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I am giving away my satellite nation of Tingel Islands: http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=tingel_islands

Name: Tingle Islands
Population: 1.124 billion
Civil Rights: Outlawed
Economy: Frightening
Economic Freedoms: Medium
Political Freedoms: Unheard of
Tax: 45%

If you want it, list why you want it and I will consider who will get in the end *I will T-gram the password*.

Edit: Kotterdam has won the nation, I will like to tank everyone that took a shot, ah the hell with it, PQ with a great R/P news reports and Kotterdam of course

I NEED YOUR SATILITE BECAUSE MY HOSTPILS NEED TO KNOW WHEN MEDICINS AND LOOK AT NEIBOURS

Okay, I need a larger nation to be able to RP with any real ability to effect the outcome of major events. I have been doing quite a bit of RPing, but I can't join in many of the larger world events because of the simple reason that my Nation(s) are all lightweights. With a larger nation, I could function on a grander scale and even CREATE my own RP experiences for others.

And, I used better spelling than the guy before me. :roll:

Okay, I need a larger nation to be able to RP with any real ability to effect the outcome of major events. I have been doing quite a bit of RPing, but I can't join in many of the larger world events because of the simple reason that my Nation(s) are all lightweights. With a larger nation, I could function on a grander scale and even CREATE my own RP experiences for others.

And, I spelled better than the guy before me. :roll:
Correction *spelt* :roll:

Correction *spelt* :roll:

Fixed it. 8)

Christoniac, was that a secret nation you used to T-Gram me :?

Keep them coming.

Christoniac, was that a secret nation you used to T-Gram me :?

Keep them coming.
Yes but i forgot to log out :(

I want your nation of Tingel Islands because I took one look at it and thought "rebellion RP". Civil rights are outlawed, and political freedoms are unheard of. I want your nation because I want to play an uprising by the people of the Tingel Islands in which they attempt to overthrow the government.

PQ Forge Buys Tingel Islands in Corporate Takeover Bid

Government and Citizens Fail to Notice

by Seven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In an unprecedented example of a corporate takeover last Monday, the PQ Forge (PQF) purchased the Tingel Islands without the notice of the citizens, government or military.

Founded in 2000, PQ Forge, Inc. is an international corporation dedicated to the discovery, development and marketing of innovative products to bake pies, monitor citizens and employees, improve the moral standing of kittens, and all forms of progress. PQ Forge currently employs approximately 305 million people primarily in the Roilwachhs region.

When news of the takeover broke on Friday, reaction across the Islands was mixed. One student summed it up best: "Does this mean I’ll have an easier time getting into a corporate finance class?"

While the Tingel Islands reeled from the news, the TI leader, Bill Watson expressed cautious optimism. "I was fly-fishing with Seven (PQF CEO) when this happened. And when he handed me his cellphone and asked me to listen to the news report, I said: ‘Woah! I had always wanted my citizens to be the captains of industry and the first mates of progress!’"

"Does this mean I’ll lose my job, though?"

Several changes are now being considered by the PQF’s new board of trustees, now comprised of dot.com executives under the age of 26. The first change under consideration concerns the TI motto. The board is strongly considering changing it to Training Tomorrow’s Robber Barons Today.

Few are expected to notice the change, however.

Diplomat John Noble commented, "You know what this means for my job? Not a damned thing.. I am still going to have these yuppie wannabe bastards asking me if they can get a career in marketing for the freakin’ government."

The most ebullient reactions have come from members of the Finance Ministry.

"Proof!" Minister of the Interior James Stockwell screamed, "numbers are the way to go, boys! I knew we’d do it. From now on, this place is a STOCK MARKET!"

PQF issued the following statement from its corporate headquarters in Roilwachhs: "We are glad to acquire yet another colony for our vast Corporate Empire. Soon, the entire world will be our customer!"

"Resistance is futile," they added.

Bill Watson responded to this statement with alarm. "Hmmm…. was there any reason for them to send anyone to appraise my office? And does this mean that we’ll have to take the severed heads of Senators off the posts in front of the parliament?"


(ooc: the real reason i would like this nation is to give to my wife as part of her birthday present package. she's got a small nation on here already, but I figured it would be cool to give her a big one! and before you call me a cheap bastard for giving her somethin like this, there's quite a few other serious presents in the works, this would be one of the fun wacky presents ;))

The Brotherhood offers Imperial Forces a CnC Universe Coffee mug in return for the nation.

