PEI Game

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The game has not started yet (another day or two), and nobody said the problems the parish would cause come from within the parish

Well, as you can see, I'm obviously quite itching to get started.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I've updated the rail map to be more true-to-life.

I've also created a Religion map. Remember it's not too late to change your religion.

One of the reasons these things take so long is that I use real data. This is a real true-to-life religion map for PEI at current.

I see no reason to change...

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The first motion before the Senate is a debate on the possibility of creating a single unified National electricity grid - including, of course, more generating capacity.

1. Is this just a debate, or is there an actual proposal?

2. Is the current electrical system run by the national government, or the parishes?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Is there a more efficient transportation link between Stratford and Charlottetown, or is the best route really by train via Mt. Stewart?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

What does yellow represent on the religion map?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Thank you, your majesty.

I would like to begin by stating that the gross underrepresentation of the more populated parts of the island in the Assembly is appalling. Lot 34, for instance, has nearly seven times the population of Lot 66, yet has the same amount of representation! I demand that this issue be addressed pending the receipt of the census data.

I cannot give my opinions on the current bill, as I've yet to see a copy, but I have a few concerns as to the cost. I am also concerned as to how much space would be required for the proposal. I've no intention of seeing Bedford's farmland inundated with windmills to suit the electricity needs of Charlottetown residents.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The Bedford Assembly suggests to the Chancellor that in order to increase representation, that Lot 34 be split, with a new "suburb" be created.

Chancellor, to the Bedford Assembly
I had considered that option, but I don't think it addresses the greater problem. I don't think that one assemblyman per 1,500 people is an adequate ratio, especially since only four of our lots and settlements have population in excess of that number. I think a fair apportionment would give one assemblyman per 400 people, and that one should round up if the remainder is greater than half of that 400. (So two assemblymen at 600 population, three at 1,000, and so on.) Even this would only double the size of the assembly, since the small lots and villages are so overrepresented that many of them would not gain another assemblyman from this proposal.

OOC: Is the splitting of a lot something that I could do unilaterally, or would it require approval from the National Government? If it's the former, then that power could be abused to a great degree.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I have a proposal to put before the Senate.

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[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

No one else is playing. I is sad.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Your Majesty, I move for a quorum call.

OOC Translation: Bump!

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Noble Duke, I notice that the town of Montague is underrepresented as well. Perhaps this amended version of the legislation will meet with your satisfaction?

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As to the legitimate concerns as to the overcrowding of our Assembly Hall, I think it fitting that proper facilities be constructed.

OOC: This benefits 10 of the 14 parishes.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

OOC: I can see this is a losing battle, but I'll still have one more trick up my sleeve. I fear this one will be as futile as the others, however.

IC: Very well, gentlemen, I shall withdraw my previous piece of legislation. However, since it is taking so incredibly long for the Senate Staff to give us the report on the costs for the energy proposal, I have had enough time to draft yet another proposal.

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[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I believe that there are definite benefits to having a national electricity grid, but those benefits must be weighed against the costs. The potential costs in monetary value, magic room requests, and sheer space could outweigh any benefits such a grid would provide. I am officially undecided on this issue until the senate staff give their report.

I also second the proposal by the Senator from Richmond.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

That sounds good so far. Any word on the other costs?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

That looks promising, Senator. It is bound to reduce the some of the other costs as well, since it runs on wood. How many of those generators would be needed, and what would they cost us in terms of materials?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Statement from the Chancellor
"The disappearance of the Prince County Magic Room is a serious problem. The national government should do everything in its power to investigate this matter and, if possible, return the room to its rightful location. In the meantime, I suggest that requests by Prince County Parishes be directed to the national government, which should forward those requests to the National Magic Room."

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I propose the following:

1.) The Prince County Magic Room shall be turned off immediately.
2.) Military personnel for the national government shall be immediately assigned to guard the magic boxes for Kings and Queens Counties, as well as the one for the national government.
3.) The Department of National Security shall continue their investigation of the disappearance of the Magic Room, focusing their initial efforts on the areas around Tyne Valley and Sherbrooke.
4.) That any requests made by Prince County Parishes shall be directed to the national government, which will forward those requests to the National Magic Room.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

No one else is playing. I is sad.

It would be nice if some of the other players were active...

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The entire parliamentary delegation for both Egmont and Richmond are approaching the capitol via Train. A message sent ahead of them says they wish to address the Senate.

(OOC: I recommend that the Director of Halifax launch a full-scale invasion of Egmont immediately! And move on to Richmond afterwards. [/joke])

IC: I see no reason to deny the rightful officials of our government their right to address the Senate.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Is it possible for the Senate to expel Senators for illegal activity?

Also, St. David Parish straddles the real-life border of Prince and Queens county. To which does it belong, particularly for the purpose of the magic boxes?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Firstly, I would remind the senators from Richmond and Egmont that taking such action without the consent of the national government is illegal, and you can be incarcerated should the national government wish to prosecute. You can also be expelled from the Senate.

Secondly, while the proposal seems sound to me, it is hardly my concern. As the issue affects all of Prince County's parishes, I will not support the proposal without the unanimous consent of all of Prince County's senators.

Thirdly, I move that a delegation representing North Parish be taken to the supposed new location of the box, under armed escort by the national military and North Parish militia. They will verify that the box is there. Upon doing so, we will turn on the Prince County box for a period of five minutes, whereupon North Parish will use the box, to determine if it is genuine.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I call for the expulsion 1st Senator from Richmond, and also call for the establishment of an ad-hoc investigation committee (that would have power of arrest) in order to determine the scope of the wrongdoing and punishments for those responsible.

I second the proposal by the Senator from St. George. This indicates a clear abuse of power by the Senator from Richmond.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I urge the Assembymen from Richmond to keep cool heads. The Senate has already moved for the expulsion of the Leader of Richmond, and for further investigation into the matter.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The speaker has boiled down the recent events to a series of motions.

Proposal 1001 - That the current de-facto arrangement and proposal, of moving Prince Royalty to Linkletter and dissolving the old Prince Royalty, be made official in law. (This would include turning the box back on, and undo the previous vote etc.)

Proposal 1002 - To charge the former leader of Richmond Parish with Treason.

The speaker opens the floor for debate on either of these.

It is clear that Senators from Richmond, Egmont, and North Parishes are in favor of moving Prince Royalty to Linkletter. I will withhold my vote on this matter until the Senators from Halifax give their opinions.

As for the second proposal, while I most strongly disapprove of the actions taken by the former leader of Richmond Parish, I do not think they equate to treason. I move to downgrade the charge to theft  of government property.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Speaker - A call for a vote on proposal 1001, to move the capital of Prince County to Linkletter.

Abstain.