and affected this, Nova you may post the closing ceremony at your leisure

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Young King
« on: May 30, 2018, 04:41:33 PM »
OOC - anyone who's not yet replied feel free to turn up.

The sun shone down on Redwall Castle in the Vafleon Capital of Oakshield, it was a big day for the Silverwood family, for the nation of Vafleon, the Commonwealth of Eswen and also probably for Mundus itself as a new Monarch would be crowned. Princess Catrain walked the halls of the Castle it was mostly deserted save for the staff but the majority of the family were already making their way to where they had to be that day which was the Cathedral just down the imposing and picturesque Chivalry Mile, the streets lined deeply with citizens hoping for a look at any of the Royals, it was according to the television coverage she'd seen so far the same story around the square where the Cathedral stood, only the well wishers there were probably hoping to see the likes of some of the more famous names on Mundus's international stage. She wouldn't disturb Manius until she needed to, her older brother needed all the time he could get to compose himself.

Over at the Cathedral, the meeting point for the event, letters and notices had been sent out to clarify this, Queen Isabel Silverwood, soon to be Princess in recognition that she was no longer the regent, walked up the aisle towards the building's entrance, all was in readiness, the crown jewels safely brought and under guard. She could still remember the day her husband the late King Richard had been crowned in this very place, though she'd watched from the sidelines that day, and now the baton was passed from father to son. She wasn't Manius's biological mother she was the step mother to the eldest five and true mother to the youngest four. She took one last glance around the Cathedral, the other Eswen notables were there, the key players were there it was time to get their game faces on. It was time to welcome the world.

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Character Guides / Re: People of Eswen
« on: May 30, 2018, 03:56:43 PM »
Natalie Keane
RolesNone
EducationFirst Class Honours Degree in Business and Law from University of Alnor
High School Diploma from Alnor High School
Positions HeldFirst Minister of Vafleon
FamilyBrother - Timothy Keane
Links to Important events?None
BiographyAn intelligent woman who takes her responsibilities as First Minister seriously, she's the bridge between the people and the royals as well as a valued advisor. She's also got enough life experience to know how to deal with problematic affairs.

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Sporting Hub / Re: Weltor Extension Winter Games IV
« on: May 30, 2018, 12:10:10 AM »
Day Seventeen Results

Current Standings

1st - Nya Aland, 17 Golds
2nd - Nordmar, 12 Golds
3rd - East Moreland, 10 Golds

Current Medal Table

Luge

Luge Relay

(a reminder that this event is a combination of both singles and doubles luge using aggregate time, the order is Men's doubles, Women's doubles, Men's singles, Women's singles)


1. Nordmar - 52.145 & 52.341 & 52.757 & 52.637 = 3:29.880
2. Bretonnia - 52.936 & 52.420 & 52.219 & 52.872 = 3:30.447
3. Nya Aland - 52.538 & 53.644 & 51.827 & 52.645 = 3:30.654
4. Vaguzia - 52.333 & 51.931 & 54.554 & 52.699 = 3:31.517
5. East Moreland - 53.600 & 52.349  & 53.847 & 52.452 = 3:32.248
6. Ecclesiastical State - 53.242 & 53.083 & 52.923 & 53.419 = 3:32.667
7. Achkaerin - 52.460 & 52.787 & 52.485 & 1:03.819 = 3:41.551
8. Ui Cenneslaig - 1:29.665 & 55.418 & 53.687 & 53.664 = 4:12.434

Short Track Speed Skating

Men's 5000m Relay

1. East Moreland - 6:45.262
2. Achkaerin - 6:46.571
3. Ecclesiastical State - 6:49.507
4. Vaguzia - 6:49.821
5. Final Irish Republic - 6:50.120
6. Ui Cenneslaig - 6:51.251
7. Bretonnia - 6:51.303
8. Neu Uburzis - 6:51.441

Women's 5000m Relay

1. Nya Aland - 4:14.185
2. Achkaerin - 4:14.300
3. Ui Cenneslaig - 4:16.417
4. East Moreland - 4:18.344
5. Heimai - 4:19.398
6. Bretonnia - 4:19.489
7. Final Irish Republic - 4:21.947
8. Ecclesiastical State - 4:29.179

