Chipoli for Delegate
A Stronger Tomorrow
I am running to be your next Delegate of The North Pacific.
Introduction
Hello!I am Chipoli, and I have served The North Pacific for nearly three years in various roles. Despite not having the longest career, I’ve explored and held positions in almost every corner of TNP. I served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and twice as the Minister of World Assembly Affairs, positions in which I was entrusted with leading two of our essential ministries. On top of the ministerial positions, I have three separate stints as Deputy Minister of World Assembly Affairs, and two as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Not only do I have an abundance of experience in the executive, but in the other branches of TNP as well. In the security branch, I was elected as Vice Delegate three times (a joint-record), having served for nearly a year if the length of all my terms are added up. Additionally, I have experience in the region’s legislative branch, serving as Deputy Speaker for a term. Currently, I protect our security from both external and internal threats as a member of the Security Council, oversee our elections and protect their integrity as a member of the Election Commission, and advise the region’s leadership on our foreign policy as a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. As such, it is safe to say that I know my region like the back of my hand. However, the position I was proudest to serve is the one I am seeking. In August 2023, I led our region through an internally stable period following the chaos of the summer, and responded swiftly and firmly to the attack on our region from the Brotherhood of Malice and The Communist Bloc as the Acting Delegate.
Ever since I arrived on the shores of the North, I have only had one goal in mind, and that is to make the region the best it could possibly be. As Minister of World Assembly Affairs, I created a mentorship program to provide assistance to our region’s future authors, and made efforts to draw more attention to the ministry from our gamesiders with the Gameside Engagement Program. While these initiatives didn’t see the success that I had hoped, they served as a testament to my willingness to be bold and ability to take action in order to spark activity and excitement. As Vice Delegate, I worked diligently to declassify Security Council logs both on the forum and elsewhere, and frequently participated in the greater community with Weekly Endorsement Events and Town Halls. I maintained our regional security in spite of the new threat presented to us by the aforementioned BoM and TCB. As Acting Delegate, I guided our region on a new path in the aftermath of the attacks on our soil, and delivered two new treaties. As Minister of Foreign Affairs, I helped negotiate a deal that gave us a new region (the CCD) in the trophy collection, and worked to expand our diplomatic network in the UCR sphere. This region has been my home for almost the entire time I have played NS. Given that you all have allowed my career to flourish, I want to give back and help make TNP the best region it can be.
Being in the executive has allowed me to get a first-hand look at the malaise and inactivity that have plagued it. Things haven’t been easy for us lately - we’re suffering from a lack of manpower and action. Like most other GCRs, the F/S Update hit TNP hard, and we’re still feeling its effects more than a year and a half later. We have struggled to replace the talent that has departed us, and have failed to get the most out of what we have at our disposal. The war between BoM and TCB has stagnated and dragged on for months now, with no clear end in sight or progress being made. Our region has shrunk in size and our staff lacks enthusiasm and energy. Our regional leadership has not been involved enough with our community, nor created a meaningful connection with it. Promises have been made to get us back on track after a challenging summer but things have only gotten worse and most of those promises were not fulfilled. It’s time to confront our reality: many of our regional leaders are either burned out or simply don’t have the experience to reverse our worrying trends. I believe that at this time, I offer a unique and important perspective. I have served TNP in a variety of key roles over the past two and a half years including the delegacy for a brief period of time, but I would still bring a fresh perspective to the office as I only held things together while completing the elected delegate’s term, having never set up a government or a plan entirely my own. This time, I ask to be given a chance to do exactly that. Below, I present to you my vision for a stronger tomorrow.
General Administration
Hands-On Management
What I learned from my experience as the head of a ministry, and briefly the region itself, is that activity and interest can only be sustained if you generate it yourself. What we need right now is strength and determination in the Delegate’s seat. In order to get the best out of the staff and cabinet, the Delegate needs to bring intensity and enthusiasm wherever they go, and I will do exactly that. I will be in constant contact with my cabinet, keeping them in check and maximizing the efficiency of our agenda’s implementation. Our environment will be a welcoming and cooperative one, one where we aren’t afraid to share and bounce ideas off one another. We will be on our toes, ready to react to new developments swiftly and effectively. This of course does not mean that I will micromanage the ministries. While their plans for the ministry will have to go through me, they will have the freedom over how they run their ministries day-to-day. Even if my administration encounters staff shortages and slows down, I will not allow it to hamper us. We need a leader who is willing to step in and take on responsibilities, and I will do the legwork myself if necessary. This is the biggest issue the current administration has on its hands. The lack of active staff is causing the region to grind to a halt while our leadership does not step up to fill the void.
It is also important to play an active role in the community as a whole, not just the executive. As Delegate, you should expect to see me across all areas of TNP, whether it be onsite chatting with the members of our Regional Message Board, or hanging out with our members on the discord server. I will be Delegate not only for only a select few, but all of you. Our Discord server was supposed to feature regular activities and voice chats this term but these did not materialize until the very end. The Delegate’s presence can be a big boost to attendance and enthusiasm, and I will show up when possible to give these activities a fighting chance.
