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Auxiliary Forces

The **Auxiliary Forces** (French: *forces auxiliaires*), sometimes referred to as the **X-Force** or **X-Forces**, are a branch of the Armed Forces that develop, manage, and conduct all potential forms of warfare that don't fit into the Valorian military's "SLAM" doctrine.

Nowadays, the Auxiliary Forces are most known for their Cybersecurity division, which coordinates defense and warfare in the cyberspace, and their Electromagnetic division, which targets frequencies to disarm communications and radars. Other divisions include the Subterranean division, Information division, and the highly-secretive Ancillary Corps. The Auxiliary Forces are thought to play a major role in Valoria's nuclear protocol.

The Auxiliary Forces have been subject to numerous allegations of owning, researching, and developing illegal or immoral technology and methods, including bio-weaponry, chemical weaponry, and radiation weaponry.

## Structure

The Auxiliary Forces are headed by the Chief of Staff, whom exercises operational authority over the branch and overseeing its day-to-day management.

## Divisions

### Ancillary Corps

The Ancillary Corps is the most notorious wing of the Auxiliary Forces, famous for being highly secretive and subject of various conspiracy theories. The Valorian government officially states the Ancillary contains "all defense mechanisms not fitting in any of the branches, nor the divisions of the Auxiliary Corps." This vague definition has left the functions of the Ancillary to much speculation.
Cody Holland

**Cody Holland** (born January 3rd, 1991) is a Valorian professional ice hockey player who plays as a right winger. He currently captains Halifax Hockey Club and plays for the Valorian National Team.

Holland made his debut in 2010, playing for Vermont. Ahead of the 2013 campaign, he moved to Halifax Hockey Club, becoming captain of the team in 2016. In 2019, he won the VHL championship with Halifax, winning the Golden Puck that same season.

Holland is considered one of the best active players in the VHL.
Premier

In Valoria, a **premier** (French: *ministre-régional*) is the chief executive of one of the eleven provinces. In this capacity, premiers are responsible for the management of the provincial government, advancement and implementation of provincial law, and maintenance of public order within their provinces.

The scope of power of the various premierships of Valoria have fluctuated over time, and still vary based on region.

## Roles and Duties

The roles and duties of provincial premiers vary depending on the province. In Valorian politlcal theory, the modern-day premierships are divided in three categories: executive, semi-executive, and ceremonial.

### Executive

In executive premierships (the system used in Boston, Connecticut, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland), the premier is directly elected by the people, and enjoys executive authority over their province and its constituent counties, in a similar fashion that the national government has over the provinces. Executive premierships do play a genuine role in their province's political landscape.

### Semi-executive

In semi-executive premierships (the system used in Massachusetts, Acadia, and Rhode Island), the premier is not directly elected by the people, but chosen by the provincial legislature. Although they have a certain amount of executive power, they serve at the pleasure of the legislature, meaning the office is of slightly diminished political importance.

### Ceremonial

In ceremonial premierships (the system used in Bas-Canada, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont), the premier holds little to no executive authority over their province. In these systems, the premier plays only a ceremonial role. In these provinces, the premiership is widely regarded as a stepping stone to a future delegacy, as it provides the officeholder with an easy and relatively safe way of garnering public support in their province.
Danilo Lorenz

**Danilo Lorenz** (born August 9th, 1990) is a Mayamian-born Valorian professional ice hockey player, playing as a left wing. He currently captains the Newfoundland Sailors and the Valorian National Team.

Lorenz began his professional career during the 2009 season, playing for the Acadia Rage. He won the Coupe Balbuzard with them in 2010. Lorenz moved to the Providence Doves ahead of the 2012 season, and was a key part of the Double-winning campaign that year. He won another Coupe Balbuzard with the Doves in 2013, before moving to the Newfoundland Sailors for the 2014 campaign. From the 2015 campaign onwards, he has captained the Sailors.

Throughout his career, Lorenz has won 21 trophies: 6 league titles, 6 Coupes Balbuzard, 2 Doubles, and 7 Golden Pucks. He holds the records for most trophies won by an individual player, and most Golden Pucks. He is widely considered one of the best active ice hockey players in the world.
Valorian Hockey League

The **Valorian Hockey League** (abbreviated **VHL**, French: *Ligue valorienne de hockey—LVH*) is the highest level of professional ice hockey competition in Valoria. Along with the Coupe Balbuzard, the VHL is organized, regulated, and sanctioned by the Valorian Hockey Federation. 45 seasons have been run since the inaugural 1978 campaign.

