[Nation States] The Dominion of Sincronia

[Lord_Sinclair]

The Dominion of Sincronia

"There is always a victory to be found."
~ Lord Sinclair

For more detailed information on the nation of Sincronia, please visit http://www.nationstates.net/nation=sincronia/detail=factbook!

National Anthem:

Map:


Major Cities:
Civitas Aeterna

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Korium

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Magdala

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Talmarina

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Vertopolis

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Persons of Interest:
Lord Ulysses Sinclair, President of the Dominion of Sincronia

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Demetrius Basilisk, Representative to the Democratic Council of Hollow World

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Military Insignia:

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[Lord_Sinclair]

Nation "Shopping"
Following new legislation in Sincronia, the country has been 'going shopping' by annexing nearby nations for their resources.

Camerax, a small dictatorship bordering Sincronia, has just been invaded by the nation of Sincronia. We've been reporting for the past few weeks about the ongoing genocidal rampage in Camerax, and it appears that Sincronia is finally taking decisive action on the matter.

Camerax has historically been a "puppet" state of Sincronia until recent years when the dictator Toto Mankira took control of the nation. Mankira has, over the years, distanced himself from Sincronia and ruled Camerax with an iron fist. It would appear that Lord Sinclair, President of Sincronia, has finally taken action to reaffirm Sincronian dominance over Camerax.

Initial reports claim that Sincronia intends to fully annex Camerax and remove the entire Mankira regime from power. Interestingly enough, polls show that support for the full annexation of Camerax is stronger in Camerax than it is in Sincronia, though neither population seems to be strongly against annexation.

We'll keep you updated as the situation develops.

Stay tuned to SNN, your home for the most comprehensive news coverage in The Dominion of Sincronia!

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Camerax Takeover

This is Sincronia's News Network, here, with the evening report.
After nearly a week of searching, dictator Toto Mankira, the former leader of Camerax, has been pulled out of hiding by Sincronian military forces. This is an unofficial end to the war, and Lord Sinclair is expected to make an official announcement shortly.

Toto Mankira is expected to receive the death penalty for crimes against humanity involving the recent genocidal rampage in Camerax. Most of Mankira's associates in the former regime have already been found and tried for crimes against humanity. Nearly all members of the Mankira regime have been sentenced to death or a life sentence.

The process of annexing Camerax into Sincronia has already begun and will be able to advance now that Mankira has been found and captured.

Stay tuned to SNN, your home for the most comprehensive news coverage in The Dominion of Sincronia, for all the latest updates!

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Wyrmholes

And welcome back to SNN!
We're now going to bring you an exciting piece of news coming out of Sinema Entertainment earlier today!

Cy Fidu, the celebrated director who helped bring us the hit movie Journey to the Center of the Sun, has announced that he will be directing a new film calledWyrmholes.

According to inside sources, the new movie, Wyrmholes, is about genetically modified wyrms who are able to live in space. After a freak accident involving a particle accelerator, a group of wyrms gains the ability to teleport through space using, you guessed it, "wyrmholes". A group of humans later tracks down the group of space wyrms and tames them, then using the wyrms to form a galactic empire.

No release date for the movie has been announced, yet, though it is not expected to arrive until two summers from now.

For more information about Wyrmholes, as well as an exclusive trailer preview, visit us online at www.SNN.sin!

Stayed tuned to SNN, your home for the most comprehensive news coverage in The Dominion of Sincronia!

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Sincronian Supremacy

Following new legislation in [URL='http://www.nationstates.net/nation=sincronia']The Dominion of Sincronia[/URL], wearing a T-shirt with the phrase Sincronian Supremacy is a popular way to show one's patriotism.

(For the record, I did not actually receive an issue regarding this; I simply phrased it in that manner.)

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Below is a map outlining the various provinces within Sincronia, as well as the locations of major cities and highways.

Spoiler

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Blasphemy!

Following new legislation in Sincronia, the Sincronia Enquirer offers weekly cash prizes for 'most blasphemous song, story, or cartoon'.

