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The day has come! It's the Esferos F1 World Championships! But before everything else... Please do not post in this thread if you are not a participant. Also, no OOC posts, please. There will be two (2) parts in the Esferos F1 World Championships. The first part will be the Pre-Season, which will run from May 21 to June 24, 2023. At this time, participants should introduce their drivers, teams, engines, and tires. Drivers should be hired by teams by the time the Season starts, or else they will not be present during the Season. All 13 teams signing up were granted a license to participate in the F1 World Championships. However, if a team does not have drivers when the F1 Season starts, then their license for the World Championships will be revoked. It is also important to note that only five (5) engines and five (5) tires that were granted licenses to be official suppliers for teams in the F1 Season. All 15 circuits signed up will be used for the whole duration of the World Championships, with 13 of them being in the F1 Season calendar. Teams Info: Team Name NAT R A T Engine R A T Tire R T ## Driver Name NAT R A T AA Petroner F1 Team ARF 4.20 4.00 3.80 Cambrias KCM 3.70 3.70 4.60 CopperUA UAD 4.00 3.00 5.00 Didatsunadalenvdayvwi Motors ZOR 3.50 4.50 4.00 Eckhard-Walter Racing RSY 4.00 5.00 3.00 Epsylon Fira Racing Team URF 5.00 4.00 3.00 Eriunius Racing TRL 4.00 5.00 3.00 Golden Straits Racing AKR 4.00 5.00 3.00 Lampadati Blue-Horse Racing LXA 4.00 4.00 4.00 Las Lavandas GIO 5.00 3.50 3.50 Racing Team Regalia Genesis HEJ 4.00 3.00 5.00 Talde Lantza HZR 5.00 2.00 5.00 The Saint Mark Vola Aurum SMK 4.00 3.00 5.00 Official engine suppliers: Engine Manufacturer Name (if different) NAT R A T Lampadati Auto LampadatiGP LXA 0.20 -0.50 0.30 Eckhard-Walter U-77 RSY 0.10 -0.50 0.40 Quintana-Urbolina Velite 1420 GIO 0.20 0.20 -0.40 Viktoria-RKO Viktoria-RKO F1 M2x0 E Performance KCM -0.30 -0.30 0.60 Erunius Y2J HITC TRL -0.30 -0.20 0.50 Official tire suppliers: Tire Manufacturer Name (if different) NAT R T Eclipse HEJ 0.30 -0.30 Fenris Fenris NWO Stinger TRL -0.20 0.20 Giovagoma GIO -0.30 0.30 Kontinentaalne AS Konti DX Zero KCM -0.40 0.40 Virelli LXA -0.40 0.40 F1 Season Calendar Round Grand Prix/Event Circuit NAT Date Pre-Season Test # 1 Polaris Test Event Loona Autodroom KCM June 10 Test # 2 Aura Test Event Kirkone Amorante GIO June 17 Test # 3 Andolia Test Event Autodromo Nacional de La Marina LXA June 24 Regular Season 1 Larxian Grand Prix Autódromo Internacional de Larxia LXA June 30-July 2 2 Banda Bahuru Grand Prix Sultan Arif Mahmud Shah International Circuit ARF July 28-30 3 Hezur Grand Prix Gazteluko Eraztuna HZR August 25-27 4 Teralyon Grand Prix Terajeva Super Speedway TRL September 22-24 5 Grosser Pres vo Fauthur Heppenfelde National High Speed Circuit URF October 6-8 6 The Austra Grand Prix The Lux Litore Circuit SMK October 20-22 7 The Aukeran Grand Prix Saint Khela's Circuit AKR November 17-19 8 Cambrian Grand Prix Aventa International KCM December 15-17 9 BiBi Gran Prì de Rivalfiume Circuito Alfieri RIV January 12-14 10 Magnopremo de Porto Violeto Kirkone de la Arara GIO January 26-28 11 Die Präis Kirchfield International Circuit RSY February 9-11 12 Adaikesian Grand Prix Steskia International Circuit UAD March 8-10 13 The Hertfordshire-Jammbo Grand Prix Sleetgrave Cemetery Circuit HEJ April 5-7 You can always ask your questions in the #esferos-f1 channel in our TWP RP Discord server or in the OOC thread:

Racing Team Regalia Genesis, formed by the Clarkson/Hammond/May trio through their recently-birthed upstart company Grand Tour Ltd., were making their final preparations for entry into the Esferos F1 World Championships. The home of all the creations made by Esferos simultaneously most fun and most horrifying trio. [Hammond and May arrive at the Grand Tour Technology Centre/𐑜𐑮𐑨𐑯𐑑𐑵 𐑑𐑧𐑒𐑯𐑨𐑤𐑧𐑛𐑺 𐑕𐑧𐑯𐑑𐑽/Грандиюн Абикеупке Текнапедеийе Тенте] Richard Hammond: Here it is. The crucible for all our great inventions. This is the car we've got, it's the Yousekai RG38, it has been done on our own Eclipse tires by FrostNova, we paid Δ56,000.00 to make it, and now we must add an engine to make it a complete racing car, by... bolting lots of racing car engine bits to it. A rough image of the vehicle Regalia Genesis will use, the Yousekai RG38. The main colour is black, the [absence of] colour most associated with Hertfordshire & Jammbo, while the secondary colour is meant to imitate glowing ice. It shouldn't work, but it does. Richard Hammond: The helper for Regalia Genesis, Jeremy, is doing all the trivial jobs, like the brakes, the suspension and the electronics, while we do the big stuff. I have to fit the tires. James meanwhile you have to find an engine. We're not choosing Eckhard-Walter's U-77 engine, got it? James May: I know. Jeremy Clarkson: Yep. [Hammond struggles to fit the tires in properly. May struggles to choose an engine.] James May: You got a spreadsheet? [Some time later...] James May: With that not done, I'm checking on Hammond. Richard Hammond: Yes! Viktoria-RKO's Viktoria-RKO F1 M2x0 E Performance. That sounds business-like. James May: Hammond? Richard Hammond: What? James May: Do you understand racing? Richard Hammond: Yeah. James May: Low-to-mid reliability, low-to-mid actuation, high tare. You wanna rethink it? So let's just say we go with your engine choice, the drivers, you and me get in, the cars have been refuelled. Richard Hammond: We then set off. James May: It's lights out and away we go. Richard Hammond: It will be a bit heavy for us, I grant you, it will jeopardize the car's light weight. James May: No it won't be a bit heavy, chap, it will be... Richard Hammond: It's there. It's chosen! [May imitates sounds of racing cars going past really really fast] James May: Those are the noises of them. Meanwhile, back in the Regalia Genesis pit, Richard and James. You'd have to get a saw to cut off parts of the car. Richard Hammond: Well... yeah. Right, I'll consider your choice of engine and it'll be more... boring! James May: Here, we need to choose Lampadati Auto's LampadatiGP engine. Most engines are rubbish, but this one fits us. Okay, so when you're on the track, unless you crash, you've got the highest reliability and its actuation isn't too high like Quintana-Urbolina's Velite 1420. See, see here? Richard Hammond: I am seeing it. James May: It's brilliant! That works. Richard Hammond: Well... it's not brilliant if I'm honest. James May: Oh. Richard Hammond: Yeah, it's... flawed. Jeremy Clarkson: To make it perform like a racing car, we need a balance. But sadly because of you two fools, we can't get a good one, so I've just sort of ordered my own choice. [Clarkson reveals his choice of engine from Teralyon] Jeremy Clarkson: Look at that! Erunius' Y2J HITC. It's a proper racing car engine. Lower tare than your Cambrian engine. Richard Hammond: The Viktoria-RKO F1 M2x0 E Performance is an engine, the Yousekai RG38 needs this. James May: No, the car is ready, our thoughts need to turn to the LampadatiGP engine. Jeremy Clarkson: You know I said "how hard can it be?" when we started this? Richard Hammond: Yes. Jeremy Clarkson: If I'm honest, I think it's gonna be really hard. Richard Hammond: I'm quite glad you said that 'cause it's crossed my mind, we need to choose one. I'm aiming to win, but I'm mainly aiming for people to take us seriously. James May: Yeah, I just think we're going to look ridiculous. The bickering continues long into the night, as the trio argue over whether to go Teralyan, Cambrian or Larxian for their engine. Clarkson briefly considered Giovannilandian but the other two shot him down, May took longer on that front. Sekiyan was not considered.