Across a season, each team plays thirty games (playing each other team in the league twice, once at home and once away), with points awarded based off game results. As of the 2024 season, the eight teams with the most points at the end of the season qualify for the playoffs, playing each other in a best-of-five elimination tournament to determine the league champion.

The VHL has a longstanding rivalry with the NHL, with whom they play an All-Stars match every year around June.

The Boston Spirits are current VHL champions, having defeated the Mainers [3 - 2] in the 2023 VHL Finals Series. The Spirits also hold the record for most VHL titles, with 17.

## Teams

16 teams currently compete in the VHL. Six have won the league shield, while eight have won the championship.

The five most valuable teams are as follows:

1. Newfoundland Sailors - $3.8 billion
2. Boston Spirits - $3.0 billion
3. EH Bas-Canada - $2.8 billion
4. Salem Loggers - $1.7 billion
5. Providence Doves - $1.6 billion

## Winning Managers

In the 45 VHL seasons since 1978, a total of 14 managers have won the championship, 8 of which have won it more than once. Emmanuel Bernardi has won the most, with 7 titles. Chris Lindstrom is the reigning championship-winning manager, taking his second title with the Boston Spirits in the 2023 VHL Finals Series. By winning that title, he also became the first manager in VHL history to win the championship with two different teams (winning a prior title with Halifax Hockey Club).
Prince Michael (Michael III)

## Prince Michael / Michael III (disp.)

**Prince** **Michael**, also known as **Michael III** or **Michael Augustine III** (born **Michael Augustine III**, January 4th, 1921 - March 1st, 1988) was a Valorian public figure and royal who was the eldest son of King Michael II. He became famous for his public feud against his younger brother Nicholas, which started in 1955 when his father appointed Nicholas crown prince over himself, and ultimately culminated in the 1980 Crown Crisis, in which Michael attempted to oust Nicholas and install himself as monarch.

Michael's reign is under disputed status, as he never inherited the crown upon the death of the holder, and the National Assembly never formally recognized him as sovereign. He did, however, successfully capture Nicholas and exercise the influence of the monarch over Valorian nobility for a few months, leading some historians to recognize him as a monarch in listings. Nonetheless, he is typically always mentioned in compilations of Valoria's monarchs.

After the Crown Crisis, Michael was imprisoned on a number of crimes for his role in the overthrowing of King Nicholas. King Henry, his definite successor, proclaimed that Michael had been "brought to justice." He remained imprisoned until his mysterious death in 1988.
Steven Lawrence

**Steven Lawrence** (born March 12th, 1938) is a Valorian public servant who served as 36th prime minister of Valoria from 1999 to 2002.

The first candidate with no political affiliation to become prime minister since Samuel Waters in the 1900 election, Lawrence is famous for his

Seeing relatively little controversy during his tenure, and leaving office generally popular, Lawrence is regarded as one of Valoria's best prime ministers in recent history.
Sautrey Watch

The **Sautrey Watch** (French: *l'Oignon Sautrey*) is the lost pocketwatch of Lucie Sautrey Vanwall, wife of Anthony Vanwall.

The Sautrey Watch is the object of much history and fame in Valoria. Vanwall gifted John Cooper, the incoming prime minister, her golden pocketwatch at his swearing-in ceremony on September 26th, 1762. Six years later, when Cooper left office, he gifted the pockewatch to the incoming Phillip Edwards, beginning the tradition of the outgoing prime minister passing on the pocketwatch to his successor.

The Sautrey Watch came to symbolize the continuity of the prime ministership and Valoria, as well as the peaceful transfer of power (Incumbent PM Colinn Clark gave the watch to John Sparrow, despite being defeated by him in the 1774 election). It also has a certain prestige thanks to its connection to the Vanwall family.

## Modern-Day Use

The Sautrey Watch is still used as a symbol of Valoria both within the country and internationally. Depictions of Valoria's osprey sometimes include a gold pocketwatch dangling from its talons. The prime minister's seal prominently features the Sautrey Watch, and the watch's story is the origin of the widely used nickname "Timekeeper" for the sitting prime minister of Valoria.
Chairman of the National Assembly

The **Chairman of the National Assembly of Valoria** (French: *Président de l'assemblée nationale valorienne*), commonly referred to as the **Chairman of the Assembly** or simply **Chairman**, is the presiding officer of the National Assembly, Valoria's unicameral national legislature.

With extensive power to determine the day-to-day function and agenda of the nation's legislature, the Chairman is one of the most powerful offices in Valoria.

