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Welcome to Pacifica!
Hello and welcome to the region of Pacifica, the only free and democratic Pacifica in NationStates! We're so glad you've decided to join our community. This guide is for all new Pacificans, whether you are new to the game in general or just new to our region. Still have questions? Ask on the RMB or reach out to a member of our government!
If you would like to suggest an edit or addition, please contact Shoalia.
So you've just joined our region, you've answered your issues, and now you're not sure what to do next? Not a problem!
First things first... Have you blocked those pesky recruitment telegrams? If yes, perfect! Next question.
Step 2: Click on your Telegram Preferences.
Step 3: Select the Block All option next to Recruitment, then click the Update Filter button.
And that's all there is to it! Now your telegram inbox won't get filled up with recruitment telegrams anymore.
Don't hesitate to let me, your friendly neighborhood Delegate, know if you have any questions!
Now... Are you a member of the WA?
Step 2: Verify that you've provided a valid e-mail address.
Step 3: Click on the World Assembly.
Step 4: Click the Apply to Join button.
Step 5: You'll be redirected to a page verifying that your World Assembly activation e-mail will be sent.
Step 6: Check the e-mail you provided in your Settings for your World Assembly activation e-mail.
Step 7: Click on the link found in your World Assembly activation e-mail.
Step 8: You'll be redirected to a page to confirm you're joining the World Assembly. Click the Confirm button.
Step 9: Congratulations, you're in the World Assembly! Now if you don't mind, please take a minute to endorse me, Cormactopia prime, to increase the number of votes I can cast in the World Assembly on behalf of the World Assembly nations of the region. Just scroll down to the bottom of my nation page and click the Endorse button.
Very Important!!! Remember that you can only have one nation in the World Assembly at a time. It's against NationStates rules to have more than one World Assembly nation at the same time. As long as you use the same e-mail address for all of your nations, the game will prevent you from accidentally joining the World Assembly with more than one nation, so it is highly recommended that you use the same e-mail address for all of your nations!
Don't hesitate to let me or any of the Regional Officers know if you have any questions!
Thanks to Wymondham for help in putting together this dispatch!
But Shoalia! Why should I join the WA? I'm glad you asked, theoretical other half of this conversation! Even though our citizens are not required to join the World Assembly or "WA", they should consider it because:
WA citizens have the right to vote on World Assembly legislation as well as participate in our regional referendums, run for a regional office, and to collect and give endorsements, which strengthen our region. And when you endorse our President and Vice President, you're helping keep our region safe!
Now... Introduce yourself on Pacifica's RMB and become a part of our community. Request your spot on the map and start roleplaying. Perhaps write a factbook or two. NationStates is made richer by its users' imaginations! (back to top)
Every game has its rules and every government has its laws. No one is exempt! Make sure you read these so you aren't caught unaware!
Please don't police the RMB. We have moderators for that! If you're experiencing an issue, reach out to Home Affairs or any regional officer with "Border Control" permissions.
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Charter of the Pacifica Democratic Union
The Prime Minister oversees the Cabinet, comprised of five mandatory ministries (and any additional ones the incumbent Prime Minister may create for the term), which is appointed to assist with various regional programs and activities. Each ministry serves as an important cog in the machine that keeps this region running!
The mandatory ministries and their respective roles are:
Culture
The Ministry of Culture is in charge of planning, managing, and moderating community events and activity, ranging from games to cultural enrichment to roleplay. They also manage the map of Pacifica, a crucial tool to regional roleplay.
Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs handles diplomacy with other regions and organizations. Members of this ministry serve as ambassadors to our embassies and integrate themselves into their communities, looking for ways to strengthen our relationship, whether through official or casual means.
Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs oversees the security of our region and moderates our regional message board to ensure the safety of our citizens.
Information
The Ministry of Information ensures our citizens have access to important information and regional news. They oversee the integration of newcomers and maintain our regional newspaper. If you ever have a question, these are usually the people to ask- if they don't know, they'll point you to someone who should.
Intelligence
The Ministry of Intelligence oversees the collection and management of intelligence necessary to the Pacifican government. 'Nuff said.
Role | Incumbent | Deputy |
President | N/A | |
Vice President | N/A | |
Prime Minister | N/A | |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | Vacant | |
Minister of Home Affairs | Vacant | |
Minister of Intelligence | ||
Minister of Culture | ||
Minister of Information |
The Cabinet is requested to either handle recruitment of their ministries directly or to send in a request to be placed on this regional civil service dispatch. Nations are encouraged to telegram the minister of the ministry they would like to partake in.
New citizens are encouraged to apply and build their resumes but MUST be WA residents or able to confirm the identity of their WA nation, if in another region. Some ministries have stricter requirements than others. Applicants may partake in more than one ministry, but the Prime Minister or a cabinet minister may dismiss you from a position if they believe you are spread too thin. (back to top)
I recommend checking out 
NSToday for interregional news and The NewsStand for some of the best newspapers on NationStates.
For day to day regional updates, check out Pacifica's NewsWire!
Pacifica is in the process of starting it's own regional newspaper/magazine! Future editions will be posted below:
Issue | Date Released |
1 | TBD |
2 | TBD |
3 | TBD |
4 | TBD |
Check out this guide to Pacifican roleplay made by Toerana iii! To start roleplaying, you'll need to join the map and receive your stats from the culture staff. Telegram Toerana iii or Czech germania to get started!
I would also suggest reading Roleplay for Dummies and How To Write an RP News Post for some hot tips.
Telegram Toerana iii or Shoalia for a spot on the map using the following format:
Nation Name:
Desired Capital City Name:
Desired Nation Slot:
Desired Capital Position [Optional]:
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