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  • Thank you for the update!

    I'm sorry to hear that Grub is stepping down...it must have been a tough decision to step down as founder of one of the largest and most successful user-created regions in NationStates. XKI has stood the test of time, and I'm sure it was hard to step down from something that's been a part of his life for so long and expect it to continue to go on without him in the thick of it. Letting go is never easy for anyone, and I imagine it's less so after 14 years. But I'm sure it will, and I wish both XKI and Grub the best in the future. :)

    We've got good faith in Woonsocket as Founder. He'll do well leading us.  :D
    It's also a good thing that power transfers of all sorts in the region have remained peaceful and friendly throughout the years.
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  • I'm sure he will as well. :)

    It seems to me that something our communities have in common is a desire for peace and friendliness. It's surprising how many NS communities don't have that at all, and seemingly don't want it.


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  • Woonsocket is an excellent man.  He's the one I recall recruiting me to 10KI when I first joined.

    I'm glad Grub is retiring, though.  He's been at it since the beginning, he deserves a nice long break.
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  • 10000 Islands Emissary Update
    Date: July 2017
    Population: 1,233
    Delegate Endorsements: 331
    Forum: 10000islands.proboards.com

    The following is the Emissary Report for July 2017.

    Regional Events
    The current Council of Nine (government of 10000 Islands) is composed of

    - Grub (Founder/Chief Executive)
    - Markanite (WA Delegate)
    - Sorya (Minister of Education)
    - Tuga Nation's Dragon (Minister of Immigration)
    - Paffnia (Minister of Labor)
    - Alkasia (Senator for New Republica South)
    - Hakketomat (Senior Senator for Blue Canaria North)
    - United Royal Islands (Senator for Lyonesse East)
    - HumanSanity (Senator for Himes West)

    Political News
    - Grub announces his retirement as Founder of 10000 Islands. Woonsocket has been named as his successor. 10000 Islands invites all friends to a farewell-party in honor of Grub
    - During the election, United Royal Islands ran for and won Lyonnesse East instead of continuing with Himes West which was won by HumanSanity

    Military
    TITO Command currently consists of:
    - Grub (Founder/Commander-in-Chief)
    - Klopstock (Field Commander)
    - Kortexia (Tactical Officer)
    - Kanta Hame (Tactical Officer)
    - Louisistan (Tactical Officer EF)
    - Hakketomat (Executive Officer)

    TITO News
    - Louisistan has taken the position as TITO EF TO while Hakketomat  took over as TITO XO
    - Escanaba was promoted to TITO Knight Empire Commander
    - Smugglers and Mercs and Hahiha / USSR were promoted to TITO Knight Master Commander
    - Kortexia was promoted to TITO Knight Commander

    Around the Islands
    - Finswedeway was last month's Featured Nation
    - Kortexia became the newest member of the Buddy program
    - Kanta Hame won the Ananke II Award at this year's Defender Awards
    - The Mayor of Taco Island himself has announced that the Council of Nine is investigating him for various crimes including some fictious ones. members of the Co9 have been quick to debunk this claim as it is known to everyone that Ater Nox loves any kind of publicity.
    - Finally, the Hakketomat Wing of the Mayor's Mansion has been opened. Hakketomat welcomes everyone to grab a drink and enjoy the eternal night.


    Poem from our Poet Laureate Mursilis

    Palms of Victory

    Why do the palm trees bend under the sun?
    Are they beaten from the day's run?

    While the gales relentlessly howl,
    the tenacious beings modestly bow.

    Yes, they do not attack and shun,
    but instead through acceptance have won.

    - Mursilis

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  • Mmm...gotta be careful with those fictitious crimes. Those are the worst.

    Thanks for the update! :)


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  • 10000 Islands Emissary Update
    Date: August 2017
    Population: 1,159
    Delegate Endorsements: 353
    Forum: 10000islands.proboards.com

    The following is the Emissary Report for August 2017.

