[BigAnt | Blue And Evil] Military & Foreign Affairs
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BigAnt | Blue And Evil - Military & Foreign Affairs
Greetings eUK, this afternoon I will be outlining my first indepth taste of my candidacy. This article will include both my plans for our current stance on Foreign affairs and future plans for our military. Below is my previous article:
[BigAnt | Blue And Evil] Country Presidency Campaign
Foreign Affairs
I will get started with Foreign affairs as this will be centre to a lot of discussion and maybe change next month. Also I want to give you plenty of time to ponder on your thoughts regarding my vision for the future of the UK.
Alliances are changing within the eWorld and this will at some point have a direct influence on the eUK. As I speak the UK is a loyal and proud member of ONE, however ONE has its problems and we have seen two big allies leave the alliance in recent weeks and days. Spain made the decision to leave some weeks ago, but yesterday Poland followed the route of Spain out of the door (read here). Of course countries have their own agendas and aims but the operation of ONE HQ has been questionable at times. Now I remain 100% committed to ONE and our allies but I feel that challenging times remain ahead.
As ever the UK must remain focused on her strategic interests internally and on a international level. To achieve our goals we must continue to focus on our relationships with many of our friends. We have remained long and strong friends with a number of nations, Serbia and Poland but to name a few and it is these relationships that we must maintain for the future. The simple fact of life is, we are not a military “power” and our capabilities are limited. So improving and expanding our allies is essential for the secure future of our country.
For some time we have been outnumbered by our enemies that border us and this hasn’t been more illustrated then this month. When three nations attacked us and wiped our lands, thankfully one of our strong and very close friends was near to help us fight back and retake our lands. But this may not be the case for ever and so it’s important that we honour our current peace deals and hopefully agree new peace deals in the future. eRepublik is an uncertain world and countries ideologies can change in a eye wink, friendships however are built on foundations over time. Its these core friendships that the UK shares with its allies which will remain under my presidency of the UK.
Under my presidency then, the UK will continue to honour and respect our position within ONE and with our allies, we will enhance and continue to develop these relationships. I will continue to push and promote the continued peace deal with Ireland as this benefits both our strategic matters and all round time and effect (also we both gain a bonus). Of course the time will come when we have to decide our future, what path to take, which allies to chose. No matter what our decision is, it will be one where the UK continues to maintain relationships with all our friends and this is something I am keen to support.
Oh look I work on them beasts o7
Military
So this month was interesting again... As MoD it was at times very frustrating not being able to tell people our plans. But keeping secrets is sometimes necessary to ensure that these plans succeed. This month however I want to inject a fresh aspect and new sense of activity within our military. I will discuss some ideas to help get that kick back into the military, Firstly however I want to discuss the BEF.
The BEF (British Expeditionary Force) is the official national army for the UK. Under Jamesw’s tenure as CP we decided to split the MU into 4 separate MUs (Military Units). This was to adapt to the new war module changes which was the introduction of “Divisions”. Now in theory the plan was simple and clear, split each division 1-4, into - NHS MU (1st Div), 2nd, 3rd and 4th BEF filling each individual MU with fighters from that respected division. However in reality this isn’t working and I will explain why.
Firstly we have split our forces, which means we have split activity, communication within the MU feeds ingame and feedback from fighters has been that it feels “dead” at times. This is disappointing but can be easily solved, So I will merge BEF, 2nd+3rd+4th into a single fighting unit again. This will counter the problem of dead activity with the feeds and also gives us another advantage. Younger fighters in 2nd and 3rd will get advice from our older, more experienced players thus enhancing the knowledge and awareness of all our fighters. Great, but they are other and arguably more important reasons to merge. It will reduce the number of active commanders and captains required to direct large damage onto a battlefield. At the moment we have to wait for 4 MUs Commanders to set priorities before we can focus damage and that makes us weaker. Improving our response time will make us stronger and have our enemies work harder. The new MU will still be split within regiments, so captains will continue to split “divisional” damage when needed.
Again the BEF will supply its workers with supplies and this is something I will try to expand on. To make sure every member of BEF receives supplies daily again making us stronger.
NHS MU
This is something i’m very proud of, the NHS MU takes in new players, supports and supplies them daily to ensure they get the full experience of eRepublik. The purpose of this MU, for those of you unaware is to support players from lvl 0-25 before releasing them into the world. The NHS MU has been a huge success and again this will recieve my full backing next month.
However, just supplying Division 1 players isn’t enough, so I’ll be encouraging a few knowledgeable and helpful volunteers to join the NHS MU - possibly as regiment captains - to join the NHS MU to act as advisors: answering questions, helping out, making occasional “Did You Know” posts on the ingame MU feed, and generally passing on their awesomeness to the next generation. Blue And Evil will be heading this up, because of his experience with the NHS and organising mentors for new players.
Q7 weapons
Other countries have started supplying Q7 weapons, mostly the big countries. To start the cost of the Q7 weapon was completely unrealistic especially for a smaller nation like ours. However the cost is now dropping, so I will be discussing with my potential MoD and MoF the best options to allow the UK to start supplying Q7 for key battles. I’m sure the cost will continue to drop a little more before any new CP is elected so this will be a realistic change for the UK.