Consistent Communication
TNP deserves a government that is transparent with its citizens and keeps them updated on what they are doing throughout the term. The region has been left in the dark for too long, and I’m here to change that. Every two weeks, I will give an update to the region on the latest developments from the executive. Its purpose will be to give the citizenry an idea of what each ministry is up to. Classified information that would jeopardize military or security operations will be filtered out, but other than that, I don’t want the region wondering whether we’re working to improve it or not. You all deserve to know what’s going on and should be able to hold the government accountable. If our government will run like the well-oiled machine that it should be, enough progress should be made week-to-week to warrant and give each report plenty of content.
External Ministries
To learn my plans for each Ministry, click on its corresponding spoiler.
World Assembly AffairsTo learn my plans for each Ministry, click on its corresponding spoiler.
Our Heroes Renergized
The Heroes of Valhalla program was initially created as a collaborative effort between us and our allies to work on C/Cs for members of our respective region, giving them the recognition that they deserve. However, over the past few months I have observed this initiative fall into a state of disarray, with it being plagued by a lack of activity while the current administration shows little enthusiasm for it. I believe this program still has the potential to be beneficial for all parties involved and would allow for closer cooperation on SC proposals recognizing both allied members and our own - it is very much a possibility that one of our own can earn a badge in the future with the use of this program. If elected, I will be in contact with other leaders of the participating regions to create an action plan to get the HoV up and running again.
Working with WALL
Another area of the WA that we haven't used enough lately is WALL. Simply put, there has not been enough discussion amongst ourselves and the other members over the past few months. By not using the avenue that it provides us, we are missing out on valuable input from our allies on the proposals that will be going to vote in the future. It also provides us a chance to construct informative and effective IFVs to ensure that our agenda is being put into effect. The idea of a fourth WA symposium has been explored by ourselves and WALL for a while now, and I would like to see it rolled out in the near future. A symposium would provide the perfect opportunity to spread awareness, increase engagement, and gauge interest in the World Assembly, and if we work diligently alongside our partners, we can get it done.
Using Our Vote Early And Often
Since the Delegate of The North Pacific holds the largest WA vote in the entire game, it is vital that it is used to its fullest extent. This means that the Delegate should vote as soon as a resolution hits vote, in order to get as much influence over the rest of the voting population and to swing a vote in the direction that the region decided that it should go in. The timing of the vote of the Delegate is crucial to determining the fate of the resolution. Both major and minor happen at times where I’m available and ready to vote, and I will of course be voting on every proposal that reaches the floor. As such, expect me to adhere to the principle of voting early and often.
On the topic of our WA vote, that number has been declining for a while, which limits the amount of influence our region has on the institution. While I would attribute this to a lack of incoming WA regions rather than mismanagement, it’s important to acknowledge this and address it. Seeing as I am only around 50 endorsements away from the current WAD, endorsement bleeding will be minimized during the transition. Our WA vote will be something that I keep in mind and will work to increase as much as possible, with frequent alerts, regular endotarting, and effective outreach.
Defending Our Interests
I believe strongly in the importance of cooperation within the World Assembly, as it is the most effective way to achieve our collective goals and build meaningful relationships with like-minded regions. My administration will throw its support behind The North’s allies and other regions or authors whose contributions we deem valuable to the World Assembly. I want to help mold an institution that TNP can genuinely respect, actively engage with, and feel proud to promote, one where the values we uphold are reflected in the discussions and actions of its members, rather than the divisive and often unproductive environment we have come to criticize in recent times.
The Heroes of Valhalla program was initially created as a collaborative effort between us and our allies to work on C/Cs for members of our respective region, giving them the recognition that they deserve. However, over the past few months I have observed this initiative fall into a state of disarray, with it being plagued by a lack of activity while the current administration shows little enthusiasm for it. I believe this program still has the potential to be beneficial for all parties involved and would allow for closer cooperation on SC proposals recognizing both allied members and our own - it is very much a possibility that one of our own can earn a badge in the future with the use of this program. If elected, I will be in contact with other leaders of the participating regions to create an action plan to get the HoV up and running again.
Working with WALL
Another area of the WA that we haven't used enough lately is WALL. Simply put, there has not been enough discussion amongst ourselves and the other members over the past few months. By not using the avenue that it provides us, we are missing out on valuable input from our allies on the proposals that will be going to vote in the future. It also provides us a chance to construct informative and effective IFVs to ensure that our agenda is being put into effect. The idea of a fourth WA symposium has been explored by ourselves and WALL for a while now, and I would like to see it rolled out in the near future. A symposium would provide the perfect opportunity to spread awareness, increase engagement, and gauge interest in the World Assembly, and if we work diligently alongside our partners, we can get it done.
Using Our Vote Early And Often
Since the Delegate of The North Pacific holds the largest WA vote in the entire game, it is vital that it is used to its fullest extent. This means that the Delegate should vote as soon as a resolution hits vote, in order to get as much influence over the rest of the voting population and to swing a vote in the direction that the region decided that it should go in. The timing of the vote of the Delegate is crucial to determining the fate of the resolution. Both major and minor happen at times where I’m available and ready to vote, and I will of course be voting on every proposal that reaches the floor. As such, expect me to adhere to the principle of voting early and often.
On the topic of our WA vote, that number has been declining for a while, which limits the amount of influence our region has on the institution. While I would attribute this to a lack of incoming WA regions rather than mismanagement, it’s important to acknowledge this and address it. Seeing as I am only around 50 endorsements away from the current WAD, endorsement bleeding will be minimized during the transition. Our WA vote will be something that I keep in mind and will work to increase as much as possible, with frequent alerts, regular endotarting, and effective outreach.