Vola Aurum drivers, Celerio Dasher(left) and Ari Dasher(right) Celerio Dasher entered the living room of the apartment he shared with his twin brother, Ari, and plopped down on the brown leather sofa, toweling his wet blond hair. Ari was seated on the matching recliner, leaning over his laptop. Although they were twins, they were anything but identical. Ari Dasher, age 28, is probably the most technically gifted driver in Aura, and possibly the world. There doesn’t seem to be a turn or grade that he can’t handle. He was born for the Lux Litore, where he has spent most of his time since he began racing at the age of 18. If he has a flaw, it is in his almost gentlemanly approach to his competitors, making him sometimes lose ground on the straightaway. Given his signature style and black hair and blue eyes, he seems to be a negative image of his twin brother, Celerio. Although certainly not reckless, the blond-haired, brown-eyed Celerio Dasher, exhibits little of the technical aptitude of his twin brother, preferring instead to aggressively push his way past his competition. Although quite familiar with the Lux Litore, he has spent much more time than his brother racing around the world. If a course has a long, straight section, chances are he’ll create the space needed to finish first. The brothers are the top two drivers for The Saint Mark Vola Aurum. This F1 racing team is the oldest and most prestigious in Saint Mark, having been founded in 1346 by Vola Automotive to showcase their elite sportscars. They were an early force for organizing F1 racing in Saint Mark and have gone on to win many championships. Their first driver was the legendary Claudio Aragretto, father of Valentine Aragretto, the team's current captain and racing guru. "What's the word, Ari?" questioned Celerio as he tossed the towel on the floor. "Will we be driving Mario's engine?" Ari, his eyes still fixed on his screen, answered, "Celerio, we don't even know if we'll be chosen to race for Vola yet ... but no, it looks like his engine wasn't selected. There are some good choices, though." "Dude, don't be ridiculous, of course Vola will pick us. We're the best they've got. It's too bad we won't be racing Mario's engine. That would've been cool. What've they got?" Celerio asked, raising his head from the sofa's arm and looking toward his brother. "There's a pretty decent variety from which to choose," answered Ari; "a full range of power, reliability, and load. I'm sure Val will want to set up a meeting with Mario to discuss the team's options." "You mean to discuss our options, brother," grinned Celerio. "You know it'll be us!"

Gatsanula sits at the desk in their family barn looking over some design concepts for the first commercial car they plan on releasing in a year from now. But his focus on deciding on a design has not been the best with the news about their F1 bid weighing on their mind. As they lazily looked over the third design proposal, he was startled by the sudden ringing of his phone. He fumbled the phone as he picked it up, hoping it was news on the bid, “H-hello?” he stuttered, “Hey Gat, I’ve got some news fo-” began Deyani, “Is it about the bid!?” “Yes, I was getting to that. Unfortunately the Mark One engine and the tires from Roadhog did not make the list, so we are going to have to look at what engine and tires to go for.” Gatsanula slumped in their chair at the disappointing news despite knowing that his odds were low to begin with. “Alright, well what have we got to work with?” he sighed, “Well, looking over the specs of the engines that were available I think that the Erunius Y2J HITC engine would be a good match for us.” “Will it satisfy my need for speed?” “...” “Please don’t take that out of context.” “Oh you know I will.” said Deyani, “But I think you will find that the engine will be sufficient for your speed needs.” “Alright, now what about tires?” “I am going to be honest, most of the tires are the same but I say we should go for either Virelli or Kontinentaalne AS’s Konti DX Zero.” “Hmm, not very keen on either of those two companies but better to go with the Larxian company than with the one from Kalmach.” “Ok, we will just have to contact the companies and make the deal. Now, have you made a decision about the domestic car design?” “...No.” he said hesitantly, “Do I have to go over there and get you to focus on your job? You know that if we don’t make a successful car that will generate sales that we will go under right?” “Yes but I just want to get on the track already!” whined Gatsanula, “You will in time but right now you need to make a decision. If you haven’t made a decision by the time I come over there-” “Yeah yeah, don’t worry. I will have a design chosen by six.” “You better.” Deyani says before hanging up. Gatsanula sighed as he went back to the designs and wondering how he could incorporate the M1 engine into these designs and making it suited for domestic sports cars.

Logan Gibb, the Director of Public Relations of CopperUA, heard a notification ping from his office computer when he reviewed the Marketing Plan made by his team for the CopperUA-backed driver Aaron Deering. 'Congratulations!' the first line read. Gibb beamed upon reading it. 'We are glad to inform you that your submission for application for a license to have a team in the F1 World Championships has been granted! Please see the attached document you need to fill out for the necessary details for your license and send it back to us.' However, not this paragraph erased the smile off his face. 'However, we regret to inform you that the engine you submitted did not qualify for the shortlisted and approved engines to be used for the F1 season. But this does not mean it's the end for your engine. You can submit your application again for the next season.' 'Drat, what a large amount of Florins to waste,' Gibb thought, 'it's not that we can always use these engines in our day-to-day--' He smiled again, pressed a button on his desk phone, and rhythmically tapped his fingers from his left hand on his table while waiting for someone's response. "Yes, Mr. Gibb?" a female voice answered from his desk phone. "Jamie, call Tempest [Hunter] from Engineering. I need to talk to him," Gibb replied. "Yes, Mr. Gibb," Jamie Giffard, Gibb's Executive Assistant, replied. "Oh, and call and tell Aaron to meet me here at the office this afternoon," Gibb added and pressed another button to hang up. He doesn't need Giffard to tell her again, "Yes, boss," or anything. But he knew Giffard would do whatever he tells her to do related to their work.

An interview between a reporter from Sekiyan news outlet Die Post and 27 year old Henreich Walter, CEO of Eckhard-Walter and grandson of Julie Walter, founder of Walterwagen, the senior partner in the 1387 merge that formed Eckhard-Walter. Reporter: Good morning, Mr. Walter. Thank you for joining us today for this interview with Die Post. As the CEO of Eckhard-Walter, we are excited to learn more about your latest venture in the world of Formula One. Could you tell us about the new U-77 engine your company has developed? Henreich: Good morning and thank you for having me. It's a pleasure to be here. At Eckhard-Walter, we've been working tirelessly to develop a ground-breaking engine specifically designed for the Formula One racing car. Reporter: That sounds intriguing. What sets your engine apart from the competition? Henreich: Our engine boasts several key differentiators that make it truly exceptional. Firstly, the U-77 engine is highly efficient, allowing for optimal fuel consumption and reduced time in the pits. Our engine offers enhanced reliability and durability. We understand the rigorous demands of racing on the engine, and so the U-77 has been rigorously tested to ensure it performs flawlessly under extreme conditions. Reporter: Impressive! How do you plan to market this engine to Formula One teams and encourage them to sign contracts with Eckhard-Walter? Henreich: At the end of the day, we understand that a racing team wants a quick, reliable engine. We have been rigorously testing the U-77 in our formula one chassis around Kirchfield and many of Sekiya’s more demanding tracks. Previously to this, the U-77 has performed extremely favourably in simulations that has given us the data we need to market this as a competitive engine going into the tournament. Reporter: It's clear that Eckhard-Walter has invested considerable effort into this engine. How confident are you in its performance and potential to dominate the Formula One circuit? Henreich: We have full confidence in our engine's performance and its potential to be a strong challenger in the world of Formula One. Our team of expert engineers, in collaboration with racing veterans, has poured their knowledge, passion, and expertise into this project. We have left no stone unturned to create an engine that embodies the spirit of Eckhart-Walter’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of performance. We are eager to see our engine power teams to victory, and we firmly believe that with our technology, combined with the skill and determination of Formula One teams, we can establish a new era of dominance in the sport. Reporter: And now onto tyres – we hear that the Eckhard-Walter racing team has chosen its tyre supplier? Henreich: I don’t think it was a surprise to anyone when we announced we would be signing a contract with Giovagoma – Eckhard-Walter has been using Giovagoma for years now with our production sports cars, and it’s a product we like and believe in. Reporter: Thank you, Mr. Walter, for providing us with insights into the remarkable engine developed by Eckhard-Walter. It's evident that your company's commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability sets your engine apart in the competitive world of Formula One. We are excited to witness the impact of your U-77 engine in the upcoming racing season. We wish you and Eckhard-Walter great luck for the upcoming championship.

The Saint Mark Vola Aurum Charlotte Hudson (Reporter for Motor Monthly) : While Vola Aurum did decide to include both of you on its Esferos F1 team, there was some initial uncertainty, was there not? Celerio Dasher : Well, Charlotte, they had to keep the pre-race interest up, didn't they? Anyone, such as yourself, with any real knowledge of racing, knew we would be the ones Vola would race all along, right? Charlotte : My sources tell me that this time, the powers-that-be at Vola Aurum seriously considered a driver outside of Saint Mark, one with a more conservative approach. Celerio : Now just a minute, as I said, that was only tossed about to gin up some interest. Ari Dasher : Even if there was a bit more to it than that, both Celerio and I are the final choices of team Vola Aurum. We look forward to racing against some of the best in Esferos and to besting some challenging new courses.

