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DEFCON Day!

Cluichstan
08-02-2007, 18:17
(OOC: Sound required for some links.)

Bugles sound from the main doors to the General Assembly Hall, and Cluichstani Defense Minister Sheik Nottap bin Cluich, dressed in full ceremonial robes, strides into the chamber, followed by a squad of white-plastoid-armoured troopers. He makes his way to the podium and stands before the assembly.

Ladies and gentlemen of the United Nations, I am privileged to address you on this most joyous occasion. Today, we celebrate the first anniversary of the founding of the UN Defense Convention (http://z15.invisionfree.com/UN_DEFCON), or as it is more commonly known, DEFCON.

The delegations from the 37 DEFCON member nations (even the one from Chechnya (http://z15.invisionfree.com/UN_DEFCON/index.php?showtopic=36)) rise and applaud raucously, some even throwing high-fives to one another. Sheik Nottap lets them go on for a moment, then quiets them with a raised hand.

Some of you may be new to this austere body, so perhaps some history in order. Nearly a year and a half ago, Cluichstani Ambassador to the UN Sheik Nadnerb bin Cluich made his first attempt to get the United Nations to address the problem of international terrorism and was met with indignant – and dare I say, ignorant – shrieks of opposition. Indeed, the first time his proposal reached the floor of the UN, it failed miserably. A second attempt failed as well, though not as badly. Sheik Nadnerb, however, the determined man that he is, did not waver. Instead, he came to me with the notion of pooling the resources of those interested in furthering international security through the UN. Even though I was half in the bag at the time – I do love my Cluichstani whiskey, you know – I knew right away that it was an excellent idea.

Thus, UN DEFCON was born!

Again, the delegation from the DEFCON member nations in the assembly rise from their seat and applaud, some hooting vociferously. Again, Sheik Nottap settles them down with a calmly raised hand.

It has now been a year since DEFCON’s formation, and it has made quite an impact. First and foremost, the issue which sparked its foundation, was finally addressed by this body, with the passage of UN Resolution #168, the UN Counterterrorism Initiative (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=167).

Again, wild applause rises from the delegations from the DEFCON member nations, Cmdr. Chiang of the Federal Republic of Omigodtheykilledkenny even jumping up on her desk and flashing her breasts. Sheik Nottap smiles at her plums, then quiets everyone down again so that he may continue.

But DEFCON didn’t stop there. More recently, DEFCON went on to sponsor a repeal (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=187) of the greatly abused World Heritage List (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Heritage_List), which posed a grave threat to international security. Our thanks go out to our Kivistan friends in particular for their fine efforts on that one.

Recently, DEFCON also took up the call to draft a proposal for the prohibition of a UN military (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12087248&postcount=1). While the first attempt at getting one passed failed, we have not given up hope.

DEFCON’s activity doesn’t stop there, though. We are also on the verge of submitting a repeal of the UN Biological Weapons Ban (http://z15.invisionfree.com/UN_DEFCON/index.php?showtopic=190&st=150).

Scattered gasps of horror come from the assembly.

Now, now…we don’t like bioweapons either. But that’s a terribly flawed resolution. Thus, we also have a replacement (http://z15.invisionfree.com/UN_DEFCON/index.php?showtopic=200&st=0) already prepared.

Sheik Nottap quckly quells the beginning of applause with a raised hand.

But there is still much work to be done, such as dealing with the issue of radiological terrorism (http://z15.invisionfree.com/UN_DEFCON/index.php?showtopic=215), and we’re on that as well.

The sheik gives a nod to Mr. Madison, the representative of Quintessence of Dust.

But enough about work. This is a day for celebration!

With that, balloons and confetti fall from the ceiling. A marching band streams in, playing the Cluichstani National Anthem (http://dmeb.net/dveb/sounds/march.mp3), and down the center aisle, a team of pastry chefs push a lavishly decorated cake that stands nearly six feet tall. As the music comes to a close, Sheik Nottap once again leans to the microphone on the podium.

A celebration? Hmmm...a party perhaps? Well…LET’S GET IT STARTED!