Defending Our Interests
I believe strongly in the importance of cooperation within the World Assembly, as it is the most effective way to achieve our collective goals and build meaningful relationships with like-minded regions. My administration will throw its support behind The North’s allies and other regions or authors whose contributions we deem valuable to the World Assembly. I want to help mold an institution that TNP can genuinely respect, actively engage with, and feel proud to promote, one where the values we uphold are reflected in the discussions and actions of its members, rather than the divisive and often unproductive environment we have come to criticize in recent times.
Defense
Revitalized Recruitment
For a period after the war began, recruitment for the North Pacific Army surged like I had never seen it before. Multiple applications were processed each day, and there was a newfound excitement amongst our troops. Things have slowed down, and a lack of new recruits has seriously limited what our military can do. As I mentioned earlier, the war doesn’t seem to have any particular direction right now. Morale amongst our troops is low, and it’s clear that something must be done. While we may not get our recruitment rate back to what it once was, we can certainly get the ball rolling again. I will make recruitment one of our top priorities in the NPA. If we want to gain recruits at a higher rate, we must improve our visibility. The previous administration wanted to do this in a variety of ways - reviving our Call to Serve program on NBS Radio, promotional telegrams, the distribution of operation reports, graphic design, and the posting of NPA materials via the GAs on our RMBs. In the end, there was no significant change to our numbers nor a boost to recruitment, as these initiatives weren’t put into effect or didn’t pan out.
Currently, our military has little life and its culture isn’t as strong as it used to be. Ops are few and far between. Without ops, we don’t get military victories. Without military victories, we miss out on the excitement and morale boosts that come with it. Without excitement, there isn’t enough interest for our army to be as active as it should be. Offering ribbons, medals and awards is a noble strategy, but we also need something to bring our soldiers together, more opportunities to socialize and have something to offer when we aren’t on the battlefield. That can be something like competitions within the NPA, game nights, activities or even more card giveaways that are all exclusive to NPA soldiers. Alternatively, our soldiers can simply hang out in voice chats and share their experiences, or watch movies and listen to podcasts. We need more ops and more wins, but we also need the NPA to be a strong and unique space the same way our roleplay or cards communities are. We have to develop that space the same way we have to make better use of our RMB or our Discord, and allow the community to naturally come together.
Training the Next Generation
Not only do we need more recruits, but need to ensure that they become crucial components of our military as well. We need more soldiers who are capable of executing the mechanics required to win battles, and more leaders to help our newer members find their footing and assimilate into the NPA. Much like our current leadership, I feel the experience of our High Command will give our new recruits a good idea on what they need, allowing for them to be shown the ropes. Training operations will be regularly scheduled to ensure that no one has to wait to receive the knowledge required to be an effective NPA Soldier. If our numbers and participation receive a solid boost, we can transition into the next phase of training the next generation. Alongside molding our new recruits into effective and skilled R/Ders, we need to give our Lieutenants the opportunities to become effective members of High Command. This can be done by mentoring from High Command, but also giving them the chance to lead operations, give advice to new recruits, and allowing them to get a feel of what it is like to make decisions, call the shots, and take on more responsibility.
Joint-Ops Galore
Joint-ops will be a regular occurrence under my stewardship, as they are vital to strengthening our bond with our allies and additionally serve as an opportunity for our soldiers to get more experience under their belt. In this arena, we will work with our allies from across the entire R/D sphere. We will participate in ops with our allies in the MGC to take the fight to our enemies in BoM and TCB and put them on the backfoot. Operations with militaries such as the ERN and LDF will be more defender-oriented. On the other hand, we also have relations with those who raid more often, such as the TWPAF, and our newest on-site embassy partners LWU. Our operations will have to involve every partner we have, in order to give our soldiers a taste of the entire R/D side of the game without limiting them to a certain area, but also to strengthen these alliances for when they will be most tested.
Recruiting Against Our Enemies
I believe that there is significant potential to treat recruitment not only as a retaliatory action but as a tool against our enemies. We can use recruitment to undermine their creed and gain greater public support for our case. As such, we begin targeting WA nations in regions that are actively hostile towards TNP.I believe that there is significant potential to treat recruitment not only as a retaliatory action but as a tool against our enemies. We can use recruitment to undermine their creed and gain greater public support for our case. As such, we begin targeting WA nations in regions that are actively hostile towards TNP.
Purposeful Targets
We haven’t been nearly effective enough with the targets we’ve chosen while prosecuting the war. It has been over a year since the war declaration and only one decisive early victory has resulted from it. While tags and detags are good exercises to get the juices of the NPA flowing, they don’t do very much damage to our enemies nor move the needle in the war. Our leadership was very effective at leading the war effort in its early stages, but haven’t advanced it in any real way during the current administration. A more aggressive focus would mean hitting targets that cripple morale and rally more to our cause as we gain ground. Since that hasn’t happened, I believe a different approach is needed. Things haven’t been going anywhere lately, and at this rate the war will simply end when neither side engages in it any longer.
We passed the war declarations to recognize the act of war committed against us, and to make it possible for us to respond in any way we needed. NS wars are not normally won like real wars. If we cannot destroy targets and cannot defeat them with an invasion we have to find other ways to beat them. The sanctions have already been tried and we have to think of other ways to use our relationships and resources to compete with our enemies on the field. Our military alliances combined contribute more than enough troops to outpile them and creating opportunities for raids that are not led or rely on them can leave them with fewer opportunities to overwhelm regions. We need to be creative to make use of the state of war without waiting for the perfect target to strike maybe once a year.
