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Air Nouveauterre [Common codes: two-letter, NX ; three-letter, ANO ; callsign, AIRNOVO] Industry: Transportation, Country: Nouveauterra Air Nouveauterre (AN) is a passenger and cargo airliner in Nouveauterra based in the capital of Pointe-d'Espoir, serving destinations in Doll Guldur, Aura, Polaris, and the northern countries of Nur. Formed in 1325, AN grew from a local airline to an international airline, and after acquiring Cargaison Lambert in 1377, grew to transport both people and cargo. AN operates large turbine aircraft, as well as a number of shorter distance prop planes for transport. AN also operates a blend of cargo planes for different cargo contract types. Its current CEO is Conrad Devin, who has served for 6 years, and has lead its latest expansion in modernizing its fleet of planes to implement new propulsion and passenger technology. AN performs cargo contracts for: Nouveauterra Mail Service, manufacturing corporations, and research institutions. AN carries passengers to most countries that’d accept them.

Valaris-Heraclitus S.A. [Valaris-Heraclitus in Common] Industry: Logistics, Country: Commonwealth of Nouveauterra VH, based in Porta Fabianus, operates shipping vessels worldwide, with a focus on long distance container transport. VH also performs littoral and river cargo transport. VH owns a small number of private port spaces in foreign countries, as well as specific areas on Nouveauterran ports. VH was formed in 1395 after a merger between two established shipping companies in Nouveauterra, and has stayed in this formation since then. Its current CEO Hugo Roux has served for 5 years, with his focus being integrating intelligent shipping tracking and vetting systems to counter trafficking operations, and aid law enforcement in policing operations in cooperative countries. Commercial goods that VH transports via shipping include: food stuffs, consumer products, heavy manufacturing parts, industrial liquid and solid products, raw ores and unrefined materials, and waste products.

Hello and welcome to the first day of the Esferos Economic Expo, 1424! My name is Alan Villers, Chair of the Committee of the Expositioners, and I’m glad all of you could join us. Day 1 of the exposition will feature transportation companies, vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure companies, construction companies, and logistics companies. Tonight will also feature a panel discussion on automation, and how it will affect the logistical networks of the world.

RP Note: I will submit a reply at 6AM EST to signal the beginning of the day for this RP event. Any company posted between the initial signal message and the next will count as properly submitted.

Gué Metropolitan Canton Gué is situated on the southern coast of the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. As the capital of the state of Passage, with a population of 881,402 people, it is an important governmental and economic center. The city contains a number of locally and nationally important institutions: The Service de Transport de Gué operates buses and trolleys within the metropolitan area and to outlying localities, while also operating the Air Train for the local Aérodrome International Vincent Telerand. Aérodrome International Vincent Telerand is a three terminal airport which handles many local and international travel routes. It’s also one of the few airports rated for heavy air transportation planes. (Aérodrome International Pierre Laurel in Agentum and Aérodrome International Boisclôture in Porta Fabianus are the other two) Le Crieur Gué is a national newspaper which covers local, national, and global issues, from elections to food. Université Gué is a multidisciplinary university in the heart of the city. Fields of study are as broad as social sciences and the humanities to chemistry and physics. Loto Nouveau is the operator of the national lottery games of the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. Its administrative headquarters is in Gué, with branch offices in every state of the Commonwealth to organize management and distribution of tickets. --- The Venue Area: Quartier Économique de Vieille Ancre On the southern side of the city of Gué is the QÉVA. It was formed in 1405 after the city reclaimed a number of abandoned piers and wharves. These structures were either reinforced, or replaced outright to form a number of different usable spaces. These include: a skate park, a soccer pitch, two wall-ball courts, an ocean viewing area, and a nature walk. The QÉVA’s total area of 404,686 sq meters, excluding the pier space. The QÉVA is serviced by the J Trolley, and the 411 Bus. Contained within the district are a number of commercial buildings, residential buildings, and a residential complex. The Esferos Economic Expo (3E) will be held on Pier 42, within the 39,483 sq meter event hall on the pier.