May 19, 1423, 15:00 International Atomic Time — Quintana-Urbolina Headquarters, Giovannia Capital City Tullio Urbolina, co-founder and CEO of Quintana-Urbolina, was at his office contemplating with glee the notice that his company's engine Velite 1420 was accepted as one of the official suppliers for the Esferos F1 World Championships. Suddenly, his phone rang; it was his friend Aetio Quarasta-Dazane, CEO of Giovagoma. The two were long-time friends back from having graduated university together, and sought to collaborate when the international competition was announced. "Hello Aetio!", Tullio said when he answered the phone. "Hey there my friend! I have great news, Giovagoma will be one of the tire providers for the inaugural Esferos F1 tournament," Aetio exclaimed. Tullio replied, "Wonderful! Likewise for my company's engine, the Velite 1420." "Excellent," Aetio answered. "Giovannilandian talent will be very well represented at this event, ranging from the team Las Lavandas, two very skilled drivers, one test circuit and one actual circuit, and the work of our two companies of course." "Indeed," Tullio thought. "I'll have to check with Severa Alva-Oriene, head of the Lavandas, and ask her about signing an official contract with both of our companies to provide engines and tires. When it's time, of course, but it seems unlikely that she'd go with some other choice." Aetio agreed, and proposed: "Besides Las Lavandas, we should also make some advertisements so that our companies get well known throughout the world and other teams choose the Velite 1420 and Giovagoma." "Good idea, what about extolling some of our good characteristics?", asked Tullio. "Sounds good," answered Aetio. "Although most of the official tires have similar characteristics, I'd say that the Giovagoma stands at the middle of the pack, providing the right balance between reliability and traction." He added: "It has a significant traction power, while not sacrificing a lot of reliability in the process, after all we don't want them to run amok at the middle of a race. That's right—the word is balance." "I like it, and I also have a very skilled designer here in Quintana-Urbolina that could make some nice graphics," commented Tullio. "Likewise! Now, what are some aspects of the Velite 1420 that you'd judge remarkable, my friend?", asked Aetio. Tullio replied while looking at some papers, "Surprisingly, it looks like the Velite is the only one out of five engines that has above average actuation. In other words, we're the fastest to activate and that could give drivers who use Velite-powered race cars the edge at the start that they need." "Wow, that's nice!", exclaimed Aetio. "And the Velite also has a reasonable amount of reliability, which is always a plus for engines," Tullio added. "Sounds like an engine I'd choose if I were in charge of any team," Aetio said. "Anyways, we should schedule a collaboration to design some advertisements for each of our companies' products." "Let's do that!" confirmed Tullio. "I'll gather the Quintana-Urbolina staff that would be most needed for this effort, and I trust you to do the same for Giovagoma. See you soon!" "Of course, and see you!" finished Aetio as he hanged the phone. The two business partners looked forward to this meeting.

From the Desk of His Majesty, the King of Larxia To Mr. Valentin Rossi, I write to you today to express my sincere congratulations on your recent success in being accepted into Formula 1. This is a remarkable achievement, and I am proud to have you as a flagbearer of Larxia. I know that this was not an easy task. You had to overcome many challenges, including the stiff competition from other teams and the high cost of entering Formula 1. But you never gave up, and you never lost sight of your goal. Your success is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. You have shown that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. I am confident that you will continue to achieve great things in the future. I wish you all the best in your endeavors, and I look forward to seeing you compete in Formula 1. I am particularly proud of the fact that you are a Larxian, who built this company with his own to hands in Larxia. This is a great achievement for our nation, and it shows that Larxia is a land of opportunity, where anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to work hard. I know that you will use this opportunity to showcase the best of Larxia to the world. I am confident that you will be a great ambassador for our nation, and that you will make us all proud. I wish you all the best in the future. I know that you will make Larxia proud. Sincerely, King James of Larxia From the Desk of His Majesty, the King of Larxia To Mr. Antonio Virelli, I write to you today to express my sincere congratulations on your company's recent success in being announced as the official tire supplier for Formula 1. This is a remarkable achievement, and I am proud to have you as a flagbearer of Larxia. I know that this was not an easy task. You had to overcome many challenges, including the competition from other tire manufacturers and the high standards that Formula 1 sets for its tires. But you never gave up, and you never lost sight of your goal. Your success is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. You have shown that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. I am confident that you will continue to achieve great things in the future. I wish you all the best in your endeavors, and I look forward to seeing your tires perform in Formula 1. I am particularly proud of the fact that your company is a Larxian company. This is a great achievement for our nation, and it shows that Larxia is a land of opportunity, where anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to work hard. I know that you will use this opportunity to showcase the best of Larxia to the world. I am confident that your tires will help to make Formula 1 even more exciting and competitive. I wish you all the best in the future. I know that you will make Larxia proud. Sincerely, King James of Larxia

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The CEO and Founder of Lampadati Motors, Mr. Valentin Rossi, was sitting in his office, noticeably tense, as the news on the bids for the Esferos F1 World Championship were to come today. Not getting a call from the governing body of the Championship all the way till about 4 pm in the evening had him doubt about the chances of getting neither the team nor the engine into the Championship. After being miserable the whole day, he finally received a call which he rushed to answer. Valentin Rossi: Hello? Esferos F1 Championship: Hello, Mr. Rossi. This is Mr.Sulayem, from the Esferos F1 Championship. I'm calling to inform you that your bid to have Lampadati Blue-Horse Racing in the Esferos F1 Championship has been accepted. Valentin Rossi: That's great news! Thank you so much. Esferos F1 Championship: You're welcome. We're also pleased to inform you that your engine design, LampadatiGP has been accepted as one of the official engines for the Esferos F1 Championship. Valentin Rossi: That's even better news! This is a dream come true for me. Esferos F1 Championship: We're glad to hear that. We're confident that your team and your engine will be a great addition to the Esferos F1 Championship. Valentin Rossi: Thank you. We're excited to get started. Valentin Rossi hangs up the phone and smiles. He can't believe that his dream of having a team in the Esferos F1 Championship is finally coming true. He knows that it will be a lot of hard work, but he's confident that his team and his engine will be a success. He asked his secretary, Mila Garcia to connect his good friend, and Head of Sales of Lampadati Auto, Andrew Parker. Mila Garcia: Hello Mr. Parker, I have Mr. Rossi on the line, let me transfer the call to him. Valentin Rossi: Parker!! I have some great news. Our bid to have a team in the Esferos F1 Championship has been accepted, and our engine design has been accepted as an official engine for the competition. Andrew Parker: That's amazing news, Rossi! I'm so excited for you. Valentin Rossi: Thanks, Parker. I'm excited too. I'm calling to ask you to start working on a brochure for our engine. I want to start courting other teams to go with the LampadatiGP engine as their engine. Andrew Parker: I'll get right on it, Rossi. Valentin Rossi: Thanks, Parker. Make sure to get it done by tomorrow EOD. That is when the real fun begins.

Introduce your drivers, teams, engines, and tires. Drivers, show why you need to be signed by these teams. Engine and tire manufacturers, impress teams with your products to ensure they use them in their race cars. Teams, sign your drivers and decide which engine and tire to use. Only signed drivers with teams who have already chosen their engine and tire will be allowed to race in the Pre-Season Tests (non-points races). Signing drivers and choosing an engine and tire manufacturer should start by May 21, 2022, at 12:00 AM ET. Roleplaying for the Pre-Season of the Esferos F1 World Championships starts now!

And done. Sorry missed it last night, was too busy putting pineapples on my Pizza.

