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flag= http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/white-rose.jpg| | flag= http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/white-rose.jpg| | ||
region=[[The Spectrum]]| | region=[[The Spectrum]]| | ||
| − | motto= " | + | motto= "Rudsceleratus geropayati maravita"| |
| − | map= | + | anthem= "Love is a Number"| |
| − | language= [[English]], Cryptica (endangered)| | + | map= http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3140/wroseeu6.png| |
| + | language= [[English]], Cryptica (endangered), Domus Durbentia| | ||
capital= Parodia| | capital= Parodia| | ||
| − | population= Approx. | + | population= Approx. 2 billion| |
currency= Rose| | currency= Rose| | ||
leader= Vincent Fiennes| | leader= Vincent Fiennes| | ||
| − | + | sovereignty_type=Establishment | | |
| + | established_event1=New Government| | ||
| + | established_date1=2002 | | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The Friendly Totalitarianism of White-Rose is a massive, environmentally stunning nation located in the [[The Spectrum]]. | + | The Friendly Totalitarianism of White-Rose is a massive, environmentally stunning nation located in the [[The Spectrum]]. The authoritarian government's aim for White-Rose is to create 'a pure people'. The national animal is the ''tea-ferret'' and the national dish is ''murg chana''. White-Rose has been elected as UN Delegate of The Spectrum a record four times to date. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | White-Rose was an early member of The Spectrum, and | + | White-Rose was an early member of The Spectrum, and is unofficially classes as First Generation. White-Rose has had a hand in building The Spectrum up to its current state by acting as host for many games and events. These include the [[Spectrum Cup 2006]], [[Werewolf: The Common Room]], [[Werewolf: The Dreamings]] and the [[Spectrovision Song Contest]]. White-Rose is also known for conducting research such as the recent independant documentary hailing from the region entitled 'The Search For Calaston'. White-Rose is a member of the [[The Spectrum#Spectrum Security Council|Spectrum Security Council]] and also of [[The Good Guys]] having joined soon after their creation. |
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
| − | White-Rose is located in the South-Central area of The Spectrum, the region being colloquially known as 'The Happy Toucan'. White-Rose makes up the 'toucan's' head, whilst it shares borders with [[Adoggo]], [[Domas-Porada]] and [[Sherylannia]] (and also [[Enthalpy Change]], across the [[Synaptic Gulf]]). The environment in White-Rose is known to be one of the very best in [[The Spectrum]] and most of the region is made up of beautifully scenic taiga. | + | White-Rose is located in the South-Central area of The Spectrum, the region being colloquially known as 'The Happy Toucan'. White-Rose makes up the 'toucan's' head, whilst it shares borders with [[Adoggo]], [[Domas-Porada]] and [[Sherylannia]] (and also [[Enthalpy Change]] and [[Ti Amero]], across the [[Synaptic Gulf]]). The environment in White-Rose is known to be one of the very best in [[The Spectrum]] and most of the region is made up of beautifully scenic taiga. |
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
White-Rose has long held a reputation of not getting involved with political matters of the region but recently caused amendment to the [[Representative Democracy Act 2007]] by objecting to clause 2. The politics of White-Rose itself revolve around a fair political system, whilst keeping civil rights low aided by the extensive police network. White-Rose has had a struggling economy for a long time and schemes are constantly being invented to bring business back to White-Rose. | White-Rose has long held a reputation of not getting involved with political matters of the region but recently caused amendment to the [[Representative Democracy Act 2007]] by objecting to clause 2. The politics of White-Rose itself revolve around a fair political system, whilst keeping civil rights low aided by the extensive police network. White-Rose has had a struggling economy for a long time and schemes are constantly being invented to bring business back to White-Rose. | ||
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| + | W.R.I.G.H.T (White-Rose Investigative Government Headquarters Tier) is the governmental investigation agency that deals with major crime rings and terrorism. During April and May 2007, the White-Rose population fell victim to a headache epidemic. A vaccine known colloquially as the 'paracetajab' was developed and since then numbers of cases have fallen significantly. W.R.I.G.H.T currently classes the epidemic as a medium risk bioterrorism threat, citing the most likely cause of the epidemic to be [[Vagism|Vagist]] extremists. Since the epidemic the government started to monitor invidual records of pharmaceuticals purchased. | ||
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| + | White-Rose is also notable for having the only non-Spectral owned establishment, The Embassy of Zwangzug (owned by [[Zwangzug|The Rookdom of Zwangzug]]), in the Autumnal Quarter of Parodia. | ||
