This January election cycle, we witnessed historic and never-before-seen voter participation as four people won their respective elections, a few of them in uncontested fashion, and others in a final vote grab. But how did all of the action unfold before us?
On the 1st of January, the nomination and candidacy declaration period began.
Lord Ravenclaw, Gladio, Mall, and Falapatorius declared their candidacies for Delegate, Bootsie, Siwale, and McMasterdonia declared their candidacies for Vice Delegate, Darcania, and Clean Land declared their candidacies for Speaker, and HuAt and Goyanes declared their candidacies for Speaker of the Regional Assembly.
Just two days later, campaigning began.
The race for Delegate was only ever going to be a two-horse race, although I wouldn't've been surprised if one of the other two pulled some considerable votes.
Lord Ravenclaw's Campaign for Delegate
Lord Ravenclaw's campaign arrived under the 'Still Soaring' slogan, a nice addition to the campaign, in my opinion, for a player who has been through too much and has not received the credit where it is necessarily due for his contribution to the region and the community.
He details what the term Ravenocracy means, describing it as "An administration led by Lord Ravenclaw which emphasises a strong World Assembly Performance, a Strong Diplomatic Presence, a Robust and Flexible North Pacific Army alongside a vibrant internal culture and roleplay world."
He goes on to list a variety of facts about himself, and the things he has done, not necessarily within the North Pacific, but within the greater NS community itself. He nods at his crowning as co-King of the North Pacific as part of the Delegate Delirium event, mentions his ministership as Minister of Foreign Affairs for Osiris twice, The East Pacific, The South Pacific, The North Pacific twice, and The New Galactic Empire. He also mentions his service as Chief Justice in Osiris and TSP, and as Justice in TEP and Osiris twice. He finishes the list by citing his presidency over two successful court cases while a Judge in Osiris. One of which saw him "convict the infamous (Couper and Traitor to Osiris) Cormac for Treason against the State."
He remarks a string of other events during his NationStates career, including founding "the largest Discord Server in NationStates with over 1,100 members," his service on the Security Council, and the fact that he didn't coup Osiris.
He mentions that his NationStates career has "been built on adversity", additionally saying that "My career in NationStates has been built on adversity. Through hell and high water, I have weathered the never-ceasing squall from faction after faction across NationStates. I am still standing despite numerous attempts to drag me below the watery depths, I am still on my feet. The waves hold no fear for me, and I do not fear the storm. I am not finished yet. My story will be finished when I say it is and no one will take that decision away from me."
He showed us all that he has great and undying respect for his primary electoral rival, Gladio, by saying "my esteem and respect for Gladio has no bounds," he also says "I have found it, and to my very dear friend General Gladio, arguably the best Soldier, Officer, and Commander that The North Pacific will ever see, I wish him the best of luck. It is rare that I can compete with a friend or equal, and I shall cherish this opportunity to compete with a friend on an equal playing field."
Gladio's Campaign for Delegate
Gladio's campaign reverted to a more simple, but bold slogan, with 'Progress and Results'. Right at the beginning of his campaign, he told many of us what we had wanted to hear for a long time. It is not promises or the plans for progress, but real progress and real results.
He began his campaign in a similar way to Lord Ravenclaw, mentioning his history with the region, referring to his 6-term tenure as Minister of Defence under various Delegates, his extremely impressive NPA record of over 200 missions, and his work in the Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff positions.
He did defer from his work in the MoD, saying that "Aside from the Ministry of Defense, a few years ago I was also a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where I served as an ambassador In several regions, I am also a member of Communications where I have written 3 articles for The Northern Lights and as of recently I have been an active member of Home Affairs where I have helped out with recruitment and have reached the rank of Expert."
Mall's Campaign for Delegate
Mall posted six promises in his campaign:
Falaptorius' Campaign for Delegate
Falapatorius also posted a campaign, but, as Mall also did, failed to match the detail and thought that Lord Ravenclaw and Gladio put into their campaigns.
Falapatorius noted his 4+ year citizenship within TNP, his positions as Deputy AG and AG, his military experiences with the Order of the Grey Wardens and the Dragon Knights of Aenaroth, his knowledge of administrative controls and TNP law, his hesitance to make any major changes to the governance of the government, and his unwillingness to coup the region.
