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The Commonwealth of Nations
Formerly also known as The British Commonwealth.

Since the cutting of many international ties prior to and following the election of Prime Minister John Bull, head of the British Industrial Democratic Party, the UK has been in desperate need of new relations. The mass emigration that sped Britain’s decline is known to have spawned countless ex-patriot colonies around the globe, most now independent nation states. It is with nations such as these that Blighty now hopes to forge fresh and lasting links.

Hoping to revive the Commonwealth of Nations (AKA The British Commonwealth), London has begun to make diplomatic overtures to former colonies and other states of at least partly British origin.

Should Britain’s attempts meet with success it is hoped that there shall be created a loose and voluntary union of British-origin republics, Commonwealth Realms (independent nations still recognising the British monarch –presently Queen Elizabeth III- as chief of state), and indigenous monarchies with significant British legacies. Queen Elizabeth III, it is hoped in London, shall serve as universally recognised Head of the Commonwealth.

Both wealthy, developed nations and lesser-developed or poorer states may find in the Commonwealth a forum for equal and open contact and a means through which to reach agreements and improve understanding of one another’s circumstances and needs. Regular meetings between member governments are proposed, with some based in London and others rotationally through the remaining member states.

The mandate of the organisation is yet open to modification, but would likely focus upon strengthening cultural and commercial links, aiding the development of struggling members, supporting democracy and basic human rights throughout, and possibly affording some degree of international security for members.

Commonwealth Day would continue to be celebrated on the second Monday in March, and hopes are high for regular Commonwealth Games.

PM Bull is keen to have half the world, “drive on the proper side, eat proper breakfasts, use less ZEDs and more Us, drink less coffee and more tea, dress judges and lawyers properly, celebrate boxing day, play better sports, publicly-fund independent broadcasting, and understand the difference between lager and real ale.” It is widely suspected that the PM can and shall be tempered in most of these aims...

There now exists an off-site FORUM (http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_Commonwealth/index.php?act=idx) serving The Commonwealth of Nations, and we invite member states to attend (with thanks to Canan).

Member states, The Commonwealth of Nations

The United Kingdom of The British Federation (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=the_british_federation)*
The Constitutional Monarchy of Walmington on Sea (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=walmington_on_sea)**
The Imperial Power of Falastur (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=falastur)**/***
The Sensible Commonwealth of The Freethinkers (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=the_freethinkers)**
The Democratic Imperium of Praetonia (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=praetonia)
The United Socialist States of Canan (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=canan)***
The Kingdom of Crookfur (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=crookfur)**
The Republic of Sevaris (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=sevaris)***
The Kingdom of Emaria (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=emaria)**
The House of Huahin (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=huahin)
The Dominion of Kotterdam (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=kotterdam)*
The Federation of Kelssek (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=kelssek)***
The Sultanate of Al-Revir (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=al-revir)*
The Federation of Morathania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=morathania)*
The Empire of Roycelandia (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=Roycelandia)**
The United Kingdoms of Hogsweat (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hogsweat)
The Shattered World of Intelligent Neighbors (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=intelligent_neighbors)

*Recognises HRH Queen Elizabeth III as Chief of State
**Indigenous monarchy
***Republic

Other (none player controlled) members include;
In Europe:
Cyprus
Malta
In North America:
Canada
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Barbados
The Bahamas
Grenada
Dominica
St.Lucia
St.Vincent and The Grenadines
Antigua and Barbuda
Belize
St.Kitts and Nevis
In South America:
Guyana
In Africa:
South Africa
Ghana
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Tanzania
Uganda
Kenya
Malawi
Zambia
The Gambia
Botswana
Lesotho
Mauritius
Swaziland
Seychelles
Namibia
Mozambique
Cameroon
In Asia:
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Singapore
Bangladesh
Maldives
Brunei
In Oceania:
Australia
New Zealand
Samoa
Tonga
Fiji
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
Tuvalu
Kiribati
Nauru



Notes:
Papua New Guinea was lately annexed by Roycelandia, and efforts are under way to set-up a British-sponsored free government, possibly in the Admiralty Islands.

(OOC notes: Yes, this Nation State is meant to represent the UK of GB and NI. Yes it is part of the modern world. Yes the title Elizabeth the Third is deliberate. I consider the nation’s 55 million fall in population symbolic of mass emigration into various British-origin Nation States (about three have already sent telegrams welcoming us to the world!). I revamped the nation’s legislative and executive branches because, well, I wanted my own characters, and I didn’t want to slander anybody. The term Federation reflects increased devolution across the UK under John Bull’s government. So now we wait to see if any British-origin nations are keen to latch-on to the motherland in any degree! And be warned- any attempt to annex the motherland will be met with... like... dozens of TA recruits!)

(Bump!)

Roycelandia isn't interested in joining a Commonwealth, per se (We have a rather large empire as it is), but we WOULD be interested in an Imperial Alliance with your Nation... you'll find we're somewhat British in outlook...

The United Kingdom desires to create ties with willing and free participants in such an alignment, not so much with those who may be unwilling, dragged along as they may be by an old world imperial master. The Commonwealth shall be a gathering of independent nations, for should we have desired different we may never have relinquished our own empire.
It is maintained by PM Bull that, "the imperial age is over. Britain won that race. It is time to move on. Only the minnows persist in the sea of empire now that the sharks have legs."
None the less, as is one of the aims of our new Commonwealth -should it come to be- we of the United Kingdom are prepared to increase ties with Roycelandia in the hope of gradually bringing progress.

-Foreign Office.
contact details follow

As broadcast on various BBC and independent news magazines, and across the World Service; a casual debate on the poor showing by potential Commonwealth member states:

"...that said, The Commonwealth of Nations is rather slow to get off its feet, yes... but come, now! We know there to be thousands of millions of Britons scattered across this world, not to mention our other native-majority colonial cousins! Perhaps the low initial interest is owing merely to the fact that the Commonwealth is not hell-bent on world domination?"

"Well, maybe it'd help to express the MoD's reported interest in finding new partners for future military projects, especially in light of the cooling of relations with the US since their expulsion from British military bases around the world."

"General Townshend, perhaps you'd care to elaborate on that point?"