(This post is a collaboration between @Saint Mark and myself) Valentine Aragretto, Captain of Vola Aurum, Hans Anorson, President of Vola Automotive, Sigurio Circum, Vice President for Racing of Zephyr Saint Mark, Elise Aragretto, Vice President for Marketing for Vola Aurum, and Sir Edgar Hampton, Chairman of the Saint Mark Racing Commission, were seated on one side of the polished dark wood table. On the other were Tullio Urbolina, co-founder and CEO of the engine supplier Quintana-Urbolina, and Aetio Quarasta-Dazane, CEO of the tire supplier Giovagoma, as well as the heads of marketing for the two companies, Marko Nyazene-Arruda and Kamilla Tesfaye respectively. “Greetings,” Aetio said, “we’re glad to have arrived here and that Vola Aurum is interested in the Giovagoma tire.” “Likewise for the Velite 1420 engine”, Tullio commented. “Thank you for joining us,” responded Valentine, his smile bright in his tanned face. “We love the stats on your engine and tire. As you know, we would like to race with these in the Esferos F1.” “The Velite 1420 is actually quite similar to one of our own,” interrupted Hans. Valentine glanced over and then back. “Yes, that is true. As I was saying, we feel these are fine products. Might I propose that, since we will be using these, we feature your companies’ logos on our car? In addition, we would request that one of your top engineers be part of our pit crew.” “Promotion for Quintana-Urbolina is always good, and having one of our top engineers on your pit crew sounds reasonable,” Marko agreed. Tullio added, “We could also give Vola Aurum access to engine data and performance analysis, and our technical experts can ensure that the engine is installed and maintained correctly, so that it’s always reliable and has optimal performance.” After he finished, it was Giovagoma’s turn. “I’m quite happy with publicity for the Giovagoma tire, and in return we can certainly mention Vola Aurum in our list of notable customers, alongside other F1 teams such as Las Lavandas,” said Kamilla. Aetio continued, “I also agree that it would be beneficial to have a top engineer to assist Vola Aurum in matters concerning our tire, race assistance is crucial.” Everyone looked satisfied. Sir Edgar replied,” Well, ladies and gentlemen, I think we are all in agreement. I’m sure I can speak for us all when I say that it will be quite a pleasure working with you. Would you all care to join me in my city apartment for dinner this evening? We can go over the details and get to know each other better.” Both the Quintana-Urbolina and Giovagoma representatives agreed with the idea, and looked forward to the dinner.

Valentine, and his two star drivers, Ari and Celerio, sat on one side of the polished maple table, across from Mario Ingenio, Chief Engineer for Vola Aurum. Ingenio's soft voice and bland countenance might make someone who didn't know better discount him as ordinary. He was anything but. Ingenio had finished his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering by the age of 22, had won the Crown Award for Automotive Engineering the year later, and became Vola Aurum's Chief Engineer the year after that ... the youngest in its history by a decade. "Gentlemen," he began. "My design was not selected to be among those available for the Esferos races. I understand why it might not have had a broader appeal. It was designed with your driving talents in mind. The engines that were selected are still excellent, however, and you must now choose which will bring you victory. The Velite 1420 is the one most similar to the one I had designed. It has a lot of power pushing an ultra-light machine. This car will fly like a rocket (Celerio grinned), but most drivers would find it difficult to control. It would be a magic weapon in your hands, though, Ari. You'd be able to tame it." "On the other hand, this might not be the best choice for you, Celerio. I know it's what you want, but you might be too aggressive for this one. I think the Y2J HITC might be more suited to you. It has plenty of power, but its added weight will help to keep you grounded (Celerio's face fell). Your driving style could really pull the best performance out of this one." Valentine looked at his drivers. "We can only choose one engine, boys. Which will it be?" Celerio responded quickly. "Ari will want to choose the Y2J to keep me safe, but no way! The Velite sounds hot! We have to go with that. I'll be fine and we all know what Ari can do with it." Interrupting Ari's objection, Ingenio added, "That may be our best option, and to keep us on the track (looking directly at Celerio) we can choose a stickier tire. If it's going to be the Velite, I suggest the Giovagoma. It may not have the strongest grip, but it is pretty strong, and definitely more reliable. We can't have the wheels popping like they did at Kirchfield last year." "It's agreed then," said Valentine while he pushed away from the table, "we'll go all Gio this year." Summary for UA: Drivers: Ari Dasher, Celerio Dasher Engine: Velite 1420 Tire: Giovagoma

May 21, 1423, 20:00 International Atomic Time — Quintana-Urbolina Headquarters, Giovannia Capital City "Are we all ready?", Tullio and Aetio asked in unison. "Correct!" replied Martina Laurentia, Giovagoma Head of Design. "Indeed, we have made some nice designs," added Gyalwa Tselya-Monte, Design Manager for Quintana-Urbolina. "Awesome," Aetio remarked, "let's see what we have." "Ekke," Gyalwa uttered as he called everyone. "Good job everyone!" exclaimed Tullio, satisfied with the designs. "I am also satisfied," concurred Aetio, "and I'll get our head of marketing Kamilla Tesfaye over at our headquarters in Gioville to share it across the world for other teams to see." "Same here! Marko, could you get our advertisement published for the various F1 teams?", he said, calling the Chief Marketing Officer, Marko Nyazene-Arruda. "Roger that," replied Marko. Soon after, Aetio would also get the confirmation from Kamilla, and the two CEOs would soon see results from their campaign, starting with the Giovannilandian team in the championship, Las Lavandas. ------------------------------------------------ May 22, 1423, 16:00 International Atomic Time — Las Lavandas Team Base, Amorante City "Hello everyone!", Las Lavandas' team principal Severa Alva-Oriene said to a crowd. "Today we have several announcements to make in advance for the Esferos F1 World Championships soon to happen!", she exclaimed. "Firstly, we will announce the first signings in our competing team for the upcoming season, two outstanding members of the Academia de Automovismo Las Lavandas! We're very glad to have them for the official team, and I will welcome them to the stage. Please come here, Sabina Dawa-Gyatso and Lukas Taval-Sabino!" The crowd cheered as the two drivers arrived. Talking about them, Severa noted in particular Lukas' interest in racing since childhood and invite from the academy still during his teenage years, and Sabina's closeness to her mother and family, and the importance of that and her hard work in achieving success, despite financial struggles during her early life. "Thank you Severa, we're both excited to be part of Las Lavandas and bring great success to the team in the upcoming World Championships!", said Lukas. "And I'd like to offer any other drivers the chance of signing up for our team in the pre-season while there's still time! We have a great team spirit and focus in reliability above all else while still having high skill in aspects such as acceleration and turning, so if that sounds like the fit for you, come join Las Lavandas!", added Sabina. "Indeed," Severa concurred, "and now we will also announce two important partnerships for our team. Please welcome our engine supplier..." "...Quintana-Urbolina, with their engine Velite 1420!", she exclaimed. "The Velite's focus on actuation and reliability is very important to us, and I thank Tullio Urbolina for the offer." "Quintana-Urbolina thanks Las Lavandas for being the first World Championships team to which we supply our engine!", said Floriano Girvyan-Altada, the company's representative at the event. "Of course!" And now, we will also announce Las Lavandas' tire supplier... Giovagoma!", Severa declared. "Giovagoma's message of balance between reliability and traction made the most sense to us among the selection of tire suppliers, so it'll be the right choice for us, and I thank Aetio Quarasta-Dazane for offering this partnership." "Similarly, Giovagoma is glad to see that Las Lavandas is the first team to which we will supply our product, hopefully the first of many!", commented Antonio Aquila-Lampo, representing Giovagoma in this occasion. "Over the coming days, Las Lavandas will hope to bring many more enticing announcements, as our team prepares to excel at this worldwide event, and hopefully announce more drivers from other nations as part of our team!", announced Severa. "Don't forget to watch me and Sabina here at the Kirkone Amorante for the Aura Test Event pre-season, coming June 17!", reminded Lukas. "...and in Porto Violeto at the great Magnopremo January next year, we'll need you all to cheer for us!", said Sabina. "As well as the other events abroad, of course. Tune in for these through your media of choice, or take this opportunity to visit other countries and watch more events, and support Las Lavandas!", she added. "See you all soon!", concluded Severa as the event finished and the crowd cheered once more.

Anti-colonial sentiment in Giovannilandian Andolia reaches new high as man is mildly upset about taxes by Jerry Poole, Head Writer ANDOLIAVILLE, GIOVANNILAND — Global experts indicate that tensions in Giovannilandian territory in Andolia have reached historic highs after a man expressed minor irritation about Giovannilandilandian taxes. Flavio Deresse-Lumine, of Andoliaville, was purchasing a bag of milk at the convenience store. He reportedly sighed upon seeing the total ring up. According to witness testimony from the cashier, he then said “Those taxes are adding up, huh?” This brazen anti-government statement is the latest and most severe action by separatist movements in Giovannilandilandilandian Andolia. As news broke, Giovannilandilandilandilandian state media was very quick to discredit it, claiming that Deresse-Lumine was a “Varanian operative” sent to justify invasion and reiterated that “the residents of Andoliaville are very happy to be Giovannilandilandilandilandilandian.” Liza Corden, a social media figure openly associated with the Andolian Freedom Fighters, spoke out in Deresse-Lumine’s support. “Flavio is a hero of the Andolian revolution,” she proclaimed. “His act of bravery will inspire other oppressed souls in Giovanniland-occupied territory to cast off their colonial shackles and be free.” Deresse-Lumine could not be reached for comment. It is assumed he is being held in a Giovannilandilandilandilandilandilandian prison. The Review will deliver updates as they become available.