McMasterdonia's Campaign for Vice Delegate
McMasterdonia makes reference to his plethora of contributions to the community right off the bat, listing his five-times elected Delegate, one-time elected Vice Delegate, his many ministerial appointments (with one as Deputy Minister), and his commitment to the Security Council since 2013.
He then mentions his satisfaction with his work as Minister of Culture, stating that he was "was delighted to be appointed Minister for Culture in his [Pallaith's] government," and believes he "led a very successful Ministry during this period." He then reaffirms his capability to hold the position due to his activity as a Security Councillor.
McMasterdonia includes his goals if elected Vice Delegate, the first being to expand and improve upon the efforts of the TNP for #1 endorsement competition, by launching the second edition for this year.
His second goal was to improve SC engagement with the RMB. From the campaign: "I believe that improving our engagement and activities on the RMB is of vital importance." The three ways McMasterdonia believed he'd achieve engagement goals were first to run RMB Trivia, second to hold themed days or weeks on the RMB sponsored by a Security Councillor, and featuring a "Security Councillor of the Week" on the WFE/RMB.
Siwale's Campaign for Vice Delegate
Siwale did not write a long-winded introduction or a history of his NationStates career, but simply and plainly about his enjoyment in the position over the last four months and his goals and hopes for another term as Vice Delegate. As it would be laborious and unnecessary to commentate on each of his detailed spoilered aims, I have included them here for more convenient reading.
Bootsie's Campaign for Vice Delegate
One interesting thing about the Vice Delegate election was that every candidate had already served in the position at least once before. McMasterdonia was the first of the group to serve as Vice Delegate, Bootsie was the second, and Siwale was the last.
Bootsie kept his campaign tidy and to the point, initially touching upon his favourable opinion of the position, claiming that "security is something I find dear to The North Pacific, and through my service as a Security Councillor, I've been able to make sure TNP is secure and that there are no threats to TNP."
Bootsie propounded optimistic endorsement acquirement objectives for the Security Council, the Vice Delegate, and the Delegate, summarily directed to the theme weeks moreover featured in other campaigns.
Bootsie alluded to a general improvement in the endorsement acquirement rates of all World Assembly nations in the region, congratulating the World Assembly Development Program on their "great job with improving WA involvement", but stated that "we can really work to improve endorsements further." He aimed to achieve this objective through consistency in releasing WADP updates and utilizing the Regional Message Board.
Finally, Bootsie referenced his tenures as Speaker and Vice Delegate to reaffirm his capability in dealing with security checks and cited his willingness to ask his fellow Security Councillors for double-checks if he happened to be unsure about someone.
Darcania's Campaign for Speaker
Darcania presented his platform in splendid fashion, tracing his goals and aims through creative and beautifully crafted haiku verses. He mentions his qualifications, failings, objectives, and additional plans all in one neat haiku!
No campaign can be located for his running rival, Clean Land.
Goyanes' Campaign for Attorney General
Goyanes kept their platform candid and direct. They cited their work under several AGs such as Ashatwe and Darcania. Goyanes revealed plans to work on the "matryoshka doll of R4R's between the special election and the present moment," "making TNP Law (and associated Legalese) more understandable and accessible to the general community by the creation of a Legal Guide," "continuing a quick and effective response to legal complaints" and "continuing legal advice services to members of the government."
HuAt's Campaign for Attorney General
HuAt divulged early in his platform that he had "taken some time off from NS in the past year or so in order to focus on RL and college," but was becoming "involved again in the past months", so he thought it appropriate to continue his legal career in TNP by running for AG. He cited his involvement in the Court as Assistant Attorney General under PaulWallLibertarian42, and his role as lead investigator in [Criminal] Complaint: Falapatorious v. Flem.
He then states that "as Attorney General I would like to appoint deputies that are new and eager to learn about the TNP legal system along with others who are more experienced in the proceedings. I believe that our legal system is effective and fair even if it is more seldom used than one might expect." He additionally states that he "would work hard to ensure that complaints are taken up and investigated quickly and effectively in a manner that respects and enforces the law as interpreted by the Court."
Results for the January General Elections
On the 1st of January, the nomination and candidacy declaration period began.