The Chairmanship is usually held by the majority party's Spox. Since 2010, the office has been held by Progressive Frédéric Armand.
Professor Carr

**Professor Carr**, according to Spongebob and Patrick, is a nutjob, he is mentioned in ai sponge.

## History

In the ai\_sponge universe, he developed the theory of protons and neutrons, and invented Krabby Patties. He also scolds Spongebob and Patrick, which are also his students. However, in some episodes, Spongebob and Patrick thinks he is smart and cool.
Michael I

**Michael I** (born **Michael Augustine**, November 4th, 1868 - July 19th, 1955) was a Valorian politician and public figure who served as the 29th prime minister from 1930 to 1942, when he crowned himself king, continuing to reign until his death in 1955.

Michael Augustine began his political career in the National Assembly, serving for over twenty years. In 1930, Augustine was elected prime minister, taking office after the onset of the Great Depression. He was re-elected three times, and spent his twelve years in office consolidating power. On September 26th, 1942, Augustine proclaimed himself Michael I, King of Valoria, founding an absolute monarchy. He reigned until his death in 1955.

Michael I has often been credited as both the single most influential, and single most contemptible, figure in Valorian history. He permanently and dramatically shifting the political landscape of the nation through both his unprecedented accumulation of power and influence, and his creation of a monarchy.
Saint Marie-Pierre

**Marie-Pierre** (died September 4th, 1630), commonly venerated in the French-stylized **Sainte Marie-Pierre**, was a woman of unknown origin who reportedly built the first house in the area that is now Boston. She is venerated as the patron saint of Valoria.

## Controversy

The concept of patron saints is generally frowned upon by Protestants, as it is considered idolatry. Most of the early colonial settlers and eventual founders of Valoria were Puritans (a denomination of Protestantism), and thus denounced the veneration of Marie-Pierre as a saint.

## Modern Imagery

Nowadays "la Sainte Marie-Pierre" is mostly used as a symbol of Valorian pride and honor.

## Historicity

It used to be believed that Marie-Pierre's story was purely fictional, although later evidence points to Marie-Pierre being a genuine historical figure.

Debate over Marie-Pierre's land of origin continues to this day. While most agree she was of Hispanic descent, a more precise location eludes consensus. The most commonly-accepted theory is that she came from a village near Caracas, the capital of present-day Venezuela, although her methods or reasons for travelling so far away from her homeland and settling in present-day Boston are still unknown.
2017 Presidential Election

The **2017 Presidential Election** took place on July 1st, 2017, to determine the president and vice president for a three-and-a-half year term. Incumbent president and Progressive Lawrence Jackson was re-elected in a landslide victory, with 84.9% of the vote.

## Results

### Presidential Race

Thanks to his widespread popularity, Lawrence Jackson won re-election in a landslide victory. Because many predicted such a landslide, voter turnout was only 52.8%.
Minister of Health

The **Minister of Health** (French: *ministre de la santé publique*) is a Valorian public official that heads the Ministry of Health, and is responsible for the nation's public health policy. The officeholder is part of the prime minister's cabinet, and reports directly to the prime minister.

Since 2021, the office has been held by Rob Gallegos.
VHL 2024

The **2024 VHL Season** is the forty-sixth and current running of the Valorian Hockey League and Coupe Balbuzard. It began in August 2023, and will conclude with the 2024 Coupe Balbuzard finals in May 2024.

2024 is the first season to feature the top eight teams qualifying for the playoffs rather than the traditional four.

The 2024 Coupe Balbuzard finals will be played at Kaufman Arena, as the Newfoundland Sailors are the defending holders.
VHL 2003

The **2003 VHL Season** was the twenty-sixth running of the Valorian Hockey League and Coupe Balbuzard, held from August 2002 to May 2003.

The Providence Doves won both their fifth league title and their fifth Coupe Balbuzard, achieving the first Double (winning both the league title and Coupe Balbuzard in the same season) in VHF history.
Secretary of Defense

The **Secretary of Defense** (French: *secrétaire de la défense*) is a Valorian public official that heads the Department of Defense, and is responsible for management of the Armed Forces and, in times of conflict, the defense of the nation. The secretary reports directly to the president.

Since 2021, the office has been held by Gabriel Dorsett.
L'Éspace Café

***L'Éspace Café*** (formerly *L'Éspace du Café*) is a coffeehouse in the center of Boston, and famous Valorian landmark. In operation since 1668, it was the first coffeehouse and first business to be started in the British colonies, and it remains the oldest business still in operation to this day.