Welcome back to SNN!

The winner of the Sincronia Enquirer's "Blasphemy!" contest this week has caused quite a stir with their portrayal of the Arcturian Commonwealth.

*A cartoon illustration would appear on the screen as the newscaster narrates.*

In the cartoon, Arcturian ambassador Elysia Von Krone is depicted laying sideways on a bed in rather suggestive clothing. Around the bed, the representatives of Arcturix's various allies and protectorates are fawning over the Arcturian ambassador. Lastly, the Arcturian ambassador is shown wearing a low dangling necklace with the words "Arcturian Diplomacy".

The cartoon was met with mixed reviews, however it has brought the growing size and diplomatic strength Arcturix to the forefront of public attention. All throughout the nation, people are discussing what to do about Arcturix, if anything at all.

Next up on SNN, the government takes a closer look at the nation's transportation system after one woman in a traffic jam turns violent......

 

[Valonyx]

Blasphemy!

Following new legislation in Sincronia, the Sincronia Enquirer offers weekly cash prizes for 'most blasphemous song, story, or cartoon'.

Welcome back to SSN!

The winner of the Sincronia Enquirer's "Blasphemy!" contest this week has caused quite a stir with their portrayal of the Arcturian Commonwealth.

*A cartoon illustration would appear on the screen as the newscaster narrates.*

In the cartoon, Arcturian ambassador Elysia Von Krone is depicted laying sideways on a bed in rather suggestive clothing. Around the bed, the representatives of Arcturix's various allies and protectorates are fawning over the Arcturian ambassador. Lastly, the Arcturian ambassador is shown wearing a low dangling necklace with the words "Arcturian Diplomacy".

The cartoon was met with mixed reviews, however it has brought the growing size and diplomatic strength Arcturix to the forefront of public attention. All throughout the nation, people are discussing what to do about Arcturix, if anything at all.

Next up on SSN, the government takes a closer look at the nation's transportation system after one woman in a traffic jam turns violent......

WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS, YOU MADMAN!

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Slavery in the Cells?

Following new legislation in Sincronia, hundreds of thousands of convicts work as slaves in Sincronia's many privately-owned prisons.

Good evening, and welcome to Sincronia's News Network!

Tonight, we're diving into the depths of Sincronia's prisons to determine the quality of life convicted criminals are living in. Over the past few years, the government has privatized many of the nation's prisons to cut back on costs. Now, we're about to see what the results of this privatization and what the quality of these private prisons are.

Here is a recording of SNN reporter Rupert Nuz from his visit to a private prison.

*The screen cuts to a video recording of a reporter touring a privatized prison.*

Today, I'm exploring one of Sincronia's privatized prisons to investigate the standards of living convicted criminals live in.

One of the first things I noticed once I arrived was just how clean the prison looks. Even in this cell block, you can see that the whole place has a certain shine to it. By no means would I want to be caught behind these bars, but even so, the prison seems much more livable than the gritty, dirty portrayals on television.

We're now entering the mess hall. In the center of the room, you can see the central tower that's a key part of the panopticon design this prison is based upon. One of the main benefits of the panopticon system is that prisoners are allowed a great deal of freedom within the area because any misconduct can be easily spotted and given attention.

Now, I'm going to taste some of the food the prisoners will be served later today.
*The reporter picks up a sandwich and takes a bite.*
The sandwich is simple, with turkey, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, but it tastes better than I expected. It's not as good as something you might find at a sandwich chain, like Which Wich, but it's on par with what you could expect from, say, a convenience store.

So far, this prison seems fairly livable, to me. Now, let's go check on the convicts as they work in the mill.

*The video cuts to show the reporter on a walkway in a steel mill. There is a great deal of noise.*

This particular prison has a steel mill attached to it! Down below me, you can see the convicts working away at the bellows and various machines! Most of the convicts are wearing very light clothing!

