NationStates Jolt Archive

A brief history (over which you may skip)-

Victoria and Salvador became a unified and independent nation state just a few years ago as a result of communist revolution in now neighbouring Beddgelert. Then-prince Llewellyn and his Royalist forces were driven from the Beddgelen mainland, taking refuge on the islands of Victoria and Salvador, off the west coast of the large Indian Ocean island.

Newly proclaimed Premier Sopworth Igo of Beddgelert appeared ready to invade V&S, but was delayed by the arrival of a significant Iansislian fleet, which was infamously destroyed by the communists.

Igo was persuaded, by his comrades, to step down, and an uneasy peace began. Since then V&S has been a stagnent land, living under the effective dictatorship of the reasonably even-handed King Llewellyn.

A time of change-

At long last, Llewellyn has been convinced to re-open Parliament and to allow elections, though as Head of State the king will retain some power and a considerable subsidy.

A new name, flag, and motto have been adopted, the military -previously merely scraps evacuated during the civil war- is being rebuilt, and the economy appears to be relatively stable at last.

Democracy at hand-

Hastily assembled parties bidding for parlimentary representation, and putting forth candidates for the restored Prime Ministerial post, are now presenting themselves to the electorate and the world at large.

The Progressive Loyalists
Lead by Sir William Duncan.
This seemingly well financed and reportedly popular party advocates retention of modest powers for the monarchy as a means of distinguishing V&S from its larger communist neighbour, and remaining in touch with the nation's heritage.
Sir William has promised to cut taxes, which many feel are approaching distrusted far left levels, and to seek stronger ties with other like-minded nations, especially those of British and other European extraction.

The Conservative Royalists
Lead by Lord Howard Drumble
Viewed generally as old fashioned, the party is likely to do moderately well out of that fact. The Royalists, unsurprisingly, promote greater reverence to the crown, as well as promoting protectionist economic politics, and a do or die international outlook. That is to say, conquer or ignore. Drumble wants compensation from Beddgelert, and is reputed to have spoken of a desire to forcibly take back the mainland from the communists.

The Democratic Socialists
Lead by Miss Elizabeth Powell
Presently V&S is run almost as the Democratic Socialists would like, though slight extension of nationalisation programmes and civil rights initiatives may be found on their agenda. Powell promotes further reconciliation with Beddgelert.

The Commonwealth Restorationists
Lead by Mister Morgan Barrie
Likely the least popular party, Restorationists were long sought out in communist witch-hunts, and called collaborators. The party demands reunion with Beddgelert, under a more extreme socialist or even communist governmental system.
Their lack of clarity is just one of the party's perceived failings. In truth most communists in V&S went over to the rebels during the civil war, and either left for Beddgelert, or were rounded-up on the royalists' retreat to the islands.

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/victoria_and_salvador.jpg
Vox populi, vox Rex

(Hey, look at that, the poll works, and it only crashed two or three times first. Spiffy.)

Observer- Progressive Loyalists take early lead

Sir William Duncan, always a confident character, has already begun to outline plans for a number of programmes military and civil, say sources close to the Progressive leader.

Sir William is said to be quite close to the King, and as such many suspect Duncan's hand in His Majesty's recent talk of the need for co-operation with like-minded military powers over much needed re-armament, as well as speeches on inter-island transit across V&S.

Terms such as "like-minded" seem out of place to many supporters of other parties, who disagree over exactly what is the nation's mind.

OOC: Despite how evil it is to have a king whose name includes the Welsh sound TWICE (my poor tongue!), I like the looks of this nation! 8)

IC:

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To the Most High and Mighty Prince Llewellyn, By the Grace of God, King of the Islands of Victoria and Salvador,

Your Majesty,

We are impressed with the maturity of Your Majesty's government and of the sensible democratic reforms Your Majesty has recently implemented. Regardless of which candidate wins the upcoming election, we would be privileged to call Your Majesty's realm "friend". We propose to send Monsignor Hugh de la Morée as our ambassador to Victoria and Salvador, and would consider it an honour if Your Majesty deigned to send a representative of his own to the Holy Empire of Pantocratoria.

