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« on: February 12, 2022, 03:34:39 pm »
Unfortunately, I must resign from all my positions, effective immediately.
While I regret that this comes days after my celebration of one year of residence in Force, I feel that I am unable to work towards the furthering of Force in a positive manner. I feel that I come across as abrasive and aggressive, and my arguments with Sir Salibaic have become more frequent. As these are not qualities which are conducive to the betterment of the Union, I feel compelled to remove myself from the community. In addition, I have entered the final stages of my education, and that is demanding an ever-increasing amount of my time and energy, and I sadly must prioritise that over Force.
For the positions of World Assembly Delegate and Director of World Assembly Affairs, I recommend Bertilistan, as he seems to be very industrious and hard-working, and was only a few endorsements behind me when I was made Delegate, which should make the transfer of delegacy much the same.
For my position as Director of Diplomacy, I recommend Kronisia, if he is eligible as PM, due to the fact that he served well in that role while I was Minister of Foreign Affairs. If he is ineligible, then I recommend Sir Salibaic to that position, as he has a long and distinguished history in out diplomatic corps.
For my position as Justice of the High Court, I recommend Moony, as he is the only person I have found in almost a year of being a Justice actually wanting to become one.
For my role in Citizen's Alliance of Democracy as Director of Regional Events, I recommend Caduceo, as he is my deputy, and he seems able to perform in that role quite well.
For the position as Imperator of Hyperion, it should go to anyone willing to take up that position, taking note of the time and energy running a region takes.
Unfortunately, I am unable to think of anybody willing to fill the positions of Minister of Media, Cartographer, and Justice of the Tribunal, but I am sure that replacements can be found.
There are some important things I would like some people to remember:
Sir Salibaic, please do not forget to submit an advertisement for The Gay Agenda
House Representatives, please create an amendment clarifying the process for a Citizen's Amendment, as it is woefully unenlightening of the method to propose an amendment.
To the future Imperator of Hyperion, please pass an amendment to clarify the process for elections, as that was something I was sadly unable to do.
To the future Minister of Media, please ensure that the contact details for the advertisements are up to date.
I will remain as acting WA Delegate until a replacement is appointed, and I will likewise continue to make polls until a new Director of World Assembly Affairs is appointed. I will also linger around the (unreleased) wiki for some time doing technical work, so when that comes out, you might see me there.
On a personal note, I would like to thank everybody in the entire Union for making such a wonderful community, but I would like to personally address some people.
Renegalle, thank you for creating Force in the first place. To have been here for an entire year of my life has been amazing, and it's been one of the most fun experiences I've ever had. Recently, we celebrated the 5th Force Day, and I would like to congratulate you for sticking with us for five years. Personally, you're a great guy, and you're always willing to have a discussion with anybody who wants it, even if you are cutting chicken at the time.
Sir Salibaic, while we've had our disagreements, please know that I still hold you in the highest regard. You were Prime Minister when I first arrived, and you stayed in that position for quite a decent portion of my time here. You led the government very well, and Cabinet meetings are always interesting when you arrive.
Elysium, as much as I disagree with you on just about everything, you're still an integral part of the culture of Force, and you add a certain Southern flavour that would be missing without you. If you weren't here, Force would be a different place. You've made my time here fun and interesting, so thank you.
Kronisia, I am deeply sorry for leaving you with this massive mess of vacancies to clean up. Perhaps somebody should cook up an amendment limiting the number of positions somebody can hold. Regardless, you have lead cabinet well in your time, and I'm sure that your Prime Minsitership will lead Force to new heights and successes, as we've seen with the groundbreaking Treaty of Mutual Recognition and Cooperation with The Socialist Syndicalist Union. As the leader of the UPP, you brought me into CAD, and that region will always be the Little Region That Could to me, as it obtained Statehood. As Archon of CAD, you've stuck with the region through thick and thin, and although I only got to experience a tiny sliver of CAD's history, you made it worthwhile.
Tigslarlowducken, you have been the Chief Justice for the entire time I have been on the High Court, and quite frankly I expect you to remain there until the end of time. You've been a mentor for me as a Justice, and you're always someone I know I can send some legislation to, knowing that it'll get an eagle-eyed review. Thank you.
I would like to end with a quote from Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit much like myself:
"I regret to announce that this is the end. I am going now, and I bid you all a very fond farewell."
Ngā mihi nui, Battadia