Transcript: You’re joining me, Tom Sock, in the Republic of Sekiya; a relatively unheard-of nation in Southern Nur. The nation had an industrial boom in the 1380s, and the economy has roared into one of the largest on the continent, growing by almost 8 times in 4 decades. However, the economy isn’t the only thing that has been growing – Its buildings have been too. Sekiya has placed heavy restrictions on high-rises to preserve the architecture of its cities, however the eastern province of Roudes tells a different story. Today, we’re going to be taking a closer look at Eisenhaustad, the financial capital in the East, as well as some of the tallest buildings in Sekiya! 1 – Horizont Tower, Eisenhaustad This is the tallest building in the country: The absolutely massive Horizont Tower. This mega structure comes in at a whopping 326 meters tall. The Horizont is a huge tourist attraction in the city, with the viewing platform on the 71st floor giving views of the city. The building is also an important office space, with many corporations basing operations from the tower. The building was constructed as a joint project led by the Sekiyan Direktbank and the Cambrian Alender and Kokk Holding Corp. Despite opening on time in 1419, the building has been under scrutiny following the partial collapse of an underground access road to the tower, leading to massive rebuilding works within the foundations. 2 – Kaiserstahl Platz, Eisenhaustad We’re at the Kaiserstahl Platz now, home to the mining and steel giant, Kaiserstahl. This humongous company was founded in 1305 as a Crown Company, however gained its autonomy in the 1320s. The company has grown with the nation, and has been Sekiya’s largest employer until 1401, when it was overtaken by the supermarket chain, Tescha. The building has a unique, triangular structure with 4 main sections and was completed in 1409. Many notable companies have their main offices here, including SekAir, IT-Strategie and farming giants AKI Leitz. Despite the building being primarily being funded by Kaiserstahl, the building also received significant funding from the Adaikesian International Development Agency (AIDA) and the United Adaikes Agency for International Cooperation (UAAIC), with both entities having regional offices here for Nuran programs, projects, and activities. 3 – Sekiya Financial Centre, Fischendorf Next, we take a long trip to the bustling port city of Fischendorf. The port here is one of the largest in the world, and acts as the primary gateway for goods to enter and leave the country. The Sekiyan Financial Centre acts as the main office for Sekiya’s largest shipping company, Hurtigruten AS, that holds a 5% share of its part of the building, however the building is primarily owned by the Giovannilandian construction company Korporatia Benaventura, with the Sekiyan Kreditbank also having a 40% share. The building overlooks the port and harbour area, and is one of the only buildings outside of Eisenhaustad in Sekiya that is over 150 metres tall. 4 – Himmelsstern, Eisenhaustad Back in Eisenhaustad, we’re looking at Himmelsstern, Sekiya’s newest skyscraper. Completed in 1420, the project was primarily funded by the Cambrian engineering company, JANEK Grupp. The building is home to many corporations, including Logiseikia, who own the remaining share of the building. Himmelsstern has attracted many multinational companies and has regional offices from corporations from all over Esferos, including Triaco Pharma and S.L. International, both from Saranzio. Most impressively about Himmelsstern is its mall. With a total of 7 floors starting from the 2nd basement level, this mall is the largest in Sekiya by both value and size. Shoppers can find fashion, jewelry, tech, and even car showrooms for Silberpfeil and Eckhard-Walter. 5 – Die Turm, Eisenhaustad Die Turm is a 211m-tall skyscraper that stands as the tallest building in the Katzeinsel district of Eisenhaustad. Designed by architect Friedrich Klein and completed in 1422, it features a stunning glass façade that reflects light and changes color depending on the time of day. With 50 floors, Die Turm is a multi-use building with the first 10 floors dedicated to office space, while the rest of the floors offer luxurious apartments. Visitors can also take in the breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck on top of the building. Whether you're a tourist or a resident, Die Turm is a must-see attraction that showcases the best of modern architecture.

Introduction The Prince-Bishopric of Garahun is a zealous state proud of its great navy. The people follow the Iusmarite faith, and are led by a prince-bishop, elected by the Council of Illegon upon the previous Bishops death. The bishop holds almost complete control over the country but may be deposed by the Council of Illegon if it so pleases. Recently, however, laws making the calling together of the council difficult have been passed. Garahun has a population of almost 12.000.000 people, and the population is heavily militarized. The navy is led by the Synod of Udôn, who often holds sway over the prince-bishop. Garahun has naval bases around Udôn, and on the islands in the Salt Sea. Following fact book updates will be: - The South Hallessekratamian Civil War - The Iusmarite Faith - The Garahunnic Navy - Ethnic Conmposition - The Founding of Garahun - The Council of Illegon - Garahunnic War of Religion - Garahunnic Participation in the Great Nur War - Garahunnic Participation in the Second Kalmachian Civil War (not necessarily in order)

Could you imagine having that super power (hear everything that is said about you) as a Movie Star, or Hockey Player...I don't think you'd be able to hear yourself think, let alone operate machinery!

Hearing every conversation about me would violate other people's privacy. Also, it would probably be psychologically damaging to hear everything that is said about you. Being able to take back what you said could prevent conflicts and embarassments, so I would choose this option.

I rarely wish to take back what I say so being able to hear any conversation would be a preferred ability that I absolutely should not have.

Adaikes Volleyball League The United Adaikes National Volleyball Federation organized a professional volleyball league in the United Adaikes, the Adaikes Volleyball League (AVL). It has 16 teams coming from private companies, branches of the military of the country, as well as its military academy (which is not a member of the UAAUA). President, United Adaikes National Volleyball Federation: Becka Reynolds Commissioner, Adaikes Volleyball League: Amado Tupper It has two tournaments in one season. The first one, the AVL Invitational, after the UAAUA Volleyball Championship, invites the top eight (8) member universities of UAAUA Volleyball. With a total of 24 teams, they are divided into four (4) groups. There should be no more than two (2) university teams in one (1) group. They play a double round-robin with the teams in their group before the top four (4) teams in each group advance to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Invitational. When the UAAUA Volleyball season is ongoing, the AVL plays the AVL Grand Prix, with only the 16 teams vying for volleyball supremacy in the United Adaikes. All 16 teams play each other twice, with the top 12 teams advancing to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Grand Prix. During Group Stage, when a team wins a match 3-0 or 3-1, the winner takes 3 points, while the loser takes 0 points. When a team wins a match 3-2, the winner takes 2 points, while the loser takes 1 point. To break ties in tables, the procedure is as follows: a. Number of matches won b. Match points won c. Sets ratio d. Points ratio e. Head-to-head result

Signups and OOC Thread There's already a lot of talk about doing an F1-like competition for Esferos. But while I open this signup and OOC thread, this gives me a gauge of how many people actually want to do it and provides an initial baseline of the number of users willing to RP until the end of the season/calendar of this competition. This competition (emphasis on the word I used, "competition," rather than "tournament") will be different from the usual because this will not happen and will end in just one (1) month. I am currently looking at the season/calendar for this competition will roughly be eight (8) months, depending on the number of signups. However, we will only utilize a maximum of one week per event per month to minimize RP-writing burnouts. A race weekend will start on a Friday with practice, with qualifyings happening on Saturday, and the competitive race on Sunday. For roleplays in the season, I will allow as much as one (1) week before the start of the practice for RPs to be posted. Cut-offs will happen three times in a race weekend, one before scorinating the results of the practice (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), one before scorinating the results of the qualifying (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and one before scorinating the results of the race (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), for a total of three (3) points from RPing for the whole weekend. A season-wide RP bonus will also be given for teams and drivers RPing on the signing of a driver for the team (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), the teams and engine manufacturers coming to terms on which engine to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and the teams and tire manufacturers coming to terms which tire to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point). If no RP is posted but only announced in this OOC thread, there will only be 0.1 points for each decision made by a team. A team is allowed to have a maximum of two (2) drivers. Multiple signups will happen in this thread, of which the IC thread will be posted after many signups are posted. The IC thread will start with the pre-season, for teams deciding to roleplay which driver to sign and which engine and tire to use. However, the Team, Engine, and Tire Signups will only be reserved for Veteran Storytellers (subject to change with the agreement between Loremasters and Lorekeepers). All Storytellers will be able to signup a driver and circuit (circuit signups are subject to scrutiny by Loremasters for realism), with Veteran Storytellers being able to signup a maximum of two (2) drivers for this competition. I will only select 3-4 tire suppliers, with no limit to the number of approved engine suppliers. This season, we will use The Racing Scorinator (TRS) v2.5.6, the standard Motorsports / Auto Racing RP scorinator of NS Sport. Again, no double-posting (except for me to submit my signups)! You can always edit your post to include any necessary edits that you need to your post. Driver Signups (All drivers will be free agents at the start of the pre-season until signed by a team.) Circuit Signups Team Signups Engine Signups Tire Signups Received Signups Driver Signups Circuit Signups Team Signups Engine Signups Tire Signups

