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SWC Galactic Republic Senate Game Session 2: Feb-May 2006

Discussion in 'Star Wars Community' started by LemmingLord, Jan 22, 2006.

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  1. LemmingLord

    LemmingLord Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Alright; the second official senate session based on a democratic constitution will take place from February through May 2006. The January "break" has been a good one. The discussion thread participants decided democratically to start over with a brand new roster.

    Strilo, our patron moderator, has appointed me to the task of presiding over the first Supreme Chancellor election of the new session. The election will take place per the constitution but with two slight additions: we will spend the days leading up to the election to come up with a standard questionaire for aspiring candidates for the office of Supreme Chancellor and on day two and three senators may ask questions and candidates may debate.

    For the first order of business of our new Supreme Chancellor I would like to ammend this constitution to include appropriate date information under rule 8. But we will get to that soon enough!

    First, this is the schedule we will be using until we have an elected Supreme Chancellor:

    1.20 - 1.27: Add to candidate questionaire.

    1.22 - We begin an entirely new roster. Planet's are first come first serve.

    1.28 - Nomination Day. Each senator may post an endorsement for a candidate for SC (not him/herself).

    1.29 - Campaign Day. Each senator with at least two nominations/endorsements are considered candidates. I will send each of them the questionaire and ask them to post their campaign speech which should include answers to those questions; otherwise they should back out of the race. Other senators may ask follow up questions. Candidates should answer the answers of their constituants.

    1.30 - Voting Day. Polls open. Senators (but not candidates) send their votes to me in a PM at any time up until midnight. Senators may ask the candidates additional questions and candidates may engage in debate throughout the day.

    1.31 - Appointments and Transition Day. I wll post the # votes for each candidate and declare winner. The winner will declare appointments to VC and SotH. Winner will post a "State of the Republic" post to describe what's going on in their universe and will outline the first scenario requiring the senate's discussion.

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    Ammended Constitution of the Galactic Republic Senate, date 10.19.05

    Rule 1. This Senate Game is a democracy. Each senator in the Galactic Senate (GC) has one vote, which they can use to elect, to make regular motions, to make constitutional amendments, and to remove an elected officer from office. (Note: the acting Supreme Chancellor votes only in the case of a tie, see Rule 3 below)

    For votes to elect, the senator with the most votes is elected. For votes to make constitutional amendments (that is to make changes to these rules) and to remove an officer from office in a "vote of no confidence," a 2/3rds (also called super) majority of the voting senators is required to pass the motion. For votes on the senate's regular business, that is for other procedural matters and for motions to make "virtual" senate decisions, simple majority (more than half of the voting senators) passes the motion in question.

    All officers recognize that their power comes from the senators and can be taken away if they don't keep the majority happy.

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    Rule 2. Anyone can play this game and become a senator in the Galactic Senate. They simply need to repost in the thread the senator list, adding his/her JC username and the name of a planet not already represented.

    One person plays one role in this game, so multiple user IDs (socks) or the equivalent may not be used to give one person multiple senate seats; users suspected of doing so will be reported to the SWC mods, who will consider such actions to be cheating in the game and subject to terms set by those mods. Said terms may include permanent removal from the game.

    Senators may resign by posting an updated version of the current list and removing their name. The Senate can pas
     
  2. JediCouncilMaster

    JediCouncilMaster Jedi Youngling star 6

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    [face_dancing] [face_flag]COOL! FIRST POST!![face_flag]

    Let's bring up something to debate about!
     
  3. LemmingLord

    LemmingLord Jedi Padawan star 4

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    SWC Galactic Senate Roster
    New players read the constitution on page 1 before playing.
    Start playing by adding your user name and planet to the list.