It was the first coffeehouse of the Espace nationwide chain.
Valorian Environmental Agency

The **Valorian Environmental Agency**, abbreviated **VEA** (French: *L'Agence environnementale valorienne*) is an independent government agency that works to protect and preserve the environment within Valoria, and advise the president and prime minister on environmental matters.

The VEA is closely connected to the ministry of the interior, however the director of the VEA reports directly to the prime minister.
Minister of Finance

The **Minister of Finance** (French: *ministre des finances*) is a Valorian public official that heads the Ministry of Finance, and is responsible for the nation's economic and fiscal policy. The officeholder is part of the prime minister's cabinet, reporting directly to the prime minister.

Since 2021, the office has been held by Evelyn McDougal.
Secretary of National Security

The **Secretary of National Security** (French: *secrétaire de la securité nationale*) is a Valorian public official that heads the Department of National Security, advises the president on national intelligence. They are appointed by the president, and part of the president's cabinet.

Since 2023, the office has been held by Kelly Muller.
Assembly Committees

The **Assembly Committees** (French: *comités de l'assemblée*) are thirteen specialized bodies within the National Assembly that conduct research, gather information, organize hearings, and draft legislation.

Each committee is comprised of thirteen members (seven of the controlling party, six of the minority party), and presided over by a chairman (who is typically a member of the Assembly's controlling party).
Prestige in the Armed Forces

The Armed Forces of Valoria and its branches have been subject to various debates about prestige throughout history.

Said to have originated as a common passtime activity amongst servicemen in the early 1930s, who would rank each of the (then) four military branches in order of perceived prestige.

The practice of ranking has been denounced and discouraged by military leadership.

## Common Rankings

### MALS

The acronym "MALS" is the reverse of "SLAM," which lists the military's branches in order of official precedence: Navy (Sea), Army (Land), Air Force (Air), Amphibious Corps (Mud). The MALS ranking mocks this official order, placing the Amphibious Corps as the "most prestigious" military branch for generally conducting the most dangerous military missions.

### Two-Tiers

A common joke that arose out of prestige rankings was the two-tiered ranking: a serviceman would place their own branch first, then the rest joint-second, at first glance seeming to compliment the other branches, but also implying all other branches deserved to be last, and it was thus impossible to create a ranking with only one at the bottom.

## Discouragement

The Armed Forces' leadership, both military and civilian, typically discourage the practice of ranking and debating about military branches' prestige, usually arguing it breeds animosity between branches and disrupts the military's cohesion as a whole. In 1974, GCAFV Henry Green issued a statement declaring that, although it was necessary to maintain an official order of precedence, in order to determine presentation order in parades and other such honors, the official precedence held no bearing on which branch was "most prestigious" or "strongest," insisting that all branches were of equal status.

More recently, some servicemen and civilians have suggested such debates may actually have a positive influence, either creating a sense of camaraderie amongst servicemen both within their branch, and across branches, or encouraging healthy competition between branches to avoid being seen as the "weakest."
Ashley Aiken

**Ashley Aiken** (born March 12th, 1986) is a Valorian politician who has represented Nova Scotia in the National Assembly since 2019.

Currently in her second term in office, Aiken gained national prominence for her environmental advocacy during her time in the Assembly. She has consistently promoted a number of environmental protection and conservation initiatives, including achieving net-zero carbon emissions in Valoria, reducing Valorian waste production, achieving 100% clean energy production and usage through her *0il* campaign, and converting the VEA into a larger ministry of ecological affairs.

Since 2021, Aiken has served as chairwoman of the Assembly's Environmental Affairs Committee.
The 3/29

**The 3/29** are a Valorian pop-rock band formed in 2013. The band consists of <> (lead vocals), <> (lead guitar), <> (bassist), <> (rhythm guitar, second bass), <> (keyboards, multi-instrumentalists), and <> (drums).

The 3/29 released their debut album, *Bienvenue à la vie*, in 2016, which was met with widespread praise. The lead single off the album, <>, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Their second album, <>, came out in February 2017, but was not as commercially or critically successful as <>. Their third album, <>, was released in June 2018. Their fourth album, <>, came out in 2020, released during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic but recorded beforehand. Their fifth album, *Burning Gold*, was released in December 2022, noted for strong electronic influences. Their sixth and most recent album, *Visitor*, was released in August 2023.

## *Visitor* (2023 - present)

On July 27th, 2023, The 3/29 hinted at a new album being on the way "in about seven," giving no further context. Fans quickly assumed this referred to seven months, projecting a new album around February or March of 2024.

