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===Startings=== | |||
The British Empire (BE) is the largest player made empire in PirateCraft. Headed by Prime Minister [[Taulov]], the empire dedicates itself to international stability. | |||
<p style="border:1px solid black; padding:10px; width:950px; background-color:#F5F5F5">To apply for membership, any interested parties should contact the British Empire's Minister of Recruitment, [[RatRaceRobot]].</p> | |||
== Ideals == | == Ideals == | ||
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The British Empire was formerly a member of the [[alliance]] known as the [[League of Nations]]. It consisted of six nations dedicated to world peace and stability up until its collapse in the aftermath of the "BExit" vote of late September 2016. Currently the BE is nurturing a new, reformed alliance known as the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. | The British Empire was formerly a member of the [[alliance]] known as the [[League of Nations]]. It consisted of six nations dedicated to world peace and stability up until its collapse in the aftermath of the "BExit" vote of late September 2016. Currently the BE is nurturing a new, reformed alliance known as the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. | ||
*Squid Fact: The king of squids was overthrown in a military coup in 1934, while in a sushi bar. He was turned into sushi. | |||
== Current Government == | == Current Government == | ||
[[File:BE_goverment_21_08_2021.png|30px|frame|center|Current Government as of August 2021]] | |||
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== Charter == | == Charter == | ||
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=== The First Amendment - | === The First Amendment - Lords === | ||
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=== The Second Amendment - | === The Second Amendment - The Hierarchy Tree === | ||
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The Master Hierarchy is split into three smaller trees: the <em>higher class tree</em>, the <em>lower navy tree </em> and the <em>lower civil tree</em>. | The Master Hierarchy is split into three smaller trees: the <em>higher class tree</em>, the <em>lower navy tree </em> and the <em>lower civil tree</em>. | ||
[[File:BE | [[File:BE ranks2.png|750px|left|]] | ||
Citizens can only be promoted an army rank in the higher class tree if they have the highest rank in the <em>lower navy tree</em>. Citizens can only be promoted to one of the adjacent civil ranks in the <em>higher class tree</em> if they hold a civil rank. | Citizens can only be promoted an army rank in the higher class tree if they have the highest rank in the <em>lower navy tree</em>. Citizens can only be promoted to one of the adjacent civil ranks in the <em>higher class tree</em> if they hold a civil rank. | ||
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=== The Third Amendment - PvP Revision === | |||
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This amendment serves to amend the following article of the original charter: | |||
'''Article IV – Raiding and War''' | |||
Citizens of the Empire may engage any player whose crew has not signed a Non-Aggression Pact (NAP) or other non-aggression treaty with the British Empire. Crews which have signed such treaties with the BE are considered allies and may not be targeted for player versus player combat (PvP) without their consent unless in defence. Likewise, no citizen may engage another member of the Empire without their consent unless in defence. Individual players and groups of players who act physically aggressively, regardless of nationality, may be immediately targeted for retribution. | |||
The penalty for breaking this article may be, among other things: Carrying out penance; paying reparations; being declared a rogue member; suffering uncompensated retribution; seizure of assets; expulsion from the Empire, by choice of the Prime Minister or Minister for Defence and Justice, a majority vote or general consensus. The decision of the majority vote overwrites the decision of the Prime Minister or Minister of Justice. | |||
A declaration of war against requires the approval of a majority vote as well as the approval of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister may promptly declare war in states of emergencies, but a war vote must be initiated forthwith. If the vote does not pass, the war ends with immediate effect. | |||
''Date:'' | |||
04.06.2017 | |||
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=== The Fourth Amendment - The Democratic Federation of the British Empire === | |||
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This amendment to the Charter of the British Empire was proposed to fill the gaps in the current | |||
“settlement system” by overhauling how power is devolved to local administrations. Through the | |||
implementation of local elections, aid systems, regional law enforcement, the decentralisation of | |||
infrastructure spending and overall creation of a standard for good local governance this | |||
amendment will encourage accountability throughout local leadership, strengthen our federation | |||
and overall aim to better the “Empire” and its citizens. | |||
This amendment (upon its passage) renders section “3.1 Governors” from the second amendment of | |||
the charter null and void. | |||
====Section 1 – Settlements of the British Empire==== | |||
Settlements of the British Empire are distinct territories that have either been created by individual | |||
citizens or have been admitted into the crew. Such recognised & incorporated territories are not | |||
granted the same rights as provinces (states) of the British Empire (those rights will be outlined in | |||
section 2) and thus the federal government has a greater responsibility over them as defined by | |||
federal law. However, these settlements will nevertheless still be granted limited autonomy to | |||
address the following issues: | |||
• Self-governance | |||
• Local infrastructure development | |||
• Basic economic management | |||
Should a citizen wish to receive the rank of “Governor” (regardless of which level), they must send a | |||
request to the minister responsible for recruitment affairs; the minister possesses limited discretion | |||
on who may become a “Governor” but in most circumstances they must follow the requirements | |||
outlined below. | |||
'''Settlement Requirements''' | |||
Baron (Village – Governor I) | |||
• Requirements: 1x agricultural development, 3x residential dwellings, 1x notice board, | |||
1x commercial/industrial/non-profit buildings (inn/shop/brewery/church/port/library/stable) | |||
Additionally, 3x residents including the Baron must actively live in the settlement. Rank of Deckhand | |||
or above is acceptable. | |||
Viscount (Town – Governor II) | |||
• Requirements: 3x agricultural developments, 5x residential dwellings, 1x notice board, | |||
1x square or park, 1x town hall, 1x fort (must be verified to be siege-proof by a federal government | |||
minister or a representative of the federal government), 2x commercial/industrial/non-profit | |||
buildings (inn/shop/brewery/church/port/library/stable) | |||
Additionally, 4x citizens including the Viscount must actively live in the settlement. 1x Sailor or | |||
above, 2x Cadet or above, and 1x Deckhand or above are required. | |||
Earl (City – Governor III) | |||
• Requirements: 4x agricultural developments, 6x residential dwellings, 1x notice board, | |||
2x squares or parks, 1x city hall, 1x fort (must be verified to be siege-proof by a federal government | |||