    Regional Events
    The current Council of Nine (government of 10000 Islands) is composed of

    - Woonsocket (Founder/Chief Executive)
    - Markanite (WA Delegate)
    - Sorya (Minister of Education)
    - Tuga Nation's Dragon (Minister of Immigration)
    - Paffnia (Minister of Labor)
    - Alkasia (Senator for New Republica South)
    - Hakketomat (Senior Senator for Blue Canaria North)
    - United Royal Islands (Senator for Lyonesse East)
    - HumanSanity (Senator for Himes West)



    Military
    TITO Command currently consists of:
    - Woonsocket (Founder/Commander-in-Chief)
    - Klopstock (Field Commander)
    - Kortexia (Tactical Officer)
    - Kanta Hame (Tactical Officer)
    - Louisistan (Tactical Officer EF)
    - Hakketomat (Executive Officer)

    TITO News
    - Duckyian Empire , Alkasia , and Sorya were Knighted
    - Aersoldorf was promoted to TITO Knight Battalion Commander


    Around the Islands
    - The Community of Goldenfyre was this month's Featured Nation
    - Sorya became our new pollster
    - 10000 Islands has opened its official Discord Server
    - The 55th game of WereWolves, Murder on the Ater Nox Express, was won by the werewolves (Mafiosos).


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  • 10000 Islands Emissary Update
    Date: September 2017
    Population: 1,240
    Delegate Endorsements: 262
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    The following is the Emissary Report for September 2017.

    Regional Events
    The current Council of Nine (government of 10000 Islands) is composed of

    - Woonsocket (Chief Executive)
    - Dominion of Compassion (WA Delegate)
    - Sorya (Minister of Education)
    - Tuga Nation's Dragon (Minister of Immigration)
    - Paffnia (Minister of Labor)
    - Alkasia (Senior Senator for New Republica South)
    - Hakketomat (Senator for Blue Canaria North)
    - United Royal Islands (Senator for Lyonesse East)
    - Siuts (Senator for Himes West)

    Political News
    - Woonsocket has officially taken over for Grub as Chief Executive of 10000 Islands
    - Alkasia replaced Hakketomat as Senior Senator although both still won their elections
    - Siuts was elected as Senator for Himes West after Human Sanity stepped down
    - Dominion of Compassion was elected Delegate



    Military
    TITO Command currently consists of:
    - Woonsocket (Founder/Commander-in-Chief)
    - Kortexia (Tactical Officer)
    - Kanta Hame (Tactical Officer)
    - Lenlyvit (Tactical Officer)
    - Louisistan (Tactical Officer EF)
    - Hakketomat (Executive Officer)

    TITO News
    - Klopstock has stepped down as Field Commander
    - Lenlyvit has taken on the position as Tacitcal Officer
    - Kanta Hame was promoted to TITO Knight Marshall Commander
    - NeoYundar and Hakketomat were both promoted to TITO Knight Commander


    Around the Islands
    - The 56th round of WereWolf was won by the village as well as the Serial Killer
    - Ater Nox has become so deluded to think that Hakketomat is involved in some form of conspiracy with the Norwegian government to take over Taco Island.
    - Demands by the Middle Class to cut taxes are obviously not taken seriously by the Taco Island government as it ponders on whether to cut through the Middle Class with a knife.

    Poem by the Poet Laureate
    Flowers bloom and die
    Navigating the seasons
    Each time budding dreams

    -Mursilis

    Report written by Hakketomat
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  • 10000 Islands Emissary Update
    Date: November 2017
    Population: 1,310
    Delegate Endorsements: 298
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    The following is the Emissary Report for November 2017.

    Regional Events
    The Council of Nine (government of 10000 Islands) at report's date of publication is composed of

    - Woonsocket (Chief Executive)
    - Dominion of Compassion (WA Delegate)
    - Markanite (Minister of Education)
    - Tuga Nation's Dragon (Minister of Immigration)
    - Paffnia (Minister of Labor)
    - Alkasia (Senior Senator for New Republica South)
    - Hakketomat (Senator for Blue Canaria North)
    - United Royal Islands (Senator for Lyonesse East)
    - Siuts (Senator for Himes West)

    Political News
    - Markanite took over the position as Minister of Education after Sorya stepped down.
    - United Royal Islands and Siuts have been reelected as Senator for Lyonesse East and Senator for Himes West respectively.



