Embassy of The Last Kingdom

THE LAST KINGDOM UPDATE--1/17/08​

Agnovilan Elected Speaker

In spite of a two-week period filled with intense debating--and a little bit of mudslinging-- and scandal, Agnovilan has been elected as the first Speaker of the House of Commons in Parliament. The Speaker's duties include leading the House of Commons, moderating legislation debates, and seeking to increase activity in Parliament.

Vacatti Banned

During the December campaigning period, the nation of Vacatti was involved in a scandal of flamebaiting other candidates in the Speaker elections. Although he made a formal apology and withdrew from the race (for reasons other than this scandal), he continued to insult the Viscount Rykkland and other moderators on our forum. After yet another formal apology (and having had a court date set for him in a trial to punish him for those insults in violation of our Good Behavior Act of 2007), he sent several insulting and threatening telegrams to King Bromannikha. For the sake of security and decency, Vacatti was ejected from the region and banned from the forum. Legal representation has been provided for him, so the trial can still occur soon (however, the court date has yet to be set).

Region Falters in Wave of Inactivity

As is happening all around the NS world, The Last Kingdom is experiencing a small wave of inactivity (we like to relate it to an economic recession). With several prominent government members having notified the region of their absence for a while, things have slowed down considerably. Call it the post-holiday lag, call it school starting up again. However, activity has been sparking up again, and things are predicted to be back to normal soon.

Miscellaneous Notes

Aside from government stuff, TLK is now at about 17,000 posts on our forum with 262 registered accounts. We are ranked as the 17th largest region in NS with 280 nations; we have the 11th most Delegate endorsements in NS with 101. Hopefully, we can get to 300 nations by the middle of February.

On behalf of The Last Kingdom, I would like to wish everyone a happy 2008 New Year! The year is young, and memories have yet to be born. Seize the day!

(this update was compiled and reported by Bromannikha of the Last Kingdom)

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THE LAST KINGDOM UPDATE--1/28/08

Secretary Elections

The Elections for the Secretary of the House of Commons (assistant in Parliament) are soon to take place with nominations closed and campaigning under way. The Secretary's job is to review and archive all legislation to verify it's legality. He is a voting member of the lower House of Commons, and assistant to the Speaker, who leads the House of Commons. After these elections, the first Parliament will finally be fully operational.

The Fate of NationStates

In accordance with the NS conference a few weeks ago, TLK has begun it's offensive against inactive regions. Under the pseudonym the "Lamplighters", the TLK military has been coercing small, inactive regions to either "get active" or face Banjection. The General premise is that, if the region is filtered, the members will join larger, more active regions. The military objectives have been widely accepted as a good cause, although also criticized as not being enough or the right direction. However, several nations have actually come to TLK because they were banjected from their old region. With the recent upgraded activity of such regions as The Military Alliance, initial results show that military aggression does trigger activity from the target region.
To see Bromannikha's speech on the fate of NationStates, go here.

Government Being Overhauled

With the wave of inactivity from Christmas, many government officials have turned up MIA. To cope, the government is streamlining it's processes; the King has introduced Legislation for shoring up voting procedures in Parliament as well as the Viscount's resolution to centralize the government, and newest legislation upon the restructure of the Ministries.
In the coming weeks, the regional Mandate will be split up and divided into specific documents concerning various aspects of the regional government. Hopes are that this change will make the laws more comprehensive to newer nations, and will have our codes more organized.

Diplomatic Endeavors

As well as the LampLighter's assaults against small player created regions, The Last Kingdom has taken the offensive in International Policy by streamlining it's Foreign Affairs Ministry and opening a share of embassies in the NS world. With work, TLK strives to become a major political power, as well as military "World Cop" and shall do it's best to extend it's hand in diplomacy to all active and friendly regions.
Current active embassies include relations with: The North Pacific, 01 Eastern Roman Empire, Europeia, and New Britannian Empire. To apply for an embassy with The Last Kingdom, register on our forum here, then PM Bromannikha (so he can put you in the proper user group), and ask to be directed to the embassy application area.