minister or a representative of the federal government), 3x commercial/industrial/non-profit | |||
buildings (inn/shop/brewery/church/port/library/stable), 1x train station connected to the nether | |||
realm (optional but a bonus) | |||
Additionally, 5x citizens including the Earl must actively live in the settlement. 2x Sailor or above, 2x | |||
Cadet or above, 1x Deckhand or above. | |||
====Section 2 – Organisation of Provinces==== | |||
Settlements of a similar geographical location or a “city” (as outlined in section 1) may opt to request | |||
the creation of a province through the federal government. Provinces (States) of the British Empire | |||
are incorporated and autonomous territories of the crew. Led by an elected “Premier” (the title itself | |||
can be changed to suit the province’s desires), states are the key to empowering local Governors and | |||
the citizens living within these locations. It should be noted that the Capital of the British Empire or | |||
any other federally owned territory (as defined by the federal parliament) can never request to | |||
become a province unless the charter is amended to allow such an action to occur. | |||
'''2.1 Formation of Provinces''' | |||
For a “city”, a pair or group of settlements to become a province (state), a chosen representative | |||
must first contact the Prime Minister, Vice Prime Minister or Home Secretary (specifically the | |||
minister responsible for domestic affairs) with the requested province name to gain permission; a | |||
“city” that wishes to apply for provincial status (statehood) must undergo further scrutiny by the | |||
federal government to determine whether it could function without constant federal assistance. | |||
Once permission is granted, the representative must work with the Prime Minister, Vice Prime | |||
Minister or Home Secretary to determine the initial borders of the new province. Within 7 days of | |||
the creation of the new province, it is required to initialise an election following section 2.3. It should | |||
be noted that any member of the federal parliament may decide to conduct their own investigation | |||
into any request, scrutinise any decision made by the government and call for a vote in parliament | |||
to block any attempt the government makes to create a province. | |||
'''2.2 Provincial Responsibilities''' | |||
It is the responsibility of the provincial Premier and their government to ensure the welfare of the | |||
residents (in coordination with the federal government) and promote progress through government | |||
projects and expansion. The provincial Premier, in coordination with local military officers of the | |||
federal government, is also responsible for ensuring the safety of citizens regardless of their | |||
situation. While the province is responsible for local affairs (such as for example, drafting its own | |||
local charter or deciding whether to dissolve itself) that the federal parliament should normally have | |||
no business involving itself in (unless invited to do so), the Premier’s office and the provincial | |||
government must always cooperate with the federal government. To be able to do so the Premier | |||
will be allowed to sit in the federal parliament and have access to all parliamentary discussions | |||
(regardless of platform) but will not be allowed to cast a vote in parliament on any matter; however | |||
there is one exception to this rule, should parliament try and pass legislation that will effectively | |||
undermine the decisions made by a provincial (state) government(s)/legislature(s), the Premier(s) | |||
from the province(s) in question will have the right to veto said legislation and submit it to a public | |||
vote in their respective province(s) where only a simple majority is required to pass or block a bill. It | |||
must be noted that the decision made by one province will not determine the outcome for any other | |||
province involved. | |||
Regarding the matter of foreign relations, it will be up to the Foreign Secretary (specifically the | |||
minister responsible for foreign/external affairs), on behalf of the federal government, to decide | |||
whether an embassy (or equivalent) should be established and where it will be located. No province, | |||
settlement or any other territory of the crew shall have the authority to make such decisions; | |||
however, the federal government must cooperate with local governments (and vice versa) when | |||
implementing its foreign affairs agenda. | |||
Lastly, a province must not legislate on matters which are purely and indisputably the domain of the | |||
Parliament of the British Empire, the supreme (democratic) legislative body of this crew such as | |||
foreign/external affairs. | |||
'''2.3 Provincial Elections and Recommendations''' | |||
Every 3 months (at most) beginning on the first election of the province, it is required that the | |||
current provincial government turn to the federal Election Commissioner to hold an election. Once | |||
the Election Commissioner announces the start of an election, local citizens looking to run for the | |||
position of Premier (or equivalent) have 96 hours to announce their running. After this period of 96 | |||
hours is up, the running parties have 72 hours to campaign and rally support before the voting | |||
begins. Following the 72 hours of campaigning, the Election Commissioner must start a vote lasting | |||
96 hours. At the end of the 96-hour period, the Election Commissioner must count the votes and | |||
announce the winner based on the province’s electoral laws; if such laws do not exist then the | |||
Election Commissioner must determine the winner based on who has a mandate from over 50 | |||
percent of casted (legal) votes. The new government comes into power 48 hours following the | |||
Election Commissioner’s announcement. The succeeding Premier must create a cabinet of up to 7 | |||
individuals, those of which must be active residents of the province and be fit for service (as defined | |||
by provincial/state law). A province has the right to create its own election commission, but it must | |||
work in coordination with the federal Election Commissioner who has the final say in all election | |||
disputes. | |||
All announcements made pertaining to any election and even public votes/referendums must | |||
include a date and an internationally recognised (from the real world) time-zone. | |||
Lastly, the following are ‘suggested roles’ (ultimately, the Premier has the discretion to decide what | |||
roles to create or discontinue) and their responsibilities: | |||
Provincial Minister of Infrastructure – Tasked with facilitating all province-led infrastructure or | |||
construction projects. | |||
Provincial Minister of Justice – Works with local law enforcement to uphold all laws of the British | |||
Empire and coordinates efforts with local military forces to ensure the security of citizens. | |||
Provincial Minister of the Treasury – Manages the provincial resources and distributes them to | |||
other departments as needed. Works to collect goods for future use and mobilises workers to assist. | |||
'''2.4 Cooperation between Settlements and Provinces''' | |||
If a settlement is part of a province, they are legally obligated to cooperate with the Premier’s office | |||
and the state’s government/legislature concerning defence, law enforcement, infrastructure | |||
projects and other general government operations. Though, the territory of a settlement is still | |||