Medal Table Note

With just one day of competition left it is confirmed that Nya Aland will whatever happens on the last day finish at the top of the medal table, this is due to Nordmar not competing in the Short Track Speed Skating so therefore they cannot increase their medal tally. There are six medal events left so a maximum of six golds available (Bandy as a demo event doesn't medal this year) with the next teams in the medal table on 10 gold  medals and Nya Aland on 17 golds the difference is too great so Nya Aland's gold in the women's short track 5000m relay gives them top spot.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Return Of The King
« on: May 29, 2018, 09:07:26 PM »
Amy looked up as Emerson entered the room where she and Josiah had been waiting, though that was probably putting too finer point on it in truth they'd been playing games. Emerson was still on the phone with Evanthe.
"Ok...and you'll be on the helicopter?" Emerson asked "Ok I'll get the Stymphalia sent over to get you and then you can come pick him up...You realize the last time I flew one of those things was years ago? Ok I'll sweet talk the skipper for the flight back...I love you to. Bye."

Emerson hung up the phone
"Evanthe?" Amy asked
"Yeah." Emerson said he noticed the game of Chess the two were playing "Did the crew not have anything else?"
"Well they had Snakes and Ladders but we played five games of that on the trip already." Amy said
"And the chef was getting annoyed that you were eating the crew out of ice cream." Emerson said
"So what's happening?" Amy asked
"We're sending a helicopter over for Evanthe." Emerson said, she comes over picks up Josiah, she tells him on the flight back to the Dancer."
"And then?" Amy asked
"Then me and Evanthe have got to sort things out." Emerson said
"And you really want to do that on the Dancer rather than here?" Amy asked
"Well unless you fancy holding a helicopter steady over the Illumic while the two of us have a heart to heart I haven't got much of a choice have I?" Emerson said, he went over to the rooms radio

"Captain Asquith this is Count Ravenswood." Emerson said over the radio
"Go ahead." Cassie answered
"Can you send the Stymphalia over to the Dancer to pick up Evanthe Rhodes?" Emerson said
"On its way." Cassie said
"And I'll be flying the return trip if that's ok." Emerson said
"Just don't scratch the paint." Cassie said "What about the other thing that you mentioned?"
"I'll let you know." Emerson said

Emerson put the radio down and turned to Josiah
"Come on let's go see your mother." Emerson said, he led the trio out of the room, through the ship and up to the deck, the Stymphalia was there waiting with Evanthe sat aboard, Josiah climbed into the back with her while Amy and Emerson took the flight seats.
"Let's go." Amy said
"Just no music this time." Emerson said as they achieved flight
"Is that the Austrana?" Amy asked
"Oh you are kidding me." Emerson said as he spotted the Imperial Yacht "Advise the Dancer to clear their deck and get landing clearance."
"Got it." Amy said

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Map / Re: Claiming Your Spot on the Map
« on: May 29, 2018, 04:40:18 PM »
New Map:



Removals

The following nations have been removed:
  • Stal
  • Himeyama
  • Vunmany
  • Solonia

The following nations are at risk of removal:
  • Gyeoul
  • Iberia

Additions

The following nations have been added:
  • Mapleston
  • Ulrichshorst
  • Albactana
  • Slava Lavosk
  • Tamora
  • Zib

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Queens Invitational Polo Weekend
« on: May 29, 2018, 01:12:55 AM »
Crown Princess Serenity Azurewind wasn't much of a polo fan but she was a bit of a horse fan, given that the entire family loved horse riding her Dad was a Mundus Games gold medallist in three day eventing and the individual cross country. She'd been in Lodja for the summit on adjusting the Mundus Convention on Universal Rights after which she'd needed a break so she'd hung around in Lodja for a bit and had been joined by her eldest daughter, six year old Lisa, the girl still new to the idea of being a Princess. They were being shown around the venue by the Achkaerinese ambassador to Lodja Emalet Silvermist who'd been talking non stop about life in the Palace of the Goddess.

"Those are impressive animals." Serenity said as she watched some of the players warm up their horses by giving them a runout, the gentle breeze billowing out her leather jacket, it wasn't much but it helped keep her warm enough, she doubted her red t-shirt would otherwise be enough, she glanced at Lisa making a note to introduce her to horse riding when she got home, though she also knew it might well be three of them along for the ride. She found her way to the tent where the other dignitaries were gathering.

"Your Divine Majesty, Prince Souverain, Your Highness." Serenity said, mentally ticking each one off in her head, greeting each one with the appropriate ritual motion "I must complement both the Lodjans and the Nemerian's on their horses they are fine specimens from what I can see and I look forward to an excellent day of activity."

