[TEST] (v2) Welcome to the South Pacific! (Click here if you’re new!)

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[color=#88D5FF]—[/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=display_region_rmb/region=the_south_pacific][color=#FFFFFF][b]RMB[/b][/color][/url] [/size][size=75][sup][background=#FF9900][color=#FFFFFF] LIVE [/color][/background][/sup][/size][size=120][color=#88D5FF]—[/color] [color=#88D5FF]—[/color][url=https://discordapp.com/invite/tEyyDyh][color=#FFFFFF][b]Discord[/b][/color][/url] [/size][size=75][sup][background=#FF9900][color=#FFFFFF] LIVE [/color][/background][/sup][/size][size=120][color=#88D5FF]—[/color][/size][/font][/background-block][background-block=#38B9FF][img]https://img.tspforums.xyz/tsp-graphics/regional/tsp-dispatch.png[/img][/background-block][/align][/box]


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[center][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=250][color=#109aed][b]Welcome to NationStates and the South Pacific![/b][/color][/size][/font][/center]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]Hello there, and congratulations on founding your very own nation! We know you’ve probably got your hands full governing millions of citizens, but we also wanted to introduce you to your region. A region is simply a community of nations, and every new nation like yourself starts out in one. If you’re reading this, that means you’re in the region of the South Pacific. That’s us — welcome![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]But what can you do in a region? We’re glad you asked! Regions are a great way to get to know and play NationStates with other players. Every region has something different to offer, but here in the South Pacific, some of the things we’re known for include…[/size][/font]
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[*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]The [color=#109aed][b]oldest extant democracy on NationStates[/b][/color], running since 2003, with our elections, legislature, executive, and judiciary;[/size][/font]
[*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]A [color=#109aed][b]regional military[/b][/color] that’s one of the leading forces defending other regions from attack;[/size][/font]
[*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]Vibrant [color=#109aed][b]roleplay universes[/b][/color], where players build up the lore of their country; and[/size][/font]
[*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]A [color=#109aed][b]friendly and welcoming community[/b][/color] of players just like you.[/size][/font]
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[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]No matter what you’re interested in, we’re sure there’s something for you. The choice is yours![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]If you have any questions, feel free to join our [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]regional forums[/color][/url] or [url=https://discord.gg/qEjy2uG][color=#ff9900]Discord server[/color][/url] to chat with other members of our community. We'd be happy to help you![/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=250][color=#109aed][b][anchor=content]What can I do in the South Pacific?[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=170][color=#109aed][b][anchor=swan]Become a SWAN Knight[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]
[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=140][color=#ff9900][b]Quick, easy, and important.[/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]Becoming a SWAN Knight is perhaps the quickest and easiest way to get involved, but it’s also one of the most important. Oh, and it also comes with a pretty badge.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]Tell me more![/b][/color] SWAN Knights are nations that have endorsed our Delegate and members of the Coral Guard. An endorsement is similar to a social media ‘like,’ and keeping the numbers of endorsements held by the Delegate and Coral Guard high also keeps our region more secure from potential attackers.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]How do I become a SWAN Knight?[/b][/color] You’ll need to [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=un][color=#ff9900]join the World Assembly[/color][/url] (NationStates’ version of the United Nation) and then endorse our Delegate, {{ gov_officials.delegate|nation }}, and members of our Coral Guard: {{ gov_officials.spcg|gen_personnel_list(print_format='{nation}') }}. You can find the ‘endorse’ button at the bottom of each nation’s page.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=un][color=#ff9900]Join the World Assembly ➔[/color][/url][/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=170][color=#109aed][b][anchor=assembly]Join the Assembly[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]
[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=140][color=#ff9900][b]Make your voice heard.[/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]The Assembly offers rich, lively political debate as it debates our region’s laws. It’s the perfect venue for you to voice your beliefs and shape our region.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]Tell me more![/b][/color] The Assembly is our regional legislature and it makes laws covering the rights of residents of our region, our foreign policy towards other regions, the way our regional officer powers are allocated, and more. It’s a great way for anyone to get started crafting our regional laws and participating in our regional politics.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]How do I join?[/b][/color] To become a legislator and join the Assembly, simply [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]make an account on our regional forums[/color][/url] and then head over to the [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Getting Involved wizard[/color][/url]![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Join the Assembly ➔[/color][/url][/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=170][color=#109aed][b][anchor=voting]Vote in elections[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]