owned by its respective Governor, meaning that Barons, Viscounts, and Earls have the authority | |||
(within reason) to manage their lands how they wish. | |||
'''2.5 Representation in the Federal Parliament''' | |||
To reiterate, all Premiers have a right to sit as members of the federal parliament. This right | |||
continues to be extended to Earls as laid out in “section 5” of the second amendment; however, if an | |||
Earl decides to incorporate their settlement(s) into a province they will lose their seat in parliament | |||
because the Premier of the province in question will become their representative instead. | |||
Lastly, it should be noted that a Member of Parliament’s voting rights is determined by their highest | |||
parliamentary/government rank (role). | |||
Amendment authored 28th of March 2021 and passed 8th of April 2021 | |||
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The Charter of the British Empire serves as a basic set of principles that every citizen must adhere to. It was signed by the incumbent government officials at the beginning of May 2015. | The Charter of the British Empire serves as a basic set of principles that every citizen must adhere to. It was signed by the incumbent government officials at the beginning of May 2015. | ||
== Laws == | == Laws & Acts == | ||
[[File:Justicia 11.08.2015.jpg|200px|frameless]] | [[File:Justicia 11.08.2015.jpg|200px|frameless]] | ||
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=== Laws of the British Empire === | ===Laws of the British Empire=== | ||
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§2 New recruits must be assigned to a Governor if they so wish. Government officials will help bring newcomers to colonies with room for new citizens. | §2 New recruits must be assigned to a Governor if they so wish. Government officials will help bring newcomers to colonies with room for new citizens. | ||
§2.1 Governors must openly welcome citizens assigned to them by any government official. If the Governor is not in a position to take in new citizens, Government officials should provide aid in order to help the Governor become able to accept the citizens assigned to them.''' ''' | |||
''' Laws concerning PvP ''' | '''Laws concerning PvP ''' | ||
§3 Must not engage in PvP with | §3 Must not engage in PvP with allied players, or those holding a valid non agression pact (NAP). An engagement counts as entering combat mode or damaging a fellow player through any means.§3.1 Must not engage in PvP with a fellow British citizen at any point in time unless there is consent of all parties involved or the engagement is inside an inclosed PvP- or arena-designated area.§3.2 Must not engage in PvP with an ally of the Empire at any point in time unless there is consent of all parties involved or the engagement is inside an inclosed PvP- or arena-designated area. | ||
§3.3 Must not engage in PvP with foreign players who are not in conflict with the Empire unless the Minister of War, Vice Prime Minister or Prime Minister has granted this. | |||
§4 If an individual is a listed criminal in the “crew message of the day”, displayed when logging in, or displayed at local KOS boards, it is allowed to both steal from and raid the individual. | §4 If an individual is a listed criminal in the “crew message of the day”, displayed when logging in, or displayed at local KOS boards, it is allowed to both steal from and raid the individual. | ||
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§7 Law enforcers of the British Empire must also follow citizen laws, though they have the right to employ force against citizens if necessary. | §7 Law enforcers of the British Empire must also follow citizen laws, though they have the right to employ force against citizens if necessary. | ||
§7.1 Items taken from killed citizens must be stored in the confiscation chest, found in the police office. Officers must store ALL items taken from criminals and store it in an empty chest and put a sign on it, with a name of the criminal. | |||
§8 Every citizen is obligated to place at least one secured chest in a safe, claimed area and fill it with war gear. War gear includes high-level diamond armour, high-level enchanted weapons, potions (strength II, invisibility, poison, etc.), gapples, buckets of milk, ender pearls, arrows and any other items the player regularly uses in PVP situations. Not permitted are non-diamond and low-level enchanted pieces of gear. War gear is only to be used in emergencies. | §8 Every citizen is obligated to place at least one secured chest in a safe, claimed area and fill it with war gear. War gear includes high-level diamond armour, high-level enchanted weapons, potions (strength II, invisibility, poison, etc.), gapples, buckets of milk, ender pearls, arrows and any other items the player regularly uses in PVP situations. Not permitted are non-diamond and low-level enchanted pieces of gear. War gear is only to be used in emergencies. | ||
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§9 If a citizen is assaulted and requests assistance, the online members of the British Empire must convene together at a safe location and analyse the situation as a group. The highest ranking online citizen chooses whether or not military intervention is a proportional and appropriate measure, if needed through a simple majority vote. If so, the online members are committed to don their war gear and defend their fellow citizen in need. Absence is permitted through public consensus or through permission of the war group leader. | §9 If a citizen is assaulted and requests assistance, the online members of the British Empire must convene together at a safe location and analyse the situation as a group. The highest ranking online citizen chooses whether or not military intervention is a proportional and appropriate measure, if needed through a simple majority vote. If so, the online members are committed to don their war gear and defend their fellow citizen in need. Absence is permitted through public consensus or through permission of the war group leader. | ||
''' Laws concerning GOVERNMENT POSITIONS ''' | |||
'''Laws concerning GOVERNMENT POSITIONS ''' | |||
§10 Every week or two, all government positions must report what they have been up to and what progress has been made in an appropriately named government chat forum topic. They must also state clear aims and take on responsibility to assure their targets are fulfilled. | §10 Every week or two, all government positions must report what they have been up to and what progress has been made in an appropriately named government chat forum topic. They must also state clear aims and take on responsibility to assure their targets are fulfilled. | ||
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§11 No citizen may take on responsibilities that transcend their crew function. | §11 No citizen may take on responsibilities that transcend their crew function. | ||
'''Laws concerning teleporting ''' | |||
§ 12 No citizen is allowed to teleport any rivals, inside a BE town or BE complex | |||
'''PUNISHMENT system''' | |||
Minor Offenses:These are disruptive and nuisance actions towards other BE members and allies which includes: Minor theft, minor destruction of property, spamming and threatening. | |||
First time offenders will recive a verbal warning; repeated offending will result in the following consequences: | |||
* 1st Repeat Offense: £75 | |||
* 2nd Repeat Offense £100 | |||
* 3rd Repeat Offense: £200 - Minister of Justice may propose demotion. | |||
