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“I must say that I am impressed. I have never visited Avalonia, but there’s a sense of awe surrounding it, not only in my mind but among, too, the minds of the Czech populace. This only affirms that sense of awe, as I can see that Avalonia is a step ahead of the world in eco-friendliness. In the establishment of trade with Avalonia, I hope to help Czech Germania hitch a ride onto the green revolution.

Now, as to the shipping contract, I believe that there is a crucial advantage Czech Germania has over many other nations that proves for it to be a valuable trade partner, and as such, I have a proposal for a discounted deal to be made with Märske. I do not know what safety issues you may have run into in other parts of the world, but in the seas immediately east and west of this country, piracy is a serious issue for any nation that wishes to pass ships through. The Royal Czech Navy has a fair amount of experience in defending against pirates, and can perform even more successfully while operating on protected island routes (as proven in experimental procedures on the artificial island belt partially completed east of the Czech coast), but it is very costly to defend thousands of merchant ships, meaning that the Navy does not protect all routes of trade, further meaning that those routes that do not receive the privilege of military protection can lose billions in valuable goods every year to pirates.

My proposal, if you have not guessed by now, is for the Czech Department of Commerce to cooperate with the Czech Department of Defense in constructing a belt of artificial islands across Ocean 3 to east Avalonian port cities (similar to the one partially built east of Czech Germania) and in providing top-priority naval warship defense against pirates for ships operating in the Czecho-Avalonian trade route along that belt of artificial islands, and for, in exchange, Märske to provide significantly cheaper and higher-quality shipping services to Czech companies wishing to utilize the Czecho-Avalonian trade route to export to Avalonia. I believe that will allow for maximized efficiency in trade between our two nations, and will provide a decent return in profit to Märske as your ships face little to no incidents with pirates, saving billions in vessels, workers, and goods.”

The Czech Agency for Space Operations (ASO) has announced that, with its newly increased budget, it is working towards a manned spaceflight to the moon, as well as launching many new satellite models.

Many politicians and experts believe, however, that the Premier’s redirecting of billions of Korunas out of the defense budget into the space program budget is merely a reorganization of the defense budget. They fear that much of the money invested into the space program may be used for weaponizing space. “The words of the Premier in his statement a week ago on the passing of the budget bill were very much of a fearful and jealous nature. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if some of the new satellite models being developed will serve foreign intelligence and military purposes. Space is going to be the location of this century’s new arms race, and this is just the moment where our government has finally realized that there’s no need to spend so much money dominating the Earth when we can hitch a ride onto the space revolution and waste money fighting wars in the stars. Our history of clear and visible fascism and imperialism may have ended 30 years ago, but those dark elements of government are still very much alive today, just hidden under a veil of deceit,” said political talk show host Andre Goure in an episode of his podcast this morning (after the release of the ASO’s statement on its plans). His words voice the concerns of the Czech people regarding not only their government’s role in the space race, but also regarding their government’s actions behind the scenes in multiple different areas of society. This space revolution may be the final straw that pushes forward a massive call for government transparency by a populace that was promised libertarianism and an end to empire, but was given secret fascism and a new war beyond the skies.

Czech germania
Toerana iii
Sho/Shoalia
Ayeinc
Badivermeraed
Yaldian Territories
Liruslau
Scientiania
Alaniztan
Rockiberg
New united states 0f america
Hobsons bay
Ylministan

1 Weeks grace before strikes
Oswald state correctional facility
Lopinia
Hyaiari khaganate
Owl Archipelago
Clarkstan
United states of congress
Nakania
Quinn mai
Eriama
Sauelsuesor
2 Weeks grace before strikes
Geverdonia
Kentucistan
Zentata
Osukara
Erie empire
Arenado