Exactly a week later, on August 3rd, 2023, The 3/29 unexpectedly released *Visitor*, a nine-track album.

## *LP7* (2024)

The 3/29's seventh album is expected for release sometime in summer 2024, although details remain vague. The name *"The Ballad of Saint John"* has been suggested.
Maxwell Family

The **Maxwell family** is a Valorian family that owns a majority share in Espace Corp., as well as a number of other business ventures. Thanks to their holdings, they are the wealthiest family in Valoria, with an estimated worth of $83.4 billion.

Since 2006, Theodore Maxwell has headed the Maxwell family.

## Espace Corp.

In 1668, Alexandre Maxwell opened *L'Éspace du Café* in Boston, the first coffeehouse in the British colonies. The single-location business would grow to become a chain of shops across Boston. As Valoria expanded, Espace Corp grew slightly, however the Maxwell family and Espace would truly gain prominence under the leadership of Christian Maxwell, who became CEO in 1952, and Chairman in 1958.

## Other Business Ventures

### Boston Spirits

In 1977, Alexander Maxwell provided the investment to re-boot the Boston Spirits franchise. The Maxwell family owns the team to this day.

### Cerulean Hospitality

In 1981, Alexander personally oversaw the opening of The Cerulean in Boston, with the aim of creating the most luxurious hotel in the capital city.

## Controversies

### Tax Dodging

The Maxwell family and their companies have been repeatedly accused and found guilty of avoiding taxes through various methods.

### Influence over Valorian politics

The Maxwell family has often been accused of meddling in government affairs, using a variety of methods to impose their will and influence the Valorian government.
Benjamin Radcliffe

Provincial Attorney of Boston (1991 - 1997)

**Benjamin Radcliffe** (born February 24th, 1958) is a Valorian politician who has served as the 2nd President of Valoria since 2021. Prior to becoming president, Radcliffe served as Premier of Boston for four terms, from 2007 to 2021.

Born and raised in Boston, Radcliffe studied at Harvard University, graduating from its law school in 1984. In 1991, Boston Premier Theodore Klein appointed Radcliffe as Provincial Attorney, a capacity in which he would serve for the next six years. In 1997, Radcliffe ran his first successful electoral campaign, becoming Mayor of Boston. He was re-elected in 1999, 2002, and 2004. In 2007, Radcliffe successfully ran for Premier of Boston, becoming the first member of the Conservative Party to be elected to provincewide office in Boston since 1984. He was re-elected to the Boston premiership three times, in 2010, 2014, and 2017. In 2021, Radcliffe defeated incumbent vice president Matthew Martin to the Executive Mansion, assuming office on February 1st, 2021.

During his presidency, Radcliffe has dealt with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and orchestrated the Valorian response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the 2023 Israel-Hamas War. He has served alongside Prime Ministers Julia Anne-Claire and Arthur Reinhardt.

## Early Life and Career (pre-2007)

### Early Life and Education

Benjamin Radcliffe was born on February 24th, 1958, in Boston, Valoria. Radcliffe studied Philosophy at Harvard University, then attended law school there, graduating in 1984. Radcliffe quickly became a distinguished prosecutor in Boston, renowned for his quick wit and exceptional orating abilities.

### Provincial Attorney of Boston (1991 - 1997)

In 1991, Boston Premier Theodore Klein appointed Radcliffe Provincial Attorney of Boston.

### Mayor of Boston (1997 - 2007)

In October 1996, Radcliffe announced his first run for elected office, declaring his candidacy for mayor. Having made a name for himself as Provincial Attorney, Radcliffe won the election.

## Premier of Boston (2007 - 2021)

### First Term (2007 - 2010)

Radcliffe was elected to his first term as Premier of Boston in 2007, assuming office on May 1st.

## Presidency (2021 - present)

Radcliffe assumed office on February 1st, 2021, succeeding Lawrence Jackson.
Executive Mansion

The **Executive Mansion** (French: *palais executif*) is the official residence of the president and prime minister of Valoria, located in Boston. Construction for the mansion began in 1784, and it was completed and officially named the prime minister's residence a decade later, in 1794.