    1) malcolm-darth-am-i - Coruscant
    2) JediCouncilMaster - Vjun
    3) Three-Eight - Yavin IV
    4) LemmingLord - Anaxes
    5) Commander5052- Kamino
    6) Princesschattycathy - Endor
    7) YoungAngus - Bespin
    8) MIDKNIGHT03 - Corellia
    9) DarthIntegral - Honoghr
    10) dontlookatmethatway - Dathomir
    11) Evan_The_Great - Ruan
    12) kotorkid007-Onderon
    13) JEDI_KNIGHT_FRAZ-Furia
    14) Jiimas_Paarsa-Iktotch
    15) DarthFine-Dagobah
     
  4. Darth Vrook

    Darth Vrook Jedi Padawan star 4

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    SWC Galactic Senate Roster

    1) malcolm-darth-am-i - Coruscant
    2) JediCouncilMaster - Vjun
    3) Three-Eight - Yavin IV
    4) LemmingLord - Anaxes
    5) Commander5052- Kamino
    6) Princesschattycathy - Endor
    7) YoungAngus - Bespin
    8) MIDKNIGHT03 - Corellia
    9) DarthIntegral - Honoghr
    10) dontlookatmethatway - Dathomir
    11) Evan_The_Great - Ruan
    12) kotorkid007-Onderon
    13) JEDI_KNIGHT_FRAZ-Furia
    14) Jiimas_Paarsa-Iktotch
    15) DarthFine-Dagobah
    16) ForceGhost-ObiWan - Kashyyyk
     
  5. masterluke9

    masterluke9 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    1) malcolm-darth-am-i - Coruscant
    2) JediCouncilMaster - Vjun
    3) Three-Eight - Yavin IV
    4) LemmingLord - Anaxes
    5) Commander5052- Kamino
    6) Princesschattycathy - Endor
    7) YoungAngus - Bespin
    8) MIDKNIGHT03 - Corellia
    9) DarthIntegral - Honoghr
    10) dontlookatmethatway - Dathomir
    11) Evan_The_Great - Ruan
    12) kotorkid007-Onderon
    13) JEDI_KNIGHT_FRAZ-Furia
    14) Jiimas_Paarsa-Iktotch
    15) DarthFine-Dagobah
    16) ForceGhost-ObiWan - Kashyyyk
    17) masterluke9- Alderaan
     
  6. LemmingLord

    LemmingLord Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Our discussion right now (and until the election that starts on Saturday, the 28th of January) is what questions to include in our questionaire for the candidates during the election. This is what we have thus far (please read the constitution before you ask any questions).

    1. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "gamemaster;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor decides the setting, time period, and the scenarios requiring the senate's attention; what can you tell us about the kind of setting, time period and scenarios you envision?

    2. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "chairbeing;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor keeps things fair; given the constitutions constraints, what can you tell us about your approach to keeping order and fairness during your term?

    3. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "host;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor keeps things fun and listens to the needs of the players; what can you tell us about your approach to answering the needs and concerns of the players?

    4. Will we see repercussions of the motions and bills that we make as a Senate body in game?

    5. How will you incorporate (or not incorporate) the Jedi and the Sith into your scenarios?
     
  7. REVANLORD

    REVANLORD Jedi Padawan star 4

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    1) malcolm-darth-am-i - Coruscant
    2) JediCouncilMaster - Vjun
    3) Three-Eight - Yavin IV
    4) LemmingLord - Anaxes
    5) Commander5052- Kamino
    6) Princesschattycathy - Endor
    7) YoungAngus - Bespin
    8) MIDKNIGHT03 - Corellia
    9) DarthIntegral - Honoghr
    10) dontlookatmethatway - Dathomir
    11) Evan_The_Great - Ruan
    12) kotorkid007-Onderon
    13) JEDI_KNIGHT_FRAZ-Furia
    14) Jiimas_Paarsa-Iktotch
    15) DarthFine-Dagobah
    16) ForceGhost-ObiWan - Kashyyyk
    17) masterluke9- Alderaan
    18) REVANLORD- Nal Hutta


    (I personally believe that Nar Shaddaa, being our moon, should be under Nal Hutta's control, but that will be decided later I suppose.)
     
  8. Spaceman_Spiff

    Spaceman_Spiff Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Nov 30, 2001
    SWC Galactic Senate Roster
    New players read the constitution on page 1 before playing.
    Start playing by adding your user name and planet to the list.