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War and Conflict / Re: Utman-Lakhzov Conflict
« on: May 28, 2018, 11:11:16 PM »
Mark Sharpe, strode into the Military Defence Initiative's operations centre at Ashai Castle, the home of Achkaerin's military intelligence bodies. Standing there waiting at a round table were the MDI's operational chief Lt Colonel Kara Thornton and her second in command Major Matthew Kirby

"LISA has signed off on operations against the Hand of Emet." Mark said he handed a folder to Kara who looked at it, it was the associated paperwork from the HQ but there was such a thing as making sure things were in order.
"What's the word?" Kara asked
"Rokkenjima's asking for more intelligence which once relayed through the LIA should make its way here." Mark said
"What have Rokkenjima asked for?" Matthew asked
"They have permission to hit two Hand of Emet strongholds and commence a ground campaign." Mark said "They want to hit the LDC with sanctions and stuff as well."
"So we get planning." Kara said "Wait for the intel and figure it out from there."
"Yep." Matthew said "Richard what's the Lakhzovia lie of the land?" he was addressing the senior analyst Richard Weaver
"CNN forces comprising East Moreland and Ui Cenneslaig personnel have got McBadger airfield which they're protecting for now from Khaliniz brigades while evacuating civilians out of there." Richard said "Lakhzovian Government has started arresting people associated with Prefecture which is itself believed to be associated with the Hand of Emet."
"Is there any way of doing this without intruding on their air corridor?" Kara asked
"Probably not." Matthew said "The only alternative would be to breach Lakhzovian air space over areas still held by the Khaliniz which may incur extra risk."
"Figure it out." Mark said "I've got to get back to Valtheim for an emergency meeting with the Emperor."

Kara looked at Matthew
"We need to know how long whatever operation we plan and gets agreed to is going to take timewise." Kara said "And then we need to approach East Moreland and Ui Cenneslaig and ask them ever so nicely if they can give us that window."
"Well even supposing they agree to all this what do you want to do?" Matthew asked
"I want to send a message loud and clear that the cold blooded murder of civilians is not acceptable, I want to send a message that breaking the Uppsalla Convention has consequences." Kara said "Samuel what can we do about the data and the server?" she was looking towards the resident computer genius Samuel Freeman
"Well if Rokkenjima can provide the details of where that server is then we might be able to do something along the lines of a cyber attack." Samuel said "Of course if Riviere hurried up with the Chidori missile..."
"You have any idea how delicate that thing is?" Kara asked "Cameron do you have a list of assets committed to the situation i.e. those presently sitting in Somerset?"
"Here." the armed forces liaison officer Lieutenant Cameron Gallagher said handing Kara an electronic tablet.
"Good." Kara said studying it "I want to know as soon as Rokkenjima has intel on their prospective targets." Kara said "Meanwhile call the Designated Officer and ask her to come down here."
"Seriously?" Matthew asked
"Seriously if we're sending a message then let's make it heard I'm asking for Morningstar authority." Kara said

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War and Conflict / Re: LISA Military Exercise 2018
« on: May 28, 2018, 07:38:06 PM »
OOC - ok moving on, anyone not having turned up who wants in, you are now considered to have arrived


With everyone in the way of senior officers having made their way over to the base there was time allotted for refreshments and a little social time before everyone was assembled into a briefing room. It was left to Joseph Stapleton to lead the briefing.
"Ladies and Gentlemen this is a significant moment for LISA, it is our first set of military exercises. These are important especially at this stage because the only LISA nations with a history of working alongside each other in a military sense are Achkaerin and Vaguzia, it's important that the cohesion element is expanded to include other members of this organisation. As you can see from your briefing packets we have a comprehensive schedule to test the full breadth of our capabilities, exercises including mock assaults, naval battles, surgical air strikes and other exercises. You will also see several code references in the packets these are tests of new projects for military use, ranking officers will be given more details on these at the end of the first day of exercises." Joseph said "You will find rules of engagement including designated fire zones in your packets. Everyone has four hours to bring their people up to speed before operations begin at 16:00 hours."

"Anyone not actively participating, by which we mean observers may watch from the observation lounge on the upper level of this facility." Ezri said
"Let's get about it." Joseph said "I'll be over there if anyone has questions." he pointed to a corner of the room.