Let me just say, the heat in here is unbearable! I can't imagine working in here for hours on end, but most of the convicts work at least ten hour workdays, six days a week! If that sort of a work schedule in this environment isn't a major crime deterrent, I don't know what is!

*The video cuts off, and the screen returns its focus to the news anchor.*

Well, there you have it! It looks as though the living quarters are of substantial quality, but the working conditions certainly aren't.

Should the practices private prisons employ be allowed to continue? You decide!

Thank you for watching, and stay tuned to SNN for The Dominion of Sincronia's most comprehensive news coverage!

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Administrator of Architecture?

Following new legislation in Sincronia, administrative districts are increasingly defined by their taste in housing architecture.

Welcome to SNN!

Earlier today, the national legislature voted to add new seats to their assembly based on culture called Cultural Administrators. Each region will vote to send new representatives based on new, specific cultural categories, such as music, literature, and architecture.

This change has reportedly been implemented to better preserve Sincronian culture and refine regional tastes. In conjunction with a campaign to inspire cultural growth from the ground up, it is hoped that the new Administrators will help bring about a new golden age of Sincronian culture at all levels of society.

Stay tuned to SNN, your home for the most comprehensive news coverage in The Dominion of Sincronia's!

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

(Updated original post with map and national anthem.)

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Roachen Representation

Good evening, and welcome to SNN!
Today's episode of the popular daytime soap opera Sam's Sanitarium is the show to watch, according to popular opinion. Viral clips from the episode have registered millions of views in only a matter of hours.

So what's the buzz surrounding Sam's Sanitarium?

On today's episode, the main protagonist, anesthesiologist Sam Helios, meets his next door neighbor, a Roachen immigrant, for the first time. In the scene, Dr. Helios notices his Roachen neighbor when he hears a gunshot. Rushing outside, he discovers that his neighbor has just shot a bird sitting on a tree in his yard. When Dr. Helios asks for an explanation, the Roach, clearly not in a perfect state of mind, replies that he shot the bird because it was trespassing on his yard.

It is widely believed that the depiction of the Roachen neighbor is a deliberate satire of the recent execution of a diplomat from The Kingdom of Legisa by The Jingoistic States of Curacha. Some commenters on the viral clips have even gone so far as to suggest that the inclusion of the scene was specifically requested by The Dominion of Sincronia's government, though officials have denied any affiliation with the studio to produce the scene.

To formulate your own opinion, you can find a link to a viral clip of the scene on our website at www.SNN.sin!

For all the latest news and updates, stay tuned to SNN, your home for the most comprehensive news coverage in The Dominion of Sincronia!

 

[Raith]

oh so this isn't the nation that uses coconuts as currency. I feel like a complete idiot and I owe someone an apology

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Crazy for Corvermell: Culture and Controversy

Following new legislation in Sincronia, the new 'Things We Stole From Other Countries' exhibition at the National Museum of Antiquities is a hit.

Following new legislation in Sincronia, nude art is becoming wildly popular.

Good evening, and welcome to SNN! I'm Rupert Nuz, your host for tonight's breaking news!

Earlier this week, the National Museum of Antiquities opened a brand new exhibit showcasing a plethora of Vermellan artwork from the nation of Corvermell. This new exhibit is intended to capitalize upon the recent success of the 'Things We Stole From Other Countries' exhibit by continuing to increase the number of internationally oriented displays. The main attraction of this new exhibit is the display of golden Vermellan jewelry.

Prior to the recent creation of Fer-se Ric, a company based out of The Theocracy of Corvermell that was created by Housekeeper Graiva Dictheri of House Kamiki, it was impossible to legally purchase golden Vermellan jewelry from The Theocracy of Corvermell. Upon the company's creation, the National Museum of Antiquities swiftly moved to purchase some of the exceedingly rare jewelry and create an exhibit to showcase this new collection, currently one of the largest outside of The Theocracy of Corvermell itself.