* 4th Repeat Offense £250+ Discretion from Minister of Justice | |||
If the individual continues with minor offenses after the 4th repeat, then the Minister of Justice will decide the next punishments while factoring status and wealth. | |||
Major Violations: | |||
Violations that cause harm or destruction towards other members in BE or allies which include: | |||
Destruction of property, severe theft, engaging conflict with other members, provoking other crews and harrssment/bullying. First time offenders in this category will need to pay £100+ fine + repartions to those they have harmed. Further offending will result in: | |||
* 1st Repeat Offense: £150 + Reparations - Minister of Justice may propose demotion | |||
* 2nd Repeat Offense: £200 + Reparations - Minister of Justice may propose demotion | |||
* 3rd Repeat Offense: suspension or tempoary explusion from BE | |||
If the person cannot pay the fine(s), then negotiations to discuss alternative payment options with the Minister of Justice will be allowed | |||
All offenses that someone has committed will be logged and recorded along with if they have paid their fine(s). | |||
Fines collected will go towards the crew bank. | |||
''Signed:'' | ''Signed:'' | ||
:Bislo | |||
: Bislo | |||
: Governor of Port Hope, | : Governor of Port Hope, | ||
: British Minister of Justice | : British Minister of Justice | ||
''Date:'' | |||
: 01.07.2015 | |||
''Revised:'' | |||
: 04.10.2020 | |||
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The laws of the British Empire are rules which must be complied with by all British citizens. Breaking a law may result in a punishment. The point of laws is not to catch players out - with a little bit of common sense a citizen should never be involved in criminal activities. Players who unintentionally break the law may be dealt with leniently under circumstances. Peacekeepers are expected to act sensibly and fairly when dealing with felonies. | |||
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===Acts of the British Empire=== | |||
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This is a list of active acts of the British Empire. | |||
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====Order of the British Empire==== | |||
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''Military Awards'' | |||
• CrazyPirate's Insignia (Highest) | |||
• Victoria Cross | |||
• Edward's Crown | |||
• The Right Honourable (Lowest) | |||
''Civil Awards'' | |||
• Companion of the British Empire: CBE (Highest) | |||
• Right Honourable Member of the British Empire: MBE | |||
• Medal Of Honour: MED | |||
• The title of "The Honourable" (Lowest) | |||
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====Naval Refrom Act==== | |||
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Officer ranks from highest to lowest | |||
Admiral | |||
Commodore | |||
Captain | |||
''Admiral'' – head of all naval forces and operates in the area of London, as well as well | |||
as ensuring that all members of the empire are safe. They are charged with tactical | |||
operations of the entire fleet. They also must ration munitions (potions) for the | |||
marines if need be. The admiral is able to enlist people into the royal navy, and | |||
recruit members as marine cadets (requirements god set + can supply potions). | |||
''Commodore'' – heads the local naval forces and operates in the area given to them. | |||
They are tasked with ensuring members safety in said area, charged with tactical | |||
operations seen from the local fleet unit, and are authorized to ration munitions | |||
(potions) for the marines in the area if need be. Commodores can enlist people into | |||
the royal navy, and recruit members as marine cadets (requirements god set + can | |||
supply potions). | |||
''Captain'' – junior officers who are under the command of commodores or the admiral. | |||
They run local rescue and defence forces, operate near their base, and help where | |||
needed. Can be enlisted in a company by a commodore. They’re able to enlist | |||
people into the royal navy and make people marine cadets (requirements god set + | |||
can supply potions). | |||
''Royal Marines - Requirements:'' | |||
Potions (self-sufficient) | |||
Being able to join VC (no need to talk, just follow orders easily) | |||
Marine cadet is given as a starter role for new marines, to show they have met the | |||
requirements but still lack training. Cadets are strictly forbidden to go on raids | |||
without a commanding officer allowing them to join, since their lack of training can | |||
lead to mistakes and cost other marines their life. | |||
''Royal Navy - Requirements:'' | |||
Royal Navy are soldiers who are not in god gear (mostly iron gear). They can be | |||
allowed to help on attacks if allowed by the commanding officer. | |||
All serving in uniform in the royal navy is under discipline, meaning that captains can | |||
train formations and basic tactics with the members of the navy. These are not 100% | |||
meant to be used in battle but used to make seamen and marines familiar with taking | |||
orders and scenarios not becoming a mess. | |||
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====Royal Navy Requirements==== | |||
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'' | ''Seamen'' | ||
Seamen are all players that joins the navy. (standart rank) | |||
''Gunners'' | |||
Gunners are players who have shown the ability to be able to aim/shoot cannons. Furthermore, gunners are all Navy members who can create iron-cast+ cannons. | |||
'' | ''Coxswains'' | ||
Coxswains are players who are atleast boatswain rank (for sailing galleons and lower classes ships), have demostrated an acctable ability to both shoot a cannon as well as sail a ship of any class. | |||
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====Marine Act==== | |||
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This act puts into effect the requirements of the actively serving Royal Marines and Cadets. | |||
The Marine Corps is lead by a Naval Officer, the Marine Captain. This Naval Officer is required to be capable in PvP. The heart of the Marine Corps are the Marines, with the Marine Cadets being the recruits. All these roles are tasked with defending the population, assets, and history of this Empire at all costs. | |||
''Marine Rank Requirements:'' | |||
• Own a god set with god sword | |||
• Must be decently skilled in the art of PvP | |||
• Must be relatively self-sufficient regarding munitions (potions). | |||
• Must be able to connect to Discord for coordination. | |||
• Must be mature in all situations. The military part of the core of the Empire and they must set a good example. | |||
• Must be able to lead a small party in defence or attack. | |||
''Marines Cadet Rank Requirements:'' | |||
• Own a god set with god sword. | |||
• Must be relatively self-sufficient regarding munitions (potions). | |||
• Must be able to connect to Discord for coordination. | |||
• Must be mature in all situations. The military part of the core of the Empire and they must set a good example. | |||
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== Foreign Relations == | ==Foreign Relations== | ||
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! style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|Treaty | |||
! style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Type<br /> | |||
! style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|Participants | |||
! style="width: 216;" data-mce-style="width: 216;"|Date | |||