The Brotherhood offers Imperial Forces a CnC Universe Coffee mug in return for the nation.

Tell you what, I'll give you TI if you give me a hair from Kane's head.

PWN3D OMGWTFLOL

Top runners so far: Kotterdam and PQ
Kotterdam, do you have any links to former R/P by you?

Last chance.

I'd love to buy a big nation, but i can only just cope running my own-let alone a clone nation.

<<<<<BEGIN TRANSMISSION>>>>>

ARE THE TINGEL ISLANDS GETTING NEUTERED?

An Open Letter to our leader from the Imperial Armoury 23rd Tactical Division

Dear Tyrannical Overlord,

I am writing regarding your public address about the proposed takeover bid this week by PQ Forge, which aims to take over our beloved country. Like so many people, I feel your enlightened rule has made a big contribution to our economy. I am writing because your latest position suggests a move in the opposite direction, particularly as regards that most strategic and treacherous issue: The PQ Forge Takeover.

We at the Imperial Armoury were honored that Imperial Forces saw fit to grant our division the mandate to patrol and defend the borders of Tingel Islands. Your infinite wisdom has given us the ability to rule as our Company Commander sees fit, and we believe that we have exceeded your own expectations in our ability to carry out your percieved wishes.

Now, concerning your unfortunate public address.

It lists the terms of the buyout package offered by PQ Forge. One item is called "War and Peace - An Economic Initiative" - an important subject. It seems this issue will be debated and implemented not by military theorists and experts, but economic theorists, accountants, and computer gamers. We feel this is unacceptable, especially in light of recent threats from certain neighbours, who we need not name. Our ability to defend our homeland will be compromised should you accept the proposed buyout, and we fear that an invasionby kittens is imminent should it actually take place. As one military leader to another, I ask you - Can you really let your personal considerations take precedence over your duty to make the best decision for this fair country?

Also, there is the issue of pie. We have it on good authority that their pie baking methods involvli4q598^(*&TO$H%T:LRKfnlkwqh*o&TGEI4YHNKJ98y34htkjf*&###################

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(to be continued.. perhaps)

OOC: I haven't done much in the way of large RPs under Kotterdam, but amongst my puppets, I count a nation known as the Republic of Kilrathi Clans. While the roleplay isn't especially long yet, my posts, especially the first few, should give you an idea of what kind of RP chops I've got.

From The Ashes (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=77274)

If that's not enough, I can write something else to give you an idea of what kind of a player I am.

Hmm, TIN, your nation is just as big as TI, what would need it for?

Hmm, TIN, your nation is just as big as TI, what would need it for?

Errr... more citizens? :lol:

I don't want it anyway.

OOC: I haven't done much in the way of large RPs under Kotterdam, but amongst my puppets, I count a nation known as the Republic of Kilrathi Clans. While the roleplay isn't especially long yet, my posts, especially the first few, should give you an idea of what kind of RP chops I've got.

From The Ashes (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=77274)

If that's not enough, I can write something else to give you an idea of what kind of a player I am.

That's very good, your up with PQ.

Good to hear. What could I do to help push it one way or another? Would posting some build-up RP to the revolution help my cause?

Good to hear. What could I do to help push it one way or another? Would posting some build-up RP to the revolution help my cause?

Just a sample if that's OK.

OOC: I'm not sure what tech level you are, so I'm going to default to modern here because it's what I know best.

IC:
It had been five months, five goddamned months of waiting and planning and getting ready for this day. Five months of lurking in the shadows and plotting, of shutting up whenever someone else came into the room and praying that none of the men sitting around the battered old card table was a government informant in disguise. Five months of pure paranoia with nothing but more of the same in sight.

Tim checked his weapon again. Chambering a round, he dropped the clip out to thumb another cartridge in and refill it. Thirty shots in the mag and one in the pipe. In his arms, he cradled an AK-47, a Russian weapon proven in combat in Afghanistan, Vietnam, and a handful of passenger jets. Somehow, it made him feel more confident to be carrying the weapon. He felt like something out of one of those action movies he loved so much. A real, live terrorist.

Tim was staying in the van today. Bought with cash, and painted to match a local delivery company's colours, it had been acquired specifically for this mission. The plan itself was something Tim had read about in a book once, though the elegant simplicity of it had impressed him.