INFO Companies, economic thinkers, and researchers all over Esferos come together in the city of Gué in Nouveauterra to discuss economic matters, as well as show themselves to the world. COMPANY TABLING ITINERARY *Mycelium packaging, vegan leather, etc. SPEAKER SERIES ITINERARY OOC: Rules The event lasts from April 1 to April 5. (Haha yes April 1st) You can post one company per category in the day’s itinerary. (Ex. You can only post one transportation company, one vehicle manufacturer, one infrastructure company, one construction company, and/or one logistics company on April 1st) Here’s a format to make things standard: [Company Logo] [Name] [trade name or name used in advertising] Industry: [insert industry here], [Country of Origin] [Description] Description word count should be between 100 and 350 words (to reduce clutter). Add any pictures and logos you feel would show the company best. If the company was previously featured in an RP event, or a news event, feel free to link it in the post. Community-wide posting rules apply.

This forum is a collaborative series between @Nouveau and @Saint Mark to write about the shared history between the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra and the Principality of Saint Mark, from 890 AF to 1104 AF. Posts will be in semi-chronological order detailing the history between the two nations.

Government and Politics National Government Structure The structure of federal government is based on The Constitution of the Commonwealth, written and ratified in 1105. It is a government with three distinctive and differently empowered sections. This includes La Bureau du Président as the executive section, Le Grande Assemblée des États Continentaux (simply referred to as Le Grande Assemblée) as the legislative section, and La Tribunal Suprême as the judicial section. Le Bureau du Président is the chief executive body of government, and holds the head of state, the President. Besides being the representative government figure for the country to the world, the President also has a wide range of executive powers. The President: proposes the national budget. They nominate supreme judges, and departmental judges, consulates, special officers, armed forces leaders, and the prime minister. They also approve nominated ministers, bills, and laws. Lastly, they are the supreme commander of the armed forces during wartime. The President can do a number of different special procedures, like initiating a military intervention, but this requires a vote by Le Grande Assemblee. Le Grande Assemblée is a bicameral legislative body which holds the majority of law, treaty, taxation, warfighting, trading, and regulation authority in the nation. The first part, the Lower Assembly, is composed of many burgesses, with one representative for every 100,000 citizens, apportioned based on electoral districts proportionally spread throughout the nation. To date, 100 burgesses perform duties in the Lower Assembly. The second part, the Upper Assembly, is composed of two councilors for every state in the commonwealth. Currently 60 councilors perform duties in the Upper Assembly, with 36 of the councilors being representatives of island states in the nation. Bills, laws, and budgets must originate in the Lower Assembly, then pass through voting to the Upper Assembly, receive the necessary votes, then finally be forwarded to the Bureau du Président for signing. Le Grande Assemblée also holds the Office of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is nominated by the President, and must be confirmed by the Upper Assembly by majority vote. Their main role is as the head of government. They facilitate discussion, votes, and committee assignments. They also control the Office of the Baculus, which is the main law enforcement body within Le Grande Assemblée, offering protection to the premises and the people inside. They can sometimes be assigned to head special projects, and carry the full weight and authority of the Presidency if such power is dispensed by the President. La Tribunal Suprême is a system of three courts. Regnum Court, which oversees federal criminal cases and initial appeals for regnus, or regions. A departmental court, which oversees appeals from different conjoined sections of regnus. And a supreme court, which oversees appeals which reach it from a departmental court, or from a state supreme court. The nation has a number of political structures, tied together by tiers of increasing authority. These chains of authority are Local, Regional, and Federal. Here is a diagram to show these structures: Elections Elections are held on the first Monday of October every two years. It is considered supra scrutinium, meaning anyone can cancel a legal obligation, or work obligation, in order to vote. Many different offices of the land fall on one of four term lengths; two, four, six, and eight years. Here is a list of some offices that fall into these categories: 8 6 4 2 Court Justices (2 term max) Vigil (sheriffs) (Unlimited) Administrators (canton) (2 terms max) Presidents (2 terms max) Councilors (Unlimited) Regius (2 terms max) Chefs and Mayors (Unlimited) Prime Ministers (Unlimited) Berges (Unlimited) Special officers or appointments often come with strict term limits, and service times. In some cases, a superseding authority can appoint an individual to fulfill an office role caused by a vacancy for the duration of the term until a newly elected person is placed in the office. Political Parties There are six major registered political parties in Nouveaterra, listed here: Party Name Ideology Founded Ligue de l'Accord Capitalist Con. 1321 La Sécurité Sociale Capitalist Lib. 1329 La Ligue Populaire Socialist 1330 Les Gens des Collines Libertarian 1391 Terre et Mer Environment. 1396 Le Parti de la Patrie Radical Con. 1412 Here are the results of elections held in 1423, which selected burgesses, councilors, the prime minister, and the president. [lore to come]