For a period after the war began, recruitment for the North Pacific Army surged like I had never seen it before. Multiple applications were processed each day, and there was a newfound excitement amongst our troops. Things have slowed down, and a lack of new recruits has seriously limited what our military can do. As I mentioned earlier, the war doesn’t seem to have any particular direction right now. Morale amongst our troops is low, and it’s clear that something must be done. While we may not get our recruitment rate back to what it once was, we can certainly get the ball rolling again. I will make recruitment one of our top priorities in the NPA. If we want to gain recruits at a higher rate, we must improve our visibility. The previous administration wanted to do this in a variety of ways - reviving our Call to Serve program on NBS Radio, promotional telegrams, the distribution of operation reports, graphic design, and the posting of NPA materials via the GAs on our RMBs. In the end, there was no significant change to our numbers nor a boost to recruitment, as these initiatives weren’t put into effect or didn’t pan out.
Currently, our military has little life and its culture isn’t as strong as it used to be. Ops are few and far between. Without ops, we don’t get military victories. Without military victories, we miss out on the excitement and morale boosts that come with it. Without excitement, there isn’t enough interest for our army to be as active as it should be. Offering ribbons, medals and awards is a noble strategy, but we also need something to bring our soldiers together, more opportunities to socialize and have something to offer when we aren’t on the battlefield. That can be something like competitions within the NPA, game nights, activities or even more card giveaways that are all exclusive to NPA soldiers. Alternatively, our soldiers can simply hang out in voice chats and share their experiences, or watch movies and listen to podcasts. We need more ops and more wins, but we also need the NPA to be a strong and unique space the same way our roleplay or cards communities are. We have to develop that space the same way we have to make better use of our RMB or our Discord, and allow the community to naturally come together.
Training the Next Generation
Not only do we need more recruits, but need to ensure that they become crucial components of our military as well. We need more soldiers who are capable of executing the mechanics required to win battles, and more leaders to help our newer members find their footing and assimilate into the NPA. Much like our current leadership, I feel the experience of our High Command will give our new recruits a good idea on what they need, allowing for them to be shown the ropes. Training operations will be regularly scheduled to ensure that no one has to wait to receive the knowledge required to be an effective NPA Soldier. If our numbers and participation receive a solid boost, we can transition into the next phase of training the next generation. Alongside molding our new recruits into effective and skilled R/Ders, we need to give our Lieutenants the opportunities to become effective members of High Command. This can be done by mentoring from High Command, but also giving them the chance to lead operations, give advice to new recruits, and allowing them to get a feel of what it is like to make decisions, call the shots, and take on more responsibility.
Joint-Ops Galore
Joint-ops will be a regular occurrence under my stewardship, as they are vital to strengthening our bond with our allies and additionally serve as an opportunity for our soldiers to get more experience under their belt. In this arena, we will work with our allies from across the entire R/D sphere. We will participate in ops with our allies in the MGC to take the fight to our enemies in BoM and TCB and put them on the backfoot. Operations with militaries such as the ERN and LDF will be more defender-oriented. On the other hand, we also have relations with those who raid more often, such as the TWPAF, and our newest on-site embassy partners LWU. Our operations will have to involve every partner we have, in order to give our soldiers a taste of the entire R/D side of the game without limiting them to a certain area, but also to strengthen these alliances for when they will be most tested.
Recruiting Against Our Enemies
I believe that there is significant potential to treat recruitment not only as a retaliatory action but as a tool against our enemies. We can use recruitment to undermine their creed and gain greater public support for our case. As such, we begin targeting WA nations in regions that are actively hostile towards TNP.I believe that there is significant potential to treat recruitment not only as a retaliatory action but as a tool against our enemies. We can use recruitment to undermine their creed and gain greater public support for our case. As such, we begin targeting WA nations in regions that are actively hostile towards TNP.
Purposeful Targets
We haven’t been nearly effective enough with the targets we’ve chosen while prosecuting the war. It has been over a year since the war declaration and only one decisive early victory has resulted from it. While tags and detags are good exercises to get the juices of the NPA flowing, they don’t do very much damage to our enemies nor move the needle in the war. Our leadership was very effective at leading the war effort in its early stages, but haven’t advanced it in any real way during the current administration. A more aggressive focus would mean hitting targets that cripple morale and rally more to our cause as we gain ground. Since that hasn’t happened, I believe a different approach is needed. Things haven’t been going anywhere lately, and at this rate the war will simply end when neither side engages in it any longer.
We passed the war declarations to recognize the act of war committed against us, and to make it possible for us to respond in any way we needed. NS wars are not normally won like real wars. If we cannot destroy targets and cannot defeat them with an invasion we have to find other ways to beat them. The sanctions have already been tried and we have to think of other ways to use our relationships and resources to compete with our enemies on the field. Our military alliances combined contribute more than enough troops to outpile them and creating opportunities for raids that are not led or rely on them can leave them with fewer opportunities to overwhelm regions. We need to be creative to make use of the state of war without waiting for the perfect target to strike maybe once a year.