The van pulled up to the curb as casual as you please. The man in the passenger side seat glanced in the mirror. There he was, right on time. Their target. They were starting out small. Today's target was nothing more important than a middle level bureaucrat. They'd never get anything in the way of ransom for him, and barely any useful information from torturing him, so they weren't even going to try. Today was a test. A test of resolve.

As the target approached, three of the others left the van carrying a rug with one at either end and one in the middle. The action was timed so that the target wouldn't really have time to avoid them, and seemingly by accident, he'd bump into the man in the middle... The man carrying the stun gun. It was perfect.

Tim was snapped out of his reverie by the heavy thud of the bureaucrat being tossed onto the van's deck, the other three men of his team scrambling in and throwing the side door closed. Still semi-conscious, the functionary tried to struggle groggily to a sitting position only to have Tim's rifle barrel shoved practically up his nose.

Tim didn't say a word.

Tim didn't have to.

---

It was a two hour drive from the sidewalk where the caught him to the field where they buried him. They'd made him do something else Tim had read about in a book: They made him dig his own grave. Tim read a lot of books. In the end, Tim was the one who did it. He made the man kneel before the open grave, and offered him a moment to say his prayers.

Tim's bullet exited just beneath his right eye before he was even half way through.

And so ended the life of Arnold A. Peabody, minor bureaucrat. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the middle of a field without a name, having died in the name of a cause he never knew existed. He was the first casualty of a war.

Long live the fighters!

(ooc: i think i'm starting to have way too much fun with this. Unfortunately, I must get some rest before work..)



Tingel Islands president convenes new parliament

Power sweep continues
October 10, 2003
Web posted at: 7:08 a.m. EST

Karlak, Tingel Islands (NSNN) -- Seven, CEO of PQ Forge, moved today to consolidate powers in Tingel Islands by convening a new parliament that promptly declared the existing one moot.

Seven, who now has wide control over all branches of government, managed to lure a number of deputies away from opposition leaders in the country's ongoing power struggle.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~pqforge/trebuchet.jpg
The previous Head of State being ejected from the new parliament buildings

More than 100 deputies in the new pro-PQ Forge legislature met with him and declared themselves the real parliament, though its legal status remained unclear.

The crossover deputies quickly passed legislation withdrawing impeachment efforts against Seven, along with a law to make binding the results of Sunday's referendum giving Seven nearly absolute power.

"Today is a historic moment," Seven told them. "By passing this law, we are essentially emerging from the constitutional crisis. Pie for Everyone!" Seven then proceeded to go outside to the parliamentary lawn and organize a picnic.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~pqforge/kittens/robokitty.jpg
A member of the PQ Forge Secret Service (Cyborg Division) rolls up to keep an eye out for possible dissenters during the picnic

About 70 opponents of the newly elected parliament met across town in an abandoned warehouse, while a small anti-Forge gathering braved the withering glares from small children on the steps of the schoolhouse across the street. Lacking a quorum, the deputies failed to take action or come up with any proposals to counter Seven's maneuvers.

"Seven has won over more than half the deputies by buying them off," said opposition deputy Pavel Xavier. The president is consolidating enough power "to be a god on Earth," he said.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~pqforge/CAOSTA3R.jpg
Our new Fearless Leader, convening parliament

Sunday's vote, which opponents and international monitors pronounced unfair, changed the constitution to extend Seven's term by a length of time described as "approaching infinity", and to give him nearly unlimited powers. Seven claimed that 70.5 percent of the electorate backed him in the ballot.

Seven promised that all the former deputies, including those who did not get seats in the new 110-member lower house, would retain their status and perks as members of parliament.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~se7en/vikinggarland.jpg
Not all of the deputies are amused by the new Opposition uniform

The opposition had promised to pursue impeachment efforts in the constitutional court. After the new body voted to withdraw the impeachment bid, though, the court's judges met in closed session and decided to drop proceedings.

Kotterdam = Winner, sorry PQ Forge, your news reports were all well written and quite good reads, but he wins by a hair. If I still had my Forevermore Nation, I;d give it to you.

Kotterdam, Yes it's modern, just one thing, don't link back to real life happens like Vietnam War etc.

I'm going to T-Gram you know, enjoy.