Lord Ravenclaw, Gladio, Mall, and Falapatorius declared their candidacies for Delegate, Bootsie, Siwale, and McMasterdonia declared their candidacies for Vice Delegate, Darcania, and Clean Land declared their candidacies for Speaker, and HuAt and Goyanes declared their candidacies for Speaker of the Regional Assembly.
Just two days later, campaigning began.
The race for Delegate was only ever going to be a two-horse race, although I wouldn't've been surprised if one of the other two pulled some considerable votes.
Lord Ravenclaw's Campaign for Delegate
Lord Ravenclaw's campaign arrived under the 'Still Soaring' slogan, a nice addition to the campaign, in my opinion, for a player who has been through too much and has not received the credit where it is necessarily due for his contribution to the region and the community.
He details what the term Ravenocracy means, describing it as "An administration led by Lord Ravenclaw which emphasises a strong World Assembly Performance, a Strong Diplomatic Presence, a Robust and Flexible North Pacific Army alongside a vibrant internal culture and roleplay world."
He goes on to list a variety of facts about himself, and the things he has done, not necessarily within the North Pacific, but within the greater NS community itself. He nods at his crowning as co-King of the North Pacific as part of the Delegate Delirium event, mentions his ministership as Minister of Foreign Affairs for Osiris twice, The East Pacific, The South Pacific, The North Pacific twice, and The New Galactic Empire. He also mentions his service as Chief Justice in Osiris and TSP, and as Justice in TEP and Osiris twice. He finishes the list by citing his presidency over two successful court cases while a Judge in Osiris. One of which saw him "convict the infamous (Couper and Traitor to Osiris) Cormac for Treason against the State."
He remarks a string of other events during his NationStates career, including founding "the largest Discord Server in NationStates with over 1,100 members," his service on the Security Council, and the fact that he didn't coup Osiris.
He mentions that his NationStates career has "been built on adversity", additionally saying that "My career in NationStates has been built on adversity. Through hell and high water, I have weathered the never-ceasing squall from faction after faction across NationStates. I am still standing despite numerous attempts to drag me below the watery depths, I am still on my feet. The waves hold no fear for me, and I do not fear the storm. I am not finished yet. My story will be finished when I say it is and no one will take that decision away from me."
He showed us all that he has great and undying respect for his primary electoral rival, Gladio, by saying "my esteem and respect for Gladio has no bounds," he also says "I have found it, and to my very dear friend General Gladio, arguably the best Soldier, Officer, and Commander that The North Pacific will ever see, I wish him the best of luck. It is rare that I can compete with a friend or equal, and I shall cherish this opportunity to compete with a friend on an equal playing field."
For Communications:
For Culture:
For Defence:
For Foreign Affairs:
For Foreign Affairs:
Home Affairs:
For the World Assembly:
Gladio's Campaign for Delegate
Gladio's campaign reverted to a more simple, but bold slogan, with 'Progress and Results'. Right at the beginning of his campaign, he told many of us what we had wanted to hear for a long time. It is not promises or the plans for progress, but real progress and real results.
He began his campaign in a similar way to Lord Ravenclaw, mentioning his history with the region, referring to his 6-term tenure as Minister of Defence under various Delegates, his extremely impressive NPA record of over 200 missions, and his work in the Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff positions.
He did defer from his work in the MoD, saying that "Aside from the Ministry of Defense, a few years ago I was also a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where I served as an ambassador In several regions, I am also a member of Communications where I have written 3 articles for The Northern Lights and as of recently I have been an active member of Home Affairs where I have helped out with recruitment and have reached the rank of Expert."
Defence:
Foreign Affairs:
Communications:
Home Affairs:
Culture:
WA Affairs:
Mall posted six promises in his campaign:
Whether Mall is really serious or not is a question still dividing the North Pacific to this day.
Falaptorius' Campaign for Delegate
Falapatorius also posted a campaign, but, as Mall also did, failed to match the detail and thought that Lord Ravenclaw and Gladio put into their campaigns.
Falapatorius noted his 4+ year citizenship within TNP, his positions as Deputy AG and AG, his military experiences with the Order of the Grey Wardens and the Dragon Knights of Aenaroth, his knowledge of administrative controls and TNP law, his hesitance to make any major changes to the governance of the government, and his unwillingness to coup the region.