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Vignettes / Re: The Final Frontier
« on: May 28, 2018, 05:04:08 PM »
First Impressions

It was the big day, even with the Atlantis project's preparations this was a big day because the Virgil probe was on final approach to the Keaclite asteroid. Mission control was a buzz of activity as Nicola Fernley, the director of flight operations, stepped into the room
"How are we doing Vicky?" Nicola asked
"Everything looks good." Vicky Acheson the agency's mission strategist said "Virgil's on course and target's in sight."
"Remember this is just a scout for Homer." Nicola said "We stat orbiting Keaclite and we get as much information on it's topology as we can, then I guess you go and figure out a landing site for Homer."
"I did write the mission profile." Vicky said
"Of course you did." Nicola said
"Then why remind me?" Vicky asked
"Keeps me sane." Nicola said

"Boss." one of the techs said "We're locked and ready."
"Initiate burn." Nicola said
"Primed and..." Vicky said "Burning."
"Put Virgil in orbit Vicky." Nicola said, at this point Nicola's boss Gary Hale stepped into the room
"Where are we up to?" Gary asked
"Orbital establishment." Nicola said "How's your day been?"
"Meetings about the Phoenix and Atlantis." Gary said "You?"
"Forward planning the training program for Atlantis." Nicola said "It's going to be a fun few months."
"I look forward to the meeting." Gary said "Do you still want to keep Rhongomiant in the wings?"
"Can't do anything with that one until we've got a clear shot." Nicola said

"We've got orbit established." Vicky said
"Ellen?" Nicola asked looking towards Ellen Sharpe, the head of the science department.
"We're initiating the scanning down." Ellen said, Nicola smiled
"Good job." Gary said, he high fived Nicola, that was more their thing than a congratulatory handshake "Next step?"
"Vicky." Nicola said "Put Homer in motion."
"You got it." Vicky said

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Return Of The King
« on: May 28, 2018, 12:35:16 PM »
"Evanthe there are bigger things here than what you and I need to talk about." Emerson said he blew out his cheeks as he looked down the corridor towards the room where Amy and Josiah were likely playing board games like nobody's business, he knew the importance of explaining everything to a child before turning their world upside down, he'd been there with Amy he could remember when he'd explained to her that she was his adopted daughter not his biological daughter it had been a long afternoon in Saika that day "I need you over here on the Pegasus because you need to sit down with Josiah and have a conversation about Joshua, or I need to have your permission to talk to him because you and I know that while it's absolutely important Joshua is reunited with his son it's also important that Josiah knows what's going on."

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War and Conflict / Re: Phuebran Civil War
« on: May 27, 2018, 10:22:03 PM »
The sound of the crash was likely not that loud but it sure felt otherwise as the two APC's smashed through the gates of the Presidential Palace, Sally felt the rocking motion but that was really the easy part of this thing, the hard part? Well that was about to begin, the ASF troops knew they'd just likely woken the entire building so they had to work fast, first job get inside, Sally made her way to one side of the door as gunfire rattled out from inside.
"Boss." Craig said "What's the play?"
"Storm the place." Sally said "Craig your team take the entrance, Wes ground floor sweep, I'll take the upper floor."
"Copy that." Craig said, he sucked in a breath and nodded, Sally and her team began giving cover fire as Craig and Sapphire troop made their way into the entrance hall, bullets were flying left and right, the radio call's made it all the more hectic.
"Grenade." Sally said, she threw a grenade in at the grand looking staircase at the far end of the entrance area, this was the dug in enemy position, the explosion seconds later did most of the job.
"This is over give it up!" Craig shouted towards the enemy position, Sally bit her lip it was a tense few seconds until a white hankerchief was waved.
"Secure them." Sally said "Wes ground floor give them a chance to surrender, Ruby troop on me."

Sally led Ruby troop up the stairs to the second floor, now they were inside the playing field was a little more level, gunfire continued to echo through the building to the point where Sally was seriously wondering what the refurbishment cost was going to be once this was all over.
"That's it." Sergeant Reed, Sally's second in command, said "President's office."
"He's got to be in there." Sally said "General Siraaj el-Kamal."
"He's a reasonable man by what the guys we've been fighting with have said." Reed said
"Ok hard and fast, kick the door, take him alive and get him to stand what's left of the Phuebran professional army down." Sally said, the sooner they only had to worry about insurgents the better.