We don’t want to be left behind in the race to adopt these news ideas from plato and so I’m very keen to assess all of our possibilities heading into next month. Also this month I will push more reports out for the general public to read, these are key for keeping everyone well informed and aware of most goings on.
“MU Premier League”
An idea which was mentioned this month, and something I want to get started is the “MU league”. Basically MU’s will compete in different tests and compete for prizes (weapons and food). Just for a taster, You may have to take part in a “Fast Response” battle, who will bring the most fighters? who will deal the most damage with a small preparation period o7.... All will be revealed this month.
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"Alliances are changing within the eWorld"
"Spain made the decision to leave some weeks ago, but yesterday Poland followed the route of Spain out of the door"
"Now I remain 100% committed to ONE and our allies but I feel that challenging times remain ahead."
Isn't it best to have an experienced CP elected, instead of someone who's only been around since February, and been in the cabinet only once or twice?
Considering this is the time of challenging for the UK?
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Good question Lily, Firstly I have been active within the UK cabinet almost since February ad have been highly active on improving my relationships with our allies and I have illustrated that this month getting Poland on-board to help us fightback.
I can help the UK make the correct decision and take the right direction for the best future for all off us.
But equally I feel the UK needs some new fresh faces taking the realms this month. We have had a lot of new players join in recent....
months and its time to give some else a shot.
Its not like me and BAE haven't already exhausted a lot of our time and effort already in making the eUK a better country. 🙂
o7
voted very interesting points made, wishing BA all the best in his endevour to become PM ,
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Why I dont see Macedonia in this story?
In what way have you been improving relationships with allies since almost February? You've only been the MoD for one term, and that is in any way linked to Foreign Affairs. You simply are lacking in that experience in that area and you know it, when alliances are changing around the world.
There's a difference between letting fresh faces into the Government, and having a CP who only joined 6 months ago, when the UK in a difficult situation with alliances changing.
I simply do not buy it.
Lets leave Balkans alone. They will be busy until end of this game.
So lily, I heard you're endorsing the ESO candidate
eUK is already one of best countries on eWorld. I often admire u, because u manage to achieve impossible things with what u have and from your position on map. If u would have firepower of my country I think there would be no doubt who would be number one : ) Serbia is aware of this and UK is for us one of allies that we never questioned, even when u were in different alliances. Big respect and best wishes whoever is in charge of your country o/
lol lily, well I was vCP before that remember under another ESO member 😉
So actually yes I have been active within ONE (our alliance) for 2months and supplying, contacting international MU's around the world and most importantly I have been solidly active since I got within the FA side of government (you don't have to be direct MoFA, for this 😛)
If you don't want to "buy it" then thats fine, my intention is aimed at my fellow Britain's.
If you actually remember BigAnt, you was made vCP, because Rawdon pulled out, not because you was right for the job.
So you're saying you have the right experience for CP, because you've been active in ONE for 2 months...Well, if you feel 2 months of MoFA experience is good enough when the UK is facing one of the most difficult times with alliances changing, then I'm rather fearful.
Implying that we should forever remain in the past and continue to elect older players?
When will a new player ever feel valued, ever feel the chance to run his/her country? And yes along with my other previous roles, which ("been in the cabinet only once or twice?") actually 5 times 😉 You should know being my ex PP, but hey good spot.
You can ask anyone who I have worked with, I work hard and get results, after all I did propel ESO when you where PP remember 😉
im in MoFA for 4 - 5 months (i dont remember when it started really ....) so i agree with Lily even im not compentet to talk about it as im in gov for lets say 7 terms(not in a row)
@Lily: I remember when we chatted about this very subject. I'll tell you again, BigAnt has the FA experienced needed. It was him who finally talked Poland into saving our asses 😛
Then I suppose you should ask my allies that, or someone active.
It's not time spent in a ministry that makes you right for a job, but rather the ability and willingness to go out and do it. BigAnt has that.
Very good! It will be tough for you and whoever is your MoFA; the eWorld is a very challenging place diplomatically right now.
I feel there's nobody else as competent as BigAnt to tackle this challenge right now, so vote him on the 5th!
Macedonia is awesome \o/
"Implying that we should forever remain in the past and continue to elect older players?" No, implying electing people who actually have experience in Foreign Affairs and other departments and also who are competent enough to be the CP, which I don't think you're ready for yet.
6 months on eRepublik and only 1 term as MoD and vCP is simply not enough.
so if that was true lily....
How did i get polish support this month? being new was it? 😉
07 I still have Problems with the UKs deal with Ireland but BigAnt is the best candidate for the Presidency
BigAnt i just dont remember you being in FA for almost 8 month i am holding UK citizenship... so what is a point you talking about foreign policy??? i dont see it oO
"How did i get polish support this month? being new was it?"
If I was running for CP, I would likely to get Irish support. It's not hard to do, BigAnt. Nothing special.
6 months is simply not enough experience. You and I know it.
I'm just reading the comments and well, I can tell you that BigAnt is very active, he's responsible for cooperation between UK and Poland. I guess that he learned a lot during all of this time.