    1) malcolm-darth-am-i - Coruscant
    2) JediCouncilMaster - Vjun
    3) Three-Eight - Yavin IV
    4) LemmingLord - Anaxes
    5) Commander5052- Kamino
    6) Princesschattycathy - Endor
    7) YoungAngus - Bespin
    8) MIDKNIGHT03 - Corellia
    9) DarthIntegral - Honoghr
    10) dontlookatmethatway - Dathomir
    11) Evan_The_Great - Ruan
    12) kotorkid007-Onderon
    13) JEDI_KNIGHT_FRAZ-Furia
    14) Jiimas_Paarsa-Iktotch
    15) DarthFine-Dagobah
    16) ForceGhost-ObiWan- Kashyyyk
    17) masterluke9- Alderaan
    18) REVANLORD- Nal Hutta
    19) Spaceman_Spiff- Korriban
     
  9. LemmingLord

    LemmingLord Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Apr 28, 2005
    We have a new question added; how do people like the wording of question 6?

    1. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "gamemaster;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor decides the setting, time period, and the scenarios requiring the senate's attention; what can you tell us about the kind of setting, time period and scenarios you envision?

    2. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "chairbeing;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor keeps things fair; given the constitutions constraints, what can you tell us about your approach to keeping order and fairness during your term?

    3. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "host;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor keeps things fun and listens to the needs of the players; what can you tell us about your approach to answering the needs and concerns of the players?

    4. Will we see repercussions of the motions and bills that we make as a Senate body in game?

    5. How will you incorporate (or not incorporate) the Jedi and the Sith into your scenarios?

    6. As SC, what will you be handling personally and what will you be allowing others to do?
     
  10. Shiphunk2

    Shiphunk2 Jedi Master star 4

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    Aug 11, 2005
    I'll take the planet of Hoth :cool:

    1) malcolm-darth-am-i - Coruscant
    2) JediCouncilMaster - Vjun
    3) Three-Eight - Yavin IV
    4) LemmingLord - Anaxes
    5) Commander5052- Kamino
    6) Princesschattycathy - Endor
    7) YoungAngus - Bespin
    8) MIDKNIGHT03 - Corellia
    9) DarthIntegral - Honoghr
    10) dontlookatmethatway - Dathomir
    11) Evan_The_Great - Ruan
    12) kotorkid007-Onderon
    13) JEDI_KNIGHT_FRAZ-Furia
    14) Jiimas_Paarsa-Iktotch
    15) DarthFine-Dagobah
    16) ForceGhost-ObiWan- Kashyyyk
    17) masterluke9- Alderaan
    18) REVANLORD- Nal Hutta
    19) Spaceman_Spiff- Korriban
    20) Shiphunk2 - Hoth
     
  11. PrincessChattyCathy

    PrincessChattyCathy Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I think 6 is an okay question however I am unsure of what the person proposing it is really wanting to know. Do they want to know if they can contribute events such as a planet crisis? That is just my two cents. It is definitly vague enough any true politician should be able to come up with something to say and sidestep the intent of the question. :)
     
  12. DarthIntegral

    DarthIntegral JCC Baseball Draft/SWC Draft Commish star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA VIP - Game Host

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    1. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "gamemaster;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor decides the setting, time period, and the scenarios requiring the senate's attention; what can you tell us about the kind of setting, time period and scenarios you envision?

    2. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "chairbeing;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor keeps things fair; given the constitutions constraints, what can you tell us about your approach to keeping order and fairness during your term?

    3. The Supreme Chancellor's position is that of "host;" that is, the Supreme Chancellor keeps things fun and listens to the needs of the players; what can you tell us about your approach to answering the needs and concerns of the players?

    4. Will we see repercussions of the motions and bills that we make as a Senate body in game?

    5. How will you incorporate (or not incorporate) the Jedi and the Sith into your scenarios?

    6. As SC, what will you be handling personally and what will you be allowing others to do?

    7. As SC, what role(s) would political parties and political groups play? Would you try to incorporate them, or try to block them? Would you like to start a precident for the session by allowing the formation of standing political organizations?
     
