Imperial Decree #190: Heir and Abdication

[Fax Celestis]

The Kaiser is dead! Long live the Kaiser!On a side note, I would rather share my ideas that I had for the Kaisership with the new Kaiser himself, instead of having them made public. Viatax Sitadi Axdivijink Regigoraauk

[Kaiser Los III]

Well, this should not come as a surprise to anyone. It has been a good month and a half, but due to a lack of time, a lack of patience, and a drying up of the wellspring of ideas, it is time for me to leave the throne of Shireroth.In my speech upon ascending the throne, I said I wanted to accomplish four things. I wanted to give the Ministry of Research and Education new purpose via a secret project, I wanted to give us a meaningful military, I wanted to revitalize our religion, and I wanted an economy. I have successfully overseen the development of the MicroWiki, with the vital contribution of Moose and others. Currently, the Ministry of Research and Education has little to do with Wiki management, but I hope that in the future that can change.Although the SNARL recwar was not a complete success, I trust it has at least shown that this paradigm is possible and restored the military to its place as an important arm of our government. It remains to fine-tune the wars to make them more enjoyable; I hope, however, that I have proven that the attempt is worthwhile.With no thanks due to myself, Shyriath has made our religion interesting again with his Treatise. I look forward to continuing developments in this area.The economy has not been a highlight. After talking with many people, I believe that a good number of Shirerithians want a simulated commodity economy, which I am not prepared to work with. Therefore, I resign as Minister of Trade, and urge my successor to appoint someone who will be qualified to create a good commodity economy. After they fail, it is my hope that more people will be interested in working with me on my proposal. I regret that I was not able to do more here, but I do not think that the current mood of the Shirerithian people combined with my own proclivities make great advances possible on this front at the present.Among the other failures I feel that I have suffered over the past fifty days is the breakup of Antica. I wish for it to be recorded that I tried my best to prevent this from trying to happen, but that as a foreigner struggling against the tide of historical forces, I could only admit it was beyond my power. Nevertheless, it is my hope that after the situation settles down, Shireroth will be able to continue a constructive relationship with whatever arises out of the ashes.We are currently the largest, most active, and most creative country in our sector. But as we have learned so many times before, basking in our laurels is the easiest way to lose the initiative and collapse back to nothing. We need to learn how to keep and integrate those new citizens who have stayed with us. We need to use our friendly rivalry with the Grand Commonwealth as an incentive to outshine them without it getting nasty. We need to navigate the murky waters of the Atteran and Antican coups to get a firm grasp on what we want to do with each situation. We need to flesh out the foundations of our internal culture further. And to do it, we need someone with the typically Shirerithian qualities of affability, dedication, and an ability to think outside the box.Choosing an heir was not easy. I found myself wishing at various points that I could give all of the people who asked the position, contrary to, for example, the US presidential election in which I frequently wished there was some way none of them could end up winning. I know that I have passed over several very deserving people. However, I had excellent advisors, both official and unofficial, who helped me to make my choice. I thank them, for in the end, I am satisfied I have chosen rightly.Eoin Adrian Aaron Dornan, you are now Kaiser of Shireroth. May Death spare you long. Many candidates sent me excellent lists of Kaiser ideas. With your permission, I would like to make them public, so that the new Kaiser and the people can enact any that they like from the list. If you do not want to see other people mangling your ideas, and would prefer to wait for a chance to enact them as Kaiser yourself, that is all right also. Please either post here or PM me with your choice.I now lay down my crown and scepter. I will be taking not quite an LOA, but a leave from active political life for a while (though I would be happy to have a position as Advisor, if it is the new Kaiser's will) I have some projects I want to work on and hope to at last have a bit of peace in which to do so. You have all been the best subjects a monarch could ever desire, and I look forward to working with you as equals once again. Long live Shireroth! Long live the new Kaiser! May death spare you all!By my hand, His Niftiness Los III, Kaiser of Shireroth, Protector of Comstokia, Keeper of the Apollo Legacy, Knight of the Act in Hanover, Knight of Yoshi in Natopia, Knight of the Royal Jasonian Order and of St. Mark in Ascalon, Knight of the Dragon and Sunburst in Shireroth, Knight of Nizan-i-Rastakhiz in Babkha, Knight of the Viking Crown in Stormark, Scion of Kalir and Lord of the Golden Mango Throne

[osmose1000]

I'd share my ideas if I could remember them and/or if Scott didn't delete them. Because, you know, I'm willing to work for the betterment of the nation rather than personal pride. Hail Eoin, etc. etc. They call it a signature, but no one ever signs their posts...

