Native

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Natives are the original nations in a region. Sounds simple, yes? It's not.


Determining who is Native when there is an invasion becomes quite problematic. Figuring out who came first and who came second is one of the better ongoing battles in NationStates gameplay.


A variety of different methods are used in deciding nativity. One approach is via moderator intervention. Another depends on the use of stored XML feeds. There are puppet observers and spies, simple observation, and offsite forum discussions. Doubtless there are other, lesser publicized methods for tracking Natives as well.


Region Hoppers can confuse the issue, as can multiple invasions. Sorting out Nativity can bedevil even the most even-handed Mod. After all, the price can be DEAT for the loser of that argument


Ejecting Natives can be dangerous for the determined invader or defender. Improper guesses or griefing abuses can lead to deletion of the ejector. Only the Founder is exempt from these issues, as s/he has the power to eject and ban without reason or cause. Not surprisingly, invaders tend to avoid regions with active Founders.


Cogitation, on Nativity [1] 
Nativity is a property of nations, so if someone maintains two or more serious puppets as permanent or long-term residents of two or more different regions, then each puppet is a native of its respective region. So, a puppet can still be a native. It's not necessarily the case, but it's possible.