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships Final Stage Championship Game (played at 10 AM local time) Faraday Rough Striders 21 28 23 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 30 25 Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) forced a Do-or-Die Championship Game by 8 PM local time. Do-or-Die Championship Game Golden Sierra Griffins 23 25 25 25 Faraday Rough Striders 25 13 20 19 1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships Gold Medalist: Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) Silver Medalist: Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) Bronze Medalist: Panorama Chargers (SAY)

Driver Name: Tes Tinovic Name Trigram: TET Nationality Trigram: TRL Preferred Car Number: 69 Second Choice Car Number: 66 Reliability: 3.3 Aggression: 4.2 Technique: 4.5 Driver's bio: Driver Name: Matis Hardic Name Trigram: MHC Nationality Trigram: TRL Preferred Car Number: 77 Second Choice Car Number: 99 Reliability: 3.5 Aggression: 4.1 Technique: 4.4 Driver's bio: Circuit Name: Terajeva Super Speedway Race Name: Teralyon Grand Prix Track Length (km): 5.55 km Qualifying Type: Two Tier Track aggressiveness: 6 Track technicality: 4 Overtaking Difficulty: 2 Margin for error: 4 Info: 222,000 capacity Track Image: Team Name: Eriunius Racing Team Nation: Federated Teralyon Republic Nationality Trigram: TRL Team color (in hex code): #2c0880 Reliability: 4 Acceleration: 5 Turning: 3 Team bio: Eriunius Racing is the dynamic formula team division of Eriunius Motors, a renowned luxury and supercar manufacturer that has been producing world-class vehicles since its inception. Based on a foundation of innovation, precision, and a relentless drive to succeed, Eriunius Racing has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of formula racing. The team is led by a talented group of engineers, designers, and drivers, who work tirelessly to push the limits of performance and technology. With a passion for speed and a commitment to excellence, Eriunius Racing consistently delivers impressive results on the track. Drawing on the expertise and resources of its parent company, Eriunius Racing is able to leverage cutting-edge technologies and engineering techniques to develop advanced racing vehicles that are second to none. These vehicles feature state-of-the-art aerodynamics, powerful engines, and advanced electronics, all carefully calibrated for maximum speed and performance. Thanks to their unrivaled expertise and a deep commitment to excellence, Eriunius Racing has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable teams in the world of formula racing. With a track record of success and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible, this team is sure to continue setting new records and thrilling fans around the globe for years to come. Engine Manufacturer: Eriunius Engine Name: Eriunius-Y2J HITC Reliability (between -1 and 1): -0.3 Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.2 Tare (between -1 and 1): +0.5 Info: 1.6 L direct injection I6 turbocharged engine Tire Manufacturer: Fenris Tire Name: Fenris NWO Stinger Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.2 Traction (Between -1 and 1): +0.2 Info: For dry/slick conditions

[OOC: Malfunction of computer forced this sign-up to arrive later than the intended posting time at 02:00 GMT] Drivers Driver Name: Richard Hammond Name Trigram: RHA Nationality Trigram: HEJ Preferred Car Number: 00 Second Choice Car Number: 8 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 2 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 5 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5 Information: This driver is known as Sir Crash-A-Lot. Driver Name: James May Name Trigram: JMA Nationality Trigram: HEJ Preferred Car Number: 0 Second Choice Car Number: 3 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 5 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 2 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5 Information: This driver is known as Captain Slow. -------------------------------------------------- Circuit Circuit Name: Sleetgrave Cemetery Circuit Race Name: The Hertfordshire-Jammbo Grand Prix Track Image: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/577959042631204895/1097306236996833280/image.png?width=797&height=585 Track Length (km): 8.4404km Qualifying Type: Traditional Track aggressiveness (1-10): 1 Track technicality (1-10): 9 Overtaking Difficulty: 3.9 Margin for error: 4.5 -------------------------------------------------- Team Team Name: Regalia Genesis (Full Name: Racing Team Regalia Genesis) Team Nation: Hertfordshire and Jammbo Nationality Trigram: HEJ Team colour (in hex code): #000000 Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 4 Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 3 Turning (Between 2 and 5): 5 -------------------------------------------------- Engine Engine manufacturer: Flag of Convenience Engine name (if different): Mihashira Reliability (between -1 and 1): 0.6 Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.8 Tare (between -1 and 1): 0.2 -------------------------------------------------- Tires Manufacturer Name: Eclipse Reliability (Between -1 and 1): 0.3 Traction (Between -1 and 1): -0.3 -------------------------------------------------- The vehicle used by Regalia Genesis: https://images.nightcafe.studio/jobs/ivjtmizXjCPhc7tbpGeI/ivjtmizXjCPhc7tbpGeI--1--2v3s1.jpg?tr=w-1600,c-at_max The logo of Regalia Genesis: ERROR 404 - Image Not Found

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships Group Stage Group Finals Group 1 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 25 25 20 15 West Bridge Reds 19 27 22 25 8 Group 2 Elk Valley Grizzlies 21 25 25 22 15 Eastview Infernos 25 21 21 25 11 Group 3 Faraday Rough Striders 22 22 32 25 15 Pinewood Bullets 25 25 30 22 8 Group 4 Panorama Chargers 17 23 19 Oakwood Pirates 25 25 25 Oakwood Pirates need to beat Panorama Chargers twice to win the group. Group Finals Do-or-die Game Oakwood Pirates 22 8 25 25 12 Panorama Chargers 25 25 23 21 15 Final Stage (played in Multi-purpose Indoor Sports Coliseum, New Thraproy Sports Complex, Sportstown, Steskia, Thraproy) Losers' Bracket Round 1 Matchups West Bridge Reds (EMI) vs. Eastview Infernos (SAY) Pinewood Bullets (ADA) vs. Oakwood Pirates (LUD) Winners' Bracket Round 1/Semi-Finals Matchups Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) vs. Elk Valley Grizzlies (ADA) Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) vs. Panorama Chargers (SAY)

Look at what I just found...the better version of the Fav icon....I was wondering if I still had a copy of this somewhere.

Automovismo Giovanniterra Driver Signups Driver Name: Lukas Taval-Sabino Name Trigram: LTS Nationality Trigram: GIO Preferred Car Number: 16 Second Choice Car Number: 25 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 5 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 2 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5 Driver Name: Sabina Dawa-Gyatso Name Trigram: SDG Nationality Trigram: GIO Preferred Car Number: 20 Second Choice Car Number: 66 Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4 Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4 Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4 Circuit Signup Circuit Name: Kirkone de la Arara (Macaw's Circuit) Race Name: Magnopremo de Porto Violeto Track Image: Track Length (km): 4.096 km Qualifying Type: Elimination Track aggressiveness (1-10): 2 Track technicality (1-10): 8 (Aggressiveness and technicality should add up to 10) Overtaking Difficulty (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is easy, 5 is difficult): 4 Margin for error (0.1 - 5. 0.1 is forgiving, 5 is treacherous): 3 Team Signup Team Name: Las Lavandas Team Nation: Giovanniland Nationality Trigram: GIO Team color (in hex code): #8D3DFF Reliability (Between 3 and 5): 5 Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 3.5 Turning (Between 2 and 5): 3.5 Engine Signup Engine manufacturer: Quintana-Urbolina Engine name (if different): Velite 1420 Reliability (between -1 and 1): 0.2 Actuation (between -1 and 1): 0.2 Tare (between -1 and 1): -0.4 Tire Signup Manufacturer Name: Giovagoma Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.3 Traction (Between -1 and 1): 0.3

Id love to hear what is said about me, it would be the easiest way of knowing who actually likes me and not, and who currently has an issue with me and why.

New Maserut's soccer team wins the Candelù league, the glorious victory will be remembered. (Saturday, May 20th, 1423) Tiveria, after winning the league for 3 years in a row, was eventually beaten by its main rival, which also happens to be our capital, New Maserut. This match has shown how much New Maserut's team has evolved through the years, and how its new captain and coach were able to bring the city's squad to the win. The match took place in the capital's stadium, as anticipated before, it was against the city of Tiveria. Maserut's Team Tiveria's team No one expected New Maserut to dominate the game, and the 4th win in a row for Tiveria was the most likely scenario everyone thought of. Though, from the kickoff, Tiveria's players were overwhelmed by the enemy team's power. Each one of the moves, shooting, passing, it showed the dedication and commitment to win. New Maserut's offensive was able to breach through the enemies, allowing their star striker, Leonardo Ponte, to create a lot of score opportunities, most of which worked. In the end, the win was 6 goals to 2, signing not only the end of the streak for Tiveronia, but also, one of the most remarkable days in our Capitals' modern sports history. Long live the Emperor.