    Military
    TITO Command at report's date of publication consists of:
    - Woonsocket (Founder/Commander-in-Chief)
    - Kortexia (Tactical Officer)
    - Kanta Hame (Tactical Officer)
    - Lenlyvit (Tactical Officer)
    - Louisistan (Tactical Officer EF)
    - Hakketomat (Executive Officer)

    TITO News
    - Magthere was promoted to TITO Knight Armada Commander


    Around the Islands
    - The featured nations of November were Jagow and Sarramte.
    - Islanders have become frustrated in Ted's inability to answer the door.
    - Ironically, words cannot describe what has been going on during the Bachelor Party before the wedding of Woonsocket and Wordy. But then again... it wasn't meant for Wordy to know about.

    Poem by the Poet Laureate

    Morning sun over the Islands glows
    All are sleeping, none have rose
    Partied all night
    Twas a glorious sight
    Now dreaming of tacos we doze

    -Kortexia


    Report written by Hakketomat
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  • 10000 Islands Emissary Update

    Date: February 2018
    Population: 1,359 (+189)
    Delegate Endorsements: 282 (-4)
    Forum: 10000islands.proboards.com

    The following is the Emissary Report for February 2018.

    Government
    As of this report's publication, the government of 10000 Islands consists of:
     ~ Chief Executive: Woonsocket
     ~ WA Delegate: Dominion of Compassion
     ~ Senior Senator of Lyonesse East: United Royal Islands
     ~ Senator of Himes West: Siuts
     ~ Senator of Blue Canaria North: Kozmix
     ~ Senator of New Republica South: Ater Nox
     ~ Minister of Immigration: Tuga Nation's Dragon
     ~ Minister of Labor: Paffnia
     ~ Minister of Education: Markanite

    Political News
    - The Minister of Immigration created a new recruitment competition named ELIXIR Championship after Heart of Islands Awarded recruiter Escanaba. It will be held all of next month.
    - New rules for the 10000 Islands Regional Message Board (RMB) were enacted this month. These rules replaced the older regulations about RMB Etiquette. Find them here
    - The decision to establish embassies with the region The LCRUA was confirmed by the Council this month.
    - Lethoica was appointed the Deputy Minister of Immigration and Flemingisa was appointed the Deputy Senator of Lyonnesse East.
    - As an effort towards reducing corruption, the Council passed the Tacos in Elections Act, recognizing bribery on the political party's front and attempting to curb it.


    TITO Command
    As of the publication of this report, TITO command consists of:
    ~ Commander-in-Chief: Woonsocket
    ~ Tactical Officer: Kortexia
    ~ Tactical Officer: Kanta Hame
    ~ Tactical Officer: Sorya
    ~ EF Tactical Officer: Smugglers and Mercs
    ~ Executive Officer: Hakketomat

    Military News
    - Smugglers and Mercs was appointed the new TITO EF Tactical Officer.
    - Kanta Häme and Elite were promoted to become TITO Knight Legion Commanders.
    - Republic of Tikistan was knighted after completion of 50 successful missions. Congratulations to all!


    Around the Islands
    - There is a Model United Nations Class being held in the University, which is held by the Islanders Lethoica and Kozmix.
    - A New Wage Act was passed and almost all jobs across the Islands have now been given a fixed wage, handled by the Department of Labor
    - The Poet Laureate Competition was held, and Kozmix was elected the new Poet Laureate.
    - USSR/Hahiha stepped down as Dean of XKI University. We thank them for their hard work.
    - Markanite steps down from the position of emissary to Deutschland, Greater Dienstad and Belgium. Thank you for your service.
    - Dannesberg and Mingulay Isle were selected as the featured nations!