"Mh, yes, yes indeed, the United, ah, Kingdom, having withdrawn from the joint strike fighter programme has taken the interim measure of an extra... unintended... upgrade to the Sea Harrier fleet. We will, presumably, be needing a new naval strike fighter... there are other projects, too, many linked to our recently changed political...ah...diplomatic climate. New UAVs... unmanned, ah, aerial vehicles, new rocket artillery, and so on."

The programme ticked along.

(That'll be a bump, then. No states with British origins or colonial links interested in establishing a new and loose affiliation with sister states?)

OOC: Roycelandia would be, but our views vis-a-vis the right of Empires to have Colonies and the like are somewhat different and likely to lead to more complications in the future...

(OOC:Yes, yes. I should think so. However, to others reading, the Commonwealth will not outright deny membership to nations with questionable human rights records or a lack of democracy, as it is an aim of the organisation to bring together states and peoples with a British connection and to then press for change where it is needed. This does not mean ignoring the family's black sheep, nor does it mean invading them for failing to live up to the parent's hopes. 's all about the co-operation.)

The Atlantic island kingdom of Walmington on Sea traces its roots to the landing on its shores, in the 1490s, of British (primarily English) explorers, widely said to have been seeking the new world. In their early years they were little able to keep in contact with the mother country, and an indigenous monarchy was born under Godfrey I.
WoS became primarily protestant (save for little catholic Newry Island) and lent limited support to England during its conflicts with continental catholic powers, especially the Spanish. During the C16th WoS began to found its own overseas settlements, founding the first serious colonies in the C17th.
Today the Walmingtonian Empire is quite vast, but also called democratic.

Its territories include Walmingtonian Mauritania and Saharaland, Walmingtonian Togoland, Sao Tome and Principe, The Cape Colonies (including Swaziland and Lesotho), Waynesia (Zimbabwe), Madagascar, Ceyloba (Sri Lanka), the Territory of Libya, and Great Walmington shares administration of Sicily with British and local authorities until an Italian government-in-exile becomes fully established, sovereignty of Libya is likely to be debated after Sicilian self-rule.

(Of course much of this may conflict with other players, but in that event, "it's a different Madagascar" and so forth, and WoS response to anyone who comes waving a conflicting claim is to draw the old cold steel, noting that they do not like it up 'em.)

WoS is to-day a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy, HRH King Godfrey III being chief of state and PM George Mainwaring being head of government. WoS is presently engaged in what it calls a police action against the former British rebel colonies, id est, has recently invaded the United States and is presently bogged-down.

The point, then:
Minister for Foreign Affairs Baron (Alan) Thunder-ten-tronckh hereby officially tenders approach by The Constitutional Monarchy of Walmington on Sea and its Empire to The Commonwealth of Nations with respect to the former's inclusion into the latter.

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/walmington_on_sea.jpg
"Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re"

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, other Commonwealth states, both Parliamentary Houses, and any number of opinionated subjects had their say this week on Walmington on Sea and its fairly imperialistic attitude. The end result was a communiqué from HRH Queen Elizabeth III to her Walmingtonian opposite, and similar between Prime Ministers, confirming Walmington's acceptance into the Commonwealth of Nations.

Several member nations would surely send some note of negativity regarding the war in America, but it was hoped that the Commonwealth might eventually help to over-see the return of democratic order and peace in North America. In future the Walmingtonians may expect to at least be consulted over further applications to the organisation.

Roycelandia will see how the situation in Roycelandian New Guinea goes before deciding whether or not to join.

We certainly don't want to end up at war with Britain (being a psuedo-British Nation ourselves), but Imperialism is Roycelandia's national sport, and it's not the first time it's got us into trouble... :D

While I have desire to surrender any of my nation’s sovereignty I am interested in at the very least sending a delegation to sit in on the first few meetings of the new commonwealth in the hopes of better understanding it. While it’s official standpoint and intentions seem good we are very wary about entering any group or union. Currently only involved in two international accords/pacts/agreements we take international relations very seriously. However with a fifth of our nation claiming English ancestry and another fifteen and a half percent claiming American linage, which for all intents and purposes is English post colonial revolution ancestry, we feel we more than fit what you are looking for and as such are responding.

We also still have a judicial system gleaned from the British common law system. While the parliamentary branch of our government is not the top governing body we do have a House of Commons which is a throw back to our British colonial influences.

To sum up, don’t lose our name, but don’t count us out.

-President Eric Lincoln

The Commonwealth of Nations is a very loose organisation of states and does not contain a constitution or charter. Its aims are soft and general, and there is no scope for federalisation of members under any real central authority.
This may appear to make the Commonwealth a weak or pointless facility, but we do not aim to create a monster, and the organisation is created only out of a desire for renewed friendship or at least peaceful contact with often long lost family members.

In the case of Walmington on Sea and her own empire the Commonwealth feels it important to indicate that while WoS proper is created a member of the Commonwealth, its own dominions are considered Associated Members. This is because the Commonwealth is a gathering of independent nation states. Walmingtonian dominions however shall be able to participate in many Commonwealth activities such as the Commonwealth Games, and they are thought loosely part of the Commonwealth family.

Her Majesty the Queen feels that this underlines the Commonwealth's inoffensive and accepting nature without disregarding its central belief in the freedoms deserved by all the peoples of earth.

As the organisation grows, new countries shall be accepted by consensus among existing member governments.

One may wonder what -in practical terms- the Commonwealth will actually do. The extent of its aims may change by consensus of member governments, but it presently seeks to promote basic human rights, protection of the environment, peace, access to education, personal freedom under law, democratic government, and to combat racial prejudice, colonialism, disease, and poverty. These things are pursued by diplomatic pressure, face to face meetings, open contact between member governments and populations, and by Commonwealth-instituted or backed social programmes in member states.

The Commonwealth can not force its views upon member or none member states, though members may be suspended or ejected by consensus amongst other member governments.

-Sir Charlton Burrows, for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Ic: The people of Southern Canan have expressed a great desire to seek relations with the British Federation. Already several demonstrations have taken place in which protestors have repeatedly chanted, "Britain or bust." So far the demonstrations have stayed peaceful, but King Mizraim (Miz'-ra-im) Calah (Ca-lah) is under heavy pressure to submit the kingdom to the "Commonwealth of Nations." Over the next few days, the King shall talk to his people and decide on what to do.