[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=140][color=#ff9900][b]Participate in NationStates’ oldest democracy.[/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]One of our proudest traditions, our elections highlight our spirited political culture and offer you a chance to participate in NationStates’ oldest extant democracy.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]Tell me more![/b][/color] We hold elections for government officials including the members of our Cabinet and our Delegate. Our Cabinet is in charge of things like regional events, welcoming new players (like you!), and diplomacy with other regions. Our Delegate is the person in our region with the most endorsements and serves as our head of state.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]How do I vote?[/b][/color] To vote for the Delegate or for ministers of the Cabinet, you'll need to become a legislator (a member of the Assembly, our law-making body). Simply [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]make an account on our regional forums[/color][/url] and then head over to the [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Getting Involved wizard[/color][/url]![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Join the Assembly ➔[/color][/url][/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=170][color=#109aed][b][anchor=military]Join the military[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]
[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=140][color=#ff9900][b]Protect innocent regions across NationStates.[/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]Our military offers exciting, fast-paced gameplay and the chance to defend innocent regions and communities all across NationStates from unjustified attacks.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]Tell me more![/b][/color] NationStates doesn’t have wars between nations, but it does have military gameplay with regions. Our military is a defender military, which means we protect innocent regions from the military forces that try to take them over simply because they enjoy it. If that sounds interesting, or you just want some fast-paced gameplay, enlisting in our military is for you![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]How do I join?[/b][/color] To enlist in our regional military, the South Pacific Special Forces, simply [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]make an account on our regional forums[/color][/url] and then head over to the [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Getting Involved wizard[/color][/url]![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Join the Special Forces ➔[/color][/url][/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=170][color=#109aed][b][anchor=roleplay]Participate in roleplay[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]
[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=140][color=#ff9900][b]Build up your country’s lore and history.[/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]Our roleplay communities are a perfect outlet to unleash your creativity and formulate your country’s lore and history.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]Tell me more![/b][/color] Many NationStates players enjoy roleplay, where you get to build up the lore of your country and its people with other players. Whether you’re looking to write stories about your people, report on news from your nation, or simulate trade relations or even war, roleplay is a great choice to get involved.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]How do I roleplay?[/b][/color] To join our roleplay community, simply [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]make an account on our regional forums[/color][/url] and start reading or posting in one of our roleplay universes there. You can also join the [url=https://discord.gg/58aX2yhmqF][color=#ff9900]dedicated roleplay Discord server[/color][/url] to chat with other roleplayers.[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]Join the forums ➔[/color][/url][/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=170][color=#109aed][b][anchor=culture]Grow our regional community[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]
[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=140][color=#ff9900][b]More players, more fun.[/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]Everyone loves to just relax and have some fun once in a while. That’s why our Ministry of Culture hosts online events and festivals, and you can host them too![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]Tell me more![/b][/color] The Ministry of Culture hosts regional activities and festivals. Events from the past have included movie screenings, online game nights, festivals with other regions, and more. It’s a great way to get involved in the community while hosting and participating in fun events![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][color=#109aed][b]How do I join?[/b][/color] To apply to join the Ministry of Culture, simply [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]make an account on our regional forums[/color][/url] and then head over to the [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Getting Involved wizard[/color][/url]![/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][url=https://thesouthpacific.org/w/get-involved][color=#ff9900]Join the Ministry of Culture ➔[/color][/url][/size][/font]
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[box][font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=250][color=#109aed][b][anchor=unsure]Still not sure?[/anchor][/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120]That’s okay! We think we have a little bit to offer everyone, but if nothing catches your eye right now, no worries! We’d love to just chat with you and get to know you a bit better. Feel free to [url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]make an account[/color][/url] on our regional forums or [url=https://discord.gg/qEjy2uG][color=#ff9900]join our Discord server[/color][/url].[/size][/font]

[font=Avenir, Segoe UI, sans-serif][size=120][url=https://thesouthpacific.org/signup][color=#ff9900]Join the forums ➔[/color][/url] | [url=https://discord.gg/qEjy2uG][color=#ff9900]Join the Discord ➔[/color][/url][/size][/font]
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[size=90]If you notice any issue on this dispatch, please ping the @Minister of Engagement on the region's Discord server.[/size]

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