General Overview Name Republic of Candelù. (in Candeluian) 'a Repubbria dé Candela. National Anthem Candelù Aroused. (Candeluian) Candela s'è desta Motto: "Like our star, we shine bright!" (Candeluian) "com' a nostra stèa, no brillemo luminì!" Map Candelù is the one in red, the yellow dot is the Capital, New Maserut. The Languages: Candeluian: Main language in the country. Common: Every child learns it nowadays, used in international affairs. Tiverìn: A dialect, still much different than Candeluian, used mainly in the west of the nation. Demonyms: Candeluian (Candeluiani). Government: Emperor (exclusively representative, no powers): Emperor Tivo Granz II (M) Prime minister (Candelù Libera) Gabrial Mason Alma (F) National animal: Candeluian Hare Other infos: Calling code: +4 22 Timezone: Over time +1 Drives on the Right Internet code: .cu Candelù is a relatively small nation in northern Doll Guldur. The nation formed after the union of two smaller nations, this event will be explained in detail in the History section of the Factbook. Candelù, while being a Republic, still allows the emperor to exist, not having any power, but simply being rappresentative of the candeluian people. Long Live the emperor / Lunga vià al 'emperator.

1423 AVL Invitational Group Stage Match Day 1 (Highlighted teams in yellow are UAAUA member schools) Group A Air Adaikes Hawks 16 25 25 18 14 San Lucas Realtors 25 18 21 25 16 Air Force Eagles 22 9 22 Panorama Chargers 25 25 25 Bank Adaikes Smashers 14 20 25 19 Faraday Rough Striders 25 25 20 25 The two university teams in this group started their AVL campaign by winning as the Chargers swept the Eagles, even holding them to a single-digit on the second set. The Rough Striders also won against the Smashers, with the Smashers only winning the fourth set. In the only all-AVL matchup for this match day in this group, the Hawks already won their match's second and third sets when the Realtors rallied to take the fourth set to force a deciding set which they also won. Group B Adaikes Coffee Ravens 24 28 13 12 UA Airlines Falcons 26 26 25 25 AMeSCo Medics 27 25 17 25 Navy Sea Lions 25 21 25 19 Eastview Infernos 22 25 25 25 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 14 20 22 All matches ended in four sets in this group for this match day. In one of the two all-UAAUA matchups on this match day, the Griffins took the first set, 25-22. However, the Infernos showed who kept the fire burning as they swept the remaining sets, 25-14, 25-20, 25-22. In the Medics-Sea Lions match, the Medics gave up the third set despite being two sets ahead before taking the match by winning the fourth set, 25-19. The Ravens and the Falcons also played in this round, with the Falcons winning this match, losing only the second set to the Ravens. Group C A1 Cargo Movers 25 25 20 23 13 West Bridge Reds 9 22 25 25 15 Coast Guard Sharks 27 26 15 22 United Adaikes Oil Drillers 29 24 25 25 Pinewood Bullets 22 22 19 Red Horse Power 25 25 25 The Cargo Movers started strong in their match against the Reds, even holding them to a single digit in the first set and taking the second set. However, the student-athletes from West Bridge University rallied to take the win. The Oil Drillers and the Sharks exchanged attacks in the first two sets, with both teams taking one set apiece; the Oil Drillers took the remaining sets to win the match. Lastly, the Power swept the Bullets, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19. Group D Army Troopers 25 25 29 20 11 UAMA Generals 23 23 31 25 15 Elk Valley Grizzlies 25 19 15 25 16 Oakwood Pirates 21 25 25 15 18 Greater Heights Hitters 23 23 23 La Mujer Spikers 25 25 25 All matches for the first match day in this group ended in close games. However, the Spikers-Hitters match ended only in three sets, with only a two-point difference in each set. In another all-UAAUA match on this match day between the Grizzlies and the Pirates, the last set went over fifteen points for the two teams, ending at 16-18, with the Pirates winning. Lastly, the Troopers already had a 2-set lead when the military cadet-athletes from the United Adaikes Military Academy rallied to win the match, with the third set ending at 29-31.

The North Eastern Territories modern TNET Flag: Ancient flag of TNET/Xertinia: TNET or Republic of North Eastern Territories is a federation of states and kingdoms united together that form TNET. They are situated north east of the Nur continent centered around the 7th Parallel North and 120th Meridian East. There are 7 states and 1 kingdom that currently exist in the Republic. It is decently sized, slightly bigger than some of its neighbors but many times smaller than the largest nation in the continent, Kalmach. It cares greatly about its citizens and would protect their safety at all cost, even if this means taking away a few rights during tough times. Its government type is classified mainly as a constitutional republican monarchy. The king nowadays is mostly ceremonial. The king is currently from the house of estile. While the people's vote is directly proportional to everyone else's each state getting representatives proportional to that, however in case there is an issue that comes up a back up house that has 3 elected officials for each state and kingdom if the House can't make a decision the Senators house of lords will decide for them instead. There is also a great fascination with the ocean and deer in the nation. There are 8 time periods that exist for TNET. 1st. Establishment of Xertinia 700-800 2nd. Rise of the monarchy 800-835 3rd. Expansion 835-950 4th. Destabilization and re-stabilization of the kingdom 900-1123 5th. Industrialization 1123-1249 6th. Second great expansion 1223-1374 7th. Forming of a Republic 1374-1400 8th. Modern TNET 1400-Present TNET for most of its existence has been a moderately liberal nation with the king held in high regard, established years ago when the many clans of Xertinia united into one when someone who would be be considered a knight fought both in wars and politically to unite the island in order to stop the fighting between them all, the reason for this was the he saw a vision from the Deer God of Xertinai, thought to be one of the strongest deities that created the island of alsindia. The name of the “Knight” was Theodoric, later becoming the great after improving the nation and bringing it into slight prosperity during his 35 year reign. Currently however the nation is in a slight bit of a criss as it is going though a time of great political divisions with the conservatives currently leading the House of representatives by a slim majority but they do not rule the SHL. meaning that their decisions are both controversial due to them clashing with the still strong liberal ideals, and the fact that they usually barely pass in the house and rarely in the SHL. Occasionally when they are passed in the larger cities revolts occasionally happen when the laws or acts are passed generally causing lots of property damage and hurt civilians and police. however there has been no sustained nationwide revolt so their slim grip on power is still strong enough to keep their hold. There is however an uncertainty on if that grip is able to be held down and if the revolts still stay small. Extras: States and Kingdom that make up TNET: (Representatives per state/Kingdom will be added later)

A small group of family members and/or close friends, of course: "We shouldn't allow someone to leave our presence without feeling better and happier." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

List of Prince-Bishops 1036-1062 Tarneman I. Rônaion ‘The Holy’ 1062-1100 Mirkohas I. Hamanen ‘The Great’ 1100-1112 Ôlfar I. Iskanadeus 1112-1151 Tarneman II. Bonefadolon 1151-1187 Ôlfar II. Dominaron 1187-1188 Areolus I. Thirrassonos ‘The Weak’ 1188-1203 Edoacer Armaniacus 1203-1251 Ôlfar III. Sellarion ‘The Heretic’ - Interregnum - 1254-1311 Mirkohas II. Theobaldicus 1311-1321 Kaspar Theobaldicus 1321-1344 Igor Theobaldicus 1344-1392 Artanar Nellaspordo 1392- Areolus II. Theobaldicus Upon election, the prince-bishop chooses a new first name. The chosen names are shown above.