Though the collection of rare golden Vermellan jewelry is the highlight of the exhibit, it is by no means the only attraction. The National Museum of Antiquities has coordinated with cultural experts in The Theocracy of Corvermell to craft a comprehensive exhibit that showcases a diverse selection of historical Vermellan art. The exhibit is designed to highlight works of art from all major cultural eras, beginning with the ancient Selvalla stone carvings that were dutifully replicated in the Sangue Lune House of Vermella, then moving on to the influence of artwork from The Queendom of Morgnatha during the time of Salora's life, summarizing from there The Theocracy of Corvermell's major artistic movements and their correlation with global artistic movements, and ending with samples of contemporary Vermellan art, including the rare golden Vermellan jewelry.

The exhibit has been widely acclaimed by artists and cultural experts throughout the nation. However, vocal members of the Moral Minority have been complaining and petitioning the government about the new exhibit, which displays several provocative nude portraits by several famous Vermellan artists. Unlike [URL='http://www.nationstates.net/nation=sincronia']The Dominion of Sincronia[/URL], The Theocracy of Corvermell does not have laws condemning public nudity, and most of The Theocracy of Corvermell's religious holidays are even celebrated in the nude. Consequentially, nudity is quite prevalent throughout much of the Vermellan artwork in the new exhibit.

Moral Minority members claim these pieces of work promote prostitution and indecent sexual acts, and they desire to have the Vermellan art exhibit shut down immediately. Supporters of the exhibit argue that, contrary to the fears of the Moral Minority, nude portraits encourage observers to properly respect the beauty of the human body, thus decreasing observers' desires to engage in sexual abuse.

Whilst the Moral Minority members debate against artists and cultural experts over the exhibit in the halls of government, the populace has sent a clear message as to which side it supports. The Vermellan Art exhibit is a smashing hit, and the exhibit is on track to become the most visited exhibit in the history of the National Museum of Antiquities. A popular Chatter campaign has people all over the nation chirping their support of the Vermellan works of art whilst denouncing the Moral Minority members, now mockingly called "sour M&Ms". The hashtags #CrazyforCorvermell and #sourM&Ms have been used in millions of chirps over the past few days since the exhibit's opening.

For more information about the Vermellan Art exhibit, you can find a link to the National Museum of Antiquities' webpage on our site online at www.SNN.sin!

Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter by following #SNN!

Thank you for watching, and stay tuned to SNN for The Dominion of Sincronia's most comprehensive news coverage!

 

[Gaby]

Crazy for Corvermell: Culture and Controversy

Following new legislation in Sincronia, the new 'Things We Stole From Other Countries' exhibition at the National Museum of Antiquities is a hit.
Following new legislation in Sincronia, nude art is becoming wildly popular.

Good evening, and welcome to SNN! I'm Rupert Nuz, your host for tonight's breaking news!

Earlier this week, the National Museum of Antiquities opened a brand new exhibit showcasing a plethora of Vermellan artwork from the nation of Corvermell. This new exhibit is intended to capitalize upon the recent success of the 'Things We Stole From Other Countries' exhibit by continuing to increase the number of internationally oriented displays. The main attraction of this new exhibit is the display of golden Vermellan jewelry.

Prior to the recent creation of Fer-se Ric, a company based out of The Theocracy of Corvermell that was created by Housekeeper Graiva Dictheri of House Kamiki, it was impossible to legally purchase golden Vermellan jewelry from The Theocracy of Corvermell. Upon the company's creation, the National Museum of Antiquities swiftly moved to purchase some of the exceedingly rare jewelry and create an exhibit to showcase this new collection, currently one of the largest outside of The Theocracy of Corvermell itself.

Though the collection of rare golden Vermellan jewelry is the highlight of the exhibit, it is by no means the only attraction. The National Museum of Antiquities has coordinated with cultural experts in The Theocracy of Corvermell to craft a comprehensive exhibit that showcases a diverse selection of historical Vermellan art. The exhibit is designed to highlight works of art from all major cultural eras, beginning with the ancient Selvalla stone carvings that were dutifully replicated in the Sangue Lune House of Vermella, then moving on to the influence of artwork from The Queendom of Morgnatha during the time of Salora's life, summarizing from there The Theocracy of Corvermell's major artistic movements and their correlation with global artistic movements, and ending with samples of contemporary Vermellan art, including the rare golden Vermellan jewelry.