PS. I've faced even more difficult times for Poland (leaving an alliance) when I became CP, and all of my experience was only 2 times MoFA and 4times vMoFA : )
Polish CP ^ 😉
Lol, lily you make me laugh.. I wouldn't run if i didn't think that I could add something to the UK.
And my track record proves I can handle this 🙂
Of course you can add something to the UK, most people can. But there is currently better more suitable, experienced, capable candidates that is currently needed right now. The UK needs experience right now, not someone who's only been around for 6 months and hasn't experience not much Foreign Affairs.
Your track record is 6 months, 1x MoD, 1x xCP. Not really a track record.
let me correct you again my dear..
Vice Country President 1x
Minister of Home Affairs 2x
Minister of Defence 1x
Minister of Retention 1x
Under Minister of Finance 1x
ESO Party President 1x
Some would say thats pretty impressive for 6months and you werent complaining either when I was recruiting officer for ESO, because you knew what ever job needing doing, got done.
The Fact is you can sit there and repeat yourself until you go blue in the face. I am ready for this, I have...
proven this and my allies the guys i have spent all this time talking to , planing fighting along side... will all agree with me, if you haven't of left the UK. Maybe you will have seen this
And here I thought you left the eUK and eUK politics behind for eBelgium. You're being overly critical without offering any other alternative. Even *IF* Big Ant is inexperienced, if he is the best candidate running, he is the best candidate. There is no two ways about it.
Minister of Retention 1x - ahahaha wtf is that??
Under Minister of Finance 1x - does that count?? if it does then i am minister for some 10 months or so...
ESO Party President 1x - That does not count as does not my 4x in a row TUP PP-ing...
So if we get all sums you where minister for 4 months(4 terms)... XDDD
Neb you don't know what MoR is ? being a minister yourself, oh dear...
then again MoFA has been terrible for months and who was our minister again. 😉 nice
You don't need years of experience. The fact is he has been active for the past half a year and done more for the eUK than basically anyone. All that happens in the eUK is we get wiped, we fight back with the help of someone then celebrate. Then we get wiped again. It is how it always goes.
We have had some of the biggest names as the CP for the past few months and that didn't change. Quite frankly, why should we not vote BA? He works the hardest, consistently, has the hunger, the ideas....
Got nice reply.. I haven't even expected better then this... XDDD
... and the results. People tried to keep him out at ESO. They were successful, then he got in next time and ESO has hit new heights.
If someone doesn't want him in, run themsleves.
Oh no, keep trolling BA with your nonsense and low str, keep it up.
Vote count Dracula, he has the experience you need.
Haters gonna hate xDD
Who has told you i hate you or someone else from ESO - or some other party?? im just telling a true facts... Painfull isnt it??
"Some would say thats pretty impressive for 6months and you werent complaining either when I was recruiting officer for ESO, because you knew what ever job needing doing, got done."
I was complaining when you bought votes for congress. But that's a different issue.
Surely you agree the job of CP, needs to be someone with experience? Not someone with 6 months?
@CrispyDragon Other parties have candidate that are way more experienced. I just simply believe 6 months isn't enough.
It is because you talk nonsense. The Policy CP talks highly of BA right above you. You best and greatest allies, the polish, you might know that...
Get smart and see that there is some pretty good FA exp right there. If you don't think youself out, then you are probably just inactive like your str suggests.
Quite frankly you can learn anything in life in 6 months. Let alone in a game.
Not as painful reading the same old trolling...
And its this that needs to end in eUK, its childish and boring. Truth is Neb I would embarrasse you in any gov position, think yourself lucky that I'm on your side 😛
For gods sake the man is active and qualified
How would I guess an ex-TUP PP would be involved in the trolling?
A minority of idiots in TUP gives the rest, a once good party, a bad name.
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"MU feeds ingame and feedback from fighters has been that it feels “dead” at times. This is disappointing but can be easily solved, So I will merge BEF, 2nd+3rd+4th into a single fighting unit again"
Surely the NHS MU will soon start to feel this way.
Why not merge the NHS MU into BEF as well? Separating our newbs from advice and knowledge as well as supplies is detrimental. A simple solution would be to have Newb Regiments within BEF. It works well in RN.
"Surely the NHS MU will soon start to feel this way.
Why not merge the NHS MU into BEF as well? Separating our newbs from advice and knowledge as well as supplies is detrimental. A simple solution would be to have Newb Regiments within BEF. It works well in RN."
Agreed, the best way to keep people interested is to show them other people play this game as well. Activity breeds activity.
I agree with Wayne and Crispy. Isolating new players has never really been a good strategy.
Don't care to read the Nebosja/Lily comment war. I'm sure it was titillating though.
Bringing 3 MU's into one MU will not get response for orders faster because you need to wait for the only commander to be online (with 3 commanders at least some are earlier online). However it is not a real problem to combine them, but it will not give the ones that really need information (the young ones in the MHS MU) their information.
Bring experienced ones in NHS MU and get the orders there to correct battles and give them always their supplies (to much complaints I get sadly).