Valdar islands

Roleplay rewards will be rolling out with a few new banners for purchase shortly after this announcement, as well as I am currently gathering cards for a "Thalassia Starter Pack". More on that in the cards section.
This week's 1st place winner is.... New Camelot of Avalonia
This week's second place is.... Clarkstan
This week's third place is.... New united states 0f america
Congrats to all those who won this week! The rewards program is slowly growing and will hopefully soon claim plots in the capital of Terra Pacificus, something I promised over a month ago...
heh I'm active

Alright so, cards Season 2 is out for those of you who don't already know!
As many of you will know, I am an avid card player with a decent deck on my main, Toerana, but, I haven't been able to do anything with Thalassia cards related because only a few nations, like Cormactopia prime, have cards and Thalassia is a relatively new region! But, with the new season I have been able to place bids on every single Thalassia card, using the incredibly useful tool by The Northern Light, Card Queries page (located on the forums here: viewtopic.php?f=42&t=470015) and Ballotonia's published XML list of all the cards in each season, located here viewtopic.php?f=42&t=468779.
For this reason, I have placed bids on all 290 cards in Thalassia on Thalassia roleplay rewards to start a regional collection. (A Ssmilar collections exist in TNP)
There is,
1 Epic card in Thalassia - New Camelot of Avalonia
2 Ultra Rare cards in Thalassia - San Pera & Clarkstan
5 Rare cards in Thalassia - Cormactopia prime, Rockiberg, Londynium, Liberal technocracy & Liberterranea
26 Uncommon cards
256 Common Cards!

Due to this, we will be releasing later down the line (when we are able to collect more cards) a Thalassian Card collector starter pack, including the highest rarity card in Thalassia, New Camelot of Avalonia, the 2 Ultra Rares, San Pera & Clarkstan, as well as 2 of Rare cards in the region.
We will also be releasing a "Buy your Card" program for RP Reward points, more on this can be read in the RP Rewards dispatch. It will be updated with the full details shortly after this update.

Thalassia Roleplay Rewards

by Toerana iii

| Thassalia's Roleplay Guide | Roleplay Rules and Regulations | Thalassia's RMB Rules |
| The Roleplay Map |

Table of Contents
1. Rewards Introduction
1.1 How to Gain Rewards
1.2 Types of Rewards
1.3 Purchasing Rewards
2. Donating to the Program

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Related Dispatches
Roleplay Rewards Balances
Roleplay Rewards Strikes
List of Previous Winners

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This Week's Winners

Points	Winner
12 Points	New united states 0f america
7 Points	Greater negaversa
3 Point	Clarkstan

Please Note - This dispatch is not updated or currently active. Contact Liruslau in place of Toerana iii with any requests.

An Introduction to Rewards

Roleplay rewards, a way to reward active members of our roleplaying community. The points are designed to encourage activity and benefit the Thalassian Community.

How to Gain Rewards

Rewards can be gained in a some very simple ways that all revolve around being an active, quality Roleplayer and a friendly face within the Thalassian Community.
The Guides for an increased chance at winning are:

• Activity

  • The more active you are in Thalassia , the better, and the higher quality rewards you will receive.

  • Actively participating in roleplay, may this be In Character Diplomacy, wars, or events.
    

• Helpfulness

  • Helping new members by answering questions.

  • Encouraging new members to partake in the Ministries.

  • Welcoming new members and showing them where to go to find out about the region.
    

• Participation

  • Participating in one of the Prime Minister's Factbook events will gain you 2 points for a win, and a single point for participation, if your participation is of a high quality. This will be decided by the Prime Minister and/or Culture Staff.

  • Participating in events ran by the Culture or Information Ministries will increase your chances of being rewarded with points, and possibly bonus points.
    

You may however loose chances and potentially points because of the following behaviour:

• Negative Behaviour

  • Unnecessary insults against a member of the community on the Regional Message Board, this is both Thalassia and her allies.

  • Harassment of other members of Thalassia or elsewhere.
    

• Rule Refusal

  • Refusing to adhere to rules will mean a strike will be applied to your account.
    