In friendship,

ANDREUS I IMP. PANTOCRATORIA

(ooc:Hehe, he's named for the last Welsh prince prior to the English conquest of Wales. Previously being a prince in Beddgelert, it all tied with the Gelert myth (faithful Gelert the greyhound mistakenly slain by his master Llewelleyn, blah blah) ..come to think of it, it's a bit provocational. Hm. *smiles and waves at the communists*)

Friend,
Monsignor Hugh de la Morée shall be most welcome here, and consular facilities in the capital, Sumer, are being prepared even now.

Gladly representing Victoria and Salvador's acceptance of your most civil offer Ambassador Sir David Percival is due to be dispatched for the Holy Empire of Pantocratoria.

It is our hope that diplomacy and trade might flourish between our respective nations, for the betterment of both.

-From the Court of HRH King Llewellyn of Victoria and Salvador, Vox populi, vox Rex.

As you can see http://groups.msn.com/NSRalishohan/maps.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=23 V&S's position is ..delicate, to say the least, and you should not be surprised if they are not long in proposing joint military development programmes (presently the popular panic is over the communists' 'fielding' of four fleet carriers and over a dozen lighter carriers, without reply from V&S).

Hurrah! The election has..magically vanished! :?


And now it's back two-fold. Splendid. I think I actually understand how it works.. but I'll be damned if I'm waiting for it all to load again so I can fix the f***er..

Thousands of miles away, in currently terror-struck Iansisle, Prime Minister Dhawan happened to notice the news from Victoria and Salvador as he made preperations for the government's evacuation. While there wasn't time to draft a proper response, the leader of the Iansislean Commonwealth Party filed away the tidbit of news for later use, and with a sad sigh evacuated his office in Jameston Place.

(in other words, just letting you know you're not talking to yourself. In a very off-topic remark, did you notice they had deleted that thread? A shame, really - it was some of my favorite reading.)

(Aw. A piece of history lost. I could have used that for reference, no doubt. Still, I suppose if I make something up there's no way to prove my inaccuracy now.. )

Victoria and Salvador, long obsessed with her own relatively minor problems, finds herself distracted by vague reports of more serious trouble in Iansisle. Scarcely have researchers been appointed to the matter, however, when news comes in of major ballot gains by the right.

The King shifts uncomfortably on his Sumer throne, for though at first glance Conservative Royalist strength may seem to favour him, Llewellyn is aware that a Drumble government would attract the least positive Beddgelen attention.

Observer- Shock as Tory Royalists level with Progs!

The perception of Victoria and Salvador's future has suddenly and unexpectedly been altered by the rise of the right.

Mr.Gimble, Civil Servant and Courtier had much to say on the progress of the kingdom's shakey transitional efforts.

"This first election since the revolutionary war has one must admit been handled less than flawlessly." Said Gimble. "We hoped to have closed the polls by this afternoon, however Victoria Salvadorians continue to queue outside polling stations, and we can not very well operate a first come first served policy if we want ture democracy."

The new slant to the election has far reaching implications. Should the Tories take power Victoria and Salvador is likely to become much more heavily involved in the Talkosian invasion of the Falkland Islands, an action already officially criticised by the relatively moderate pre-election administration.

Many wonder as to the condition of the Victoria Salvadorian mindset that so many would vote for the party thought most likely to lead the nation back down the old route of empire and conflict. Perhaps a new power is risen in Victoria?

OOC

NS polls are fickle and I've given up on them ...

OOC: Still watching and reading, waiting for the outcome!

Observer- Democratic Socialists take election! Elizabeth Powell to be first woman PM!

A late surge in votes for the Democratic Socialists won the day for Powell's party, in an apparent moderate-left back-lash to unexpectedly high right-wing turnout early on in polling.

The defeat of Sir William Duncan's relatively central Progressive Loyalist party is being hailed as something of an upset, a sentiment thought likely to hold true in his majesty's court.

Miss Powell is to be sworn in on Sunday as the nation's first female leader, with HRH King Llewellyn making the officially apointment before the Royal Court and newly configured Parliament.

Progs and Tories have been quick to imply that the economy will suffer as a result of the Democratic Socialist victory, and a few small-scale protest marches have begun in traditionally anti-communist districts.