The mansion is divided in three areas: the Center, the West Wing, and the East Wing. The prime minister and their cabinet is seated in the west, while the president and theirs is seated in the east. The terms "West Wing" and "East Wing" have become metonyms for their respective offices, while the term "Executive Mansion" has become one for the entire Valorian national government, referring often to either the president or prime minister in context.
Ministry of Labor

The **Ministry of Labor** (French: *ministère du travail*) is a Valorian executive agency responsible for the nation's workplace regulations, union laws, and occupational safety and health, among other roles. The agency is headed by the minister of labor, and under the purview of the prime minister.
VHL 2023

The **2023 VHL Season** was the forty-fifth running of the Valorian Hockey League and Coupe Balbuzard competitions, held from August 2022 to May 2023.

The most recent edition of either competitions, the Boston Spirits won a record-breaking 17th league title, a decade since their last. They defeated the Mainers in the finals series, the team to whom they had lost the 2022 season. The Newfoundland Sailors successfully defended their Coupe Balbuzard title, claiming their 9th cup by defeating the Acadia Rage at the Kaufman Arena.

2023 will be the final season to feature only four teams qualifying, with 2024 instead promoting eight to the playoffs.
Amphibious Corps

The **Amphibious Corps** (French: *les forces amphibies*) is a branch of the Armed Forces of Valoria that manages amphibious and special operations.

The amphibious corps is divided into \_

Part of the Army for most of its history, the amphibious corps was formally made its own branch in 1946. Because of this, it ranks fourth in the official order of precedence of the Valorian military. The branch is led by the Chief of Staff of the Amphibious Corps.
Monarchy of Valoria

The **monarchy of Valoria** was an institution that existed from 1942 to 2012, as an absolute monarchy from 1942 to 1976, then as a constitutional monarchy until its dissolution in 2012. It was headed by the Sovereign.

The monarchy was founded by Prime Minister Michael Augustine in 1942, when he proclaimed himself absolute monarch of Valoria.

Valoria's monarchy has had a history of controversies, including instability, allegations of corruption, which culminated in its dissolution in 2012. Queen Katherine was the final sovereign.
Garfield 2: A Tail Of Two Kitties (2006) Filming Locations (12).

Garfield 2: A Tail Of Two Kitties (2006) Filming Locations (12).

* Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
* Greystone Park & Mansion - 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA.
* York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
* Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, England, UK.
* Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly, London, England, UK.
* England, UK.
* London, Greater London, England, UK.
* California, USA.
* USA.
* UK.
* Long Beach, California, USA.
* Los Angeles, California, USA.

July 21st 2006, Friday.
2021 Prime Ministerial Election

The **2021 Prime Ministerial Election** took place on July 1st, 2021. The Progressive ticket of Connecticut Premier Arthur Reinhardt and Ike Somers defeated Conservative delegate Brian Collier and Maurice Fox, allowing Progressives to maintain control of the West Wing. Progressives lost seats in the Assembly, however retained control of the legislative body.
Coupe Balbuzard (Ice Hockey)

The **Coupe Balbuzard** (English: *Osprey Cup*) is a professional ice hockey knockout competition held yearly by the Valorian Hockey Federation. All sixteen teams competing in the VHL participate in the Coupe Balbuzard. 45 editions have been held since 1978.

Winning the Couple Balbuzard is necessary to complete the illustrious Double. Owing to its demanding single-elimination style, the semi-finals and finals of the competition are often among the most watched sports events in Valoria, especially when the season's champions are still in the tournament and chasing the Double.

The Newfoundland Sailors are current champions, having beaten the Acadia Rage 4 - 3 in the 2023 finals.

## Teams by Finals Appearances

Although only the third-winningest team, the Acadia Rage have made the most finals appearances, with 15.

The Providence Doves and Newfoundland Sailors are tied for second-most finals appearances, each with 14. The Doves have won one more title over the Sailors.

**Years won in bold**
Véronique Deschamps

**Véronique Deschamps** (born May 14th, 1982) is a Valorian public servant who has represented Bas-Canada in the National Assembly since 2019.

Deschamps is considered a major rising star in Valorian politics, and widely considered to be Chairman and PMV Spox Frédéric Armand's spiritual heir. Daniel Tovar, who will be succeeding Armand as Spox in 2024, has selected Deschamps to serve as his Vice.
Ministry of the Interior

The **Ministry of the Interior** (French: *ministère de l'interieur*) is a Valorian executive agency responsible for the nation's internal land management, national parks, and other various functions. The agency is headed by the minister of the interior, and under the purview of the prime minister.

## Subdivisions

### Bureau for Culture and Sports

The BCS oversees Valoria's sporting and cultural affairs. The bureau is headed by the Commissioner for Culture and Sports, currently former Newfoundland Sailors manager Jules Lundsford.
Minister of Education

The **Minister of Education** (French: *ministre de l'éducation*) is a Valorian public official that heads the Ministry of Education, and is responsible for the nation's education policy. The officeholder is part of the prime minister's cabinet, and reports directly to the prime minister.