Occ:Canan's borders are that of Egypt, Israel, and Palestine. And I just checked and Britain controlled Egypt for a while. Not too sure about Israel.

BBC 24, 10 O'clock News.

"...In other news, a high-ranking officer of the NAS Schutzstaffel (Piloting a long-distance microlight) crash-landed on a council estate in the north of England earlier this evening, whilst supposedly en-route to Scotland. Police were able to rescue him, but not before the man had suffered an extensive kicking and had his wallet stolen. A psychatric evaluation revealed that the man thought he was a reindeer..."

"Sir, the German lunatic had a note on him. Said it was for you."

[code:1:6f3d733d2d]To the PM John Bull of the Bwi(Scribble) British Emp(Scribble) Federation.

Hello.
We're contemplating tay(Scribble) taking ovur the world. How abow(Scribble) about you lend a hand and we split the winnings?

(The signature is so complicated it is impossible to comprehend)[/code:1:6f3d733d2d]

OOC: HAHAHAHAAA! Did you get it? It's Rudolph Hess! (Rolls on floor laughing his arse off) Reindeer! HAHAHAHAAA*Cough, cough...Hack*
Ahem. Anyway. On a lighter note, peaceable relations would be preferable, so I do hope you don't object if we take it into our heads to haphazardly conquer Poland. Eh? :D

If you try to take Poland there will be other much larger nations that will stop you. So I wouldn't.

It was a joke, matey, a joke! No intentions to try invading something however many thousand times bigger than me that it is highly likely to be. :D

occ: Oh, well sorry if I killed the joke then:lol:

Nah, it'll be fine, just so long as whoever reads the joke reads it to themselves in their head, imagining it being said in a very calm voice by that bloke on the news. Y'know, he was in Shaun of the Dead...The grey haired one...

(Hehe, very good, I get it, yes yes! I haven't seen Shawn of the Dead, but I'm imagining it read by Huw Edwards (isn' it?) and it works for me.
Anyway, Egypt, I think, never applied for Commonwealth membership in 'real life', but it would probably have been eligible. Palestine, as it used to be (before they decided to confuse everyone by ceasing to call the Jews Palestinians and...well my head hurts already) was a British Mandate until WWII ended, when we withdrew and the UN decided to be clever and get a bit of ethnic division going on by partitioning the place between Arab and Jew, even though the Arabs didn't want that.)

HRH Queen Elizabeth III has sent a personal letter to King Mizraim Calah indicating her hopes to see ties restored between their people -and by extension the wider Commonwealth- but encouraging him to ensure that the will of his people is taken into consideration, whichever way it may lean.

Hopes are high that membership applications shall continue at sufficient rate to see a Commonwealth Games organised in the next few years.

(Egypt was a British Protectorate, or whatever it is called, when WWI started. So yeah, it probably could have.)

After several hours of debating on which course to take King Mizraim has decided to ask the people of Canan. Through a televised broadcast, King Mizraim asked every citizen of Canan to go to the nearest State building and cast his or her vote. As of right now 57% of the population has voted with an overwhelming majority of 83% voting for joining the Commonwealth. The polls close in one hour (about 10 minutes) but the results are not expected to change. The king is expected to release a formal announcement of his decision as soon as the polls close.

In a public speech outside the Royal Palace:


My fellow Cannanites, I your leader, have come to you with a large decision that I alone could not decide. That is why I went to you, the good citizens of Canan, to decide for me, and decide you have. In an overwhelming majority, 88% of the 63% that voted, voted for joining the Commonwealth of Nations. With the majority of you wanting to join the Commonwealth, I have decided that I shall follow my citizens and my heart, and am hereby declaring the Kingdom of Canan’s intentions to join the Commonwealth of Nations.


[code:1:e784cbd990]To Queen Elizabeth III of the British Federation:

Long Live the Commonwealth!

King Mizraim (Miz’-ra-im) Calah (Ca-lah) [/code:1:e784cbd990]

The acceptance of Canan into the Commonwealth of Nations was announced by HM The Queen and received an approving murmer in both houses of parliament, which happend to be in session.

Another native monarchy, true, but the addition of a people known as long-time hold-outs to the family appears to have been greeted quite warmly. Some minor concern that there may have been an undercurrent of resentment for the largely Muslim territory seems to have been unfounded, with Britain's opinion of the Arab world apparently warming ever since PM Bull guided the UK away from its former American allies.

It was also announced by the Queen that forthwith Commonwealth member governments would be able to call gatherings of the organisation at approved facilities in their own state to discuss local issues, but that attendance would be voluntary.

(OOC: Strictly speaking Canan could still be rejected if WoS opposes it and other decent RPers come along playing other Commonwealth states, Canada, Australia, India, for example, and oppose your application, but in the short term we'll assume no serious opposition, as I don't believe there would be.)

Occ: thats fine by me.

Ic: CNNA (Canan National News Agency) News reporter:

This is Layla Arihm, and I am currently in the streets of Cairo where thousands of Canan citizens are rejoicing Canan's acceptance into the Commonwealth of Nations. It seems as if Muslims, Jews, and Christians are all out dancing, and parading around the city.

There have been reports of the celebration getting out of control in parts of Cairo, where fires have been started in trash containers, and several cars have been turned over. Local police have moved in and are currently trying to dissolve the situation.

Reports from Northern Canan state that there have been some violence in opposition to joining the Commonwealth of Nations. There are currently two people confirmed dead, while ten others being wounded in the violence.

More news as it comes in.

(While I may later offer a British perspective on the disturbances in Canan, for now I have time only to nudge this back up for further viewing. Hurrah.)

(First bump of the weekend, for a free full English breakfast to get you going...ah, join the Commonwealth of Nations!)

The Government of Falastur views this as a very interesting proposal, and after a lengthy debate, has decided to request entry to the Commonwealth. We are very proud of our ties to Britain, and we value the chance to promote these values in the formation of diplomatic ties, vis a vis, joining this Commonwealth.

HRH Queen Elizabeth III has requested to hear any objections heads of Commonwealth governments may have before admitting Falastur to the organisation.

PM John Bull of the UK is prepared to vote in favour, and requests any information on Falastur's links to the British Isles or to another Commonwealth member state.

(OOC:I don't mean that to sound pushy, just that I'm largely ignorant of your nation and the Commonwealth generally expets certain ties to exist.)