    - Taco Island:
    ~ Tanzoria surrendered his battle for the President for.... Minions? Find out here
    ~ The best spammer and ardent minion hater Boltor received his own parade
    ~ The Regional Reserve has released the most revolting sanctions and laws.... all for minions of course
    ~ A new detective agency, the Taco Island Five-O has been established, crime fighters by day... and by night!

    February's Special Feature: Poet Laureate
    In 2011, 10000 Islands' Council of Nine created a legislation that would become a part of their culture, promoting one of the most under rated of art forms, poetry. The establishment of a Regional Poet Laureate was a suggestion that the Council took seriously, creating a competition called the Poet Laureate; and the rest they say is history. Held in the months of February, June and October, the Poet Laureate is a position, representative of our artists of words, and of this representation of meaning.

    XKI has had a rich history of poets, with the longest crowned Poet Laureate, Aersoldorf recognized by many as the "One True Poet", other Islanders have risen to take the position in the recent competitions, diversifying the cultural pool of poets. I had the pleasure of participating (and winning, surprisingly) this prestigious competition, so was more than happy to talk to a few of the newer winners of this competition, namely Sorya and Kortexia.

    "So, in your opinion, what does the Poet Laureate represent? As in, do you think of it as a fun job or an embodiment of culture? Or is it something more?" I asked them, as I was also to know what position I'd be taking up. Kortexia firmly believes that it is a culmination of the two. "UHHHHHHHHH.... Both? I guess? Although I feel it is more so an embodiment of the poetic side of 10KI culture", he says, while also alluding to the culturally rich side of XKI. Intrigued, I wanted to know more. I asked about the competitive nature of this... competition. Sorya was of the opinion that diversity is the key aspect of the competition. "It’s easy for everyone to join in and the types of poetry chosen change each time so we have a variety of winners," he says, which was quite true. The theme for this quarter's competition was Terza Rima, which is an older format with a fixed rhyme scheme and number of syllables, while other competitions have featured other formats and techniques. Sorya's belief is that the ideal competition is one where there is maximum participation, to see what all people come up with!

    Aersoldorf also spoke of his love for the islands and his goal as the Poet Laureate. "For me, poetry is a means to express myself here, and I have used my pen to try to honor the people who have meant the world to me during my time here and to try and entertain the masses," he says. Aersoldorf has taken this position more seriously than any other Islander, to the point where he believes that creativity is as important as the rules of the competition. The poetry fraternity here has been pioneered by him, and we know of his love for the art, and how much it means to him.

    Lastly, I asked what poetry meant to them, while suggesting that it was an expression of beauty, art and aesthetics, all at once where the rhymes please the ears and the words touch the heart. Aersoldorf, the true patriot, says, "I view it as a means to express myself in the most creative manner possible. I try to express my love for this region and its inhabitants in the most creative way that I can imagine." Kortexia summed it up beautifully, "Poetry to me is a way to express emotions that otherwise are difficult to express with normal words, or to invoke those feelings in others."
    And that concluded our brief talk. The report ends with this beautiful poem:


    Poem for the month:

    February!
    Quite a bit shorter than his peers,
    February was often teased for his stature,
    Yet he took it with no complaint,
    Because love was deep in his nature.

    What does February even have, you ask,
    January starts out the year,
    March takes off the Winter's snowy mask,
    Even Oktober has fests and beer!

    February felt sad and lonely,
    And St. Valentine felt sorry for him,
    So he gave February a gift lovely,
    Which made him quite happy and prim!

    Wait, that's not why we celebrate Valentine's?

    Important Links:
    Office of the Poet Laureate
    10000 Poets Society


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  • 10000 Islands Emissary Update

    Date: March 2018
    Population: 1,274 (+104)
    Delegate Endorsements: 223 (-63)
    Forum: 10000islands.proboards.com

    The following is the Emissary Report for March 2018.