McMasterdonia's Campaign for Vice Delegate
McMasterdonia makes reference to his plethora of contributions to the community right off the bat, listing his five-times elected Delegate, one-time elected Vice Delegate, his many ministerial appointments (with one as Deputy Minister), and his commitment to the Security Council since 2013.
He then mentions his satisfaction with his work as Minister of Culture, stating that he was "was delighted to be appointed Minister for Culture in his [Pallaith's] government," and believes he "led a very successful Ministry during this period." He then reaffirms his capability to hold the position due to his activity as a Security Councillor.
McMasterdonia includes his goals if elected Vice Delegate, the first being to expand and improve upon the efforts of the TNP for #1 endorsement competition, by launching the second edition for this year.
His second goal was to improve SC engagement with the RMB. From the campaign: "I believe that improving our engagement and activities on the RMB is of vital importance." The three ways McMasterdonia believed he'd achieve engagement goals were first to run RMB Trivia, second to hold themed days or weeks on the RMB sponsored by a Security Councillor, and featuring a "Security Councillor of the Week" on the WFE/RMB.
Siwale's Campaign for Vice Delegate
Siwale did not write a long-winded introduction or a history of his NationStates career, but simply and plainly about his enjoyment in the position over the last four months and his goals and hopes for another term as Vice Delegate. As it would be laborious and unnecessary to commentate on each of his detailed spoilered aims, I have included them here for more convenient reading.
The Security Council:
Endorsement Counts:
Citizenship Security Checks:
SC Disclosure:
Legal Changes:
One interesting thing about the Vice Delegate election was that every candidate had already served in the position at least once before. McMasterdonia was the first of the group to serve as Vice Delegate, Bootsie was the second, and Siwale was the last.
Bootsie kept his campaign tidy and to the point, initially touching upon his favourable opinion of the position, claiming that "security is something I find dear to The North Pacific, and through my service as a Security Councillor, I've been able to make sure TNP is secure and that there are no threats to TNP."
Bootsie propounded optimistic endorsement acquirement objectives for the Security Council, the Vice Delegate, and the Delegate, summarily directed to the theme weeks moreover featured in other campaigns.
Bootsie alluded to a general improvement in the endorsement acquirement rates of all World Assembly nations in the region, congratulating the World Assembly Development Program on their "great job with improving WA involvement", but stated that "we can really work to improve endorsements further." He aimed to achieve this objective through consistency in releasing WADP updates and utilizing the Regional Message Board.
Finally, Bootsie referenced his tenures as Speaker and Vice Delegate to reaffirm his capability in dealing with security checks and cited his willingness to ask his fellow Security Councillors for double-checks if he happened to be unsure about someone.
Darcania's Campaign for Speaker
Darcania presented his platform in splendid fashion, tracing his goals and aims through creative and beautifully crafted haiku verses. He mentions his qualifications, failings, objectives, and additional plans all in one neat haiku!
No campaign can be located for his running rival, Clean Land.
Goyanes' Campaign for Attorney General
Goyanes kept their platform candid and direct. They cited their work under several AGs such as Ashatwe and Darcania. Goyanes revealed plans to work on the "matryoshka doll of R4R's between the special election and the present moment," "making TNP Law (and associated Legalese) more understandable and accessible to the general community by the creation of a Legal Guide," "continuing a quick and effective response to legal complaints" and "continuing legal advice services to members of the government."
HuAt's Campaign for Attorney General
HuAt divulged early in his platform that he had "taken some time off from NS in the past year or so in order to focus on RL and college," but was becoming "involved again in the past months", so he thought it appropriate to continue his legal career in TNP by running for AG. He cited his involvement in the Court as Assistant Attorney General under PaulWallLibertarian42, and his role as lead investigator in [Criminal] Complaint: Falapatorious v. Flem.
He then states that "as Attorney General I would like to appoint deputies that are new and eager to learn about the TNP legal system along with others who are more experienced in the proceedings. I believe that our legal system is effective and fair even if it is more seldom used than one might expect." He additionally states that he "would work hard to ensure that complaints are taken up and investigated quickly and effectively in a manner that respects and enforces the law as interpreted by the Court."
Results for the January General Elections