1423 AVL Invitational As mentioned above, the 16 teams of the AVL are joined by the top eight (8) teams from the 1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships. With a total of 24 teams, they are divided into four (4) groups. There should be no more than two (2) university teams in one (1) group. They play a double round-robin with the teams in their group before the top four (4) teams in each group advance to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Invitational. Top Eight (8) Teams from the 1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships: Golden Sierra Griffins Faraday Rough Striders Panorama Chargers West Bridge Reds Elk Valley Grizzlies Pinewood Bullets Oakwood Pirates Eastview Infernos

The 16 Teams of the Adaikes Volleyball League Team Moniker Short Team Name A1 Logistics Cargo Movers A1 Cargo Movers Adaikes Coffee Ravens Adaikes Coffee Ravens Air Adaikes Hawks Air Adaikes Hawks Air Force of the United Adaikes Eagles Air Force Eagles AMeSCo (Allied Medical Supplies Company) Medics AMeSCo Medics Army of the United Adaikes Troopers Army Troopers Bank Adaikes Smashers Bank Adaikes Smashers Coast Guard of the United Adaikes Sharks Coast Guard Sharks Greater Heights Telecom Hitters Greater Heights Hitters La Mujer Whiskey Spikers La Mujer Spikers Navy of the United Adaikes Sea Lions Navy Sea Lions Red Horse Beer Power Red Horse Power San Lucas Realty & Development Realtors San Lucas Realtors United Adaikes Airlines Falcons UA Airlines Falcons United Adaikes Oil Company Drillers United Adaikes Oil Drillers United Adaikes Military Academy Generals UAMA Generals (team information, like logo, staff, roster, and others, will be added at a later time)

The University Athletic Association of the United Adaikes (UAAUA) is a nonprofit athletic association for all universities nationwide. It organizes collegiate sports competitions and sets general athletic policies for all universities in the United Adaikes. Executive Director, UAAUA: Monroe Barros Director for Operations, UAAUA: Teddie Atwater It has regional arms that directly manage the athletic competitions in the eight (8) regions in the United Adaikes: -Adaikes University Athletic Association (AUAA, in Adaikes, the national capital region) -East Mille-mer University Athletic Association (EMUAA, in East Mille-mer) -Ludsport University Athletic Association (LUAA, in Ludsport) -Ngadabrigg University Athletic Association (NUAA, in Ngadabrigg) -Saymacrell University Athletic Association (SUAA, in Saymacrell) -Thraproy University Athletic Association (ThrUAA, in Thraproy, the designated sports region in the country, where the headquarters of the UAAUA is situated) -Thurhope University Athletic Association (ThUAA, in Thurhope) -West Mille-mer University Athletic Association (WMUAA, in West Mille-mer) Membership of universities is in three categories: -Permanent (the top eight universities in the eight regions of the country selected by the regional UAAs that have a significant history of success in their regions) -Full-time (non-permanent member universities that have sustained at least four team athletic programs and four individual athletic programs) -Associate (non-full-time member universities) The 64 permanent member universities of the UAAUA: Adaikes (ADA) Elk Valley East Mille-mer (EMI) Darwin Ludsport (LUD) Faraday Ngadabrigg (NGA) Blue River Forest Lake East Bridge Greenlands Green Valley Maple Hills Maple Leaf Laguna Bay Hillview Pinewood Mountainview Marble Hills Monarch Seacoast Oak Groove Oakleaf Northride Somerset Oceanside Oakwood Paramount Spring Hill Sunshine River Valley Waterford Willow West Bridge Willow Creek Woodcreek Saymacrell (SAY) Deer Valley Thraproy (THR) Apple Valley Thurhope (THU) Big Valley West Mille-mer (WMI) Clearwater Eastview Big Pine Evergreen Golden Oak Lakewood Elk Creek Granite Hills Golden Sierra Little Valley Foothill Palm Valley Grapevine Ocean View Pleasant Valley Paradise Mountain Oak Panorama Silver Creek Ravenwood Saint Helena Silverleaf Springfield Redwood Sunny Hills Summerfield Westside Trinity Wildwood During the formalization of the acceptance of the United Adaikes Sports Commission as the premier collegiate sports association for the United Adaikes, the UAAUA created a fixed tournament bracket for events that need bracketing that is to be used during the inaugural sports competitions.

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships Final Stage Losers' Bracket Round 4 Golden Sierra Griffins 15 25 17 25 18 Panorama Chargers 25 19 25 20 16 Panorama Chargers (SAY) are the Bronze Medalists. Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) plays the Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) in the Championship Game. Championship Game Faraday Rough Striders (LUD) vs. Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) Griffins needs to win twice to win the Gold Medal. The loser takes the Silver Medal.

Shortly after the unexpected fall of the Italian Republic, the peninsula got divided, like it had in the past. It turned into a shattered land, made up by small states led by families that were part of the city's bourgeoisie. The various wars about these states aren't what I'm going to focus on, so let's talk about the main protagonist of the story, shall we? At the time, Candelù wasn't more than a small fraction of the land owned by Venice. In fact, it remained under Venetian control until the fall of the Venetian Republic itself. After this event, one of the villages tried to take over; its name was Breda. Breda was a heavily weaponized city in the Venetian era; its people were experts when it came to weapons: guns, bows, crossbows, even melee weapons—they had it all. It was a threat to everyone in the region. One of the cities most at risk was Candelù itself. At the time, Candelù was just a small village, specialized in everything related to art. Painting, music, architecture—Candelù was simply full of works of art; it focused so much on culture that it didn't even have an army. In this time, where war was almost certain, art wouldn't be what could save them. That's why they reached out to another city close by for help; that city was Maserada. Maserada was the opposite of Candelù, having almost no history as it was one of the newest Venetian cities, made shortly before the fall of the Republic, though it was almost as weaponized as Breda. People from maserada were expert blacksmiths; they created the best weapons present on the Peninsula. At first, both the leader and the people of Maserada weren't positive about supporting Candelù, fearing that, after the inevitable fall of the city, they'd become the main objective of Breda. Eventually, the alliance was signed. Breda saw this as a threat to its power, so the leader moved the army closer to the border with Candelù. War was about to begin, and Candelù formed its first ever army, made up of a very small number of volunteers. Breda eventually launched a massive attack, but the united forces of Candelù and Maserada proved to be too strong. With their combined strength and skills, they were able to defeat the enemy and protect their Cities. Breda was then defeated and annexed to Candelù. After years of collaboration, the government of Maserada organized a referendum, supported by Candelù, proposing to join the city to receive economic aid in exchange for their fighting and smithing skills. The final vote resulted in a "yes," and, to date, the autonomous region of Maserada is still part of Candelù's Empire, being the second most populated region. PS. Remember, i made this out of free time, sorry if this isn't clear or if it has grammar-related errors, i'm still studying to make my english better 🫡 Long live the Emperor.

Hello, I'm Joãozinho (for those closest to you, Vinícius). I started playing Nationstates on January 19, 2022 through a youtuber known as Flannel who promoted the game in one of his videos and I have been a longtime member of the Flannelistan region. After meeting former delegate Giovanniland, I decided to join TWP to venture into the Pacific seas that were unknown to me until then, and also have a lot of fun, of course. A good morning, good afternoon, good night or good morning to anyone who took the time to read this :) Signed: Me.

I, Joaozinho, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, or any laws made pursuant to it.

I would like to change my citizenship to Cardinals.

This one is hard, telekinesis is good but i can just get up and get the stuff i need. Telepathy on the other hand is good because i can determine if someone hates me or not. I know it's an invasion of someone's privacy but hey, atleast i know what they're thinking about me.

Hello The West Pacific! I'm Mark and I've been playing NS for some months now. My nations is Nueva Gloria and since im new to TWP I just wanted to say hi 👋

Driver Name: Eduard Viiding Name Trigram: VII Nationality Trigram: KCM Preferred Car Number: 81 Second Choice Car Number: 83 Reliability: 4.2 Aggression: 3.2 Technique: 4.6 Driver's bio: https://imgur.com/LqLaFcJ Driver Name: Kristian Alver Name Trigram: ALV Nationality Trigram: KCM Preferred Car Number: 82 Second Choice Car Number: 84 Reliability: 3.2 Aggression: 4.4 Technique: 4.4 Driver's bio: https://imgur.com/IRGuJUK Circuit Name: Aventa International Race Name: Cambrian Grand Prix Track Image: https://imgur.com/Evhg5Sr Track Length (km): 7.003 km Qualifying Type: Elimination Track aggressiveness: 5 Track technicality: 5 Overtaking Difficulty: 3 Margin for error: 3.8 Info: 124,000 capacity Circuit Name: Loona Autodroom Race Name: Formula 1; Cambrian Grand Prix (formerly) Track Image: https://imgur.com/mhZsrzI Track Length (km): 5.122 km Qualifying Type: Traditional Track aggressiveness: 5.6 Track technicality: 4.4 Overtaking Difficulty: 2.7 Margin for error: 3.0 Info: 111,000 capacity Team Name: Cambrias Team Nation: Kingdom of Cambria Nationality Trigram: KCM Team color (in hex code): #9f041e Reliability: 3.7 Acceleration: 3.7 Turning: 4.6 Team bio: https://imgur.com/ZdGs3VU (current car image) Engine Manufacturer: Viktoria-RKO Engine Name: Viktoria-RKO F1 M2x0 E Performance Reliability (between -1 and 1): -0.3 Actuation (between -1 and 1): -0.3 Tare (between -1 and 1): +0.6 Info: 1.6 L direct injection V6 turbocharged engine Tire Manufacturer: Kontinentaalne AS (Konti) Tire Name: Konti DX Zero Reliability (Between -1 and 1): -0.4 Traction (Between -1 and 1): +0.4 Info: For dry/slick conditions More to come... - Updated Engine Name and Info - Updated Tire Name and Info - Added Driver Portraits to Bios - Added Car Image; Added Loona Test Track; Updated Aventa Track Image URL