Since 2021, the office has been held by Barbara Martell.
Cabo Santo

The **Holy Dominion of the Promised Land**, **Cabo Santo** (Spanish: *Sagrado dominio de la tierra prometida, cabo santo*), commonly shortened to simply **Cabo Santo**, is a partially-recognized theocracy on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula.

Proclaimed in 1913 by the Santos del Carmen, Mexico, the country with which Cabo Santo disputes territory, has consistently called the nation illegitimate. Cabo Santo's primary backing state is Valoria, which formally recognized its government the same year it was founded. In addition to Valoria, Cabo Santo has been recognized by \_.

Cabo Santo's official leader is the Divine Bishop, a hereditary office descendant from the founder of the Santos del Carmen. The *de facto* head of the nation is the Special Commander to Cabo Santo, a Valorian military official who runs the nearby military base.
Charley Milner

**Charles Milner**, OO (born March 11th, 1968) is a Valorian ice hockey coach who has coached the Valorian National Team since 2018. Prior to coaching the national team, he was manager of the Boston Spirits for thirteen seasons from 2002 to 2015. A former professional player, Milner played for the Spirits for six seasons, from 1989 to 1995.

Milner is widely regarded as the single greatest figure in Valorian ice hockey history. He has won the VHL championship 12 times, 6 as a player and 6 as a manager. He has won 3 Coupes Balbuzard, 1 as a player and 2 as a manager. In 2008 and 2009, Milner led the spirits to back-to-back Doubles, the only instance of such a feat in VHL history, and he is credited with the Spirits 2000s decade star.

## Image and Legacy

Milner is widely regarded as the single most important figure in Valorian ice hockey history. His achievements in everything from playing to managing a VHL team to managing the national team have made him one of the most universally-beloved figures in the nation. He is sometimes nicknamed "The Pride of Valoria" or the "Patron Saint of Valoria."

## Honors and Awards

Across twenty-two seasons in the VHL, first as a player, then as a manager, Milner has won a total of 23 awards: 12 VHL titles (6 as a player, 6 as a manager); 3 Coupes Balbuzard (1 as a player, 2 as a manager); 2 Doubles (both as a manager), and 6 Golden Pucks.

In June 2018, Milner was nominated as the 38th inductee to the Order of the Osprey by Prime Minister Mark Newman. He was affirmed by President Lawrence Jackson the same day, and confirmed by the National Assembly in a unanimous vote two weeks later. Newman formally inducted Milner on September 23rd, 2018.
Minister of Labor

The **Minister of Labor** (French: *ministre du travail*) is a Valorian public official that heads the Ministry of Labor, and is responsible for the nation's workplace laws, policy towards unions, and occupational safety and health, among other duties. The officeholder is part of the prime minister's cabinet, and reports directly to the prime minister.

The office has been held by Ike Somers since 2021.
2005 Provincial Elections

The **2005 Provincial Elections** were a collection of elections, mostly held around September 1st, 2005, in Valoria.

The elections were organized after the national government had effectively frozen under the premiership of Eric Henderson, due to failure from King Henry to call for new elections. Official law at the time stipulated the king himself had to be the one to call for national elections. Provinces often simply followed along the schedule of national elections, however they were not obliged to do so. Most provinces thus coordinated and organized to hold elections for provincial and local office, while unable to change the composition of the national government.
Peaceful Decade

The **Peaceful Decade** (French: *la décennie tranquile*) or **Tranquil Decade** is a term typically used to refer to a period of time spanning roughly a decade from 1985 to 1995 in Valoria, generally regarded as a time of great political peace and cultural prosperity in the country.

The Peaceful Decade is often began in 1984 or 1985, but usually after prime minister Matthew Anderson, who was embroiled in a number of controversies, had vacated office. It is often cited to end in November 1995, when King Henry was ousted from the throne, disrupting a decade of uninterrupted political routine.
Valerie Minerva

**Valerie Minerva** (born **Valerie Radcliffe-Brooks**, November 4th, 1976) is a Valorian politician currently serving as Premier of Boston. Prior to becoming premier, she held various provincial offices under the premiership of her cousin, current president Benjamin Radcliffe.

Growing up in Quincy, Boston Province, Minerva became active in politics in the early 2010s, holding a multitude of provincial offices in her cousin's cabinet. In 2020, Minerva announced her candidacy for Premier of Boston, shortly after Radcliffe's decision to run for president. Minerva won her election, assuming office on February 1st, 2021, and becoming the first female Premier of Boston.