OOC: I don't have a link to anywhere on NS with my history, but my history bases off being a civilisation founded by English colonisers and settlers, back in the 1600s. Falastur was an overseas colony for around 100 years, before.....granting itself independence. However, we keep strong links to Britain, and much of our law and culture is based off or strongly linked to its British counterpart.

(OOC: Oh, that's certainly sufficient, then! I shall come back later to announce Britain's support for the application and, assuming none of the other members (not that we have many, yet) protest, to accept it.)

(A bump for the new forums)

With HRH Queen Elizabeth III's official announcement of Falastur's acceptance into The Commonwealth of Nations, hopes are high for more to come. Many look to the Commonwealth as a way of placating the pro-imperialist lobby that has, in Britain's realisation of a new imperialist age abroad, demanded the UK seek greater influence over seas. Perhaps the peaceful organisation based upon common British ties would be enough to achieve this.

Official Communique of the Prime Minister of the Freethinkers

Dear Sirs,

This idea of reestablishing the Commonwealth seems a noble goal, and being a culture and nation who has its roots in the English settlers of yore means that we still feel a sense of 'brotherhood' with like nations and with the British themselves.

Please accept our request to be invited into the Commonwealth of Nations, and may we both recieve the mutual benefit that seems at this point inevitable.

Rgt Hon Theodor Barham, Prime Minister of the Freethinkers

The successful application of The Freethinkers having been announced by HM the Queen, The Commonwealth of Nations looks as healthy as it has for years. It can not be so long before meetings are held and such events as The Games arranged. There are members enough to react to humanitarian issues about the globe, and British tourists are finally looking beyond the coasts of Spain when considering summer holidays.

(OOC: If none of the other initial members mind terribly, I think it might be easiest to have HRH Queen Elizabeth III accept members, and then have the possibility of them being expulsed by a vote of member states afterwards if there's opposition, rather than waiting around for members to vote people in. Feel free to contest this.)

OOC: I've edited the first post to include some new information including a key denoting nations that recognise HRH Queen Elizabeth III as Chief of State, have an indigenous monarchy, or have created a republic. I'm not yet sure what the case is in Falastur. Eventually somebody else will join in recognition of our Queen, I'm sure!

Given the fact that the language spoken by more than 80% of the population in Sevaris is English, and that it was Britain that helped to modernize our country back in the 19th century, we wish to apply for membership in the Commonwealth of Nations.

Premier Alec Mannerheim
People's Republic of Sevaris

The pedigree of the Republic of Sevaris appears sufficient to grant the nation membership of The Commonwealth of Nations. There have been a number of cautious voices in the UK, with some groups slightly concerned about the current regime's character, but ministers by and large are supportive of the bid. HRH is expected to announce the nation's introduction to the Commonwealth Family in the near future, barring the unforseen.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister George John-Wavelly spoke today of the MoD's interest in engaging Commonwealth member states in dialogue over possible joint development programmes in various military fields. The UK armed forces are known to be pursuing alternatives to a number of foreign-origin systems such as the Harpoon anti-ship missile, Hercules transport aircraft, Phoenix UAV, and MLRS. There has been some idle speculation over the possible boosting of Britain's missile defences, a project that would most probably require foreign assistance if it is to be achieved without exploding defence spending beyond all proportion.

Others have -in light of this talk- thought to stress that The Commonwealth of Nations is not a military league, and that thought has turned to fellow member states merely because it may foster economic co-operation to have states work together.

Praetonia is very culturally similar to Britain (look at our flag for proof) and we therefore wish to enter this Commonwealth.

We thank you for supporting our bid. I assure you, although we may seem a bit strange, we are deeply committed to the cause of cooperation amongst the English-speaking nations.

(P.S. I'm debating with my cabinet about whether or not to accept Queen Elizabeth III as head of state- I see no problem with it, as it is a largely ceremonial position, and we will inform you soon.)

Premier Alec Mannerheim
Republic of Sevaris

OOC: why didn't i pay any attention to this? *bangs head*

Anyway the Kingdom of Crookfur has a good bit of britishness in it (well scotish mainly, initally settled by vikings and then a steady stream of lost and then actively recriuted scots with some irish, welsh and english now and then, well we are in the middles of the atlantic which was beign crossed on a regular basis for at least 200-300years before columbus went looking for china). As such we find it only fitting that we petition to be invited to join this most admirable of organisations.

The recent applicants have the initial support of HRH King Godfrey III and his government of Walmington on Sea in their pursuit of membership.



(I know, not the greatest post ever, but I feel better for having contributed)

occ:Have I been thrown out of the Commonwealth? The rp I was doing with it kinda fell through so there is no discontent twoards the commonwealth. However through a small coup we have become a socialist nation, I am not sure of your thoughts on that but I still wish to be a part of the Commonwealth.

His Imperial Majesty Emperor Royce I, after extensive consultation with his advisors, has decided to express interest in joining the Commonwealth, made up as it is of other like-minded and worthy Nations.

However, His Majesty is unable to accept Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth III as the Head of State of Roycelandia, for fairly obvious reasons (both political and constitutional).

Also, Roycelandia is openly and blatantly Imperialist, something that a lot of other Nations seem to have some sort of problem with, for some unfathonable reason.

Having said all that, we are based on Imperial Britain, updated for the 21st century (well, updated is the wrong word... acknowledging the existence of, perhaps?)

Anyway, if these minor hurdles can be overcome or negotiated around, then Roycelandia would be only too happy to join the Commonwealth...

Well, the recent flow of applicants to The Commonwealth of Nations has caused enthusiastic debate in the UK.

Opinion has been fairly uniform in support of Crookfur's application, and it appears that HRH is set to announce the Kingdom's embracing into the family.

There has been relief, too, by confirmation from the British consulate in Canan that this nation has not in fact withdrawn from the organisation, and British tourists and businessmen are once more returning to the briefly volatile region. The socialist bent is of course considered a matter of Canan's sovereign right, whether or not London approves. In fact it appears that British voters by and large sympathise with the shift.

Praetonia, while something of an unknown quantity to the British in terms of international affairs, is reputed to be astoundingly similar to the home islands under the British Industrial Democratic Party. Given support from home and other parts of The Commonwealth, it appears that yet another family member has been found and accepted back into the fold.