! style="width: 52;" data-mce-style="width: 52;"|Status<br /> | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|Restoration of former alliance [http://piratemc.com/groups/the-last-alliance/] | |||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & [[Elven Empire]] | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|28th April 2016 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: #ff0000;" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">'''Defunct'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|The Holy Ender Treaty [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/be-ender-treaty-the-holy-ender-treaty/] | |||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & [[Ender]] | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|6th May 2016 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: green;" data-mce-style="color: green;">'''<span style="color: #ff0000;" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Defunct</span>'''</span> <br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|[[Commonwealth of Nations]] [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-commonwealth/] | |||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Membership Agreement | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & other Commonwealth Nations | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|1st February 2017 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: #ff0000;" data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">'''Defunct'''</span> <br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|Treaty of Nova Halifax [https://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/alliance-request-2/] | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & [[Lancastrian Empire]] | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|28th September 2018 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: green;" data-mce-style="color: green;">'''Active'''</span> <br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|[[League of Nations]] [http://piratemc.com/groups/the-allied/] | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Membership Agreement | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & other Allied nations | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|24th June 2015 - 1st October 2016 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: red;" data-mce-style="color: red;">'''Defunct'''</span> <br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|Raven Accords [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/declaration-of-alliance/] | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & [[Raven Pirates]] | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|30th June 2015 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: red;" data-mce-style="color: red;">'''Defunct'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|The Sun Never Sets - Again [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/be-solis-treaty-the-sun-never-sets-again-2/] | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & [[Solis]] | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|6th May 2016 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: red;" data-mce-style="color: red;">'''Defunct'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|A Treaty for the Elite [http://http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/be-elite-treaty-a-treaty-for-the-elite/] | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & [[Elite]] | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|12th May 2016 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: red;" data-mce-style="color: red;">'''Defunct'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|The Treaty of Tercios | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & Ter | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|4th July 2020 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: red;" data-mce-style="color: red;">'''Defunct'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|The Shield Treaty | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & SHLD | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|16th August 2020 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: green;" data-mce-style="color: green;">'''Active'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|The Treaty Of Shroomies | ||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & Froge | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|23th August 2020 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: green;" data-mce-style="color: green;">'''Active'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|The British Valyrian Treaty | |||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & VAL | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|15th November 2020 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: green;" data-mce-style="color: green;">'''Active'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|The Rubber Duck Treaty | |||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|Declaration of Alliance | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|BE & SRD | |||
| style="width: 216px;" data-mce-style="width: 216px;"|13th Decemeber 2020 | |||
| style="width: 10px;" data-mce-style="width: 10px;"|<span style="color: green;" data-mce-style="color: green;">'''Active'''</span><br /> | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"|Standard Non-aggression pact | |||
| style="width: 149px;" data-mce-style="width: 149px;"|NAP | |||
| style="width: 220px;" data-mce-style="width: 220px;"| | |||
BE & <br /> | |||
<small>- [PU] [[Purple Union]] <br />- [[Avari]] <br />- [TAS] The Asylum<br /> - [EoA] <br /> </small> | |||
|} | |} | ||
Current crews and nations ''affiliated'' the British Empire: | Current crews and nations ''affiliated'' the British Empire: | ||
* [[CSN]] | |||
* [[Elven Empire]] | * [[Elven Empire]] | ||
* [[Thirteen Colonies]] | * [[Thirteen Colonies]] | ||
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[[File:Two Jeffreys 04.05.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|[[CaptainCrackerz]] "taming" two guardians, both of which he named [[Jeffrey]]]] | [[File:Two Jeffreys 04.05.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|[[CaptainCrackerz]] "taming" two guardians, both of which he named [[Jeffrey]]]] | ||
[[File:Gildor Flying Elytra at Delta Tower 17.04.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|[[Gildor_stinky]] testing out his new elytra at [[Delta Tower]]]] | [[File:Gildor Flying Elytra at Delta Tower 17.04.2016.png|thumbnail|500px|[[Gildor_stinky]] testing out his new elytra at [[Delta Tower]]]] | ||
[[File:OldBEGovernment_Render.jpeg|thumbnail|500px|Government Officials Promotional Picture]] | |||
The dissolution of the [[Queendom of Evermoor]] at the end of 2014 resulted in both a power vaccuum as well as many homeless players. The time was ripe for new great [[crews]] to emerge. Of all the upstarts, the British Empire was the most successful. Founded in January 2015 by [[CrazyPirate]], its growth skyrocketed and within a couple of weeks the British Empire already counted 20 citizens. | The dissolution of the [[Queendom of Evermoor]] at the end of 2014 resulted in both a power vaccuum as well as many homeless players. The time was ripe for new great [[crews]] to emerge. Of all the upstarts, the British Empire was the most successful. Founded in January 2015 by [[CrazyPirate]], its growth skyrocketed and within a couple of weeks the British Empire already counted 20 citizens. | ||
