South Pacific Special Forces

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Minister of Military Affairs: Escade
General: Resentine
General: Roavin
General: USoVietnam
Official Artist: Somyrion

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The SPSF - An Overview

The South Pacific Special Forces (SPSF) is the South Pacific’s military. We are the first line of defense against foreign threats. As an independent military, we defend, liberate and raid in order to protect our region's interests.

Engaging in a variety of dynamic missions, the SPSF represents the South Pacific on the battlefield through honor, strength and charm. We respect the sovereignty and dignity of regions that are wholly uninvolved or only marginally involved in military gameplay, and protect them when they are threatened. We reject discrimination and intolerance and will take the fight to those promoting and propagating such hateful views.

Mermaid Tales is a new TSP and SPSF centered magazine that runs biweekly and updates TSPers and the general public about the work of the SPSF and its friends and allies in a narrative and engaging way. If you'd like to contribute a piece to the magazine, please DM or TG Escade.

Issues are posted on the Gameside TSP Embassy Thread and will be updated here as well

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=150An Introduction to the South Pacific Special Forces

The South Pacific Special Forces serve one of the oldest democracies in NationStates, the South Pacific.  The South Pacific has a vibrant paradise theme with sunshine, beaches, waves and and island and archipelago vibe.  
 

TSPers play volleyball, a regional favorite

The South Pacific Special Forces has its own culture and vibe that blossoms from the rich and beautiful regional culture. Reports, updates and news editions posted in this thread are inspired by the very nature of the SPSF which, as a military organization, also includes social elements such as games and events, roleplay snippets, and reports and updates that track military goals and progress. 

News stories and creative update reports include a splash of modern, fantasy, and future technology as well as themed immersions into the region's favorite fandoms.  We also embrace visual and musical cultures and incorporate them into a truly immersive and imaginative experience.
 

The South Pacific Special Forces Headquarters on Versailles Isle

What's possible? Join the SPSF and find out more and follow our updates!

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Mermaid Tales - An SPSF News Update

Werewolf Shenanigans
 

For the last several weeks, a new phenomenon has overtaken TSPers and SPSFers before or after update time.  The Rejected Realms Discord hosts a Werewolf bot that has proven to provide some light-hearted entertainment and a nice way to socialize before and after Libcord missions. 

Werewolf will be familiar to many NSers who play a forum version called mafia or who have played Town of Salem.  Basically, players are divided into villagers who form a town but do not know each other’s identities. Depending on the number of players and the game mode one or more players are cast as werewolves and the wolves know their own team members. Villagers, including power roles such as shamans, oracles, harlots, vye to discover the identity of the wolf or wolves and lynch them. Meanwhile the wolves kill a villager each night and try to outwit, outlast and outnumber the town. 

There are many different styles of players such as those who are very logical and Sherlock Holmesian and study behavior, cues, and psychology to attempt to determine the wolves. Then there are the “intuitive” player types who rely on senses and subtleties to attempt to read players. There are also players who truly come alive as wolf and others who can’t hide their canines. 

In the end the result is fun times

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In Vogue

The South Pacific Special Forces have long set fashion trends across the South Pacific. Military inspired runway trends include seashell crowns and accessories, scales, tridents and other mermaid-y designs. This column will showcase the best and most striking fashion trends inspired by the SPSF!

For our first column, we wanted to highlight the absolutely lovely rose and seashell tiara. Inspired by the seashell crown worn by SPSF leadership at all official ceremonies and events; this elegant and romantic version adds just the right element of sweetness to any outfit:

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Atlantis Liberated
 

A small team of brave soldiers ventured deep underwater in the sea of stars to rescue their brethren from a raid.

The SPSF, with our fellow defenders from TGW and the RRA, helped liberate the region of Atlantis showing solidarity with the trident wielding leadership of the region.

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Mermaid Tales - An SPSF News Update
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Vexillography - Somy's Designs
 

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Vexillology is the study of flags which includes their history, symbolism, and design. NationStates, and in particular regions like Forest have many players who are fascinated by flags and are vexillophiles. 

Somyrion, the official artist of the SPSF, has designed a series of beautiful flags for TSP's military organization including many lovely and requested thematic variations. 

He discussed some of the principles of good flag design:
1. Keep it simple
2. Use a harmonious colour palette
3. Use unique symbols - not generic stars or bars but symbols and designs that are unique and haven't been used before
 

Here are some absolutely gorgeous SPSF flags designed by Somy!

Midnight Stars


Glimmer


Fire


Water


Ice


Watercolor


Purple Glaze


Dark Side of the Moon


Bordeaux


Steel

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Which SPSF flag is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

For those interested in further information, Somy suggests The North American Vexillogical Association which has an entire guidebook (PDF here) on principles of good flag design and aesthetics.

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General USoVietnam's Annual Public Report Release #6

General USoVietnam of the SPSF has once again released an in-depth report on the SPSF which can be read in all of its full statistics and glory in the dispatch here. Under General USoVietnam the SPSF continues to release high quality reports that track the military and inspire members towards new goals. 

Especially of note is a GIF that shows the liberation of the Socialist Alliance of Eurasia. As always, upvote the dispatch!

