LKE January Update

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After many months of hard work and preparations, the Land of Kings and Emperors has successfully completed her transition to Zetaboards! Thanks to the amazing work of Valfor Talleyrand-Fominov and Royal Penguin, the InvisionFree forum and community has been completely and safely transferred to Zetaboards, almost two years after the discussion regarding the switch first appeared. The New Year’s Day transfer was so well done and the old forum so well replicated that many citizens didn’t even realize the change had taken place until they encountered the first Zeta-only features. In recognition for his hard work and dedication to this project, His Supreme Majesty elevated Valfor to Duke of Crownchester, stating;

This is in recognition of the significant time and effort it must have taken to create, test and modify our ZetaBoards skin, enabling our conversion. This is the first time a dukedom has been awarded to a non-royal who joined the region after 2006.

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The end Prime Minister Zack Saxton's term in early January brought about a new election taken largely in the spirit of cooperation for the greater good. With the new forums still in need of straightening out and the region going through a crucial time in this new era, the two parties of the LKE, the Imperial Party and the Lion Party, opted for a coalition government, united behind the idea of helping the region in this critically important moment, rather than risk division. Former multiple term Prime Minister Josh Sebastian ran for another term in 27 Layton Street, with prominent Lion Party member Akillian as his Deputy. The duo proved powerful indeed, earning unanimous support from the region, the first instance in many elections in which not a single person abstained from voting.

SEBASTIAN, Josh (Imperial Party) [PM] / AKILLIAN (Lion Party) [DPM] (100%)
ABSTAIN (0%)

In the elections for the Estates Commons, the race was far more neck-and-neck, with the potential of a tie lasting until the latter half of the voting period. In the end, however, no by-election was needed, and a new Commons assembled from Imperials, Lions and even a newcomer Independent candidate.

SEBASTIAN, Josh (Imperial Party) [18.4%]
TALLEYRAND-FOMINOV, Valfor (Imperial Party) [18.4%]
MYSTOGAN (Independent) [16.3%]
CHARLES IX (Imperial Party) [14.3%]
SAXTON, Zack (Lion Party) [12.2%]
AKILLIAN (Lion Party) [12.2%]
BISHOP, Christopher (Lion Party) [8.2%]


With the prominent changes and possibilities associated with the new forums, the Estates Common has been presented with the proposal of enacting the Tenth Constitution of the Land of Kings and Emperors. Though the document for the most part largely accepted, heated debate is taking place regarding certain aspects. Perhaps the most contested point is the inclusion of a new legislative body open to all citizens of the realm, known as the Congress of Sovereigns. Currently designated to having sessions whenever the Estates General is dissolved, some Senators believe this new body is entirely unneeded, while others believe the proposal does not go far enough and argue for an expansion of its powers and abilities. The potential changes within the new Constitution also include a change in the powers of the Estates Noble and a redesign of the Citizenship System.


His Supreme Majesty honored several loyal citizens during the New Year's, awarding Knightly Orders and Titles to the many deserving members of the LKE community. Among the honored was the previously mentioned Valfor Talleyrand-Fominov, who received his Ducal Title to much acclaim from the people, including a truly touching speech by the Crown Prince, HEM Tiberius.

Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening.

His Supreme Majesty has just signed Letters Patent CXXXII promoting Valfor Talleyrand Vulika to the rank of Duke.

Today it is on the occasion of Lord Valfor's accession that I am honored to give a few words commemorating our region and her progress. Duke Valfor has performed the Land of Kings and Emperors a magnificent service that has served as the capstone of our conversion from Invisionfree to Zetaboards. For that action, and many others, he becomes the first "modern citizen" of Land of Kings and Emperors to be given the privilege of serving our realm as a Duke.

Up with Duke Valfor!

This period of forum conversion is a time of change for the Land of Kings and Emperors, of that there can be no doubt. The only question I pose to you is whether this change shall be aesthetic only, or shall vibrate through every part of our region?

There is no way to diminish the magnificent things our region has accomplished for the last nine years. There is absolutely no way to diminish the dedicated patriots who have served us from the lofty offices of the Prime Minister, to the footmen in our military and ambassador services.

I am very fond of the story of two Irish lads who reached a wall seemingly too high to scale. The lads proceeded only by throwing their hats over the wall, giving them no choice but to follow.

This can be our destiny; achieving the unachievable.

In the spirit of Duke Valfor we must seize the day, we must give everything that we have, and we must usher the Land of Kings and Emperors into 2015 with intentions to realize the dreams of the LKE pioneers who -- on two separate occasions -- sought to build this region from the ground up.

The future of bright, but let us make it brighter.

Our region has accomplished much, now let us accomplish more.

Duke Valfor has been awarded one of our highest peerages, who shall best him?

Now is the time for regional heroes, and together we reach for the stars.

Hail Duke Valfor!
Hail Emperor Onderkelkia!
Hail the Land of Kings and Emperors!
TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET!

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Also among honored were former Prime Minister Zack Saxton, who was made Baron of Crescent, long standing member of the community Christopher Bishop, named a Guardian Counsellor and Akillian Talleyrand, former Prime Minister and many-times Minister of the Realm, who became the Viscount Dacre. Lastly, Kurogane Wolfram Grey, a recently returned veteran of the Land of Kings and Emperors community was named as Speaker of the Estates Noble several days after the initial wave of Honors.


On November 17th, His Supreme Majesty signed the treaty of Argyll, which passed by the Estates Commons shortly the signing. The treaty is designed to greatly strengthen the bonds of friendship and trust between the LKE and the United Kingdom and encourages multiple forms of cooperation between the two regions. To quote Prime Minister Sebastian;

The United Kingdom is the largest British-themed region in the game, and one of the biggest User Created Regions. Incidentally, we share common core values and traditions, particularly with respect to Monarchism and their desire to pursue an imperialist policy. These are just some of the many unique traits which make the UK a very promising ally and partner.

I am sure that with the present government headed by Prime Minister Alec Stuart, our two great regions can work together to pursue meaningful, worthy and successful ventures, especially in the fields of military cooperation, intelligence, culture and diplomacy. The treaty captures the potential and promise of our two region's friendship and partnership.

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On the major update of Friday 16th January, the Imperial Army alongside the United Imperial Armed forces lead the successful invasion of Eastern Europe. There was absolutely no defender opposition against the strike. The update operation was supported by our allies from Europeia and The Black Riders, as well our close friends from the Black Hawks. There was a total of 18 updaters with the UIAF providing the largest number out of all the groups. Two treatied allies came to assist with the occupation, Balder and United Kingdom. The Communist Bloc came along and assisted with the operation.

In December, the UIAF assisted with several operations planned by our close friends from The Black Hawks in the form of occupations of Region Inc and Equestria. These were both two impressive targets. In both cases the UIAF provided the largest flagged force.

Thanks for the update!

~ Tomb

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