Office of the Vice Delegate of The North Pacific
Commemorating Liberation Day
Happy Liberation Day!
Earlier this week, we came together not just to mark a date on our calendar, but to reflect on a fundamental truth: freedom is both precious and fragile. Liberation Day serves not only as a remembrance of our past but also as a warning for our future. It reminds us that democracy can disappear in an instant if we do not defend it and that the liberties we enjoy today exist only because generations before us refused to allow them to be taken away.
Twenty-one years ago, our region experienced its darkest hour. With no Vice Delegate, no Security Council, and no organised defence, The North Pacific stood vulnerable. When our beloved Delegate, Magicality, was pulled away by real-life circumstances, a void was created, and into it stepped those who sought to claim our home. A power grab ensued, resulting in Great Bight seizing the Delegacy, later revealed to be Mammothistan of the New Pacific Order. In a single move, our citizenry was cast out, our laws were gutted, and our democracy was silenced. What had been a thriving, self-determined community was suddenly under the grip of a foreign coup. Yet, even in that moment of despair, our people chose to fight. Banned nations organised in exile, and defenders and allies united under a common cause. Our community demonstrated that freedom resides not in offices or titles, but in the hearts of those willing to defend it. The legendary Puppetmaster invasion swept across the region in a single coordinated strike, shattering the coup and restoring our sovereignty. This was our liberation: not just the end of tyranny, but the rebirth of our democracy through courage, unity, and sacrifice.
Fellow North Pacificans, every year we commemorate Liberation Day. That day is not just about the events that took place; it signifies something deeper. It serves as a reminder that the rights and institutions we often take for granted exist because others risked everything to reclaim them for us. It is a commitment to remain vigilant, as freedom can vanish as quickly as it was restored. From those dark days, we have established the institutions that protect us today: the Vice Delegacy, the Security Council, endorsement management, and a culture of vigilance. These are not just bureaucratic constructs; they are shields forged in the fires of near-destruction, created to ensure that the events that occurred under Great Bight can never happen again.
As we commemorate Liberation Day, let us express our gratitude and commitment. We are grateful to those who fought to restore our democracy, and we resolve to protect it with the same courage they demonstrated. We remember those who lost hope and ultimately left for greener pastures. The best way to honour their service and memory is by continuing to build a community that is worthy of the freedom they secured for us. We will cherish our democracy, defend our freedom, and remain vigilant, united against anyone who seeks to take them away.
Signed,
Halsoni
Vice Delegate