    Government
    As of this report's publication, the government of 10000 Islands consists of:
     ~ Chief Executive: Woonsocket
     ~ WA Delegate: Alkasia
     ~ Senior Senator of Lyonesse East: Flemingisa
     ~ Senator of Himes West: Siuts
     ~ Senator of Blue Canaria North: Kozmix
     ~ Senator of New Republica South: Ater Nox
     ~ Minister of Immigration: Tuga Nation's Dragon
     ~ Minister of Labor: Paffnia
     ~ Minister of Education: United Royal Islands

    Political News
    Many major changes this month:
    - This month, Markanite stepped down from the position of the Minister of Education. We thank them heartily for their amazing, dependable service as a Minister and Council Member. United Royal Islands have taken their place. Many many congratulations!
    - Markanite also stepped don from the position from Registrar General, which Paffnia will be taking up now.
    - Congratulations to Alkasia on their election as the 32nd Delegate of 10000 Islands. We look forward to six months of an amazing leadership.
    - Also, many congrats to Flemingisa on being elected as the Senator of Lyonesse East and to Siuts for their re-election as Senator of Himes West, and promotion to Senior Senator.
    - Jabberwocky was chosen as the Deputy Senator of Himes West.


    TITO Command
    As of the publication of this report, TITO command consists of:
    ~ Commander-in-Chief: Woonsocket
    ~ Tactical Officer: Kortexia
    ~ Tactical Officer: Kanta Hame
    ~ Tactical Officer: Sorya
    ~ EF Tactical Officer: Smugglers and Mercs
    ~ Executive Officer: Hakketomat

    Military News
    - Hahiha/USSR was promoted to Knight Marshall Commander after achieving their 250th Battle Star.
    - A whopping four knighthoods were given this month. Congratulations to the new Knight's Flemingisa, Siuts, Kozmix and Aschente for completing 50 successful missions!

    Around the Islands
    - Flemingisa was named Dean of XKI University. Congratulations!
    - The House competitions were held for Winter 2018. House Wordy won the House Cup, House Flemingisa the Shield and Kozmix for House Markanite the House Scepter.
    - The Hahiha/USSR Nation Creation Contest, held by Taco Islands Charities, was won by Kozmix's Public Pumpkins and Pizza.
    - The ELIXIR Competition was won by recruiter Mingulay Isle, with the Peninsular coming in second and Kozmix coming in third.
    - A major discussion about transparency and the debate of Council matters in open is currently open to consideration. Find the discussion here.
    - On the request of many, our forum theme is also being reconsidered, discussion of which can be found here.
    - Dragon Blade was selected as the featured nation for this month. Congratulations!
    - LimpBizkit and Kozmix were chosen as pollsters for the region.

    - Taco Island:
    ~ Tuga Nation's Dragon is holding to incredibly exciting games in Taco Islands. Codenames 4[url=http://and the new installment of Werewolves, [url=http://10000islands.proboards.com/thread/35428/ww-59-star-wars-story]WW59- A Star Wars Story] and the new installment of Werewolves, [url=http://10000islands.proboards.com/thread/35428/ww-59-star-wars-story]WW59- A Star Wars Story are ongoing games now. They both have their Casino betting booths opened up as well, here and here respectively.
    ~ After the Sigh, is it time for the Thigh?
    ~ Islander Jabberwocky has taken the initiative to create a regional parody newspaper known as The Mad Surfer. The newspaper beholds some very interesting takes on the region's affairs. Check out the pilot version [a href="http://10000islands.proboards.com/thread/35395/mad-surfer"]here[/a].
    ~ The ripoff of the month was just an early April fools present from our beloved mayor. Click here for free tacos

    March's Special Feature: The Buddy System
    What is a friend? Some say that it is a person who is there fore you even in the worst of times. Others say that it is the person that helps you see the world in a new light. While contemporary philosophy might have many understandings of this term, it was none other than 10000 Island's Ministry of Education who defined a simpler word, buddy. The Buddy System has been a part of the region since forever, records dating back all the way to 2008. This month, XKI Special Feature covers the Buddy System from the perspective of longtime Buddy, recently retired Minister of Education and three time Delegate Markanite. In the interview with Markanite, excerpts of which are given below, we discovered the work done by buddies, the some experiences, and overall ho it has impacted the Islands. Markanite has been one of the best buddies 10000 Islands has had, where he attempted to transcend the boundaries of his duties, and be something more, a friend.