[Shyriath]

O Niftiness, I shall do unto you as you did unto me when I was Kaiser, and advise you that you are selling yourself short; we seem to have self-deprecation as a common trait. I, for one, would have liked to see your economic ideas implemented, and I believe many others would have as well.Nonetheless, I salute you and wish you well. May your break from political life be much more restful than Kaisership is. And, before I forget, did you have any requests for your Kaiserial epithet?...And in the meantime: Hail to the new Kaiser! Death spare you long!Edit: My submissions on culture I wouldn't mind having published, but the rest of it I think I'll keep private for now. Edited by: Shyriath  at: 9/19/05 19:45

[Tahmaseb]

Hail etc to my new colleague. It's about time you got an European Kaiser. It's been too long since Ari.

[sovereignvikingemperor]

Congratulations and good luck!!

[RicLyon]

ALL HAIL EE-OYN! Richard LyonYansha Elaer Kyon gef ShanPernem kahn gef kuymal per varga stiPernem kahn gef varga per kuymal sti

[Zirandorthel]

I kneel before my Kaiser, and gather up the Crown and Sceptre of Justice. While not the instruments of my rule, they are to be respected and honoured during my reign. The Sword of Vengeance, both tool and burden of all Kaisers, shall be at my side always. I intend to take the Line of Kalir on into the future of Shireroth, bringing further distinction to what is already the paragon of bloodlines.I am deeply grateful for my appointment, something that would perhaps have been impossible even to imagine a few years, or even a few months ago. But times have changed. IÂ’ve become more attached to Shireroth than I was. Here I find friendship and warmth unlike any other micronation. Here I find a nation that I wish to lead with my own ideas, and must strive to prove myself worthy to do so. I also attribute my succession to the visit of one of the most respected micronationalists in our sectorÂ’s history to Ireland, and particularly my house, which he never escaped without being forced to eat there first. I thank all my competitors for the Golden Mango Throne, whose efforts do Shireroth proud. It shows the love that our country garners from her citizens that so many wish to lead it. As Kaiser Los III has said, I will be most receptive to any suggestions you have for the future of Shireroth.My coronation will take place later today, which is also King Nathan of Natopia's 18th birthday. Since our predecessor's reign also began close to a Natopian event, let us take this as a sign that isolationism should be cast off and a new era of communication founded. Edited by: Kaiser Yarad I at: 9/20/05 18:35

[Shacia]

Long live the King!

[Osman Shahanshah]

Shaadbaash Kaiser! May your reign be both bloody and successful! Remember if there is anyone you need taking up round the back of the hill and battering to death with a spade, just give me a call. No questions asked. Edited by: Osman Shahanshah  at: 9/20/05 10:54

[Nick Foghorn Leghorn]

Hail Kaiser! ________________It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word.-Andrew Jackson

[Gryphon the Pure]

May death spare you, Kaisers of Shireroth past and future.

[Liam Sinclair]

Ah, an Irish Kaiser...does this mean that you will be stereotypically drunk at all times during your reign? ....Yes it was a bad joke, but it was more tasteful than making fun of Irish Catholic Priests!

[AngelGuardian93]

*self edit*Long live the Kaiser! There are no flowers, no not this time. There will be no angels gracing the lines, just these stark words I find. Edited by: AngelGuardian93  at: 9/20/05 18:32

[Mister Monday]

Best of luck with your reign =)[Edit] I just noticed there's a better thread for this, oops but I guess there's nothing I can do about it now... Edited by: Mister Monday at: 9/20/05 18:37

[King of Gotzborg]

Congrats to the new Kaiser from the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg!And a big pat on the back to the outgoing Kaiser, like others have said, I think you sold yourself short on your accomplishments.Sincerely,HRM August Charles II,King of Gotzborg