The Roycelandian approach has caused the greatest controversy. There's strong opposition in the UK, especially from the left of the BID Party, while many influential individuals support the idea. It has been pointed out that Mozambique was accepted despite a want of British colonial history, simply because it was a nation in need and already surrounded by Commonwealth members. Her Majesty the Queen has officially requested that the heads of government around The Commonwealth tender opinions on the Roycelandian approach, bearing in mind their apparent good will and cultural similarity on the one hand, and thier imperialist attitude and tenous links to members on the other.

(OOC: Oh, I meant to suggest something about associate member status, or something like that, which would basically mean full practical inclusion with a mere ceremonial difference to the name, for Roycelandia. Well, we'll see what people think. Anyway, I continue to update the first post, but the key is yet incomplete. If I make any mistakes or miss anyone's status out, do inform me and I'll make the proper changes... for example, if Sevaris decides to recognise QEIII, or Praetonia wishes to be listed as republic, native monarchy, or independent state recognising the British monarch. If anyone does decide to recognise said monarchy, perhaps we could work out something with a governor general, or a prince/ss representing the Queen in that nation. I'm getting carried away again, aren't I?)

I'm curious-
Would it be possible for Sevaris to remain a Republic, but we would also recognize Q.E. III as the chief-of-state. (I would simply remain as the head of government)

Premier Alec Mannerheim
Republic of Sevaris

His Majesty King Cameron VI (i really need to coem up with a new name for my kings) and his govenrment are delighted about our entry into the august body of the commonwealth. A full state visit to the many sceptred isle is currently in planning. (likely a combiantion visit and mainden voyage for one of our new battleships).

CHOGM proposed

With the expansion of The Commonwealth Family, it has been proposed that negotiation begin with regards to the enactment of a Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting. Nations are being asked by Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth III to volunteer their nations, if interested in the task, to host the gathering, and to reach an agreement on the matter.

When the meeting is placed and set in time, heads of government from around The Commonwealth shall be asked to attend a ceremony spoken by Her Majesty, before holding discussions before documentary cameras from around the world. There after, a private retreat lasting perhaps two days shall give leaders quite apart from other ministers and officials the chance to quietly discuss important initiatives.

The Kingdom of Crookfur would be delighted to host such an assembly.
We curently posses the infrastructure, facilties and security to ensure that such an occasion should pass without undesired incident.


OOC: if you really want to bring your internal troubles with you feel free to make a RP of it if we get chosen.

Prime Minister John Bull and a majority in his ruling British Industrial Democratic Party have been quick for their part to express support for Crookfur's bid/offer, perhaps keen to please one of the family's most influential members.

We also support Crookfur's bid to host the CHOGM.

Premier Alec Mannerheim
Republic of Sevaris

We also support Crookfur's bid to host the CHOGM.

Mikeal the Great
Formerly known as Gomorrah the Great
Premier of the United Socialist States of Canan.

Bored so I bumbed this for ya.

I'm interested in joining the Commonwealth of Nations. I feel my multi-trillion pound economy will bring a lot to this Commonwealth.

Though we are a mixed population, and mostly Catholic, most of population draws it's ancestorary to the British Isles, and the Emersons, the ruling family for hundreds of years, are British. So, we here tender our application to the Commonwealth of Nations.

Albert Blueridge
Minister for Foreign Affairs

*Bump*
Any news?

Roycelandia, The British Federation I have a proposal for you:
Since we are both British orientated nations - why not form a triple entente ?

We also, having an empire, are not interested in a commonwealth. However, we will open trade routes. If you ever need me, shoot a TG. I would gladly assist a fellow British nation.

Britain's attentions as a nation have been of late quite heavily focused on The New Aryan State's invasion of the Falkland Islands, leading to some sloth in dealing with matters of Commonwealth.

It appears that the first renewed Commonwealth Heads Of Government meeting will take place in Crookfur some time after the resolution of the crisis.

New applications to the family have been received from Emaria and Huahin, and it appears that the former meets the entry requirements. Nothing has yet been confirmed of Huahin's ties to the family, and information is requested on that state's relationship to the British Isles or to other Commonwealth member states.

I will join. I am The United Kingdoms of Hogsweat

Hogsweat and British Federation:

Roycelandia is always willing to engage in alliances with Nations that share our views. A triple entente would be most strategically advantageous, especially with other quasi-British Nations.

In fact, I have an even further ranging idea: An Imperialist Coalition. We go into small Countries that are experiencing Civil War or Savagery, Uprisings, Rebellions, and so forth, crush them, then remain in the Country, establish part of it as a protectorate, then give the rest back to the Natives.

Why, you ask?

Because it would establish us as an unbelievably powerful group. We'd have military forces all over the world, and resources flowing into our Nations, fingers in uncountable pies, and the power to crush all who oppose us underfoot.

Our goal wouldn't be Global Domination- but if we acheive that on the way, it's a bonus.

Of course, we'll be doing all this in a Gentlemanly way, with the utmost courtesy, and of course, sportsmanship and civilised behaviour as well. (It goes without saying we'll have to be Cads every once in a while too, but that's all part of the fun...)

Think of the RP possibilities- and the frustration the Shiny Modern Equipment brigade will feel when our Nation's influence expands far and wide across the globe...

Huahin is an english speaking nation which used to be a colony of the British Empire. Our economy is a multi trillion one, and our military relies on reconaissance and information gathering, followed by tactical strikes.

Tag

HRH Queen Elizabeth III has announced the acceptance (in light of no forthcoming opposition from other member states) to the acceptance into the Commonwealth Family of ex-colony Huahin, and of Emaria.

In Britain, consideration of the Hogsweatian application continues as historians try to figure-out whether the nation's similarities are by coincidence and immitation or actual relation.

In other news, the British reaction to the looming Artistan invasion of the Irish Republic seems to indicate a prevailing anti-imperialism in the UK, as popular opinion swings behind the British mobilisation in Ireland's defence. Moves such as this make many wonder whether there is much chance of the Roycelandian proposition being approached favourably, while others suggest that the outgunned UK simply has no choice but to align itself with big Roycelandia in order to defend anything at all of the nation's ideals.

Her Majesty and her Prime Minister have both made unofficial appeals for the support of Dublin against Artistan aggression, despite Eire's departure from The Commonwealth decades ago.