The exhibit has been widely acclaimed by artists and cultural experts throughout the nation. However, vocal members of the Moral Minority have been complaining and petitioning the government about the new exhibit, which displays several provocative nude portraits by several famous Vermellan artists. Unlike The Dominion of Sincronia, The Theocracy of Corvermell does not have laws condemning public nudity, and most of The Theocracy of Corvermell's religious holidays are even celebrated in the nude. Consequentially, nudity is quite prevalent throughout much of the Vermellan artwork in the new exhibit.

Moral Minority members claim these pieces of work promote prostitution and indecent sexual acts, and they desire to have the Vermellan art exhibit shut down immediately. Supporters of the exhibit argue that, contrary to the fears of the Moral Minority, nude portraits encourage observers to properly respect the beauty of the human body, thus decreasing observers' desires to engage in sexual abuse.

Whilst the Moral Minority members debate against artists and cultural experts over the exhibit in the halls of government, the populace has sent a clear message as to which side it supports. The Vermellan Art exhibit is a smashing hit, and the exhibit is on track to become the most visited exhibit in the history of the National Museum of Antiquities. A popular Chatter campaign has people all over the nation chirping their support of the Vermellan works of art whilst denouncing the Moral Minority members, now mockingly called "sour M&Ms". The hashtags #CrazyforCorvermell and #sourM&Ms have been used in millions of chirps over the past few days since the exhibit's opening.

For more information about the Vermellan Art exhibit, you can find a link to the National Museum of Antiquities' webpage on our site online at www.SNN.sin!

Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter by following #SNN!

Thank you for watching, and stay tuned to SNN for The Dominion of Sincronia's most comprehensive news coverage!

My name is Graiva Dictheri, and I approve this message

 

[Valonyx]

Crazy for Corvermell: Culture and Controversy

Following new legislation in Sincronia, the new 'Things We Stole From Other Countries' exhibition at the National Museum of Antiquities is a hit.
Following new legislation in Sincronia, nude art is becoming wildly popular.

Good evening, and welcome to SNN! I'm Rupert Nuz, your host for tonight's breaking news!

Earlier this week, the National Museum of Antiquities opened a brand new exhibit showcasing a plethora of Vermellan artwork from the nation of Corvermell. This new exhibit is intended to capitalize upon the recent success of the 'Things We Stole From Other Countries' exhibit by continuing to increase the number of internationally oriented displays. The main attraction of this new exhibit is the display of golden Vermellan jewelry.

Prior to the recent creation of Fer-se Ric, a company based out of The Theocracy of Corvermell that was created by Housekeeper Graiva Dictheri of House Kamiki, it was impossible to legally purchase golden Vermellan jewelry from The Theocracy of Corvermell. Upon the company's creation, the National Museum of Antiquities swiftly moved to purchase some of the exceedingly rare jewelry and create an exhibit to showcase this new collection, currently one of the largest outside of The Theocracy of Corvermell itself.

Though the collection of rare golden Vermellan jewelry is the highlight of the exhibit, it is by no means the only attraction. The National Museum of Antiquities has coordinated with cultural experts in The Theocracy of Corvermell to craft a comprehensive exhibit that showcases a diverse selection of historical Vermellan art. The exhibit is designed to highlight works of art from all major cultural eras, beginning with the ancient Selvalla stone carvings that were dutifully replicated in the Sangue Lune House of Vermella, then moving on to the influence of artwork from The Queendom of Morgnatha during the time of Salora's life, summarizing from there The Theocracy of Corvermell's major artistic movements and their correlation with global artistic movements, and ending with samples of contemporary Vermellan art, including the rare golden Vermellan jewelry.