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After a brief period of respite, petty conflicts expanded to previously peaceful colonies. For and foremost pirates [[Bensterpc]] and [[Pipsterpc]] utilised the opportunity to plague weak members of the Empire. At the same time, elections were taking place in order to determine the first government of the British Empire. The first round of voting was mired by rogue voters who weren't part of the British Empire as well as multiple ballots being cast per elector, so the position of Election Commissioner was bestowed upon [[PaulOnFire]] to manage the elections in a fair and transparent manner. The results were close but clear: [[CrazyPirate]] and [[Michty]] beat [[Chailey]] and [[Bislo1]] to the posts of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister. | After a brief period of respite, petty conflicts expanded to previously peaceful colonies. For and foremost pirates [[Bensterpc]] and [[Pipsterpc]] utilised the opportunity to plague weak members of the Empire. At the same time, elections were taking place in order to determine the first government of the British Empire. The first round of voting was mired by rogue voters who weren't part of the British Empire as well as multiple ballots being cast per elector, so the position of Election Commissioner was bestowed upon [[PaulOnFire]] to manage the elections in a fair and transparent manner. The results were close but clear: [[CrazyPirate]] and [[Michty]] beat [[Chailey]] and [[Bislo1]] to the posts of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister. | ||
The first action of the new Prime Minister was to try and appease the boiling tensions between the raiding pirates, the returned former Queen of [[Evermoor]], [[Reptaria]], and the head of the [[TUPE]] alliance, [[Unic0rnjunk101]]. Peace deals were consistently breached, which led to bold British action against Bensterpc and Pipsterpc: Their southern fortress near to British controlled [[Port Royal]] was assaulted and damaged, their fleet set ablaze. Attacks were expanded to Havanna, which was damaged in multiple raids. The newly revived elves of Evermoor who had formerly announced their friendship to the British Empire now declared war, which resulted in the streets of Evermoor being blown up with [[cannons]]. | The first action of the new Prime Minister was to try and appease the boiling tensions between the raiding pirates, the returned former Queen of [[Evermoor]], [[Reptaria]], and the head of the [[TUPE]] alliance, [[Unic0rnjunk101]]. Peace deals were consistently breached, which led to bold British action against Bensterpc and Pipsterpc: Their southern fortress near to British controlled [[Port Royal]] was assaulted and damaged, their fleet set ablaze. Attacks were expanded to [[Havanna]], which was damaged in multiple raids. The newly revived elves of Evermoor who had formerly announced their friendship to the British Empire now declared war, which resulted in the streets of Evermoor being blown up with [[cannons]]. | ||
Shortly thereafter peace was agreed upon by all sides. The elves of Evermoor rebranded themselves as the [[Elven Empire]] of [[Lothlorien]]. The British forts surrounding Havanna remained claimed as a monument to the war and attacks on [[Port Hope]] by Unic0rnjunk101 ceased. | Shortly thereafter peace was agreed upon by all sides. The elves of Evermoor rebranded themselves as the [[Elven Empire]] of [[Lothlorien]]. The British forts surrounding Havanna remained claimed as a monument to the war and attacks on [[Port Hope]] by Unic0rnjunk101 ceased. | ||
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The newfound peace led to an explosion of construction projects across the Empire, the biggest of which was the planning of the capital city of [[London]]. The city was to function as a semi-historical replica of 17th century London and would serve as the main centre of commerce, culture and recruitment in the British Empire. Each building would be custom designed by the Empire's architects. | The newfound peace led to an explosion of construction projects across the Empire, the biggest of which was the planning of the capital city of [[London]]. The city was to function as a semi-historical replica of 17th century London and would serve as the main centre of commerce, culture and recruitment in the British Empire. Each building would be custom designed by the Empire's architects. | ||
An area was selected to house the capital city. Deforestation went quickly and a storehouse was erected to contain the building materials for London. The first wall of Buckingham Palace was built and The course of the | An area was selected to house the capital city. Deforestation went quickly and a storehouse was erected to contain the building materials for London. The first wall of Buckingham Palace was built and The course of the [[River Thames]] was plotted and partly excavated with TNT. | ||
This prosperous time was not to last. Two British government officials defected to the elves, sparking an internal crisis. The government took its time properly assessing the individual applicants for the empty government positions. | This prosperous time was not to last. Two British government officials defected to the elves, sparking an internal crisis. The government took its time properly assessing the individual applicants for the empty government positions. | ||
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The newly reformed Elven Empire unexpectedly made an offer to the Verussian citizens to merge into their empire, which caused much friction in the League of Nations, the renamed "Allied". The Verussians agreed to the proposal. This action ultimately put an end to the war, but caused a deep rift between the former close allies. | The newly reformed Elven Empire unexpectedly made an offer to the Verussian citizens to merge into their empire, which caused much friction in the League of Nations, the renamed "Allied". The Verussians agreed to the proposal. This action ultimately put an end to the war, but caused a deep rift between the former close allies. | ||
At the end of January 2016, tensions grew between the British Empire and the radical revolutionary [[Ashikagan]] crew lead by [[Ultracreeper]]. Ultracreeper had been campaigning for a revolt against donators for some weeks. He took up contact with [[ | At the end of January 2016, tensions grew between the British Empire and the radical revolutionary [[Ashikagan]] crew lead by [[Ultracreeper]]. Ultracreeper had been campaigning for a revolt against donators for some weeks. He took up contact with [[Lego]], the British Empire's new Chief of Police and revealed to him a plan to topple the British government by rigging the elections. Lego reported this and the story soon made headlines in the [[Ashikagan]] embassy [http://piratemc.com/groups/ashikagan-embassy/forum/topic/tensions-with-the-british-empire/]. Ultracreeper renamed himself "the Kaiser" and defended his actions by announcing he wanted to establish a [[Colrainist]] government with revolutionary ideals. His explanation was widely condemned, especially as the BE was well-known as the only big democracy on the server. | ||
The Kaiser interrupted a British war vote by declaring war on the British Empire on 31st January 2016 [http://piratemc.com/groups/ashikagan-embassy/forum/topic/declaration-of-war-against-the-british-empire/] The conflict was short-lived, as CrazyPirate1 managed to plunder Ulracreeper's valuables, including a beacon, during a scouting raid. | The Kaiser interrupted a British war vote by declaring war on the British Empire on 31st January 2016 [http://piratemc.com/groups/ashikagan-embassy/forum/topic/declaration-of-war-against-the-british-empire/] The conflict was short-lived, as CrazyPirate1 managed to plunder Ulracreeper's valuables, including a beacon, during a scouting raid. | ||