(This Update was Compiled and reported by Rykkland)

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Hello, and welcome. This is your friendly Viscount Rykkland, addressing the News of the Region.
In local news, the debate for Patriotic symbols has taken a leap in popularity as discussions concerning an official animal, official motto, and official anthem have surfaced. As polls currently show, support for these patriotic devices is quite high and well accepted. However, a lack of action by government officials has left these ideas to fall upon semi deaf ears as participation in the debate continues. Poles also suggest that the consensus on an animal, currently the mythical gryphon, may be the first up for official action. Debate among the citizens towards an anthem and motto have yet to yield any consensual results, although progress is being made.

The Honorable Long time UN Delegate and Lord Executive Ellenburg has declared his intentions to resign pending election for his replacement. The modest government official has named Viscount Rykkland as a potential replacement. Spots of support for the nomination have been received, but these may be far and few between pending an official nomination period. The Honorable Viscount has stated his ideas upon combining the Lord Executive and Viscount offices into one elected Prime Minister-like position. Lord Executive Ellenburg has served the region through two changes in government, as well as representing the region indiscriminately in the United Nations. His experience and friendship shall be missed in the region and the government would like to extend a vote of faith toward his actions, however, and support his decision with full honors.

A new Constitution is up for debate in the King's Court area to streamline the government further as well as to keep information together in a tight, useful format. It Mentions the combination of the Executive and Viscount positions into a position labeled "Prime Minister" similar to the aforementioned proposal by the Viscount.

The elections of the Secretary are underway with a virtual tie between nominees Jakuhai and Kareu. There has been relatively no campaigning, which is in respect music to the region's ears after the Vacatti/Speaker fiasco last December.

In National News, criticism has soared against the widely accepted LampLighters Campaign currently directed by the TLK government. After numerous successful invasions of small regions in the name of quote unquote "inactivity", the decision to invade the Praetorian Empire (A region with ties to the long time enemy of TLK, Sergeant General who Ceased to Exist recently) has exploded in an out lash by members of prominent regions. However, support for the campaign continues to remain strong as the TLK government proceeds to diplomatically address the concerns of critical Regions.

The Trial for the alleged spy Hajaland has begun, as ordered by sitting Chief Justice His Honorable Viscount Rykkland. His Honorable Chancellor Pheonixaria, the Chief Justice, after returning from a small period of Inactivity has allowed Rykkland to sit this trial out for convenience for proceedings. Hajaland has been highly civilized in the matter, yet it remains to be seen if his cooperation will net any favor from those prosecuting him. Rykkland has, however, stated his intentions to have a fully fair trial for the alleged treasonist and requests the Lords retain an objective mind toward the evidence as it is presented.

On the World Stage, Neutral Consulate 01 Eastern Roman Empire has resigned it's position in the Defender Security Alliance. As a result, the DSA has disbanded. 01ERE has been well under way loosening the straps, so to say, of their neutrality stance.

The Government of Imperial Britain has expanded itself recently after the conclusion of it's regional elections, and continues to grow in activity. The creation of ministries and the advancement of diplomatic results have netted them a 'spurt in growth' as reported by an IB official.

The North Pacific is advancing at a steady pace with their new government. Numerous legislative actions have been pushed through, as well as consistently impressive activity on the forums.

The Pacific had a bit of a festival over the weekend as long time delegate Pierconium banjected over 1500 nations. The Rejected Realms are reporting housing shortages and high crime rates as the reportedly inactive refugees infest every corner of the "no-mans Land" region.

The Praetorian Empire has attempted to reach out for help against the invading lamplighter campaign but to little avail. The natives of the region themselves are confused as to their input on the situation, while some radical patriot forces have been more than outspoken against the situation.

And with that, we'll see you next time. This has been your Viscount Rykkland, with your Regional Update.

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