The Average Farmer Is 56 Years Old. How Will This Affect Nouveauterra? Lucio Justinus 02/02/1424 Floriville, Marteau - Velox Duboc and his son Joyeux are inspecting a field of bec-d’or plants. The plants aren’t fruiting, but mites and other critters like to gnaw on the plants all the way to the stump. Spotting them early usually leads to a better harvest. “It takes time but it’s worth the effort,” Velox says. “You only learn that with age. But I’m trying to teach this guy so he doesn’t make the same mistakes.” He pats his son Joyeux on the back. Velox and Joyeux Duboc, standing in their field When I asked Velox how tough farming is, his reply was straight to the point. “Do not plant a seed into the ground unless you are prepared to suffer for it.” Velox is turning 56 this year. He will be the average age of a farmer in Nouveauterra. The struggles he faces are felt by many in the country, and the government’s efforts to combat this manpower catastrophe has ramifications for the country, and potentially the world. Nouveauterra has farming areas in the Southern Belt and the Northern Tier. The federal government has monitored the health of these farms closely because of their relatively small size, and the fragility of certain micro-climates. Le Ministère de l'Environnement performs surveys of federally registered farms, and pulls census data to make policy and draw conclusions. The average age of a Nouveauterran farmer is 56 years old according to the MdE. Incorporated farms, according to the MdE, have also seen drops in participation, even by authorized foreign laborers. And those laborers are getting older too. The MdE puts out some theories as to why this is so. Many farms are family owned, and as children grow up, most do not come back to be a farmer like their parents. Only 31% come back. Some farms fall into abandonment, or are reclaimed by their local ville or canton. Farming is also labor intensive, and other hard labor jobs like construction, manufacturing, and resource extraction have also seen lower participation by young people. Young people have gravitated into soft-skill jobs, or white collar work more than hard labor fields. Velox’s 20-year-old son Joyeux talked about growing up as a farmer’s son. “My friends in the army made fun of me sometimes. Things like my first girlfriend being a goat, or how I smell like ass all the time, but I know it's good fun. When I tell them more about farming, a few seem to like it, but they definitely notice the scars.” Joyeux showed me his hands and his arms. They had many scars, from machines, dagger-grass, and animals on the farm. Small lines of paler skin on his tanned body. He also showed me a false molar in the back of his jaw, with the original loss caused by a run in with a tractor arm. Velox has a few of his own scars too, including a pinky that’s a bit shorter than the other. Velox has two sons and one daughter. His other son Claude moved away to work in chemical engineering in Agentum. His daughter Julie works as a nurse in Porta Marius. Joyeux is the only one to stay, and the only one interested in inheriting the farmstead when Velox passes on. So Velox teaches Joyeux everything he knows, including finance. The one overlooked reason for the loss of farmers is money. Owning a farm is expensive, whether it is feed, seeds, animals, construction, or hiring extra hands to work. The average farmer has made less and less money back from what they’ve invested over the last 50 years. This is from the new industrialized nature of many farms, and farming giants selling products at higher prices, with more stringent contracts. Velox tries to teach Joyeux to be more like a businessman. “Bec-d’Or is too weak for modification,” Velox said. “But people pay a great deal just for one. I make good money this way, and I teach him in just the same way. Checking what staple and boutique food prices look like, and what they will look like in the future. Rotating crops with me. It is hard, but it’s doable. He has made some good calls already.” Good calls like planting Sein-du-Champ, which became a hot drink additive for some time until the trend began fading out. Now it is Bec-d’Or, a fruit popular in summer drinks and refined spirits for its light taste. The Duboc’s grow staple crops, but always keep a field open for more boutique plants that grow well in their area. The federal government has tried to offset some of the challenges with different programs. New farmer grant and subsidies, direct assistance, as well as training courses at institutions like École d'Agriculture et du Foncier, and Institut Technique Général de Naen. For all these efforts, the crunch for farmers and farm workers is still there. If current trends hold, this pattern will only get worse with time until there’s a labor crisis. What do Velox and Joyeux think of it? “The system gets out what they put into the process,” Velox said. “Exclusive seed, automatons, unaffordable machines in. Cheap food, profits, and robbed people out. I don’t blame the youth for not tilling the field. They stand to suffer the most.” “I want to do what my dad does,” Joyeux said. “I love farming, and the pride I feel watching my blue beets or trumpet onions go on someone’s dinner plate. It isn’t easy, but I feel good after everything I do, even if the money is tight.” “Wait until you have a child and a truck,” Velox said with a laugh. The father and son laugh together as they go down the long field. The future for them and Nouveauterra is uncertain, but the clouds on the horizon are dark with rolls of thunder.

