Vladimir

Vladimir is the Imperial Counsellor and a Prefect of the Praetorian Guard of the New Pacific Order. He is also Viceroy of GATO.

Biography

August 2003-January 2006

Comrade Vladimir leads a charge during the August Revolution.

Vladimir (then known as Unlimited) first became known during the August Revolution of 2003, when he helped Francos Spain to secure The Pacific against hostile counter-revolutionary elements. Due to his work in this field he was eventually named as the Pacific Surveyor of Foreign Threat in November - a prestigious Senatorial position. His main role during this time was gathering information relevant to the security of The Pacific, and this saw him gain high-level access to dozens of counter-revolutionary organisations, including the Pacific Army (later known as the Free Pacific Army, and later still as the Freedom Fighters) and the Alliance Defence Network.

After early 2004 Vladimir began work on a number of further security operations directly coordinated by Francos Spain. While they had been in daily communication in the previous months in regards to security matters, Vladimir would later name this as the period that the trust and respect between the two men would fully blossom. It was due to this that, when Francos Spain resigned from the office of Emperor in July 2004, Vladimir named as his successor.

Vladimir inherited an Empire in turmoil. With Francos Spain, Poskrebyshev, Bertran Stantrous and InfernoIce gone, imperialist forces considered the collapse of the New Pacific Order as inevitable, and used the opportunity to mount an invasion unprecedented in its size and scale. Without the delegate seat secured, The Pacific was vulnerable, but after several days of fighting, the Pacificans claimed victory, expelling the invading forces.

After spending a month securing the region, Vladimir embarked on a period of widespread reform. At the request of Poskrebyshev - Francos Spain's closest adviser - the New Pacific Order was dissolved, and in its place the People's Republic of The Pacific (PRP) founded. This new government made a number of important changes to The Pacific while maintaining the central principles of the Revolution. Notable from a historical viewpoint, it was at this time that Ivan Moldavi was first named a Senator of The Pacific, due partly to his tireless work in defeating the recent invasion.

Over the following year The Pacific flourished, becoming a centre of cultural, intellectual political and military might. However, in 2005, after a year in office, Vladimir stepped down in order to allow fresh blood and ideas to spread, appointing Mammothistan as the new Emperor. Vladimir continued as the Senator of Intelligence for the next six months, publishing Proper Francoist Thought on the second anniversary of the August Revolution.

In January 2006 he stopped taking active part in activities of The Pacific, though he remained an honorary Senator for some years afterwards.

January 2006-Present

Comrade Vladimir holds aloft Franco's star, shining a path through the fog to emancipation.

In late January 2006 Vladimir played a role in founding the New Pacific Order of Planet Bob. He helped to design the first Charter of the Order and was subsequently elected to the First Alliance Council in February 2006. After his first term ended at the end of February he did not seek re-election to the Alliance Council and was appointed to the newly created position of Imperial Regent by then Emperor Ivan Moldavi.

As Imperial Regent, Vladimir served as second in command to the Emperor, macro-managing the day to day operations of the Order and speaking on the Emperor's behalf when he was not available. He stepped down from this position simultaneously as Ivan Moldavi resigned as Emperor in early September 2006, and was appointed Imperial Councillor by the new Emperor, Dilber.

In April 2007, in addition to his position as Imperial Counsellor, Vladimir was appointed Prefect of the Praetorian Guard by Emperor TrotskysRevenge. Under his leadership the Praetorian Guard underwent a mass reorganisation, quickly becoming a highly efficient, effective and respected department within the Order. The Praetorian Guard is charged with the internal security of the Order, a task which includes the preservation of the Order's Alliance Affiliation (AA) and flag. Since the reformation of the Praetorian Guard it has processed well over 2000 nations -- more than any single alliance has members.

Vladimir also served as Senator of the Red Team from February 2006 and January 2007, and from August 2007 to November 2007. He was moderator of the Red Team forum for the length of its existence.

Published Works

Vladimir has published numerous theoretical, analytical and historical essays, six of which have been released publicly.

Proper Francoist Thought

Proper Francoist Thought was first published on the 29th of August 2005 and is the first comprehensive document outlining Francoism. It detailed an analysis of the material conditions in NationStates and made a number of recommendations regarding revolutionary tactics based on this.

The Slavery of International Rights

The Slavery of International Rights was first published on the 11th of March 2007, as a response to popular assumptions made regarding the existence of international rights. It argued that not only did they not exist, but that they were not desirable, due to the apparatus that would be necessary in order to enforce them.

What Is To Be Done: An Analysis of the August 2007 Coup

What is to be Done was first published on the 16th of August 2007, two days after TrotskysRevenge reiterated his position as Emperor of the New Pacific Order and at the height of the turmoil surrounding the Moldavi Rebellion. It argued that Ivan Moldavi's ascension was illegal and that as such TrotskysRevenge had remained the legitimate Emperor throughout the incident. The First Edition was only published internally, and is still only available in the Order's internal library. The Second Edition was published on the 29th of June 2008 for public release, adding a new preface, addendum and corrected language errors.

The Meaning of Freedom

The Meaning of Freedom was first published on the 3rd of November 2007. Setting out the state of nature and its consequences. After an analysis of the basic forms of government it proposed that the only way in which true freedom could be attained was through an absolute sovereign. Vladimir has since clarified that while the piece was heavily influenced by Francoist works, it should not itself be seen as a Francoist analysis, and as such its conclusions are correct but incomplete.

Five Days that Shook the World

Five Days that Shook the World was first published on the 27th of January 2008, the second anniversary of the New Pacific Order. It is a brief history of the August Revolution - the 28th of August 2003 - through to the founding of the Order - the 1st of September 2003.

An Introduction to Francoism

An Introduction to Francoism was first published on the 17th of January 2008, the second anniversary of the New Pacific Order. It was published through the Order's weekly paper, The Pacific Press. It outlined the basics of Francoist Theory as applied to Planet Bob.

Despotic Primitivism: Idealism in Decay

Despotic Primitivism was first published on the 17th of August 2008, as a response the ideology developing around the alliance Vox Populi.

The Morality of War

The Morality of War was first published in the Francoist Papers on the 12th of November 2008. It sought to develop an objective view of 'morality' and apply it to the battlefield.

The Outwards Spiral

The Outwards Spiral was first published in the Francoist Papers on the 12th of November 2008 as "a materialist look at the stability of the world today and the reasons for it."

The Great Patriotic War and You

The Great Patriotic War and You was first published on Vladimir's CN-forum blog on the 9th of December. It provides an objective account of the war and concludes by demonstrating why it can be considered a victory for the Orders. Template:NPO Government