The exhibit has been widely acclaimed by artists and cultural experts throughout the nation. However, vocal members of the Moral Minority have been complaining and petitioning the government about the new exhibit, which displays several provocative nude portraits by several famous Vermellan artists. Unlike The Dominion of Sincronia, The Theocracy of Corvermell does not have laws condemning public nudity, and most of The Theocracy of Corvermell's religious holidays are even celebrated in the nude. Consequentially, nudity is quite prevalent throughout much of the Vermellan artwork in the new exhibit.

Moral Minority members claim these pieces of work promote prostitution and indecent sexual acts, and they desire to have the Vermellan art exhibit shut down immediately. Supporters of the exhibit argue that, contrary to the fears of the Moral Minority, nude portraits encourage observers to properly respect the beauty of the human body, thus decreasing observers' desires to engage in sexual abuse.

Whilst the Moral Minority members debate against artists and cultural experts over the exhibit in the halls of government, the populace has sent a clear message as to which side it supports. The Vermellan Art exhibit is a smashing hit, and the exhibit is on track to become the most visited exhibit in the history of the National Museum of Antiquities. A popular Chatter campaign has people all over the nation chirping their support of the Vermellan works of art whilst denouncing the Moral Minority members, now mockingly called "sour M&Ms". The hashtags #CrazyforCorvermell and #sourM&Ms have been used in millions of chirps over the past few days since the exhibit's opening.

For more information about the Vermellan Art exhibit, you can find a link to the National Museum of Antiquities' webpage on our site online at www.SNN.sin!

Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter by following #SNN!

Thank you for watching, and stay tuned to SNN for The Dominion of Sincronia's most comprehensive news coverage!

Arcturixians like sexy clothing, but full nudity? Goodness no!

 

[Lord_Sinclair]

Modernizing the Military

Following new legislation in Sincronia, prominent cultural symbols are featured on the backs of cereal boxes.

Good afternoon, and welcome to SNN!

In recent years, the military has embarked on a campaign to modernize its image to appeal to a larger percentage of the populace. The campaign was initially launched as [URL='http://www.nationstates.net/nation=sincronia']The Dominion of Sincronia[/URL] began increasing its military budget to counter the increasing militarism of the region. Though many in the government supported military increases, a considerable percentage of the populace worried that [URL='http://www.nationstates.net/nation=sincronia']The Dominion of Sincronia[/URL] was on path to becoming one of the militant dictatorships it intended to counter.

President Sinclair, at the launch of the campaign, stated that he believed the public would, in time, come to realize and appreciate the necessity to increase military spending to ensure the sovereignty of [URL='http://www.nationstates.net/nation=sincronia']The Dominion of Sincronia[/URL]. Now, some time later, it would appear that the president's foresight was correct. The percentage of the populace that openly decries the increase in military spending has fallen substantially. The civil wars in The Unitary Commonwealth of Volopia, The Kingdom of Legisa, and The Autocracy of Arcturix have convinced many people that the president was correct in vamping up the military to safeguard The Dominion of Sincronia against the rest of the region.

Today, the military announced its latest scheme to rally support for its cause. In response to the rise in popularity of streamlined cultural icons, such as those now found on fashionable clothing and ceral boxes, the military has decided to introduce a new military insignia to be placed on all significant military equipment. This new insignia is designed to have a modern, streamlined look that appeals to the masses, particularly to youth.

To view the new military insignia, you can find a link online at www.SNN.com!

Spoiler

Be sure to chirp your thoughts to #SNN!

Thank you for watching, and stay tuned to SNN for The Dominion of Sincronia most comprehensive news coverage!

 

[Valonyx]

Spoiler

hehe
it goes as planned, doesn't it?

 

[Gaby]

Arcturixians like sexy clothing, but full nudity? Goodness no!

nobody cares.

 

[Valonyx]

nobody cares.

My jedi senses are tingling... someone's not in a good mood!