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In Vogue

The South Pacific Special Forces have long set fashion trends across the South Pacific. Military inspired runway trends include seashell crowns and accessories, scales, tridents and other mermaid-y designs. This column showcases the best and most striking fashion trends inspired by the SPSF!
 

For our second column, we wanted to highlight the fishtail braid trend. This particular braid, inspired by mermaid tails, can be worn in multiple ways and adds an intricate and beachy vibe to any look.

For fashionable people who want to try it out themselves, check out this tutorial.


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Mission Highlights
 

Over the past two weeks, SPSFers engaged in a number of missions across the spectrum. 

SPSF Members (in no particular order) - USoVietnam, Nakari, Somyrion, Escade, Roavin and Co. - Turning It Up

Notable highlights include the lithe and fearsome troops going for an early morning run in the Forbidden Forest to protect the The Unicorn Brigade from dark lords.

SPSFers also stopped by in Flavor Town for a delicious and richly flavored experience before rabble rousing with the Proletariat against the bourgeoisie. Then SPSF engaged in a feisty battle to let Discord reign free and to top it off the of age stopped by at the Vodka Union and partook in unions

Furthermore, we once again looked out for our seafaring friends by defending the oft sought out Patreon Chat Archipelago and the North Sea Collective.
 

This mermaid was saved by the SPSF and has been restored to the North Sea, her home.

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SPSF Playlist 

SPSFers from this Thursday's major update shared one song from their playlist:

Allie X - Paper Love

James Brown - I Feel Good

Modest Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition

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Mermaid Tales - An SPSF News Update - Issue #3
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Harry Potter and the Festival of Friends
 

From Thursday January 18 to Wednesday January 24, TSP and 10,000 Islands will be hosting a Harry Potter themed festival! So many of us have grown up with the magical wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling and this festival will allow us to engage in games, roleplays, discussions and challenges with fellow fans and festival goers!  

Your ticket to the festival?  Take this Buzzfeed Quiz on which Hogwarts House you would be sorted into based on your NationStates and Harry Potter interests and bring a screen cap of it with you to be sorted into the festival shenanigans!

The screen cap itself will earn your House 10 points and the House with the most points at the end of the festival earns a House Cup and gets a shout out on our WFEs, forums, and the magical Discord for this event!

Get your wands, charms and spells ready for a wondrous event! All friends, allies and positive vibes welcome

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Werewolf Hype Continues
 

Werewolf games on the TRR Discord continue to attract huge crowds of players with 9-14 players games being quite common on weekends.    Players often get into interesting (and sometimes heated) discussions about strategies and gameplay styles.  And while deductive reasoning is relied on heavily to determine roles and narrow down wolves, Lady Luck  (or Misfortune as it may be) continue to make sure that the game cannot be won by logic alone (at least most of the time). 

SPSFers and Werewolf enthusiasts or those just curious should check out TRR, a lively and fun community! The Rejected Realms also hosts Werewolf themed forum games so check out their forums if you haven't gotten your fill of wolf

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In Vogue

The South Pacific Special Forces have long set fashion trends across the South Pacific. Military inspired runway trends include seashell crowns and accessories, scales, tridents and other mermaid-y designs. This column showcases the best and most striking fashion trends inspired by the SPSF!
 

For our third column, we wanted to highlight the seahorse charms that can be found on many necklaces, key ring sets, and various accessories across the realm.  The seahorse is the SPSF's mascot and a fascinating animal!

Amazing Facts About Seahorses:
1. Seahorses are like the chameleons of the sea.  They can change colour very quickly and match any surroundings in which they find themselves.
Source: The Seahorse Trust

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A baby fry camouflaging it up

2. Seahorses pair for life and their courtship ritual can last for up to eight hours. They meet first thing in the morning to reinforce their pair bonding with an elaborate courtship display. The female meets the male in his territory and as they approach each other, they change color. The male circles around the female and the pair often spiral around an object. 
Source: The Seahorse Trust
 

3. The seahorse male is the only creature where the male has a true reversed pregnancy. The female transfers her eggs to the male which he self-fertilises in his pouch. The number of eggs can vary from 50-150 for smaller species to 1500 for larger species.  Gestation time varies from 14 days to 4 weeks. A seahorse male can produce a brood of baby seahorse in the morning and become pregnant again by nightfall!
Source: The Seahorse Trust

4. A group of seahorses are called a herd. A baby seahorse is called a fry.  Awww <3

5. Some seahorse species are vulnerable due to environmental issues and because they are hunted in certain areas for medicinal or tourist use. New species of seahorse are still being discovered even today. 
 

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Mission Journal


SPSFers continued to work with allies and friends on a spectrum of R\D missions over the past two weeks. 

We liberated, defended or detagged regions with TGW, RRA, RIASF, UDSAF, UDF and tagged regions with Lily. 

What's it like to go on a chase?

It's one part mystery, one part exhilarating adrenaline rush, and one part frolicking like a herd of seahorses!
 

SPSFers visit our mermaid brethren to get a token of good luck before embarking on liberations

Shout outs
Shout outs to newer recruits Nathan and Neu Hundland who are on at updates and racking up skill points!

Shout out and sweet Happy Birthday wishes to SPSF friend Lily <3

A very big shout out to General Vietnam who is preparing SPSF report #7 as we speak and has great plans for SPSF and TSP
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I love that a baby seahorse is called a fry, that's such a cute name for it

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