The door didn't put up much of a fight as Reed forced it then came the flashbang from Sally and finally the entry.
"Hands in the air!" was the demanding shout of Sally and Reed as they entered, it was complied with
"We've got the ground floor." Wes's voice came over the com "Stronghold secure for now."
"Hold perimeter and fortify, move the prisoners to a secure room and place them under guard." Sally said "General el-Kamal, I am Lieutenant Colonel Burton on behalf of the coalition forces in this country I offer you the chance to surrender, let's stop the bloodshed."

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Something of a Homecoming
« on: May 27, 2018, 06:28:31 PM »
The following morning saw an early rise for Martin, Kathryn and the Pope as they left Ashwood for a drive to the south east and the town of Santiago, it was a fairly picturesque place set against the countryside's meadowy backdrop with the sound of the Northern Ocean not that far away either. The cobbled streets were an interesting feature but the main attraction was of course the vast number of people flocking into the town on a daily basis on their pilgrimages. The heart of the town was of course the impressive cathedral, this was where Martin would take up his responsibilities from here on. News of the Pope's visit had of course spread and there were plenty of pilgrims who were eager to see the man meaning there was a bit of a local policing operation going on.

"If your Holiness would come this way." Martin said "Our destination awaits." he led them towards the Cathedral
"Let me explain." Kathryn said as they walked "For a few months now the leaders of the various faiths that are found in Achkaerin decided to set up an Inter Faith Forum basically they go around each other's places of worship and have discussions about what their beliefs say about certain topics today it's here and we thought you might be interested to see it and maybe even participate. After the forum you've got lunch with the Shearney family, they're the noble family responsible for the area and then we're off to Artaxia by helicopter."

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Sporting Hub / Re: Weltor Extension Winter Games IV
« on: May 27, 2018, 02:53:32 PM »
Day Sixteen Results

Current Standings

1st - Nya Aland, 16 Golds
2nd - Nordmar, 11 Golds
3rd - Final Irish Republic, 10 Golds

Current Medal Table

Skeleton

Mens

1. Mountjoy - 54.15 & 53.38 & 53.02 & 53.25 = 3:33.80
2. Vaguzia - 53.31 & 53.42 & 53.23 & 54.72 = 3:34.68
3. Ecclesiastical State - 53.11 & 53.52 & 54.93 & 53.39 = 3:34.95
4. Nya Aland - 53.77 & 53.01 & 54.20 & 54.01 = 3:34.99
5. East Moreland - 54.05 & 53.51 & 54.30 & 53.26 = 3:35.12
6. Ui Cenneslaig - 53.57 & 53.06 & 55.99 & 53.90 = 3:36.52
7. Bretonnia - 54.70 & 53.72 & 53.03 & 55.09 = 3:36.54
8. Final Irish Republic - 54.77 & 54.23 & 53.29 & 54.64 = 3:36.93

Womens

1. Achkaerin - 54.44 & 55.22 & 54.48 & 54.63 = 3:38.77
2. Royal Seleucid - 56.46 & 54.29 & 54.91 & 54.61 = 3:40.27
3. Mountjoy - 55.12 & 55.51 & 55.42 & 54.54 = 3:40.59
4. Ui Cenneslaig - 54.13 & 56.23 & 54.86 & 55.87 = 3:41.09
5. Final Irish Republic - 55.70 & 55.48 & 55.57 & 55.47 = 3:42.22
6. Bretonnia - 57.80 & 55.15 & 55.12 & 54.17 = 3:42.24
7. Vaguzia - 56.61 & 55.45 & 56.36 & 55.23 = 3:43.65
8. Nya Aland - 55.76 & 56.78 & 55.84 & 55.39 = 3:43.77

Women's Bandy Semi Finals

Mountjoy 2-5 Nya Aland
Achkaerin 3-1 Lodja

Final - Nya Aland v Achkaerin
3rd Place Playoff - Mountjoy v Lodja

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Return Of The King
« on: May 26, 2018, 11:34:27 PM »
Cassandra rolled her eyes Way to go Cassie, use the name not the title she mentally reprimanded herself as Emerson stepped onto the bridge, just in time for the next surprise.
"Cassie we've got an incoming transmission." Paul said
"From?" Cassie asked
"The Austrana" Paul said
"Rokkenjiman Imperial Yacht coming to the party?" Cassie asked "What do they want?"
"To talk to the Count." Paul said

"I'll take that." Cassie said "Patch it through SCION. Sir what do you want to do?"
"I'm already doing it." Emerson said, he had his phone out and was dialling Evanthe's number. 