    Kozmix: So, first, what is the story behind the Buddy System? Who formulated and what was it's main goal to being with?
    Markanite: To be honest I am not sure who invited the buddy system, it has been in place ever since I arrived here and I'm sure it was around long before that. I believe it's main goal was to help educate and guide new nations around the islands. The program is the first and probably the best way to help make a friend here in the Islands. Having someone to ask for help and get to know massively helps nation retention which is vital to the Islands. Previously you had to request a buddy but soon into my term as Minister of Education I made it that you were automatically assigned a buddy to help nation retention.

    Kozmix: Has the Buddy System worked? Has it evolved a lot under you?
    Markanite: Mostly it continued as it was when I took over. The biggest change I implemented was automatically assigning new nations a buddy. This was to help with nation retention and ensure that new nations were actively reached out to by our friendly and active buddies. Our buddy team has been amazing throughout the years and I would have been lost without them.

    Kozmix: Do you mind sharing some experiences that you had with your buddy and the nations that you have been a buddy to?
    Markanite: The vast majority of my experiences as a buddy have been positive. Two that stand out in my mind are as follows:

    Back when I first started out as a buddy I had a really rude person assigned to me, he started off being generally rude then threatened to ruin my life in one message. Thankfully he was gone soon after!

    Another was when I first was elected Delegate. I was assigned to a nation and then they replied to my first message with 'No habla Ingles' so I translated my message to spanish and they then replied 'Look dude, I didn't mean for you to send thst again in Spanish. I just really don't want to talk to you'.

    I got the hint from that one.

    Kozmix: Not always roses and raindrops, eh? Quite sad. So, any positive interactions, so positive that it made you a better buddy?
    Markanite: The majority of my interactions were positive, I think I especially learned a lot in my first few months as a buddy. I made a lot of good friends and kept in touch with my own recruiter and buddy Lettgalia.

    I learned to message my buddies regularly and keep the conversation going, that's how to keep them interested in all the amazing things we have here in XKI! I also got to see what messages worked and didn't.

    Having a lot of active buddies also meant easy votes in my early elections! I remember messaging all my old buddies each election scavenging for votes!

    Kozmix: Haha, great policy for getting votes. So, last question, the buddy system has been a key feature of the warm and welcoming nature of the Islands. Is there anything you'd want to see become better with this system?
    Markanite: I think it works well as it is. I'm hoping that with the great work of the welcome committee and the buddy system we will have some more amazing Islanders wash up on our shores and join the wonderful community we have here.

    Kozmix: That is a great thought Mark. We do hope for a larger and ever-happy populace. Thank you!

    A message from the Delegate:
    Hi everyone! I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Alkasia and I am the newly elected Delegate of 10000 Islands. Through my work as an emissary, I've seen the benefits firsthand of interacting between regions and the friendships that grow because of it. I just wanted to leave a short message in this report saying that I am dedicated to the friendships XKI has with other regions and I look forward to growing them in my term. If anyone has any questions, feel free to TG me and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

    Thank you for your past and present friendship and for the many years of it to come.

    -Alkasia, Delegate of 10000 Islands
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  • 10000 Islands Emissary Update

    Date: April 2018
    Population: 1,320 (+56)
    Delegate Endorsements: 368 (+145)
    Forum: 10000islands.proboards.com

    The following is the Emissary Report for April 2018.

    Government
    As of this report's publication, the government of 10000 Islands consists of:
     ~ Chief Executive: Woonsocket
     ~ WA Delegate: Alkasia
     ~ Senator of Lyonesse East: Flemingisa
     ~ Senior Senator of Himes West: Siuts
     ~ Senator of Blue Canaria North: Kozmix
     ~ Senator of New Republica South: Ater Nox
     ~ Minister of Immigration: Tuga Nation's Dragon
     ~ Minister of Labor: Paffnia
     ~ Minister of Education: United Royal Islands

    Political News
    - Finswedeway was chosen as the Deputy Senator of Lyonesse East this month. Congratulations!
    - Embassy Requests from the New Mappers Union and Londinium were not accepted.


