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Just a hint of a vague veil of purple and red when I looked from the backyard in Central Arkansas. I decided to take a drive with the top down, so I could glance around at the sky on some local roads with less lighting. A bit more obvious, but still vaguely there. There are some good local pictures. But best overexposed photo I got shows some blue/purple in the NW sky fading to black at zenith.
Looks like we're currently at Kp7, G3 storm levels. Hemispheric power down to 236GW from the 357GW last night. Although I read, "anything over 200GW is massive." Looks good for another evening of aurora tonight.
One of the best pictures I've seen of the aurora was shot from the Gold Coast that included bioluminescent algae glowing blue on a ocean swell below the aurora filled sky.
Sometime in the next six months or so, maybe into early 2025.
How far do the large CME travel before they start to dissipate?
Post by Kuthgiria suppressed by 
Bhang Bhang Duc.
Think of them as an expanding ball of plasma - the further they move from the Sun the larger they are but less “concentrated”. Their effects are still measurable though - the Voyager probes have detected large CMEs out beyond the orbit of Pluto.
Like the Romulan's Plasma Torpedo in Original Star Trek episode "A Balance of Terror". :P
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Is that an expanding cloud of plasma in your pocket daahling or are you just glad to see me?
Geddit sweeties?
Right nation this time, ahem.
I hate it when that happens.
Very embarrassing
Hi. I new member.
Welcome to the West Pacific. For your delight and edification we have written a New Player’s Guide. Please have a read - it will help you get started in the game.
That happened to me once too, and it is very embarrassing!
Yy4u, Bhang Bhang Duc, and Algueneia
Post by Kipburd suppressed by Bhang Bhang Duc.
I do have to grumble a little that the CME has wiped out HF reception for me, zero contacts in the log, some Auroral propagation above 50Mhz though. K index is still very high.
That's another lesser known habit of our incredible Sun, it can facilitate and enhance radio transmission in strange ways, or completely wipe it out. 8)
Enjoy!
Meaningless spam will be suppressed - kindly don’t do it.
Maybe read our New Player’s Guide while you’re thinking on how to introduce yourself properly.
hello comrades
Hello hello, i have just arrived and im looking forward to become a part of this lovely pacific group
Me too, comrade, I also seek to be part of, the West Pacific while contributing it to the highest extent.
Funny question, can we technically revoke The first WA issue, and dissolve the WA all together?
No, we can't, WA is a compulsory game mechanic since Max Barry (Creator of the NS) likes UN very much.
Post by Wanych suppressed by Bhang Bhang Duc.
Maybe if I started telling people this more of them would join the WA…
Please do not post spam/meaningless messages on the RMB, further such posts will be suppressed and may lead to your forceful relocation. RMB is full of plenty of interesting people with tons of conversation potential, try taking advantage of that instead :).
Oh, and check out our New Player Guide of course
New Player's Guide to The West Pacific
by 
The Impeccably Arranged Snark of The West Pacific Master Dispatch
Delegate & World Assembly Recruitment:
Overthinkers 
@weirdoxvii
TWPAF:
Teralyon@.zafo
Foreign Affairs:
Varanius@tertiaryantagonist
Cultural Trust:
Fujai@smithy876
Regional Guides:
Zoran@oblivionwind
Congratulations! Your nation has made its way to NationStates' premier meritocracy! In this guide you'll find all you need to navigate this game and get involved in our community here in the West Pacific.
TWP Quick Links: The West Pacific ● 
Join the Discord Server! ● Regional Forums ● Master Dispatch
What is NationStates?
NationStates (NS) is a nation simulation game where we, the players, run nations and band together in regions to have a good time.
First and foremost, there is your individual nation. This is what you see with when you login to NS. You have the authority to govern it as you see fit by answering issues, which change your laws, statistics, and rankings. These can be found using the different symbol tabs on your nation page.
You can also join the World Assembly, get to know the people of TWP, apply for regional citizenship, and join the regional government, which you'll read about in the next few sections.