==Spirituality== | ==Spirituality== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
| − | White-Rose media is a large business within the nation, although compared to other regions | + | White-Rose media is a large business within the nation, although compared to other regions its size is minimal. A significant proportion of White-Roseite programmes are produced by international collaboration such as [[Knights of Justice]] (co-produced with [[Sherylannia]]), and [[WRS Big Brother]] (co-produced with [[Sabrateur]]). Gaming is also popular in White-Rose, the most popular videogame currently being [[Spectrum Fusion Tournament]] by White-Roseite game developer Sczissor. References to gaming are common in pop culture, for example the large White-Roseite band 64-bit, who only play covers of videogame music. |
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| + | Art in White-Rose consists mainly of photography, or modern sculptings. Traditional art is viewed as simply uninteresting. A major part of White-Roseite values is respect for the dead. Large expanses of land are used as cemetaries and there is a National Respect For The Dead Day, May 28th. During this day no-one may speak except in a case of emergency, and visiting the graves of dead relatives is encouraged. Disturbing a grave or remembrance site is classed as a serious offence. | ||
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| + | ==Language== | ||
| + | The main language used in White-Rose is [[English]]. Cryptica, an ancient language of White-Rose is still recognised as an official language, despite there being less than two hundred users alive in The Spectrum. Recently, the decision to accept Domus Durbentia (in the language itself meaning 'Dark Wisdom') as a national language caused controversy and heavy criticism of the government, due to its assosciation with cults and dark rituals. Another reason was that Domus Durbentia is a harsh language, containing many hostile and brutal words. The current national motto is in Domus Durbentia, and translates to 'Believers possess heaven'. | ||
==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
| − | Sport is diverse and quirky within White-Rose. The main conventional sport is darts, the main leisure sport is scuba diving, and the main unconvential competition sport is ooshing. White-Rose often plays host to the IOL (International Ooshing League) annual competition. The most famous oosh route in White-Rose leads from the transport depot to the city hall in Syzygy. | + | Sport is diverse and quirky within White-Rose. The main conventional sport is darts, the main leisure sport is scuba diving, and the main unconvential competition sport is ooshing. White-Rose often plays host to the IOL (International Ooshing League) annual competition. The most famous oosh route in White-Rose leads from the transport depot to the city hall in Syzygy. |
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[[Category: Nations]] | [[Category: Nations]] | ||
[[Category: White-Rose]] | [[Category: White-Rose]] | ||
[[Category: The Spectrum]] | [[Category: The Spectrum]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:14, 12 September 2007
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| Flag of White-Rose | |
| Motto: "Rudsceleratus geropayati maravita" | |
| National Anthem: "Love is a Number" | |
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| Region | The Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Capital | Parodia |
| Official Language(s) | English, Cryptica (endangered), Domus Durbentia |
| Leader | Vincent Fiennes |
| Establishment | |
| - New Government | 2002 |
| Population | Approx. 2 billion |
| Currency | Rose |
| NS Sunset XML | |
The Friendly Totalitarianism of White-Rose is a massive, environmentally stunning nation located in the The Spectrum. The authoritarian government's aim for White-Rose is to create 'a pure people'. The national animal is the tea-ferret and the national dish is murg chana. White-Rose has been elected as UN Delegate of The Spectrum a record four times to date.
History
White-Rose was an early member of The Spectrum, and is unofficially classes as First Generation. White-Rose has had a hand in building The Spectrum up to its current state by acting as host for many games and events. These include the Spectrum Cup 2006, Werewolf: The Common Room, Werewolf: The Dreamings and the Spectrovision Song Contest. White-Rose is also known for conducting research such as the recent independant documentary hailing from the region entitled 'The Search For Calaston'. White-Rose is a member of the Spectrum Security Council and also of The Good Guys having joined soon after their creation.
Geography
White-Rose is located in the South-Central area of The Spectrum, the region being colloquially known as 'The Happy Toucan'. White-Rose makes up the 'toucan's' head, whilst it shares borders with Adoggo, Domas-Porada and Sherylannia (and also Enthalpy Change and Ti Amero, across the Synaptic Gulf). The environment in White-Rose is known to be one of the very best in The Spectrum and most of the region is made up of beautifully scenic taiga.