    TITO Command
    As of the publication of this report, TITO command consists of:
    ~ Commander-in-Chief: Woonsocket
    ~ Tactical Officer: Kortexia
    ~ Tactical Officer: Kanta Hame
    ~ Tactical Officer: Sorya
    ~ Tactical Officer: Aersoldorf
    ~ EF Tactical Officer: Smugglers and Mercs
    ~ Executive Officer: Hakketomat

    Military News
    - Aersoldorf was made a new Tactical Officer. A salute to you, sir!
    - Two old friends of different eras have come back to XKI and TITO. Tsim Sha Tsui and Lenlyvit, welcome back to you both.


    Around the Islands
    - Lethoica, Jabberwocky and Kozmix were appointed as the emissaries to the regions, Philippines, LCRUA and Renegade Islands Alliance respectively.
    - Long time Texas ambassador Free Guns for All (Gunny) resigned this month, and Foreign Affairs Secretary, The Peninsular, has been given the honor. Thank you for your work, Gunny!
    - Markanite, 3 time WA Delegate and long time Minister of Education was awarded the prestigious Heart of Island Award for their numerous contributions.
    - Jabberwocky was awarded the first Rookie of Quarter of this year for his contributions. Congratulations!
    - An XKI Mincraft Server is being developed by Islanders Flemingisa and Aschente

    - Taco Island:
    ~ WW60: Quantum Werewolves is now live and popular! The betting thread for the same is open here
    - 5 AM has been declared illegal in Taco Island!?
    - Taco Island has purchased Karl's Burger
    - Taco Island on the dark side of the force!? Find out here

    April's Special Feature: XKI University


    XKI University is an embodiment of culture, studies and debate. It's lively halls have, since the recent renovations, been buzzing with activity. The new Dean, Flemingisa, has been at the helm of quite a few changes himself, bringing in the brand new XKI University Discord! With this and some new classes and other major plans, we decided to get an inside scoop on the best parts, the idea and understanding, and the changes to come to this august body of knowledge and skill.

    Kozmix: So, firstly, what is the University to you, Flem?
    Flemingisa: To me the University is a pinnacle of higher learning that is a bright light not only to 10000 Islands, but to NS as a whole. It is a shining beacon of culture to 10000 Islands.

    Kozmix: I see. How has the University played that role so far? And how has it changed over the years?
    Flemingisa: When I started playing NS the university was more a people run organization I feel. People chose when they wanted to teach classes and what curriculum they taught. It was popular amongst islanders but relatively unheard of outside of it. It went through a decline in recent years but I am pleased to see activity starting to rise again.

    Kozmix: I see... And do you know how the University started? What was the inspiration behind such an idea?
    Flemingisa: The University was initially established as back in NS Year 41, as a forum for distribution of lectures and the like. It was suspended in the NS Year 107, but was reinstated in the NS Year 125. Then on, the University has been flourishing and developing. There have been multiple language classes, among other subjects.

    Kozmix: So, last question, what new changes can we expect in the University in the time to come? And their relations with other regional universities?
    Flemingisa: Well you can expect to see more classes being offered by a wide variety of teachers. More emphasis will be placed on clubs and activities to make people feel engaged with the university as well. I also would like to hire people on a permanent basis to be teachers and have a specific class they teach.

    Kozmix: Alright thank you so much, Flem, it's been a wonderful and enlightening talk!

    Some important links:
    XKI University
    XKI University Discord Server

    Attention all foreign dignitaries
    The list provided here will provide you with an easy way to see who your counterpart is from 10000 Islands. The nations listed mentioned in the thread above act as the representative from our region to yours, so in case you need to know who to contact other than the XKI Delegate, you can just check this list!

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  • Thanks for the update! The article on XKI University was a good read. We tried doing something like that in Wintreath a few years ago, but it never got very far and we eventually did away with it. I might have to check out XKI's with an eye for reviving our own academy. ;)


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