The Dominion of Kotterdam is a nation of mixed origin, and one that was welded together from the remnants of British, French, and German colonies, first under the English Crown, and then as an independant nation. Brought together as a British colony after Major General John Salem led a force of British Army soldiers and a militia formed of local farmers known as Salem's Irregulars against a combined German and French force at what is now known as Salem's Field, the Dominion later gained its independance through diplomatic means, and to this day the House of Commons still appoints a Governor General as the Queen's representative in Kotterdam. At this time, we would like to request entry into the Commonwealth, as well as to strengthen ties with the old country.

And before you ask, we drive on the right-hand side of the road, and drink coffee, but we have proper rugby and football leagues right alongside our hockey teams, pronounce it ZED, know that no matter how he's dressed, he's not a lawyer - He's a barrister, and that the day after Christmas is Boxing Day, not to mention that public broadcasting is worth it... And we spell it C-O-L-O-U-R because the Queen of England bloody well says so!

The acceptance of Kotterdamn into The Commonwealth of Nations seems to signal the first modern joining of a member still recognising the English queen. It's another major boost to the potential global influence for good weilded by the organisaton.

(Again I must say sorry for not pushing much on getting the first CHOGM under way- the Falkland Islands have been invaded by The New Aryan State, and Artista is about to invade Eire and with it Northern Ireland... resources are seriously drained! Nobody else seems to care about the Irish, for some reason.)

The Nation of Artitsa (although is currently Hostile towards Great Britain) was at one point influenced by England, but more importantly Ireland. Early in Europe, The Artitsan Isle was invaded by a Danish army. At this point the Slavic and Celtic peoples who inhabited the southern Portions of the Isle were in a state of perpetual war. There were also several small British colonies along the Southern Coast. Once the Danish invaded however, all united under Vladimir O'Hara to push them off the Island. After uniting to dispell the invaders, all three sides overlooked previous heritage and formed a new Nation. However, the British invaded in 1835, resulting in a 4 year war for continued independance. Once the British were tossed back out, the Artitsans still pledged some loyalty to the Queen, but vowed never to become slaves of Britain again. Realizing their brothers in Irelands plight, Artitsa has recently undertaken a step to insure their freedom. Rugby is Artitsa's national Sport followed by Hockey and American Football.

ooc: Long story short, you can consider us Commonwealth, or you can not. Your choice. I just wanted to post some of Artitsa's brief history.

The acceptance of Kotterdamn into The Commonwealth of Nations seems to signal the first modern joining of a member still recognising the English queen. It's another major boost to the potential global influence for good weilded by the organisaton.

(Again I must say sorry for not pushing much on getting the first CHOGM under way- the Falkland Islands have been invaded by The New Aryan State, and Artista is about to invade Eire and with it Northern Ireland... resources are seriously drained! Nobody else seems to care about the Irish, for some reason.)

ooc: We care about the Irish! thats why we are invading. After however, we'd help you out with the Falkland's.

We will stand by our British and Irish brethren in saving Ireland from Artitsa. Although Ireland's relations with the Commonwealth have been quite strained over the years- we are bound to aid them.

Premier Alec Mannerheim
Republic of Sevaris

Commonwealth member governments will today be receiving information from London on the continued aggression against Ireland, the UK, and now Sevaris too, on the part of Artitsa and its cronies in Malatose and Euroslavia. It appears that these rampantly and inexplicably aggressive states are hell bent upon war, and are prepared to threaten it at the drop of a hat. Her Majesty's government seriously fears for the lives and freedoms of its own people, of the Irish, of the people of Sevaris, and quite frankly of the whole world where basic democratic principles exist.

The Commonwealth of Nations is a peaceful organisation, and as such can not and would not demand anything of its members, especially pertaining to warfare, and so inaction can have no official repercussion within the organisation's framework. Sir Charlton Burrows of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has said, though, that abstinence from opposition to the terror may deal a serious blow to the free world in more terrible context.

(OOC: For anybody interested in the possible invasion of Ireland and perhaps Sevaris or even the UK: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=344847&page=1&pp=15 )

I would help but it appears NMW, holy panooly, and others wish to invade Huahin.

Tell me, has Roycelandia been accepted into the Commonwealth as an associate member, or what's happening there?

And are the British Federation not interested in our plan for Global Imperialst Power? I'm surprised, especially after those constructive talks we had vis-a-vis the situation in New Guinea...

The Federation of Kelssek applies for membership on the basis of our cultural links to Britain, as well as about 60% of our population being able to trace their family history to Britain. We are a parliamentary republic.

The British government has asked other member governments to express their feelings with regards to the Roycelandian approach. Meanwhile, The Commonwealth Family welcomes the Federation of Kelssek into its fold.

The Federation of Morathania, as historically a former British colony, would like to join the Commonwealth of Nations. We will except Queen Elizabeth as our head of state along with the President of the Federation. If their is anything else please ask. Thank you and we hope that we will be excepted.

The Sultanate of Al-Revir wishes to apply for membership to the British Commonwealth.

We are a small island nation in the Persian Gulf that was a colony of Great Britain from 1854 to 1961. Prior to this Al-Revir had been a target of the Shah of Persia and the British were widely accepted as saviours. A quarter of our current population are Anglican Christian due to the efforts of British missionaries in the last two centuries and his majesty Sultan Mus'ad Ibn Nasim is married to a young English noblewoman, Queen Bahiya (formerly Lady Anne Talbot).

While Al-Revir currently remains a Sultanate, His Majesty expressly recognises Queen Elizabeth III as his liege and is willing to accept her as head of state, should she wish to accept. In such a case Al-Revir shall become a subordinate monarchy in the manner of the Indian Princes in the days of the Empire and shall consitute a Dominion.

Signed,
Abdul-Malik, Royal Secretary

OOC: Sorry I haven't said anything in ages. I unintentionally stopped on NS for a few weeks, and have just returned. As for the listings on the first page, I am both an indigenous monarchy AND a republic. The two heads-of-state share power and make joint decisions.

Canan isn't a monarchy any more. Its a democratic Republic.