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Return Of The King
« on: May 26, 2018, 09:09:11 PM »
Cassandra sighed as finally the Pegasus came within a few thousand metres of the Gypsy Dancer most Achkaerinese Captain's didn't much like playing taxi driver but there were exceptions and this situation was one such occasion.
"Ok that's it." Paul said "We're where we want to be."
"Good." Cassandra said, she picked up the radio "Attention Gypsy Dancer I repeat attention Gypsy Dancer this is the INS Pegasus approaching you from the south west" she took a deep breath knowing that she was about to deliver the wake up call "The Count of Saika requests the presence of his fiancee immediately." she clicked off the radio

"Not bad." Paul said "Think they'll comply?"
"Well Count Ravenswood doesn't seem too flustered about this whole thing, almost like he knows something no one else does." Cassandra said "Send the Stymphalia to pick her up and her alone."
"You got it." Paul said "Why was that the decision from the Count?"
"Because he's thinking about the other aspect of this at the same time." Cassandra said "Helm bring us to a thousand metres from the Gypsy Dancer and come to a full stop."
"Aye Captain." the helm officer replied.

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Sporting Hub / Re: Weltor Extension Winter Games IV
« on: May 25, 2018, 10:24:58 PM »
Day Fifteen Results

Current Standings

1st - Nya Aland, 16 Golds
2nd - Nordmar, 11 Golds
3rd - Final Irish Republic, 10 Golds

Current Medal Table

Luge

Men's Doubles

1. Neu Uburzis - 47.574 & 47.587 & 47.769 & 47.801 = 3:10.731
2. Nya Aland - 47.611 & 48.498 & 49.303 & 48.337 = 3:13.749
3. Ecclesiastical State - 47.710 & 47.839 & 47.791 & 50.539 = 3:13.879
4. Bretonnia - 49.723 & 48.329 & 47.814 & 48.973 = 3:14.839
5. Final Irish Republic - 50.506 & 48.449 & 48.155 & 47.835 = 3:14.945
6. Nordmar - 49.084 & 48.834 & 49.498 & 48.919 = 3:16.335
7. East Moreland - 48.815 & 49.437 & 49.615 & 48.497 = 3:16.364
8. Achkaerin - 49.480 & 48.110 & 50.693 & 49.841 = 3:18.124

Women's Doubles

1. Nordmar - 48.975 & 47.670 & 47.733 & 48.404 = 3:12.782
2. Achkaerin - 48.403 & 48.337 & 47.857 & 48.256 = 3:12.853
3. Ui Cenneslaig - 48.950 & 47.876 & 47.565 & 48.791 = 3:13.182
4. Vaguzia - 47.798 & 49.358 & 47.788 & 48.615 = 3:13.559
5. East Moreland - 47.583 & 48.232 & 49.382 & 49.455 = 3:14.652
6. Bretonnia - 48.756 & 47.989 & 48.820 & 49.425 = 3:14.990
7. Final Irish Republic - 47.956 & 48.804 & 48.368 & 50.475 = 3:15.603
8. Ecclesiastical State - 49.013 & 48.580 & 48.337 & 50.052 = 3:15.982

Ski Jumping

Men's Team Large Hill

1. Nya Aland - 485.5
2. Neu Uburzis - 474.3
3. Himeyama - 467.1
4. Nordmar - 459.2
5. East Moreland - 430.7
6. Bretonnia - 430.6
7. Eswen - 417.7
8. Final Irish Republic - 325.7

Women's Team Large Hill

1. Nya Aland - 497.9
2. Final Irish Republic - 496.6
3. Eswen - 491.6
4. East Moreland - 488.9
5. Himeyama - 485.7
6. Achkaerin - 462.0
7. Ecclesiastical State - 435.8
8. Bretonnia - 377.5

Bandy Men's Semi Finals

Nya Aland 2-4 Lodja
Achkaerin 0-3 Mountjoy

Final - Lodja v Mountjoy
3rd Place Playoff - Nya Aland v Achkaerin

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Return Of The King
« on: May 23, 2018, 03:22:26 PM »
Amy and Josiah were in for a bit of a surprise when they arrived back at the castle, waiting for them in the grounds was Emerson and behind him stood a Stymphalia helicopter
"Are we going somewhere?" Amy asked
"Yes." Emerson said he handed her his phone "Twitter."
"This means absolutely nothing and you know it." Amy said "Imagine if Iona was missing instead of dead, what do you think Peter would have done if she'd turned up to find him married to Renee?" Emerson nodded he knew the answer to that.
"Let's go." Emerson said "I don't think Josiah ever thought his first time on a helicopter was going to be anything like this."
"I'll keep an eye on him." Amy said