Elections were held from 17th until 24th March 2016. For the first time three candidate duos emerged - CaptainCrackerz (PM) and iKeto (VPM) vs. BGraph (PM) and Crazy Pirate (VPM) vs. Bislo (PM) and Lawzoneon (VPM). Despite the usage of media such as posters and YouTube videos by the competition, Bislo and Lawzoneon won the election race with their promise of kickstarting the construction of the capital city of London. | Elections were held from 17th until 24th March 2016. For the first time three candidate duos emerged - CaptainCrackerz (PM) and [[Ketoh|iKeto]] (VPM) vs. BGraph (PM) and Crazy Pirate (VPM) vs. Bislo (PM) and Lawzoneon (VPM). Despite the usage of media such as posters and YouTube videos by the competition, Bislo and Lawzoneon won the election race with their promise of kickstarting the construction of the capital city of London. | ||
Soon after the election the decision was made to merge the [[British Empire Training Crew]] (BETC) back into the main crew. The reason was that that too many recruits found friends in the BETC and didn't want to "graduate" into the British Empire for fear of losing contact with their comrades through /crew chat. The British Empire had been suffering a period of stagnation due to this effect and was in desperate need of fresh blood. The leadership recognised that in the long term, the BETC would end up smothering the group it had been designed to protect - thus the BETC had to be disbanded. Its legacy lived on, however, as Lazydog11's town [[Gloomsbay]] had been massively expanded due to the influx of new recruits and boasted, among other things, housing for dozens of active players and a large PvP arena. | Soon after the election the decision was made to merge the [[British Empire Training Crew]] (BETC) back into the main crew. The reason was that that too many recruits found friends in the BETC and didn't want to "graduate" into the British Empire for fear of losing contact with their comrades through /crew chat. The British Empire had been suffering a period of stagnation due to this effect and was in desperate need of fresh blood. The leadership recognised that in the long term, the BETC would end up smothering the group it had been designed to protect - thus the BETC had to be disbanded. Its legacy lived on, however, as Lazydog11's town [[Gloomsbay]] had been massively expanded due to the influx of new recruits and boasted, among other things, housing for dozens of active players and a large PvP arena. | ||
On 16th April 2015 PirateCraft moved over to 1.9. The British Empire was actively involved in the opening event and managed to procure rare items such as elytras and dragon heads. The upgrade also enabled the construction of paths on grass blocks using the right-click function of shovels. With the aim of ultimately creating a [[global road network]], the empire got to work connecting its northernmost and southernmost territories with [[road]]s. Within but a few days, it was already possible to travel several thousand blocks along a smooth roadway from Venice all the way up north past the [[Thirteen Colonies]] and into [[Port Gletscher]]. | On 16th April 2015 PirateCraft moved over to 1.9. The British Empire was actively involved in the opening event and managed to procure rare items such as elytras and dragon heads. The upgrade also enabled the construction of paths on grass blocks using the right-click function of shovels. With the aim of ultimately creating a [[global road network]], the empire got to work connecting its northernmost and southernmost territories with [[road]]s. Within but a few days, it was already possible to travel several thousand blocks along a smooth roadway from Venice all the way up north past the [[Thirteen Colonies]] and into [[Port Gletscher]]/[[Vendigroth]]. | ||
Other projects also sprang to life, such as the construction of a fully automated infinite free wheat farm near spawn for deckhands as well as the construction of the first buildings and houses in London besides [[Buckingham Palace]] and the [[Globe Theatre]]. | Other projects also sprang to life, such as the construction of a fully automated infinite free wheat farm near spawn for deckhands as well as the construction of the first buildings and houses in London besides [[Buckingham Palace]] and the [[Globe Theatre]]. | ||
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The first strike was dealt by the [[Elves]]. CoV raids lead by players such as [[JoeBlub]] and [[Bentas]] were halted in their tracks as the Elves amassed a large enough force to drive them back and even slay them. This was a big surprise to many on the server, as usually CoV members encountered little to no resistance owing to their reputation. [[Reptaria]] announced that he would from then on be actively hunting down crusaders himself. | The first strike was dealt by the [[Elves]]. CoV raids lead by players such as [[JoeBlub]] and [[Bentas]] were halted in their tracks as the Elves amassed a large enough force to drive them back and even slay them. This was a big surprise to many on the server, as usually CoV members encountered little to no resistance owing to their reputation. [[Reptaria]] announced that he would from then on be actively hunting down crusaders himself. | ||
Behind the scenes treaties were being signed. Now that CoV could be hurt, it was time to drive the blade in deeper. Solis and EE were the first to bring the battle to the crusaders. The sheer number of God geared players, often over a dozen, in comparison to the two to three CoV members at a time, proved simply overwhelming. In battle after battle, CoV for the first time met with defeat. | Behind the scenes treaties were being signed. Now that CoV could be hurt, it was time to drive the blade in deeper. [[Solis]] and EE were the first to bring the battle to the crusaders. The sheer number of God geared players, often over a dozen, in comparison to the two to three CoV members at a time, proved simply overwhelming. In battle after battle, CoV for the first time met with defeat. | ||
These were not the only crews to get involved though. The British Empire, recognising the potential of this grand alliance against CoV, [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/a-hunt-for-the-cov/ joined in the fray] on 19th May 2016 and sought to bring in more of the smaller crews to the frontlines. Within days, the gears of war were turning as no less than seven crews were actively taking up arms and pursuing their previous belligerents. In addition, it became apparent that CoV's reputation was disintegrating at a rapid pace. No longer seen as untouchable, players recalled the frequent raids, the driving of long-term players such as [[Konstruktor]] away from server as well as their arrogant demeanour of the past and used this this opportunity to shatter the crusader's hegemony for once and for all. | These were not the only crews to get involved though. The British Empire, recognising the potential of this grand alliance against CoV, [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/a-hunt-for-the-cov/ joined in the fray] on 19th May 2016 and sought to bring in more of the smaller crews to the frontlines. Within days, the gears of war were turning as no less than seven crews were actively taking up arms and pursuing their previous belligerents. In addition, it became apparent that CoV's reputation was disintegrating at a rapid pace. No longer seen as untouchable, players recalled the frequent raids, the driving of long-term players such as [[Konstruktor]] away from server as well as their arrogant demeanour of the past and used this this opportunity to shatter the crusader's hegemony for once and for all. | ||