The Southern Belt is characterized by three main climatic and topographic areas. The Southern Belt’s northernmost areas are characterized by semi arid mountains and highlands. These wind and rain eroded areas don’t retain much water, but trap moisture from the tropical easterlies, which contributes to the climate areas further south of it. Small birds and mammals inhabit the area. The central area of the Southern Belt, or La Boucle, is characterized by subtropical grasslands, with rich soil and persistent rainfall throughout the year. Areas with this kind of climate are also high in altitude, leading to the presence of some migratory birds from similar altitude ranges appearing from nearby regions. The southernmost areas of the Southern Belt are characterized by very dense forests, with lots of rain and moisture coming from easterly winds, and tributary rivers feeding the area. Much of this space has dense urban development, but some areas like the Olivier National Preserve pictured here, retain some of the old vegetation and wildlife. L’Immensité is just as its name suggests. The heart of the country is characterized by a large area with the same mostly arid desert. Few plants, animals, or people call this place home because of its poor soil and even poorer rainfall retention. It is however known for its large natural salt deposits. The Northern Tier is characterized by two main climatic and topographic areas. Terre de Braconnier is an area of highland and lowland with limited shrub growth and wildlife, as the great mountain ranges nearby retain some water. A few people and animals call this place home, mostly because of its seclusion. Le Bonneterre encompasses the northernmost areas of the country. It’s characterized by a mix of well watered broad-leaf and coniferous highlands and lowlands.

History Pre-Colonial Era (Past - 890 AF) WIP

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Offices Raided In Connection with Laurier Affair, Special Prosecutor Selected Augustin Blanc 26/1/1424 Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec - The offices of Representative Arno Châtaignier were raided early this morning as part of the wider investigation into the secret document leak of last week. Officers of the ESN raided Representative Châtaignier’s office in le Citadelle de la République around 7 this morning in accordance with a warrant granted yesterday to search his office. Metropolitan police executed a warrant to search Representative Châtaignier’s personal residence, Hôtel Charretier on the outskirts of Pointe-d’Espoir. These raids were in search of electronic devices, physical documents, and anything that could be related to the document leak case. Minister of Justice Huberto Montoya “No one is above the law,” said Minister of Justice Huberto Montoya at a press conference at 8 this morning. “Search warrants executed today are in accordance with that mission and spirit of our constitution.” Center, Special Prosecutor Patrice Valus Minister Montoya also announced the appointment of a special prosecutor, Patrice Valus, to oversee the leaked documents case. Valus spoke at that same press conference to emphasize his mission and goals. “My job is to collect the evidence," Valus said, "to determine, with certainty, whether any malicious activities were taking place. Only if malicious acts are discovered, will I prosecute participants in said acts, to the fullest letter of the law of the land.” Valus acknowledged the seriousness of the case. “This case involves important members of society, including an elected representative,” Valus said. “I will take special care that no favors, nor ill intent, is performed by this office.” Valus then announced a more formal call for testimony from anyone who might have information regarding the case. Valus served as prosecutor for the Viriarma for 8 years, and over 15 for la Ministère de la Justice. It’s expected that he will begin performing his duties in full by tomorrow morning, including selecting his prosecutorial team from the ranks of la Ministère de la Justice.