The destination for that helicopter was the INS Pegasus a Riviere class destroyer assigned to the Achkaerinese presence currently based in Somerset due to the Lakhzovia situation, it had been an easy enough job to issue the order change and send the ship north towards Seaforth. Standing on the bridge of the vessel was the Captain Cassandra Asquith, or 'Cassie' to her friends, in honesty she was grateful to actually be doing something other than sitting off the coast of Somerset on tenterhooks.
"Stymphalia is aboard ma'am." one of the bridge officers reported
"Thank you Lieutenant." Cassandra said "Do we have a fix on the Gypsy Dancer at all?"
"Yes ma'am." her XO and husband Commander Paul Asquith answered tapping the computerized map image on the table, it was a feature of Achkaerinese military vessels that the bridge had a small circular shaped table somewhere, usually in the centre that had a computer built in, allowing things such as satellite images and other data to be displayed and looked at, in this case Paul was looking at a map of the area and tapping the position where the Gypsy Dancer was registering as its location.
"Helm set an intercept course at 35 knots." Cassandra said
"Aye Captain 35 knots." the officer manning the helm said

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Diplomacy and Events / The Young King
« on: May 22, 2018, 08:02:57 PM »

To the Nations of Mundus,

A few months ago my late Husband, King Richard Silverwood of Vafleon and Head of the Commonwealth of Eswen passed away following a long battle with cancer, since then I have ruled as Regent until such time as my late Husband's eldest child could take the throne. That time has now come and so I hereby invite you to the coronation of my step son Crown Prince Manius Silverwood as King of Vafleon and his accession to the title of Head of the Commonwealth. I hope that the work he and his siblings have already begun in the ending of Eswen's long isolation will continue under my step son's rule and that you will support him and all the other leaders of the Commonwealth in this.

Signed

Queen Isabel Silverwood

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TV Shows / Re: Mundovision 2018 OOC/Signup
« on: May 22, 2018, 12:14:44 AM »
Full country name: The Holy Empire of Achkaerin
Shortened name: Achkaerin
Three lettered initial: AKN
Broadcasting company: Achkaerinese Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Presenter: Fearne Cotton
Song submitted: Undo (Sanna Nielsen, 2014)


Full country name: The Commonwealth of Eswen
Shortened name: Eswen
Three lettered initial: ESW
Broadcasting company: Eswen Central Media Network (ECMN)
Presenter: Amanda Holden
Song submitted: Storm (SuRie, 2018)

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TV Shows / Mundovision 2018 OOC/Signup
« on: May 21, 2018, 11:14:18 PM »

Back by popular demand, this is essentially the region's version of the Eurovision Song Contest, obvious difference being that Mundovision is a global contest whereas in reality Eurovision is a continental based contest, or at least it's supposed to be glares at Australia. Basically this is the application topic for this years version which should be held in Dartfordia as they won the last edition of this that got a result - subject to CGJ being happy to host.

ICly there will be a broadcast show and a results show - due to the global nature of the event coupled with time zone differences (if it's mid evening in East Moreland it's going to be midnight if not later in Achkaerin...one day I'll do a time zone map). The winning country earns the right to host the competition next year.

Details as to the voting process will be made known at the time of the competition.

Rules

  • Any song submitted must be from the Eurovision Song Contest, ABU TV Song Festival, Caribbean Song Festival, Intervision Song Contest, OTI Festival or any other similar contest. (my advice is stick with Eurovision since it's over 60 years old there will be something there for you).
  • A 'similar contest' would mean a contest in which a group or person has to write their own song, or perform a unique song, for the contest (e.g. Competitions like X Factor or American Idol, where people sing existing songs, do not count)
  • You, as the RPer, get to decide how votes are distributed, so take into account what your 'people' would think – trust me, Eurovision voting is quite complex on the public side - full voting explanation to come at the time of competition.
  • If anyone has IC claim on an artist that has performed in RL at eurovision but not ICly and someone claims them for this please politely point it out to that person.
  • I reserve the right to hold semi finals if required.
  • Following the closing of applications I will randomly determine the performance order for the final (and semi finals if required)
  • I'm setting an initial application deadline of the 5th of June, which subject to numbers may be extended.