Regions and the World Assembly
Every nation is a part of a region, and like you, they start out in one of the five Pacific regions. Most regions have their own systems of government that have been created by the players who live there. Each region is headed by a Delegate, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements.
The World Assembly (WA) is similar to the United Nations in the real world. In this body, resolutions and laws are passed that all WA member nations must abide by. Please join the World Assembly to help secure your new home and raise its influence on the world stage!
Once you have joined the WA, you may vote on proposals in the General Assembly (GA) and Security Council (SC), and endorse other TWP nations. Please note that you are only allowed to have one nation in WA.
As mentioned earlier, the nation with the most endorsements in a region is the Delegate, gaining executive power in the region. For those reasons, it's extremely important to join the WA and endorse our Delegate Overthinkers & the Guardians.
In order to endorse a nation after you join the WA, find their page and then scroll to the bottom, where there will be a button to endorse.
If you have any further questions about NationStates you can send a telegram to our current Delegate, Overthinkers. She’s a great person and will kindly help with and questions or concerns you may have!
All about The West Pacific!
Here in The West Pacific, we use a meritocratic system of government with the Delegate at its head. The more active you are in the region and the more capable you show yourself to be, the more opportunities you will get for responsibility and advancement.
Because of this, we are one of the most continuously innovative regions in the game. The regional government is made up of the Delegate, the Guardians, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and staff. All positions are appointed by the Delegate based on merit except for the Speaker of the Hall and the Hall of Nations Guardian, who are elected by the members of the Hall of Nations.
Members of the Hall of Nations are citizens of The West Pacific. You can join by making an account on our forums, filling the citizenship form, and repeating the citizenship oath.
Your application will be processed as soon as possible. While you wait, it's a good idea to talk on the Regional Message Board and get to know our Discord community.
After being accepted as a citizen, you can join one of TWP's government ministries to get more involved!
Getting involved!
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FA) is all about developing relations with other regions, especially allied regions, and spreading our culture abroad!
Send a telegram or message to the FA Deputy Minister Hertfordshire and Jammbo at @snowsageclarkov to apply!
The West Pacific Armed Forces (TWPAF) is a sovereign military that offers raider and defender operations by using endorsements to take over or defend other regions!
- Submit an application in the forum thread, join the TWPAF Discord Server and be ready for training once accepted!
The Office of Recruitment recruits new nations to move to the West Pacific!
Send a telegram or message to the Director of Recruitment Noton Mast at @quadc to apply!
The Ministry of World Assembly and Recruitment (WAR) has the goal of strengthening The West Pacific in the World Assembly and encouraging regional involvement in the WA!
Send a telegram or message to the Delegate Overthinkers at @weirdoxvii to apply!
The Regional Guides are tasked with welcoming new players and getting them comfortable and involved in the regional community!
Send a telegram or message to the Head Regional Guide Zoran at @oblivionwind to apply!
The Western Post is the official newspaper of The West Pacific and reports on a wide range of topics, from serious to lighthearted and everything in between!
Send a telegram or message to the Editor-in-Chief Giovanniland at @.giovanni_ to apply!
The Cultural Trust is the home of regional culture, composed of several independent cultural communities!
Check this dispatch for information on each community: Card Club, News Group, The West on the Waves, Roleplay Community, Fine Arts Society, and West Pacific Gaming!
For more detailed information on each of our Ministries, please check the How to Get Involved in TWP dispatch.
Would you like to know more?
You can find our regional hub, the forums, here.
We also have an active discord server that you can join here. This is where you can find the contacts mentioned above in the volunteer group list.
Congratulations, you made it to the end! Enjoy your stay in The West Pacific!
TWP
hello comrades, I am the Russian Republic (TNO Komi Republic Democrayic Unifier) but Kemalist, if Kemalist Russia is too long for you, you can use The Little Tsar instead (my general username), or just Tsar.
Hi why was i ejected from this reigon?
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