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Commonwealth of Nouveauterra République de Nouveauterre (Terrenaise) National Flag Seal Anthem: Un En Lute (One in Struggle) Government Information Capital Pointe-d'Espoir Official Languages Terrenaise Dhuku Common Head of State President Guy Laclare Head of Government Prime Minister Martin Toro Legislature Le Grande Assemblee Upper Assembly Lower Assembly Judiciary La Tribunal Suprême History 890 - 1100 AF colony of the Principality of Saint Mark 1101 - 1104 AF Revolution against the Principality of Saint Mark 1105 - 1254 AF First Assemblee 1254 - 1259 AF Le Guerre Civil 1259 - present Second Assemblee Statistics Land Area 527,019 km2 Population (1424) 10,011,368 Density: 19.0 km2 GDP $322,175,820,245 Per Capita: $32,181 International Figures Currency Marque Terrienne (mT) Time Zone Overtime IAT+1 Driving Side Right Country Codes NOV, NO Calling Code +4 04

Ministère de la Défense Press Office Place Héros 245 Rue de l'Armurerie Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec 01569 Republic of Nouveauterra FORCES TO BE DEPLOYED IN RESPONSE TO POLITICAL UNREST IN THE NATION OF CANDELÙ 1/4/1424 La Republique de Nouveauterre will be deploying troops and equipment to the nation of Candelu with the express mission of aiding national stability and peacekeeping within the region. Approximately 1000 service members will be deployed to the region as part of efforts with partner nations to ensure peace, and protect diplomatic efforts. These efforts fall within the mission of advancing national interests in regional security, and protecting the shared interests of like-minded nations through precise intervention. Forces included in these efforts will originate from the infantry companies of Marteau, the infantry companies of Trebec, and the combined arms companies of Corne d’Abondance. Forces will also include airlift sections of the Air Force, and select reservist detachments. This mission is the result of Special Request 1424-0001 made by President Hugo Quizolin, duly granted by le Grande Assemblee on January 4th, 1424, pursuant to articles of the mandate of le Ministère de la Défense. Un En Lute

Bertha Brun, the Starlette at the Center of the Laurier Scandal Bertha Brun as Marie Boulanger in "Les Petits Joueurs," 1423 Seraphina Maynard 18/1/1424 Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec - Bertha Brun is an actress, SnapGram personality, and now the center of a ballooning national security case that has the potential to touch many parts of the nation. Who is she, and how might she be involved in the case of the century? Carl and Velma Brun Bertha Brun was born in Gué in 1398 to businessman Carl and interior designer Velma. Brun lived an ordinary upper middle class life, and enrolled as a social policy student at Université Gué when she was 18. She began to make a name for herself doing SnapGram skits between classes, and after a few meetings with the right people, she started appearing in videos for artists like Jeune Aigle and Melancon. As Brun garnered more attention, she worked in small film productions for side money, while working a full-time job in a coffee shop, until she met director Gari Econqueville in late 1422. Econqueville needed an actress for the calculating femme fatale Marie Boulanger in his second ever TV series Les Petits Joueurs. To him, Brun fit the bill. Brun became an overnight star in the drama, and through that show, secured a spot as the co-lead for L'attrape-Renard, slated for filming next year, and the remake for the 1375 horror film Tueurs. It was after Les Petits Joueurs that Brun began dating media personality Valentin Laurier. The budding romance was in the headlines, but so was gossip about Bertha Brun sharing drinks with film connoisseur and elder statesman Arno Châtaignier. Rumor is just thin air if there's no proof, but it brings up questions that have to be answered. Police say Representative Châtaignier and Laurier were in La Granmont at the same time during the brawl, but they haven’t stated why they both are so important to their investigation. The only reason would be the secret documents found on the floor during the bar brawl. But what could put two men from different parts of society in the same restaurant? An affair. Both men face the public so much that a private meeting to discuss media matters fits perfectly, but it's very possible that talks broke down. The men began trading punches instead of words. However, that doesn't explain why Representative Châtaignier would have secret documents in his briefcase, and why he'd abandon said documents to chase Laurier. Brun’s statements, whereabouts, and testimony will be picked apart by investigators, the media, and the public. The question now isn’t whether she’s innocent or guilty of a crime, but can an actor's career survive such harsh scrutiny in the 15th century?