Morathania, Al-Revir join The Commonwealth of Nations
Thoughts begin turn towards CHOGM in Crookfur

With the relentless expansion of The Commonwealth Family and increased diplomatic and economic contact between Britain and her kin, a generally good mood has begun to creep across the nation, in spite of tense conditions in the Falkland Islands and in Ireland. BBC film makers have begun to look at new Commonwealth member states, and the corporation increasingly seeks to import programming from The Commonwealth in light of a drastic down-turn in American content on the British airwaves.

(OOC: If Crookfur's still interested in hosting the Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting I suppose I'm willing to go along with it as soon as you're ready. I can already think of at least two initiatives that will be proposed there in.)

OOC: still interested despite the ongoing tensions...

I should have soem time over the next few days but after that i'm aay for a week so it might be best to delay a little...

Occ: I will participate, but it has to be sometime this month, because next month college starts up and with al lthe stuff that will be going on I doubt I will have a lot of time to 'play games'.

Where is Crookfur located? If it is not an acceptable location, Canan would be able to host the meeting. Its not to far from England, France, or Spain, its almost in the middle to be exact.

OOC: Does the Commonwealth have a forum? And If we don't then we should make one. That way we wouldn't have to do everything on the forums.

Crookfur is slap bang in the middle of the atlantic...

OOC: Hm, no, there's no Commonwealth forum at the moment. I suppose we could get one, if enough people want it. These forums are fairly reliable though, I think? I don't know, what do people think?

FWIW, the Forums here seem to be working A-OK for now.

Of course, Roycelandia hasn't been formally accepted into the Commonwealthm but we are keeping an eye on things... no, don't look in that decorative vase... of course it's not bugged! Why would we do a thing like that? Hey, stay away from that painting of the 8th Baron of Smeg! Nothing to see here... ;)

OOC: Well these forums work alright it gets kind of confusing if their are several issues being addressed by the Commowealth. A forum would make it much easier to discuss issues and debate and it would make our workings more private. I would also help in elections because then you only have Commonwealth members voting, if we have elections.

Well Im for either way. But that is a good point about the elections

Ok now i'm back from holiday.

As to an external forum a quick free invision one should do the job.
i would suggest holding the main meeting ceremony here and then moving to the external forum for other business...


IC:

As the date for the CHOGM approchs preperations begin to increase in pace, the as ever spotlessly clean palace and houses of parliment are being suplemented by upgrades in acconodation for the various government, military and media detachments due to descend on the capitol city of Kirkhill.
A Spectacular martial tatoo is being organised to coencide with the meeting a spectecal that will culminate in a massive parade by the massed bands of the Highland Corps and marine divsions.

OOC: I could probably start up a forum if no one else wanted to. Ive done a few of them before, but it would be nice to know what kind of boards to put in the forum.

http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_Commonwealth/index.php?

Well I have a forum set up, all I need now is the ideas for what to put in it. There is alsready one forum up for ideas, but you will have to sign up to the forum before you can post in it.

Roycelandia, having been accepted into the Commonwealth by The British Federation, is delighted to announce our Membership. And we promise not to invade any of you. Yet. ;)

Seriously though, we look forward to working with all of you to create some kick-ass RPs!

This is kind of cool. Do you accept future tech nations based on other planets?

Can the United Kingdom of Hogsweat join?

We are an indigenous monarchy by the way.

Yay. British based nations coming together.

We wish to join the commonwealth. We are an authoriatian democracy, because we believe that democracy is important, however upholding the british way of life may require the application of legislation and/or force.

Please T.G. your decision.

(Future tech? I don't know, really... hadn't thought about it, perhaps it calls for some feedback from other members. I'm sure I thought of a problem with it, the other day, but I didn't have time to respond and seem to have forgotten what ever it was.)

In Britain there has been some concern over Kernel Segfaults' possibly excessive authoritarian slant on British culture, widley seen as something that was abandoned by choice when The British Empire became The Commonwealth of Nations in the first place. As ever, the floor remains open to input from meber states.

OOC:
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=351024

I own Trindad and Tobago in Earth II....

(Good for Earth II! I don't care, personally. No offence. I expect that somebody controls the British Isles in EII. [shrug])

OOC: Hello old chap, care for a cup of tea while watching the cricket?

IC:
I, as leader of a bunch of intelligent people, would like to apply, on behalf of my people, to join the commonwealth.

We are currently split into five areas, due to civil unrest... The centre of the country is home to the Imperial Forces, those loyal to the Throne, and it's current occupant, Ferdinand Sythe. Unfortunately, we have to employ a large police force to protect the corporate practises in our country.

To the west, the Western Isles, a peaceful group that will heed the whims of the Imperial Forces, most of the time. In the South, The Southern Fiefdoms are a collection of areas each under command of a warlord. We are working to assimilate these into the throne again. In the north, there is a group known as the North-Zone Alliance. These are not trouble-makers, but like to be ruled independantly, they do share their great industrial expertise with the rest of IN in the form of exports. To the east there is a small but troublesome zone, known as the eastern powers. They are the hard-core remenants of the communist uprising and actively resist and attack the Imperial Forces, believing themselves, and their enigmatic leader, Von Hellin, to be the true rulers.

Now that I have informed you of our situation, we would like to ask to be part of your commonwealth. I make this decision on behalf of the Crown of Intelligent Neighbors, so we cannot recognise Elizibeth III (Liz) as our ruler. We do recognise however, our strong connections with this country and would like to adopt many of it's rules for our own.

We hope the reply will be swift,
Extiva Powers,
Prime Minister of The Imperial Forces, True Rulers of Intelligent Neighbors.

So can I join? It would be wonderful to be together with British-based nations...

Before I start I just want to say that this is Canan.

Now a few days ago I posted that I would not be posting in II any more unless it was a super good rp, and that I was through posting with Canan. However I would like to go back on my last comment. If there is something that involes the Commonwealth, just post a link on the boards and I will log onto Canan and join in, but only if it isn't against some Hataria clone. (I left II because of the sub par rps happening here).

I just thought I would let you all know this if you saw Soi-Disant posting and was wondering what the hell he was talking about.

Roycelandia doesn't recognise Earth II RPs. Then again, we don't really recognise most RL Nation claims on a blanket basis- we RP them as they come, so to speak.

On a slow day in the Commons, Ministers debating recent Commonwealth applications squabbled over the restriction of democracy in Intelligent Neighbors, the spelling of the word neighbour, and the extent of Hogsweatian militancy.