Suddenly, the cake practically explodes, as a half dozen CPESL (http://z8.invisionfree.com/Antarctic_Paradise/index.php?showtopic=23) girls burst from inside. Several members of the Cluichstani delegation begin running throughout the chamber, passing out Bob Flibble Bobbleheads, and the leader of the marching band hops up and takes the podium from Sheik Nottap, who proceeds to pull a bottle of whiskey from within his robes and begins to take long generous slugs. The girls and the band leader dance and sing along as the band begins once more (http://www.nightstoneunlimited.com/NSU-MP3s/BlackEyedPeas-LetsGetItStarted.mp3).

But just before the song really kicks in, Sheik Nattop grabs the mic again, shouting drunkenly into it (obviously, he'd already had quite a bit to drink).

Oh, and did I mention we've got a frickin' Death Star (http://z15.invisionfree.com/UN_DEFCON/index.php?showtopic=180)?!?

He then promptly falls over and does a faceplant behind the podium.
Kivisto
08-02-2007, 19:01
After the band finishes their stirring renditions, Admiral Shackleford arises from his seat and grabs the mic.

He nudges the still form of the drunken Sheik to make sure he's still breathing

Witty closing remarks from the Sheik have been replaced by massive head trauma and severe hemorrhaging. Fortunately, he's fairly robust, so I imagine he'll be back up and going by the end of the day. What do I know, I'm not a doctor.

It was just over a year ago when The Master decided that he wished to bring Kivisto into the international community. Our first experiences were .... interesting. At vote was the doomed Anti-Terror Act. On the whole, it was a good proposal, but there were many who could not see past their fear of any increase in international security measures. That was a sad day for all who wish to see international turmoil put to rest.

Shortly after that failed attempt, the Sheik made his call to the security minded of the NSUN to come together into a unified think tank that would address problems such as international terrorism, international use of unconventional weaponry, and various other threats to international peace and harmony. We in the Kivistan government were more than happy to hear the call, and delighted that we were accepted into the fold, including such notable nations as Ausserland, Gruenberg, Flibbleites, Shazbotdom, Cobdenia, Fonzoland, Jey, The Palentine, St Edmund, Omigodtheykilledkenny, Tzorsland, and many others, as members.

Over the last year, some of our colleagues have become inactive, but we have been proud to welcome more into the fold such as Allech-Atreus, Ellelt, Hirota, The Gnomish Warbands, Karmicaria, Quintessence of Dust, The Wolf Guardians. You'll have to forgive the brevity of my list, there are too many to list them all.

While there may not be any impending doom or destruction about to fall upon the UN as a whole, it is always the right time to think of securing a safer world for generations to come, and I, for one, am proud to have a hand in working towards that tomorrow where international security threats are not a concern for our children and our children's children.

DEFCON and its members have been viewed by some to be maniacal gun-wielding, trigger happy sociopaths bent on world domination and destruction. I assure you, nothing could be further from the truth. While there is some argument to be made that preparing for war is the best way to ensure peace, it is not the only way, and it is not the only tactic that we suggest or employ. We must also ensure that the weapons out there are properly controlled and utilized appropriately.

It has been a year, and we continue to work towards the goal of improving the safety of this world for a brighter tomorrow.

Now then, where's that cake. I think there was something in that that I might like.
Cluichstan
08-02-2007, 19:06
Now then, where's that cake. I think there was something in that that I might like.

Over here, big boy!

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9276/bala8if.jpg
Karmicaria
08-02-2007, 19:27
Standing and pushing Shackleford out of the way, General Harper take the mic. He clears his throat and begins to speak, while eyeing the CPESL girls. He seems to be rather distracted.

Uh..we...um...We are very happy to celebrate this day with our fellow..uh..DEFCON members. We look forward to the submission of the UN Biological Weapons Ban repeal...um...

He stops and stares out at the crowd.

Congratulations on reaching your one year anniversary, DEFCON!

General Harker quickly returns to his seat.

(OOC) I apologise for the poor post.
Cluichstan
08-02-2007, 19:33
Sheik Nadnerb bin Cluich nudges General Harker.

You like that, do ya, General?

The sheik lets out a sigh.

Too bad Ourae's gone (http://z8.invisionfree.com/Antarctic_Paradise/index.php?showtopic=22). She'd have enjoyed this little celebration, I think. And to tell you the truth, I'd have loved to have a go at her. Wow...what a hottie.
Tzorsland
08-02-2007, 20:19
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL291/1756382/3421442/228968835.jpg A man dressed in black appears mysteriously from the wall behind the podium and steps up to the microphone.