Foreign Affairs
Pragmatism & Sensibility
Having led the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for five months, and before that served as a deputy to former Ministers Ghost and Comfed. During my period as Acting Delegate, I established two treaties with our allies in The Wellspring and Carcassonne. I consider this area to be one of my strengths. My foreign policy ideology is one of pragmatism and sensibility. Our leadership hasn’t been careful enough lately and has made a handful of mistakes that left us in difficult positions which could have been easily avoided, and my approach to foreign affairs will ensure that it won’t happen under my watch. Being pragmatic and sensible means focusing on clear-eyed, strategic decision-making, while avoiding reckless moves that could leave us exposed. At the same time, we cannot be so careful that we are afraid to stand up for ourselves and speak our minds and what’s true to our hearts, while at the same time avoiding the diplomatic stress that we have recently encountered.
A Diverse Diplomatic Network
We have taken steps to expand our diplomatic network recently, and I would like to continue that. A vast diplomatic network would allow us to achieve our common goals and further isolate the BoM-TCB sphere. If we could get a diverse group of allies and partners, we would be able to leverage each of their strengths, resources, and connections to further our own agenda, whether it’s cultural collaboration, vital intelligence, or securing support for proposals that would support our objectives, a well-connected network will amplify TNP’s voice and increase the strategic options at our disposal. Additionally, by building a web of alliances that spans across multiple regions, we can create a united front capable of diminishing our enemies’ influence and weakening their hold on gameplay. Our network will enable us to outmaneuver our adversaries, prioritize our collective goals, and build a united front against them. It will also mean we are not vulnerable to exploitative tactics and can rely on allies even if some try to extort or manipulate us.
Ambassadors No More
Like other areas around the executive, there is a lack of engagement and interest among the staff. This is especially felt in FA because it is difficult to train and utilize staff in a variety of ways. We need to expose the next generation of diplomats to the interactions between regions all across the entire world, and study them to give them a better idea of what each region stands for and how it affects our FA. The current role that the ambassadors serve of simply distributing regional updates does not fit the bill. Many ambassadors are still in the process of gaining the experience and expertise needed to link the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our partners. Going forward, the Ministry will operate without ambassadors. The position of analyst will be retained and will serve as an avenue for our staff to catch up on and examine recent developments.
The Committee on Foreign Relations will serve as the main body to develop our diplomats. Our most promising staffers will be offered a spot on it and will serve as understudies to our more experienced members. Those who get accepted will need to show that they can study and participate like a diplomat should, in addition to having a foundational level of knowledge. With them having a spot on the committee, they will actively participate in the process and observe in order to learn. The person's performance and abilities will determine their ability to advance within the department.
Education & Engagement
This term, I plan to provide our citizens and diplomats-in-training with a robust Foreign Affairs education. I plan to do this mainly by utilizing two new initiatives. One of them is the FA Digest, a concept I first proposed during my Acting Delegacy. This segment will provide our residents with updates on major foreign developments, from military actions to cultural events and diplomatic breakthroughs like new treaties or embassies. The information will be researched by Foreign Affairs, compiled into a report, and later edited to be distributed for all to see. While TNP has covered major foreign events in the past, the FA Digest will specifically focus on international news.
I will also implement a series of case studies designed to enhance the decision-making skills of our FA staff. These scenarios, inspired by NS history, will allow participants to assume the role of a regional leader and make decisions to strengthen the region. Together, these projects will contribute to the development of our future regional leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in FA.
Having led the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for five months, and before that served as a deputy to former Ministers Ghost and Comfed. During my period as Acting Delegate, I established two treaties with our allies in The Wellspring and Carcassonne. I consider this area to be one of my strengths. My foreign policy ideology is one of pragmatism and sensibility. Our leadership hasn’t been careful enough lately and has made a handful of mistakes that left us in difficult positions which could have been easily avoided, and my approach to foreign affairs will ensure that it won’t happen under my watch. Being pragmatic and sensible means focusing on clear-eyed, strategic decision-making, while avoiding reckless moves that could leave us exposed. At the same time, we cannot be so careful that we are afraid to stand up for ourselves and speak our minds and what’s true to our hearts, while at the same time avoiding the diplomatic stress that we have recently encountered.
A Diverse Diplomatic Network
We have taken steps to expand our diplomatic network recently, and I would like to continue that. A vast diplomatic network would allow us to achieve our common goals and further isolate the BoM-TCB sphere. If we could get a diverse group of allies and partners, we would be able to leverage each of their strengths, resources, and connections to further our own agenda, whether it’s cultural collaboration, vital intelligence, or securing support for proposals that would support our objectives, a well-connected network will amplify TNP’s voice and increase the strategic options at our disposal. Additionally, by building a web of alliances that spans across multiple regions, we can create a united front capable of diminishing our enemies’ influence and weakening their hold on gameplay. Our network will enable us to outmaneuver our adversaries, prioritize our collective goals, and build a united front against them. It will also mean we are not vulnerable to exploitative tactics and can rely on allies even if some try to extort or manipulate us.
Ambassadors No More
Like other areas around the executive, there is a lack of engagement and interest among the staff. This is especially felt in FA because it is difficult to train and utilize staff in a variety of ways. We need to expose the next generation of diplomats to the interactions between regions all across the entire world, and study them to give them a better idea of what each region stands for and how it affects our FA. The current role that the ambassadors serve of simply distributing regional updates does not fit the bill. Many ambassadors are still in the process of gaining the experience and expertise needed to link the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our partners. Going forward, the Ministry will operate without ambassadors. The position of analyst will be retained and will serve as an avenue for our staff to catch up on and examine recent developments.