(Valentin Laurier, left. Arno Châtaignier, right) Representative Châtaignier, Valentin Laurier Arrested for Friday Secret Document Leak Augustin Blanc 15/1/1424 Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec - Representative Arno Châtaignier was arrested in connection to the Friday secret documents leak after a raid on his home early this morning. Valentin Laurier was also arrested for the same incident after he was identified during a routine traffic stop. According to police, Representative Châtaignier and Laurier were identified through CCTV cameras near the scene of Friday’s brawl. The police then confirmed their identities through interviews, and made an emergency request for an arrest warrant. Juge de la Ville Felicitas Bonterre granted that warrant at 20:00 last night. Representative Châtaignier has served in the Grande Assemblee for twelve years, and served in the Department of the Land Army for fifteen years as an officer. He is also a co-chair of the Lower Assembly Committee on National Intelligence. Valentin Laurier is the host of the podcast La Tasse du Matin, sports commentator for CAPN, and CEO for Graine Médias. The arrest of two prominent men, including a member of the Grande Assemblee, has some legal commentators speculating on what an ensuing trial would look like. “This reeks of scandal,” said Roger Feros. He is a doctor of constitutional law, and a national security legal scholar of Lacoqueville University. “If they want the justice system to keep any integrity, they must appoint a special prosecutor, not use one of Quizolin’s prior appointments.” “Cases like this are pretty rare,” said Mari Flondeur, a constitutional law scholar and lecturer at Felix Hautlieu University. “We don’t have much precedent. Not to say anything goes, but the court has to be okay stepping into undefined territory.” The police investigation is ongoing. They ask that if any has anyone has tips that they call +4 04 800-888-TIPS.

This is the factbook for the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. This book will include national structural information, bureaucracies, cultural artifacts, and other things. Expect updates and expansions.

Secret Government Documents Found On Floor of Restaurant Brawl, Police Search For Suspects Quentin Canard 13/01/1424 Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec - Top Secret documents were found on the floor of La Granmont restaurant Friday night after a dispute between two men turned into a 30 person brawl. Witnesses said the brawl began when two men began arguing at a booth around 2100 on Friday night. One man threw a drinks glass in anger. This caused a nearby section reserved for a retirement party to break out into a brawl between two men who were already trading curses earlier that night. “It was a madhouse,” said Leo Rosaura, a frequent patron of the restaurant. “It’s usually a quiet place, not a beerhall by the docks.” The two men who initiated the brawl began to wrestle for a briefcase, which burst open and let documents fall onto the ground. A nearby witness, who shall remain anonymous in order to protect their identity, picked up the documents and transported them to le Citadelle de la République where they were handed over to l’Enquêtes de Sécurité Nationale (ESN). Metropolitan police, the Viriarma, and the ESN are investigating the matter. Police declined commenting on the leak of the documents, but have stated the men involved in the larger brawl did not press charges on one another. Five people sustained injuries and were taken to area hospitals. They are expected to make a full recovery. Police are looking for two men in connection to the secret documents found on the ground. A man in his 50s with a slim build standing at roughly 1.7 meters in height with pattern baldness. And a slightly taller man in his early 30s, with a muscular build. Police sketches are forthcoming, but any tips can be given at the ESN national tip line at +4 04 800-888-TIPS.