“Greetings, delegates and representatives of the United Nations: I am The Master, Prime Minister of Tzorsland and a proud member of this DEFCON organization. While the nation of Tzorsland on the Continent of Niftyonia is no longer a member in good standing of the United Nations, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the organization for all the good it has done over the past year. In recognition of this fact I have personally trained a special quartet to serenade you with an appropriate performance that will not verbally infringe on copyright law.”

Suddenly, from the same mysterious place where the Master appeared, four mobile garbage cans appear and make their way to the podium. As they arrive the Master has already moved to a safe location around the CPESL members. Once they reach their target locations, the four begin to recite in horrid monotone.

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL291/1756382/5512569/228969662.jpg

ANOTHER DAY’S COME
ANOTEHR DAY’S GONE
MAY YOU LIVE ON FOREVER
MAY YOU GO ON AND ON

HAVE A HAPPY DAY
HAVE A HAPPY DAY
MAY YOU LIVE ON FOREVER
HAVE A HAPPY DAY

DEFENESTRATE, DEFENESTRATE, DO NOT DEVIATE.
Discoraversalism
09-02-2007, 03:39
IC: How can I tell if those are UN troops invading, and if so who do I complain too?
Omigodtheykilledkenny
09-02-2007, 04:12
Even though I was half in the bag at the time – I do love my Cluichstani whiskey, you know – "Whooooooooo!!!! Did someone mention whiskey?!!" Nearly every eye in the assembly turns to find the owner of the triumphant voice at the back of the chamber, balding, chafing in a rumpled suit, swaying uneasily, smiling obscenely, and brandishing a container of brown liquid. Drunkenly the man bounds down the aisle to find the lovely Miss Bala dancing on the Kivistans' table, and audaciously foists his company on her as he climbs up with dollar bills in hand.

"As co-founder of this prestigious organization, I hereby declare co-founders dance for free! Whooooooo!!!!" he trumpets to the crowd as he commences dancing with the luscious blonde.

Over at the Kennyites' table, Sammy leans in to whisper to Cmdr. Chiang (whose impromptu performance during the sheik's speech has come to an end): "Er, is Jack Riley really a co-founder of DEFCON?"

"Not really," she replies; "he was just first in line when Sheik Nadnerb started handing out CPESL coupons for new members."

"Riley's not really supposed to be in this building without my permission, is he? Should I take him down again (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12064466&postcount=107)?"

"Relax, Ambassador. Let the man enjoy his whiskey."

Sammy squints to get a better look at the container Riley's holding. "That's not whiskey," he says with a note of concern; "that's bong water!"

Chiang shrugs. "Well, someone has to drink it."
Cluichstan
09-02-2007, 04:20
Several burly men surround Riley as he gawks at Bala. After a few moments, one of them finally speaks up.

Yo, Riley...there's still a little matter of payments owed. Rekooh's not happy. Let's not have this end up with you hanging naked out the window, like last time.
Cluichstan
09-02-2007, 14:52
The revelers from the DEFCON members let out a roar of applause upon learning the news that Quintessence of Dust's "Radiological Terrorism" proposal has reached quorum (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12308323&postcount=24). Sheik Nadnerb's cheers, though, are a bit muffled, as he currently has his face buried in a CPESL girl's ample breasts.
Karmicaria
09-02-2007, 21:40
One of the Karmicarian delegation jumps up on the podium and begins to dance rather....suggestively to the music.

"Uh...what is she doing?"

"What does it look like she's doing? She's having fun, which is more than I can say about you. Here, have something to drink, General."

"Do you really think that it's a good idea for a UN representative to be dancing around like that? Tana (http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/JamieNesci/Other%20Pics/Tana.jpg) should have more respect for herself and others."

"Bah. Let the girl have fun. Look at her and tell me that doesn't get you all...well, you know."

"Uh...well...is there any cake?"

"Yeah, there's some on that CPESL girl over there. Go and enjoy, General."
Cluichstan
12-02-2007, 15:01
Sheik Nadnerb's assisstant, Mr. Tarquin Fin-tim-lim-bim-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Ole-Biscuitbarrel, admires Tana's dancing from his usual position in the balcony above the UN floor.

http://www.montypython.art.pl/obrazki/lcmp19-15.jpg