The Committee on Foreign Relations will serve as the main body to develop our diplomats. Our most promising staffers will be offered a spot on it and will serve as understudies to our more experienced members. Those who get accepted will need to show that they can study and participate like a diplomat should, in addition to having a foundational level of knowledge. With them having a spot on the committee, they will actively participate in the process and observe in order to learn. The person's performance and abilities will determine their ability to advance within the department.
Education & Engagement
This term, I plan to provide our citizens and diplomats-in-training with a robust Foreign Affairs education. I plan to do this mainly by utilizing two new initiatives. One of them is the FA Digest, a concept I first proposed during my Acting Delegacy. This segment will provide our residents with updates on major foreign developments, from military actions to cultural events and diplomatic breakthroughs like new treaties or embassies. The information will be researched by Foreign Affairs, compiled into a report, and later edited to be distributed for all to see. While TNP has covered major foreign events in the past, the FA Digest will specifically focus on international news.
I will also implement a series of case studies designed to enhance the decision-making skills of our FA staff. These scenarios, inspired by NS history, will allow participants to assume the role of a regional leader and make decisions to strengthen the region. Together, these projects will contribute to the development of our future regional leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in FA.
Internal Ministries
To learn my plans for each Ministry, click on its corresponding spoiler.
CultureTo learn my plans for each Ministry, click on its corresponding spoiler.
A More Effective Ministry
I have stressed the importance of making the best of our resources. My plan is to merge the Ministry of Communications into the Ministry of Culture. This will allow us to more quickly and consistently deliver cultural events, radio shows, and publications, which we haven’t done over the past few months. Combining the staff of two ministries can allow for manpower to be maximized without being spread too thin across too many areas, with dedicated teams working on specific departments, whether it be radio, written publications, or cultural events. This structure will allow each department’s strengths to complement one another, resulting in more engaging, consistent, and well-executed projects. It may still take time for regular publications, shows, or activities, but with our current numbers there should be more for the existing staff to do and they can continue to focus on the areas that most interest them. Of course, for this to work as well as it needs to, we have to make sure there is a staff and interest in these projects. And that starts with having things to do.
Games & Festivals
The simplest way to bond our community with itself and others is to host events and festivals. There has been some effort shown on this end towards the tail end of the term, but the agenda of weekly events did not end up panning out. Game nights are a great way to bring people together, and we have a variety of options, such as Putt Party, skribbl.io, and chess. Movie nights have been more frequent lately, and that is something I would like to continue. I will ensure that Theme Thursday and Music Monday, our regularly scheduled events will run consistently as they are scheduled. These events have been neglected or overlooked far too many times, so it is important that we keep them up whether attendance is sparse or not. It is also important to have variety in our events. A diverse set of events will keep things fresh and ensure that our more traditional activities remain enjoyable, and will help bring up attendance. We should do what works, while at the same time valuing input from the people who will actually attend these events. This is why spontaneous events worked so well before, and when more people are involved it will be easier for events to become a regular part of our activity.
We will also seek to collaborate culturally with our partners. My intention is for the Ministry of Culture to plan and organize events with our allies that fit their regional theme(s), or that celebrate our regions' culture while allowing us to be ourselves. This ties in with my goal of improving our relationship with our allies. I believe that the most effective way to plan these festivals is to collaborate with our culture ministries and find smaller, more convenient times to attend. If they are smaller and more casual, they can occur more frequently and likely mean more to members of our communities.
A Radio Revival
After a good start for Radio in the beginning of the year, things have grinded to a halt. Exactly zero shows have been produced during this term, and this is unacceptable. I don’t plan to make it a ministry of its own again, but I would certainly like to bring you all the shows from NBS Radio once again. While it will not be the main priority, one of our departments will focus on producing radio projects at hopefully a somewhat regular rate. The goal for this term is simply to get the creative energy flowing and to gain some momentum on this front. I would like us to have shows again and from there figure out how to keep them produced into the future.
Shining Our Northern Lights
In recent years, we have seen publications such as TNS and TNN make their grand revival. However, we are still waiting for the comeback of TNL. There were plans to revive it as a grand, end-of-term flagship publication, with its appeal lying in its quality writing and graphics, while its rarity builds suspense for the next issue. That way, our writers would not be overwhelmed by the frequency of our publications. In my opinion, this was quite a thoughtful idea. However, this was a promise that hasn’t been kept so far, and it’s one worth pursuing. If given the chance, this is something the Ministry of Culture and I will pursue, and at long last, produce the next issue.
I have stressed the importance of making the best of our resources. My plan is to merge the Ministry of Communications into the Ministry of Culture. This will allow us to more quickly and consistently deliver cultural events, radio shows, and publications, which we haven’t done over the past few months. Combining the staff of two ministries can allow for manpower to be maximized without being spread too thin across too many areas, with dedicated teams working on specific departments, whether it be radio, written publications, or cultural events. This structure will allow each department’s strengths to complement one another, resulting in more engaging, consistent, and well-executed projects. It may still take time for regular publications, shows, or activities, but with our current numbers there should be more for the existing staff to do and they can continue to focus on the areas that most interest them. Of course, for this to work as well as it needs to, we have to make sure there is a staff and interest in these projects. And that starts with having things to do.