Laclare Sworn In As President, New Ministers Nominated Anton Narcisse, January 7th, 1424 Pointe-d’Espoir, Trebec - Guy Laclare is officially President of the Commonwealth after taking his oath of office at the Citadelle de la République parade grounds around 12 today. Prime Minister Martin Toro swore to his oath just after Laclare. President Laclare gave a speech with a call to action for ordinary people, and government officials. “The republic is faced with many challenges,” Laclare said. “We stand at the crossroads of destiny and decision. The actions of our forebears brought us to this moment. Now we have to decide what the future will hold, for all of us.” Guy Laclare Toro also gave remarks after completing his oath of office. “It is an honor to serve by your side once again,” Toro said in his speech after completing his oath. “I am sure that we will do good work for the people, just as we have before.” Martin Toro Laclare and Toro have both served for nearly 15 years in the Grande Assemblee as representatives for Ligue de l'Accord. Critics argue they’re a young mask pulled over an old machine. Voters meanwhile gave them and the Ligue a chance in November, with the party securing 65 percent of the electorate after the creation of a caucus with Gens des Collines. Laclare submitted a slate of ministerial nominations before he took the oath. It is expected that his nominations will be granted because of his party’s majority in the Upper Assembly. Billet for Nominations According to Sources in the Grande Assemblee Vitale Fête -Chef d'Retinue Bart Everly Minister of State Olivia Charron Minister of the Treasury Ferdinand Salieri -Chair of the State Bank Veleri Velevirivich Nemtsov Minister of Finance Luna Vendredi Minister of Elections Jean-Paul Laseau Minister of Customs Huberto Montoya Minister of Justice Nicholas Etienne -Commandant of the Viriarma Carla Resperdo -Commandant of the Coast Guard Mark Oies Minister of Defense Oscar Gambon -Chief General of the Army Gerald Dauchez -Chief Admiral of the Navy Yves Saint Mark --Chair of the Maritime Commission Valentin Falkenheim -Marshal of the Air Force Marcos Zapata -Commandant of the Special Forces Pierre Laconcorde Minister of Intelligence Nadal Larien Minister of National Security Marta Camilius Minister of Health Adolfo Lichtenberg Minister of Education Victor Guillen Minister of Land Management and Environment Marienne Baquerville Minister of Homestead and Development Julia Bertrand Minister of Welfare Ernest Gens Minister of Culture Henri Lafontaine -Chair of the National Media Rating Board

This is a collection of news articles from different media sources in the Commonwealth of Nouveauterra. Here is a listing of the included media outlets: Le Crieur de Gue is a national and international newspaper in Nouveauterra, based in the city of Gue. The privately held paper formed in 1275 has grown from a local paper to covering national and international news, from foreign policy to food. Organisation Nationale de Radio Publique formed in 1369 to help keep a number of listener supported local news and music radio stations afloat. The ONRP has grown to be a national operation, and has even touched other countries with their coverage of different issues.

Resident nation: Federal Republic of Nouveauterra Discord name: zarboffthethird Map nation name: The Commonwealth of Nouveauterra A couple sentences about your nation: (original content, not NationStates stats) Created as a result of colonization, and a revolution, the nation is a cosmopolitan yet culturally foreign holdout on the continent. The nation holds onto remnants of Markian culture while having its own unique flavor. Map request as an image or plot number: (forum embed or Imgur link) G-12 3-Letter Code: NOV 2-Letter Code: NV Capital City: Pointe-d’Espoir Government Type: Federal Semi-Unitary Presidential Republic The population of my nation is: Below average / Average / Above average Average The population density of my nation is: Below average / Average / Above average Below Average The GDP per capita of my nation is: Below average / Average / Above average Average Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation? X My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs. My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations. My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects. My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval) Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation? X My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means. My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces. My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues. My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it. My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval) Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: The nation has a few different inspirations working together. It has cultural influences from French/Ancient Roman history, national foundation inspiration from Australia and the United States of America (colony to freedom), and a final civic cultural inspiration from the Netherlands/South Africa (cosmopolitanism) and government structuring based on the French government. It is very amalgamated, but will be ironed out more thoroughly with time.

I, Nouveauterra, 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.