Elizabeth Powell's official spokesman suggested that the party's first priority was to be in dealing with the long threatened energy crisis brought on by rapid population growth on the previously under-developed islands.

Powell is known to favour "alternative energy sources" and the nation's considerable coastlines and mountainous interior are expected to be utilised in constructing vast wind and hydro power production facilities.

"Defend someone from commies, and what do they do? Turn all pink-o on you! Bah!"

--Opinion expressed by a drunken pub goer in downtown Ianapalis

"The Democractic-Socialists? Oh, well, congratulations are in order, er, I suppose..."

--Former P.M. Edward Tarriff (soon to be elevated to Earl Hullberg), before being hushed.

"Why in bloody hell did we even bring him along?"

--An irate Grand Admiral Sir Richard Tri, First Sea Lord, on Tarriff's evacuation craft

"Oh, bugger off, both of you! I'll write the damn thing myself!"

--An even irate-er Edwards, wondering why as an assistant to the MoFA, he ended up doing all the work

Prime Minister Powell,

My humblest congratulations on your party’s recent victory. Though I am myself currently indisposed, I should hope that a meeting between between us may be arranged at some point in the future? I consider it of Iansisle’s best interests to further cement the good relations between our two states.

Until such a time,

Hiresh Dhawan, Prime Minister of His Majesty’s Combined Parliament
In the name of His Imperial Majesty High King James III

To the Right Honourable the Prime Minister Elizabeth Powell,

Congratulations on your success in the recent elections. The Imperial Government of the Holy Empire of Pantocratoria wishes the new Democratic Socialist government of Victoria and Salvador the best of luck, and a successful transition. Reverend Monsignor Hugh de la Morée is en route to Victoria and Salvador, and will convey our congratulations to you in person at your earliest possible convenience.

Regards and best wishes,

ANDREUS I IMP. PANTOCRATORIA

With the formalities of being sworn into office behind her, PM Powell turns her attention to the avoidance of being sworn at.

"..I'm afraid it looks rather like..no one, Prime Minister." Wendell Pendle, Civil Servant, replied less than positively to Powell's inquiry about just who the hell was happy. "We hadn't anticipated such strong Tory support. We've nothing to appease their voters.

Democracy was only newly returned to Victoria and Salvador, and now that they had power, the Socialists were as concerned with holding on as with enacting reforms. It was perhaps the result of the struggle -external to the proper legal and political systems- to force Llewellyn to give up power that so polarised each party, and made them so defensive of whatever power they attained in the end.

"What about this Iansisle thing?" Started the PM. "They're good New European* people.. apart from pleasing the Progs by association with them, they lost lives fighting the communists- the Royalists would love any positive news in their regard."

And so Iansisle became the first political tool of the Socialist government. A cordial reply was sent to the Iansislian PM, thanking him and his king's government for their continued friendship. Of course V&S would be glad of increased association with her honourable one time defender.

Miss Powell's next public speech contained a passing reference to the congratulations thus far kindly given to her government, of course.

Democratic Socialist government collapses!

After less than four months in power, Elizabeth Powell's ruling Democratic Socialist Party has collapsed into disorder, and a coalition government looks set to take power.

Since Powell's government began, the socialists have not only failed to make progress towards their stated aims, but they have in truth made significant moves in contrary directions.

Public spending has fallen in an apparently hamfisted attempt to control rising taxes, and the last UN review of the nation concluded that Powell's government was more corrupt dictatorship than socialist democracy. This after the democratic socialists took power from a hereditary monarch who ruled over a listed socialist democracy.

Powells considerable attempts to boost the economy have shown no signs of paying off, though some argue that it is early days. However many of her measures have resulted in restrictions on the day to day lives of ordinary Victoria Salvadorians.

Many rate Powell "Sopworth's state-capitalist sister", in reference to fallen Beth Gellen dictator Sopworth Igo.

The coming days are expected to see the formation of a Progressive Loyalist/Conservative Royalist coalition, after the military -promised increased spending by the Tories (though not the Progs)- expressed their lack of confidence in the socialists.