When you repeatedly break one or more of Thalassia's rules, or otherwise fit the negative behavior listed above, a strike will applied to your account.
3 Strikes - 1 Week Ban from the Program and all points revoked.
5 Strikes - Permanent Disqualification from the program
_{Strikes wear out after 2 months and will be removed from your account}

Types of Rewards

The Rewards program has a multitude of rewards available for winners to choose from, costing varied amount of points.

• Banners
  These are banners that are custom made Thalassia banners just for the winners! Listed below are a sequence of banners. They all cost a varied amount of points, and their authors are credited in the dispatch. Upon purchase, a member of the culture team will provide the watermark-less copy to you with a personalized telegram!
  

  Banners

  Banner 1. Pacifica Flag Adaptation - By Toerana iii (and a considerable amount of help from Rocky peaks)
  
  Cost = 2 Points
  Banner 2. Thalassia Flag Adaptation - By Toerana iii
  
  Cost = 2 Points
  Banner 3. Thalassia Flag Inverted Adaptation - By Toerana iii
  
  Cost = 2 Points
  Banner 4. Thalassia N-Day Banner - By Toerana iii
  
  Cost = 2 Points
  [Free for those who partook in Thalassia's N-Day Faction]
  

• Roleplay Cities
  Roleplay Cities are a perfect way to customize your nation on the roleplay map! Each new city costs 1 point.

• Cards

  • For a certain amount of points, you will be able to purchase any Legendary or Epic card currently residing in the nation of Thalassia roleplay rewards. Every point accounts for the purchasing power of 1 Market Value worth of Bank (The Card's currency). For example, if you had 10 points and you spent them all on cards via the rewards scheme, you could buy cards with the total value of 10.

  • For a different rate, you could purchase any Epic, Ultra Rare, Rare, Uncommon or Common card! Due to the nature of this, the rules and point to bank conversion will be slightly different.

    1. The card you wish to purchase must have a market value under 15.

    2. For every point you spend, you may buy 0.50 MV worth of cards.

    3. The nation the card is based on must exist. If the nation has ceased to exist you will be unable to purchase the card.

    4. You have a 50 Point limit per month to save on costs (and my wallet)
       

• Custom Badges
  For 50 Points, you may purchase a custom badge with your nation's name. Due to the nature of this reward, it may take a while longer than other words to be purchased and received. These badges are:
  

  Badges

Purchasing Rewards

To purchase a reward, telegram the Minister of Culture, Toerana iii, with your request using the following format:

Nation Name:
Cost of requested rewards:
Requested Rewards:
If applicable
Location of Custom City:

Example

Nation Name: Toerana iii
Cost of requested rewards: 2
Requested Rewards: Banner 1
If applicable
Location of Custom City: N/A

Please note that all points balances are recorded in a dispatch, located here, and that points may not be shared, traded or otherwise sold for anything. They are tied to your balance forever. Any attempt to trade these points will be voided and you may be excluded from the program, depending on the severity of the misconduct.
Strikes and Punishments in reference to the Rewards system are located here.

Donating to the Program
The Program accepts with open arms donations of Rare, Ultra Rare, Epic and Legendary cards. The Epic and Legendary cards will be kept for rewards, and Ultra Rare and rare cards will be junked for extra money.
The primary reason for not accepting Common and Uncommon cards is due to the relatively low junk value of the cards, as we do not want lots of cards filling up the rewards nation, Thalassia roleplay rewards.

To donate, gift any cards to Thalassia roleplay rewards.

Full Disclosure:
This will not benefit you within the program, and the price to gift the card will not be refunded. However, you will be added to the list of donors here:

List of Donators

Toerana/Toerana iii
Shoalia/Sho
Veaetmar
Rocky peaks/Rockiberg
Liruslau
Czech germania
Badivermeraed
Democratic Republic Of Unified States
Dekks

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Giveaway!
To celebrate this, we are giving away 2 legendary cards to 2 random nations in Thalassia.
The winners are.......................
Ytrivaania who wins the legendary card Valinon
John stossel who wins the legendary card Todd McCloud