Code: (Application form) [Select]
[b]Full country name[/b]:
[b]Shortened name[/b]:
[b]Three lettered initial[/b]:
[b]Broadcasting company[/b]: Full Name (Initials)
[b]Presenter[/b]:
[b]Song submitted[/b]: [url=YOUTUBELINK]Name of Song (Name of Artist, YYYY)[/url]

Helpful Links

List of Eurovision Winners
List of All Eurovision Song Contests

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Sporting Hub / Re: Weltor Extension Winter Games IV
« on: May 21, 2018, 10:53:44 PM »
Day Fourteen Results

Current Standings

1st - Nya Aland, 14 Golds
2nd - Nordmar, 10 Golds, 11 Silvers
3rd - Final Irish Republic, 10 Golds, 8 Silvers

Current Medal Table

Luge

Men's Singles

1. Royal Seleucid - 52.322 & 52.442 & 51.917 & 52.904 = 3:29.585
2. Vaguzia - 52.689 & 53.136 & 52.293 & 52.836 = 3:30.954
3. Eswen - 53.006 & 52.583 & 52.460 & 53.797 = 3:31.846
4. Nya Aland - 52.504 & 52.699 & 53.096 & 53.990 = 3:32.289
5. Ecclesiastical State - 54.434 & 52.183 & 53.510 & 52.279 = 3:32.406
6. Final Irish Republic - 52.208 & 52.392 & 53.473 & 54.471 = 3:32.544
7. East Moreland - 52.374 & 55.274 & 52.129 & 54.398 = 3:34.175
8. Bretonnia - 52.830 & 55.318 & 55.460 & 53.506 = 3:37.114

Women's Singles

1. Mountjoy - 48.01 & 47.98 & 47.94 & 48.03 = 3:11.96
2. Royal Seleucid - 48.09 & 48.50 & 48.20 & 48.12 = 3:12.91
3. Nya Aland - 47.28 & 48.10 & 49.44 & 48.26 = 3:13.08
4. East Moreland - 49.84 & 48.27 & 48.71 & 48.07 = 3:14.89
5. East Moreland - 48.27 & 50.68 & 49.58 & 48.11 = 3:16.64
6. Bretonnia - 47.88 & 49.53 & 51.73 & 48.15 = 3:17.29
7. Neu Uburzis - 54.93 & 48.63 & 48.26 & 48.20 = 3:20.02
8. Ecclesiastical State - 53.20 & 49.44 & 52.06 & 48.66 = 3:23.36

Ski Jumping

Men's Large Hill

1. Nordmar - 122.9
2. Nya Aland - 103.5
3. Neu Uburzis - 94.8
4. Nya Aland - 92.1
5. Nordmar - 91.7
6. Ecclesiastical State - 87.8
7. Achkaerin - 87.7
8. Neu Uburzis - 78.4

Women's Large Hill

1. Nya Aland - 114.0
2. Nya Aland - 109.9
3. Vaguzia - 106.4
4. Final Irish Republic - 99.0
5. Quintelia - 97.1
6. Bretonnia - 92.6
7. East Moreland - 71.9
8. Eswen - 63.1

Curling Medal Matches

Mens

Gold Medal Match - Ui Cenneslaig 5-6 Royal Seleucid
Bronze Medal Match - Bretonnia 5-3 Achkaerin

Womens

Gold Medal Match - Royal Seleucid 4-6 Achkaerin
Bronze Medal Match - Mountjoy 7-2 Ecclesiastical State

Mixed

Gold Medal Match - Achkaerin 7-6 Mountjoy
Bronze Medal Match - Royal Seleucid 6-3 Ecclesiastical State

Bandy Women's Quarter Finals

Eswen 1-3 Mountjoy
Kaitaine 3-4 Nya Aland
Achkaerin 3-2 Quintelia
Lodja 2-1 Final Irish Republic

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Character Guides / Re: People of Eswen
« on: May 21, 2018, 08:52:24 PM »
Decius Castus
RolesHis Royal Highness
EducationAttending Tepoyi High School
Positions HeldPrince of Asmeir
FamilyFather - Caelus Castus
Mother - Avita Castus
Links to Important events?None
BiographyLoves running around, playing football, using his imagination (he slays dragons) and is quite friendly.

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