In the end, noting continued absence of concern amongst other member governments, HM Queen Elizabeth III welcomed both nations to the family, hopeful that closer ties with other progressive British-influenced states might inspire those members sometimes deemed excessively authoritarian.

OOC: *sob*, I can't help being Americanis(z?)ed. I just got an A in English Language GCSE and I spelt Neighbours wrong, damnit.

IC: Our greatest thanks in allowing us into your mighty commonwealth. Yesterday, the head of the Western Isles announced to his zone that he would pass leadership of his zone to Queen Elizibeth III. May she live long and prosper!

OOC: Ps. If you need any help on the military side, either in procuring arms, or fighting, then we are fully equiped to help (I have a large storefront and over 1.5 million strong armed forces.

Sir;

We would like to request admittance to the Commonwealth. We believe that we could bring much to this organisation, and that in return it could bring much to us.

TBF: Should your Queen meet Prince Dorsal? Hes a little arrogant, designing his own title. Its in my sig.

In the latest exchange of diplomatic missives between Harald Henderson the Crookfur PM (soemone please remeber that for me i have a bad tendency to remeber which PM i use at any one time) and John Bull (is that right?) of TBF particular point has been drawn to Crookfur support for accepting both Hogsweat and Intelligent Neighbors into the fold.
(Ok so its bit late but still...)

Further more it is suggested that soem thought be put into embracing the nation of DontPissUsOff into the family.
(no offence but i haven't had much contact).

Hey, no prob at all :) I'm happy to just sit about and wait, so worry ye not *listens to a trumpet recording of Pachebel's Canon* :fluffle:

I made a forum for the Commonwealth of Nations. Check it and register at: http://s7.invisionfree.com/commonwealth/index.php?act=idx

We've already got one! It's linked on the front page.

Her Majesty's government can, meanwhile, see no reason to exclude Dontpissusoff, though there has been some unease over having her majesty greet the nation or ever mention it by name at all, actually...

Oh. My. God. I'm a fawking moron. AND I sent out TGs to everyone... damnit. I hate when that happens. Damn damn damn.

Its cool, i was just a little suprised to see the TG but theres nothing wrong with being eager i suppose

Yeah. I love to make forums and all that.

May I humbly suggest to PM John Bull, of The British Federation, and all other commonwealth leaders, that we have a summit discussing what are military policies, strengths and about the standardisation of as much equipment as we can, to cut down ammunition compatibilty problems and reduce costs.

If this is OK, where should I start the thread?

i would say stick it in the forum, perhaps as afollow up the heads of state meeting.

OOC: All right, it's about time we got this back up on its feet, wouldn't you say? Does Crookfur want to host the CHOGM and we'll see if we can't drum up a bit of interest? If there's a problem, I can always start it up myself and we can hold the first meeting in London, or something.

In further news, I've sort of pushed TBF towards a new and more realistic RP community that's trying to establish itself with a basis in real-world geography and using realistic populations (which of course TBF does, anyway), and I will probably we recognising Quinntonia and Hudecia as the US and Canada respectively. Ideally those nations might become involved in some way, or at least Hudecia. I'm not too sure. So, yes, there's some potential for clashes between that group and this, in OOC terms, but I imagine everyone can be flexible enough that it won't cause any real problems. I mean, sometimes TBF may for example become involved in a conflict within that group where Commonwealth nations with three billion people would not really be welcomed, but I think that otherwise it'll be okay.

OOC: I agree... I was wondering what had happened to the Commonwealth...

I'll try and get soemthing up soon. i'm not the best thread starter or event writer but i'll knock soemthign together.

So i take it you are sort of leaning towards Dra-pols modern world RP? interesting.

Anyway if your path crosses with sub saharan africa you might want to try and convince the Strathdonian MOD that an upgraded tornado F.3 woudl be a much better option than the Mirage 2000-5mk2

(Heh, maybe we should churn-out some sort of favourable comparative with the F.3* against the Hawk LIFTs we sold to Lusaka.)

(well cosndiering that Strathdonia already uses the Hawk in 3 different versions it might be interesting i might eventually opena thread for a fighter bid contest...)

Well, even though Ive been pretty inactive on the main forums, I am still in this. So lead on Captian my captain (or was it captain oh captain? Damn dead poets society.)

The Commonwealth of Azazia would like to at the least open relations with a nation that founded a significant part of our Commonwealth. A brief history shall explain, in the early 17th century English men and women settled on several islands in an archipelago in the north central Pacific Ocean. Their displeasure with the ruling monarchy led them to refuse to recognize the British monarchy, although a representative democracy was established in similar fashion to that of their homeland.

Around the same time, Russian explorers began to settle on the western and northern islands (the British were on the eastern and southern islands). When the two sides met, there was a brief armed conflict that resolved itself without the attention of the two mother countries. Shortly thereafter the people declared their independence from the British and Russian crowns, and after disputes over names of the new nation, they took a name from an indigenous people - which had their own small government established - which called the island cluster Azazia. This served to pacify both the English and the Russians as well as greatly pleasing the native people.

A royal crown was soon established along English blood lines. However, after civil war in the mid 18th century Russian forces, where the bulk of coal and iron reserves (important for the initial Industrial Revolution), defeated the English and installed a Russian crown monarchy. To this day it still rules the island with Emperor Mikhail Barin as head of state. However, the government remained greatly influenced by the British system. It is the Commonwealth Parliament that passed a resolution deciding it important to re-open ties with that nation that men and women of one of our most important founding cultures called home.

The Commonwealth operates as an imperial democracy with its main holdings being the smaller republics within the Commonwealth territory that refused to join the Commonwealth. Our greatest overseas possesions are the Andaman and Nicobar islands where we have military bases and shipping centers. Perhaps at some point we can discuss formal ties between our two Commonwealths.

I hope this letter finds our long lost brothers and sisters well.

Alistair Tetley
Prime Minister

Erk. I sort of thought that interest in the Commonwealth had fallen by the wayside. I'd rather hoped as much, so that I wouldn't have to figure out how to proceed.
I've joined the Modern World RPing group within NS, which sets TBF back into a more or less real world setting with real geography and population levels. I'm not sure that I can really operate as the Britain for the wider world, anymore.

understandable... then pretend that whole other things... didn't even happen...


what you be talking 'bout? you crazy