ISSUE 1 :: AUGUST 2012
FOUNDED: JUNE 2012
NATIONS IN REGION: 310 | FORUM POPULATION: 145
REGIONAL POPULATION: 140,408,000,000 | FORUM POSTS: 3,163
Kiachan: A.D
World Assembly Delegate: Wetwork
Minister of Culture: Petorzia
Minister of State: Felicity
Minister of Intelligence: Galiantus
Minister of Propaganda: Pawanthegunner
Minister of Justice: Mirrormere
Minister of Defense: South Naina
Minister of Unification: Johannes de Silentio
A LOOK BACK AT THE BIRTH OF THE GLASS GALLOWS
The NationStates universe today has come to a landmark where there are more registered nations in it than there will be on twelve thousands of Earths. But things were not the same always.
A long time back there were very few nations and even fewer User Created Regions[UCR]. At that time, all the nations affiliated to the World Assembly had to abide by the rules set by it, which was dominated by a few powerful nations who preferred federalism and at numerous points, tried to deny the nations their rights by passing restricting and binding resolutions.
Such an atmosphere made it very difficult for a new player to shape his nation completely according to his needs and at the same time remain affiliated to the WA. Some chose the easy path and ignored the WA membership, but at the same time compromising the chance to be a part of the largest community on NationStates.
It was in such unsuitable conditions that Gatesville was born. A USR, proclaimed itself to be anti-WA, but at the same time, a part of it. It tried to block and repeal those resolutions which undermined a nation's sovereignty and freedom and tried to create a new order from inside the existing one. Soon, it became very popular and its unique tactics made it attractive for players searching for a new dimension for their game. It soon became the largest USR in NS and remained so for three consecutive years, constantly posing challenges and threats for the federalist powers in the WA.
But as all good things, it came to an end. Part due to the inactivity of its founder and part due to the undemocratic system inside the region, the region started losing its popularity and got shut down by the founder himself.
The dismantling of Gatesville was a big blow for the anti-WA movement in NS which was slowly gaining momentum. But the movement was still alive. Several factions of Gatesville broke up and formed new regions on the same philosophies. The one that came out to be the most powerful among them was Gate of Evil or GoE in short. GoE was made to continue the anti-WA movement started by Gatesville, thus a lot of former Gatesville members joined GoE in hope for a rebirth. The region became stronger and soon started to become a thorn in the path of the federalists. The progressive policies inside the region meant that the region also propagated a new agenda – that of being democratic. But things started to go wrong when the founder became inactive. The government of the region was too cut off from the rest of the members and the system was lacking in detail. Thus region started to lose its course and many of its more ambitious members decided to leave the rotting region and create a better one.
And thus came into being, the great Tiamat. Founded by former GoE member and leader, Wormwood Star, it soon came to be seen as the successor to the anti-WA movement. Wormwood Star assembled similar minded members from GoE and started the region. The region's offsite forums had beautiful artwork and detail. The detailing itself became a huge attraction for the newer nations and it soon managed to collect more than 300 nations inside 3 months of coming into existence. The forums found some creativity and activity and Tiamat became firmly established as the biggest anti-WA region in NS.
But again, problems were imminent. The founder encountered serious RL issues and had to remain out of touch from his region for a long time. This put the active leaders of the region in great anxiety. Combined with that was the serious threat of the invasions by federalists because the WA delegate did not have executive powers and in absence of the founder, it left the region very insecure.
Thus, after just about 4 months of its establishment, Tiamat was merged with a newer, safer, aggresive-errrrr region-errrr [sorry but couldn't resist doing that] i.e. region, The Glass Gallows. Founded by Tiamat's Delegate, Amped Designers, it received tremendous support from both inside and outside Tiamat. In absolutely no time it assembled 250 nations and became the biggest anti-WA region in the NS Universe. And it plans to stay that way, and actually grow bigger and stronger with time.
That was the epic story of the anti-WA movement in NS, and also of the formation of this great region, the Glass Gallows. Watch out for more history to be written by us very soon.
Glass Gallows was forged from the fires of passion which were stoked by our previous home region known as Tiamat. Many of us came from this glorious region where we found a home to strengthen the community of National Sovereigns who held a firm grip on the ideology that we should not be held in silence by those who would choose to oppress us through tyranny by majority.
Glass Gallows was started with a vision of a better future, a safe haven where all like minded nations could converge and a coalition which NationStates has never before encountered. This vision has now been brought into reality by the dedication and commitment of what were the brave few who made the choice to stake their claim and announce to NationStates that a new dawn has given birth to a strong family of nations working together to ensure that National Sovereignty is the rule rather than the exception.
The journey we have found ourselves on could never have happened without the help of those who shared the vision, held fast during the start and remain loyal to the cause. Over the past weeks we have seen the region embraced by a collection of talent of which has gained the attention of many in the game.
Some positive, some fearful, and others who would wish destruction upon the region. It has been said that one can be best measured by their enemies, and Glass Gallows has been measured and has not been found wanting.
Our future plans are without illusion, ambitious.
Nothing great was ever achieved without first dreaming of what could be, rather than focusing on what is. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished, but it is going on, this is not the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified.
Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let us stand together as one and and boldly embrace that which causes lesser leaders to flinch.
We Are Glass Gallows
A.D.
Kiachan of Glass Gallows
Fellow WA members and puppets of all string length, an official welcome from the NSA and our affiliated organs- namely my mouth.
I am heartened to see so many folk here and it bodes well for the future of our cause to have had such expansive growth, eclipsing that of noble Tiamat in her heyday. Indeed, we are off to a flying start but it is vital we continue the work.I of all people understand how a great rush of enthusiasm can peter out to an occasional contribution, but here I would ask for balance. If you feel you can only contribute to a certain level, please contact myself or any government official for a chat about your preference and skills. Let me make this clear, NO CONTRIBUTION IS TOO SMALL. The worst you can do is nothing because you can only do little. We are a region of co-operative effort in fact as well as ideologically.
The NSA is a prime example and a good way to explain the use for your combined voting might. Due to the mechanics of the WA repeals are difficult to achieve. Although we still look towards this as a goal, our efforts are also concerned with drafting resolutions and most importantly influencing debate and blocking proposals. Put simply, the more votes I have behind me, the greater my voice is counted, as well as having an impact on other delegates who respect the force I represent. Here we try and forestall the ever encroaching expansion of red-tape and over-officious regulation that meddles with the governance of our sovereign nations.
I joined Tiamat with the goal of supporting the Aretist Revolution and National Sovereignty. Though I moved to the Gallows early on, my passion for our noble cause has never been stronger. Understand too that when we achieve our goals, it will be nothing short of world changing. It has been attempted before true, but not with such clarity of purpose or empowered conviction. We have the past to look to for inspiration and should honour the crusaders that preceded us, but make no mistake. WE are the future.
WA Delegate for the Mighty Glass Gallows,
wetwork
STOP PRESS: WE JUST HAD OUR FIRST REGIONAL EVENT WITH MUCH SUCCESS. DIGNITARIES FROM VARIOUS REGIONS TOOK PART IN THE CELEBRATIONS OF THE FORMATION OF REGION AND THE APPOINTMENT OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT. ALL AGREED THAT GLASS GALLOWS IS BOUND TO MAKE IT TO THE ECHELONS OF NATIONSTATES.