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At the end of 2016, the British made attempts to rejuvenate the broken relations with former allies. The [[Commonwealth of Nations]] (CoN), and old British experimental group, was repurposed as an international alliance group with clearer guidelines on voting and defence. The old LoN crews rejoined, including the newly reformed, peaceful Templars. After a first round of elections, [[PaulOnFire]] won the majority vote for Secretary-General against [[Maximus_Terragon]], [[Chailey]] and [[NickyB_123]]. He appointed NickyB_123 as his vice and set out to achieve his election pledges of expanding CoN and founding a new central base of operations for CoN, the [[Freeport]]. | At the end of 2016, the British made attempts to rejuvenate the broken relations with former allies. The [[Commonwealth of Nations]] (CoN), and old British experimental group, was repurposed as an international alliance group with clearer guidelines on voting and defence. The old LoN crews rejoined, including the newly reformed, peaceful Templars. After a first round of elections, [[PaulOnFire]] won the majority vote for Secretary-General against [[Maximus_Terragon]], [[Chailey]] and [[NickyB_123]]. He appointed NickyB_123 as his vice and set out to achieve his election pledges of expanding CoN and founding a new central base of operations for CoN, the [[Freeport]]. | ||
Progress was made relatively swiftly, yet maintaining stability in CoN was a constant challenge. Templars disbanded in early 2017 following a recruitment crisis. | Progress was made relatively swiftly, yet maintaining stability in CoN was a constant challenge. Templars disbanded in early 2017 following a recruitment crisis. [[The Xanathian Order]] later announced its intention of leaving CoN in light of facing many domestic challenges. The Elven leader, Reptaria, left the server for a brief period of time following a huge raid on the majestic new fortress of [[Gondolin]]. Candidate applications from the Ebonheart Empire, the Dark Empire and Rome were turned down due to size and activity concerns. [[The Witherbeard Clan]] was granted membership on 27th February 2017. By April 2017, CoN had however slipped into inactivity. | ||
On 17th May 2017, Gildor_stinky and Taulov were elected as Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister of the British Empire, gaining more votes than opponents Turkeyman11a and Deathtoll_. Construction projects around the Empire had been making great progress, especially in London, yet over time the British Empire had lost many talented PvPers due to a lack of military conflicts. A vote was launched on 1st June 2017 to determine the future of BE's PvP laws. The results will be in on 4th June 2017. | On 17th May 2017, Gildor_stinky and Taulov were elected as Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister of the British Empire, gaining more votes than opponents Turkeyman11a and Deathtoll_. Construction projects around the Empire had been making great progress, especially in London, yet over time the British Empire had lost many talented PvPers due to a lack of military conflicts. A vote was launched on 1st June 2017 to determine the future of BE's PvP laws. The results will be in on 4th June 2017. | ||
=== Monarchist League === | |||
In June of 2019, a new movement was founded by SpikyCactus01, Guineapigplays and Dohtig. It's aim was to put Emiel and Lazy on the British throne, but still retain democracy. It quickly gathered momentum, getting the support of the Home Secretary, Vice Prime Minister and other officials. The movement then formed a party called the [[Monarchist League]], gathering supporters from 5 different crews. | |||
== Settlements and Forts of the British Empire == | == Settlements and Forts of the British Empire == | ||
[[File: | [[File:Atlas of the British Empire 7th April 2019.png|850px|thumbnail|right|Atlas of the British Empire - 07.4.2019]] | ||
Province of Canada: | Province of Canada: | ||
*[[Whiskey Peak]] | *[[Whiskey Peak]] | ||
*[[Fort Fang]] | *[[Fort Fang]] | ||
[[ | [[Chittenden State]]: | ||
*[[Vendigroth]] | *[[Vendigroth]] | ||
[[New England]]: | |||
*[[Concord]] | |||
*[[Hartford]] | |||
*[[Massachusetts]] | |||
Northern Territories: | Northern Territories: | ||
*[[Gloomsbay]] | *[[Gloomsbay]] | ||
Territories on the old continent: | Territories on the old continent: | ||
*[[London]] | *[[London]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Smok-A-Tropolis]] | ||
South Seas: | South Seas: | ||
*[[Port Royal]] | *[[Port Royal (Reformed)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Dockerly Hold]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Southampton]] | ||
Southern Territories: | Southern Territories: | ||
*[[ | *[[Castletown]] | ||
== Previous British Governments == | == Previous British Governments == | ||
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*[[Bridgetown]] (seceded) | *[[Bridgetown]] (seceded) | ||
*[[Canada]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Chorley]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Corfadia]] (disbanded) | *[[Corfadia]] (disbanded) | ||
*[[Delta Tower]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Fort Crater]] (inactive) | *[[Fort Crater]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Fort Havanna]] (inactive) | *[[Fort Havanna]] (inactive) | ||
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*[[Fort Wolf]] (inactive) | *[[Fort Wolf]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Goldton]] (inactive) | *[[Goldton]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Hamsfield Court]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Ionith]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Isle of Zeal]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Jamaica]] (seceded) | |||
*[[Karjat]] (inactive) | *[[Karjat]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Mariejois]] (inactive) | |||
*[[New Clankton]] (inactive) | *[[New Clankton]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Newfoundland]] (inactive) | *[[Newfoundland]] (inactive) | ||
*[[New Zealand]] (inactive) | *[[New Zealand]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Port Alexandria]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Port Blue]] (inactive) | *[[Port Blue]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Port Gletscher]] (seceded) | |||
*[[Port Hope]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Port Laconia]] (Governor banned) | *[[Port Laconia]] (Governor banned) | ||
*[[Port Oribi]] (Governor banned) | *[[Port Oribi]] (Governor banned) | ||
*[[Port Panem]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Port Royal]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Port Vernesse]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Seastone]] (inactive) | *[[Seastone]] (inactive) | ||
*[[Singapore]] (seceded) | *[[Singapore]] (seceded) | ||
*[[Terra Celestia]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Venice]] (inactive) | |||
*[[Virgin Islands]] (seceded) | *[[Virgin Islands]] (seceded) | ||
*[[Westeros]] (inactive) | *[[Westeros]] (inactive) | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
== Old Documents and Images == | == Old Documents and Images == |
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