  13. Three-Eight

    Three-Eight Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Mar 28, 2005



    [b][u]SWC Galactic Senate Roster[/u][/b]
    [i]New players read the constitution on page 1 before playing.
    Start playing by adding your user name and planet to the list.[/i]

    1) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1190514]malcolm-darth-am-i[/link] - Coruscant
    2) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1202371]JediCouncilMaster[/link] - Vjun
    3) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1173409]Three-Eight[/link] - Yavin IV
    4) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1181174]LemmingLord [/link] - Anaxes
    5) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1212022]Commander5052[/link] - Kamino
    6) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1229923]Princesschattycathy[/link] - Endor
    7) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1183858]YoungAngus[/link] - Bespin
    8)[link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1217652] MIDKNIGHT03[/link] - Corellia
    9) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1205820]DarthIntegral[/link] - Honoghr
    10) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1204515]dontlookatmethatway[/link] - Dathomir
    11) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1197498]Evan_The_Great[/link] - Ruan
    12) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1208924]kotorkid007[/link] - Onderon
    13) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1208924]JEDI_KNIGHT_FRAZ[/link] - Furia
    14) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1208924]Jiimas_Paarsa[/link] - Iktotch
    15) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1208924]DarthFine[/link] - Dagobah
    16) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1202383]ForceGhost-ObiWan[/link] - Kashyyyk
    17) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1194727]masterluke9[/link] - Alderaan
    18) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1196896]REVANLORD[/link] - Nal Hutta
    19) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=558285]Spaceman_Spiff[/link] - Korriban
    20) [link=http://boards.theforce.net/ASP/pm_send.asp?usr=1209930]shiphunk2[/link] - Hoth

    [hr]

    UPDATED ROSTER
     
  14. LemmingLord

    LemmingLord Jedi Padawan star 4

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    The presiding officer welcomes Shiphunk2 to the preceedings and then zaps him with sith lightning for losing everyone's links!!! ;)
     
  15. Shiphunk2

    Shiphunk2 Jedi Master star 4

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    Hey?! Lemminglord, how can Sith be present in the Senate anyways? Sorry about the links, I just copied the names...

    *Ignites saber and blocks lightning away into the wall*

     
  16. Darth-Stryphe

    Darth-Stryphe Former Mod and City Rep star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    "And so it begins..."
     
  17. LemmingLord

    LemmingLord Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Apr 28, 2005
    I was just being silly. This isn't a roleplay forum in any way. :)

    As the presiding officer I really should show more decorum... I apologize.

     
  18. PrincessChattyCathy

    PrincessChattyCathy Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Lemminglord was being silly? How odd? ;)

     
  19. kotorkid007

    kotorkid007 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Aug 4, 2005
    just what i was thinking, :p
     
  20. REVANLORD

    REVANLORD Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I proposed Q6, and as usual, I was vauge. For example, if the Speaker of the House is not present for the PMing of the senate, and the VC is not either, will the SC PM everyone, or have a Senator do so?

    The Hooded Soul
     
  21. Three-Eight

    Three-Eight Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Mar 28, 2005
    Have another Senator do so [face_devil] :p


    If it is needed, a Senator wil volunteer methinks.
     
  22. Commander5052

    Commander5052 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Aug 28, 2005
    Fellow senators: let's get this thing started! :cool:
     
  23. LemmingLord

    LemmingLord Jedi Padawan star 4

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    *looking around at the many posts thus far*

    *confused*

    The presiding officer would ask that senator Commander5052 please explain what he/she/it means by "let's get thing started!"??

    Assuming you meant "let's get things started," what thing do you wish to start? The only matter of discussion until the election that starts on 1.28 is what questions will be on the questionaire which has already begun...
     
  24. kotorkid007

    kotorkid007 Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Aug 4, 2005
    LL stop playing with the new senator's head [face_shame_on_you] shame on you. no offence to anyone :p
     
  25. PrincessChattyCathy

    PrincessChattyCathy Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Good job Senator Lemminglord for keeping us on the task at hand as well as keeping things light and fun. :)

    If you keep this up I may develop a crush on you. =P~
     
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