Games & Festivals
The simplest way to bond our community with itself and others is to host events and festivals. There has been some effort shown on this end towards the tail end of the term, but the agenda of weekly events did not end up panning out. Game nights are a great way to bring people together, and we have a variety of options, such as Putt Party, skribbl.io, and chess. Movie nights have been more frequent lately, and that is something I would like to continue. I will ensure that Theme Thursday and Music Monday, our regularly scheduled events will run consistently as they are scheduled. These events have been neglected or overlooked far too many times, so it is important that we keep them up whether attendance is sparse or not. It is also important to have variety in our events. A diverse set of events will keep things fresh and ensure that our more traditional activities remain enjoyable, and will help bring up attendance. We should do what works, while at the same time valuing input from the people who will actually attend these events. This is why spontaneous events worked so well before, and when more people are involved it will be easier for events to become a regular part of our activity.
We will also seek to collaborate culturally with our partners. My intention is for the Ministry of Culture to plan and organize events with our allies that fit their regional theme(s), or that celebrate our regions' culture while allowing us to be ourselves. This ties in with my goal of improving our relationship with our allies. I believe that the most effective way to plan these festivals is to collaborate with our culture ministries and find smaller, more convenient times to attend. If they are smaller and more casual, they can occur more frequently and likely mean more to members of our communities.
A Radio Revival
After a good start for Radio in the beginning of the year, things have grinded to a halt. Exactly zero shows have been produced during this term, and this is unacceptable. I don’t plan to make it a ministry of its own again, but I would certainly like to bring you all the shows from NBS Radio once again. While it will not be the main priority, one of our departments will focus on producing radio projects at hopefully a somewhat regular rate. The goal for this term is simply to get the creative energy flowing and to gain some momentum on this front. I would like us to have shows again and from there figure out how to keep them produced into the future.
Shining Our Northern Lights
In recent years, we have seen publications such as TNS and TNN make their grand revival. However, we are still waiting for the comeback of TNL. There were plans to revive it as a grand, end-of-term flagship publication, with its appeal lying in its quality writing and graphics, while its rarity builds suspense for the next issue. That way, our writers would not be overwhelmed by the frequency of our publications. In my opinion, this was quite a thoughtful idea. However, this was a promise that hasn’t been kept so far, and it’s one worth pursuing. If given the chance, this is something the Ministry of Culture and I will pursue, and at long last, produce the next issue.
Home Affairs
The Welcome Wagon Returns
As it is crucial to retain the nations who begin the journey in TNP or choose to give us a try, we need more reasons for them to stay more than ever, especially when they have so many other possibilities. HA staff will have to use new and improved methods to retain the interest of new TNPers in the region. We can accomplish this by reintroducing one of HA's older programs, the Welcome Wagon. The Welcome Wagon would give our newcomers a chance to interact with other TNPers when they first join and would give them more options when it comes to getting involved in the community. With the return of this initiative, newcomers would feel more at home and welcomed to our region.
Engaging Our Recruits
After the F/S update, we’ve seen a significant reduction in spawns, with nations coming into our region at a far slower rate than they have in the past. This change has made it critical for the Ministry of Home Affairs to not only send out telegrams to keep nations aware of what’s happening in our region, but also to focus on recruiting new nations from outside TNP in ways we never had to worry about before. Thanks to advancements in our technology, our HA staff can now conduct manual recruitment with far more ease than ever before. However, the real challenge lies in ensuring that our telegrams actually entice people to the region. If we can capture their interest, we don’t have to rely solely on telegrams. In fact, by finding more direct, personal, and engaging ways to highlight the opportunities and activities available in TNP, we can reduce the need for excessive telegrams and minimize any negative returns that might come from over-saturation. Currently we highlight possible activities and opportunities in those telegrams but always hypothetically. Telegrams should invite people to things when they happen, and show them what they are missing. The timing has been wrong and we need to improve it. The old telegram templates need to be retired in favor of dynamic alerts and communications for ongoing or upcoming events. The gameside advocates or staffers on Discord should personally reach out to residents who are available or online to boost attendance or bring in new staffers. The personal touch improves endotarting results, and it should work here too.
Gameside Advocates
I plan to keep the Gameside Advocates under the guidance of Home Affairs, ensuring that they continue to welcome new regions on the RMB and moderate the RMB. However, I want them to boost exposure for our government as well. They should encourage our gameside residents to become citizens and join ministries, to combat our declining numbers in the staff numbers. The GAs will also promote our administration’s activities, and connect with the community through more personalized engagement, instead of just automated messages or spamming ads. They can facilitate cultural projects, recruit for the NPA, explain our vote in the WA, and answer basic questions about TNP. As the front line of our moderation, they are essential to managing the RMB, but they must go beyond just policing; they need to be a bridge between the community and our government and TNP with every post and interaction. I believe that going forward they should be more involved in HA’s overall planning and strategy, and would like to have them formally serve as staffers in HA, and be kept in the HA leadership loop.
As it is crucial to retain the nations who begin the journey in TNP or choose to give us a try, we need more reasons for them to stay more than ever, especially when they have so many other possibilities. HA staff will have to use new and improved methods to retain the interest of new TNPers in the region. We can accomplish this by reintroducing one of HA's older programs, the Welcome Wagon. The Welcome Wagon would give our newcomers a chance to interact with other TNPers when they first join and would give them more options when it comes to getting involved in the community. With the return of this initiative, newcomers would feel more at home and welcomed to our region.