Politics
White-Rose has long held a reputation of not getting involved with political matters of the region but recently caused amendment to the Representative Democracy Act 2007 by objecting to clause 2. The politics of White-Rose itself revolve around a fair political system, whilst keeping civil rights low aided by the extensive police network. White-Rose has had a struggling economy for a long time and schemes are constantly being invented to bring business back to White-Rose.
W.R.I.G.H.T (White-Rose Investigative Government Headquarters Tier) is the governmental investigation agency that deals with major crime rings and terrorism. During April and May 2007, the White-Rose population fell victim to a headache epidemic. A vaccine known colloquially as the 'paracetajab' was developed and since then numbers of cases have fallen significantly. W.R.I.G.H.T currently classes the epidemic as a medium risk bioterrorism threat, citing the most likely cause of the epidemic to be Vagist extremists. Since the epidemic the government started to monitor invidual records of pharmaceuticals purchased.
White-Rose is also notable for having the only non-Spectral owned establishment, The Embassy of Zwangzug (owned by The Rookdom of Zwangzug), in the Autumnal Quarter of Parodia.
Spirituality
The main religion of White-Rose is Zedem, although there also is a significant number of Defylism followers. Vagism was created in White-Rose but was hastily banned after the goverment expressed a distaste at the morals of its practises. Sean E. Moss, the creator of Vagism and his followers were exiled to Sherylannia. Gob-jobism is also banned for similar reasons.
Religion is valued highly in White-Rose, and the region is often surveyed as one of the most religious regions in The Spectrum. Unsurprisingly, Zedem temples are widespread across the nation. Seven of these temples are said to be consecrated by the gods, and they are known as The Seven Pantheons. The Pantheons are in locations that are hard to reach and many pilgrims come to White-Rose to travel to the them. The pilgrimage is officially recognised by The Zedem Conclave, but many Zedem nonbelievers also visit the Pantheons for their historic significance and inspirational, meditative atmospheres.
Culture
White-Rose media is a large business within the nation, although compared to other regions its size is minimal. A significant proportion of White-Roseite programmes are produced by international collaboration such as Knights of Justice (co-produced with Sherylannia), and WRS Big Brother (co-produced with Sabrateur). Gaming is also popular in White-Rose, the most popular videogame currently being Spectrum Fusion Tournament by White-Roseite game developer Sczissor. References to gaming are common in pop culture, for example the large White-Roseite band 64-bit, who only play covers of videogame music.
Art in White-Rose consists mainly of photography, or modern sculptings. Traditional art is viewed as simply uninteresting. A major part of White-Roseite values is respect for the dead. Large expanses of land are used as cemetaries and there is a National Respect For The Dead Day, May 28th. During this day no-one may speak except in a case of emergency, and visiting the graves of dead relatives is encouraged. Disturbing a grave or remembrance site is classed as a serious offence.
Language
The main language used in White-Rose is English. Cryptica, an ancient language of White-Rose is still recognised as an official language, despite there being less than two hundred users alive in The Spectrum. Recently, the decision to accept Domus Durbentia (in the language itself meaning 'Dark Wisdom') as a national language caused controversy and heavy criticism of the government, due to its assosciation with cults and dark rituals. Another reason was that Domus Durbentia is a harsh language, containing many hostile and brutal words. The current national motto is in Domus Durbentia, and translates to 'Believers possess heaven'.
Sport
Sport is diverse and quirky within White-Rose. The main conventional sport is darts, the main leisure sport is scuba diving, and the main unconvential competition sport is ooshing. White-Rose often plays host to the IOL (International Ooshing League) annual competition. The most famous oosh route in White-Rose leads from the transport depot to the city hall in Syzygy.
| Preceded by: Calumnius |
The Spectrum Werewolf Moderator |
Succeeded by: Sherylannia |
| Preceded by: Enthalpy Change |
Second Spectrum UN Delegate |
Succeeded by: Calumnius |
| Preceded by: Calumnius |
Fourth Spectrum UN Delegate |
Succeeded by: Buttery Boonswoggles |
| Preceded by: Daveanoyl Chloride |
Ninth Spectrum UN Delegate |
Succeeded by: Don Flanioso |
| Preceded by: Oldham Road |
Twelfth Spectrum UN Delegate |
Succeeded by: Dhatsun |