Engaging Our Recruits
After the F/S update, we’ve seen a significant reduction in spawns, with nations coming into our region at a far slower rate than they have in the past. This change has made it critical for the Ministry of Home Affairs to not only send out telegrams to keep nations aware of what’s happening in our region, but also to focus on recruiting new nations from outside TNP in ways we never had to worry about before. Thanks to advancements in our technology, our HA staff can now conduct manual recruitment with far more ease than ever before. However, the real challenge lies in ensuring that our telegrams actually entice people to the region. If we can capture their interest, we don’t have to rely solely on telegrams. In fact, by finding more direct, personal, and engaging ways to highlight the opportunities and activities available in TNP, we can reduce the need for excessive telegrams and minimize any negative returns that might come from over-saturation. Currently we highlight possible activities and opportunities in those telegrams but always hypothetically. Telegrams should invite people to things when they happen, and show them what they are missing. The timing has been wrong and we need to improve it. The old telegram templates need to be retired in favor of dynamic alerts and communications for ongoing or upcoming events. The gameside advocates or staffers on Discord should personally reach out to residents who are available or online to boost attendance or bring in new staffers. The personal touch improves endotarting results, and it should work here too.
Gameside Advocates
I plan to keep the Gameside Advocates under the guidance of Home Affairs, ensuring that they continue to welcome new regions on the RMB and moderate the RMB. However, I want them to boost exposure for our government as well. They should encourage our gameside residents to become citizens and join ministries, to combat our declining numbers in the staff numbers. The GAs will also promote our administration’s activities, and connect with the community through more personalized engagement, instead of just automated messages or spamming ads. They can facilitate cultural projects, recruit for the NPA, explain our vote in the WA, and answer basic questions about TNP. As the front line of our moderation, they are essential to managing the RMB, but they must go beyond just policing; they need to be a bridge between the community and our government and TNP with every post and interaction. I believe that going forward they should be more involved in HA’s overall planning and strategy, and would like to have them formally serve as staffers in HA, and be kept in the HA leadership loop.
Miscellaneous
CardsSeason 4 of cards is now upon us. Our region has always done well when the cards community is excited and engaged and new seasons are the best opportunities to start fresh. I will jumpstart our cards working group and together with our card enthusiast allies like TWP, find a way to pool our resources and talents to form a solid cards program to compete with the others that have grown since our cards guild did it best back when cards were first established.
Technology
The Tech Guild achieved a major victory with the successful restoration of the WADP Program. However, our work is far from over. We must now look at bringing back other great services, such as endotarting assistance and the Civil Defence Siren, which have been crucial in the past. Focusing on one project at a time seems like the most practical and efficient approach to ensure we can fully develop and maintain each service. As the holiday season fades and attention turns back to our goals, I’m hopeful we can make meaningful progress on these projects.
FAQ
Where Do We Stand In Regards To The Transition? I briefly touched on this in the WA Affairs section of this platform, but I would like to address the transition at a greater length here. We have gone through some lengthy transitions in recent memory, but this one won’t be as long. I endotart once or twice a day, and currently am endorsing every single World Assembly Nation in The North Pacific. As a member of the Security Council and as someone has had to transition both as the Vice Delegate and to the WA Delegacy, I know what is required of myself and what it takes for the transition to be as smooth and swift as possible. Currently, I am in 5th place for endorsements, and am 54 endorsements away from delegacy. I intend to minimize the time it takes to get in the seat with the use of telegram runs, dispatch promotion, and the use of the WADP Program - techniques that we have used in the past and worked for us.
Have You Assembled Your Cabinet?
Yes, I have. I have reached out to prospective members of my cabinet and have confirmed who the key members of my administration will be prior to the beginning of this election. I will also use this opportunity to clarify that the Vice Delegate will be able to access and participate in the Executive Council. Given that the VD can give valuable advice that concerns our regional security, I see no reason not to take this step.
What Does Your Activity Look Like Over The Next Term?
The region’s highest office requires an enormous amount of dedication and commitment. I have no doubts that I can give our region the active, energetic, and dynamic leadership that it deserves. My schedule for the next four months is quite open, allowing myself plenty of time to serve all of you as the Delegate. I operate in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone, which is a rather convenient one as it allows me to be active at both major and minor updates, allowing me to stack and stop as necessary, which I mentioned earlier.
Conclusion
If you have read this far, I thank you for considering my ideas and thoughts. I appreciate you for taking the time to read my platform and vision for the future of the region. With your vote, we can make it brighter and stronger. It’s time that we get this region back on top of the world where it deserves to be. As the sun sets on the year 2024, I want our region to go into 2025 knowing that we will be stronger tomorrow. We are a community driven by creativity and innovation, capable of reinventing our technology and showing others how to excel in everything from card trading to chess. The North Pacific is a proud independent region, and we believe in being flexible and doing what is best for us. We are a region that stands firm in our commitment to our values. Every TNPer carries a fire within them, and I am dedicated to carrying that torch beyond our region. As Delegate, I will embrace this tradition and lead by example, demonstrating to the world the power of our beliefs. TNP will continue to light the way for other regions to follow, just as it has done in the past.For those with questions, I would be happy to answer them! Feel free to leave a reply to this thread, or reach out to me via Discord, telegram, or forum PM. Together, we can make 2025 the year of The North Pacific.
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