During her tenure, Minerva has managed the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also had several public clashes with Prime Minister Arthur Reinhardt, criticizing him on a number of policies.

In early 2023, Minerva announced her candidacy for Prime Minister in 2024, with Delegate Kate Oliver as her running mate. With backing from President Radcliffe, she was confirmed as the party's nominee in March 2023. On January 1st, she defeated Progressive delegate Alphonso Cavazos in the general election to become prime minister-elect.
Valorian Ambassador to the United States

The **Valorian Ambassador to the United States** is the main representative of Valoria in the United States.

The office has historically been one of the most important in Valoria's foreign policy, and oftentimes the appointment is regarded as a highly political one.

Since 2021, the office has been held by Gabriella Sarballar.
Pope Loudward

*Not to be confused with a main character referred to as by the same name.*

**Pope Loudward** is an unseen character in ai\_sponge who is the current pope of the Catholic Church.

## Trivia

* We know that this isn’t Loudward since we explicitly see Loudward talking (complaining) about Pope Loudward as different people. We also know that Loudward isn’t Christian - he’s a member of the Cult of Squidward and Loudward denies that Jesus will come back on January 7, 2100.
Salem Loggers

The **Salem Loggers** are a professional ice hockey team that compete in the VHL, the top flight of ice hockey in Valoria. They play their home games at Naumkeag Arena since 1978.

The Loggers have won 11 trophies, winning 5 league titles (including the inaugural season in 1978) and 6 Coupes Balbuzards. The Loggers were one of the most competitive teams in the first decade of the VHL, developing an intense rivalry with capital-city rivals Boston. They are considered one of the "Big Four" VHF teams, along with the Boston Spirits, the Newfoundland Sailors, and the Providence Doves.

The club has been managed by Joseph Courtney since 2014, and captained by defenseman Leland Harper since 2016. In the 2023 VHL season, the Loggers finished 4th, and were defeated in the semi-finals of the playoffs [1 - 3] by the Boston Spirits. They were eliminated 2 - 3 by the Acadia Rage in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Coupe Balbuzard.

## Head Coaches

The Salem Loggers have been coached by Joseph Courtney since \_
2014 General Elections

The **2014 General Elections** were held on January 1st, 2014. The elections determined, among other offices, the premiership, presidency, and composition of the National Assembly for their respective term lengths.

The first elections of the Second Republic, the 2014 general elections marked Valoria's return to full democracy, after having been a monarchy for seventy years.

In the prime ministerial race, incumbent Progressive Anthony Collins, who had been selected as an interim officeholder to serve during the Transitionary Period, won election to a full term, with Julia Anne-claire as the first deputy prime minister. AMM activist and professor Lawrence Jackson was elected as Valoria's first president, with Matthew Martin as his vice president.

The National Assembly remained in Progressive control, granting Frédéric Armand a second term as Chairman.

## Results

### Prime Ministerial Race

A total of 13,652,281 votes were cast for prime minister, out of a voting-age population of roughly 16.1 million. With 84.5% of eligible voters participating, 2014 saw the highest turnout in modern Valorian history. With over seven million votes, Anthony Collins set the record for most votes ever received in a prime ministerial election.

 Nolan Rosenthal

### Presidential Race

A total of 13,549,813 votes were cast for president. With Lawrence Jackson's widespread popularity and name-recognition, he was considered by many to be practically unopposed. Although Jackson ran as an independent candidate, he was open about his support for the Progressive Party (and would formally join the PMV just under a year after the election). With 11,693,489 votes, Jackson set the record for most votes ever received a presidential race, and most votes received in a nationwide election in Valorian history.
Anthony Collins

**Anthony Collins** (born November 5th, 1970) is a Valorian politician and public figure who served as the 39th prime minister from 2012 to 2016. Prior to serving as prime minister, Collins was a delegate from Boston from 2002 to 2012. He also served as vice-chair of the Progressive Party from 2010 to 2015. Collins is the son of former Valorian prime minister Ryan Collins.
Nicholas (Augustine)

## Prime Minister of Valoria

### In Office

November 1st, 1986 - May 31st, 1989 (2 years, 7 months)March 1st, 1997 - September 30th, 1999 (2 years, 7 months)

(total: 5 years, 2 months)

### Preceded by

Samuel Scott (1986) // Ethan Taylor (1997)

### Succeeded by

Nathan Crawford (1989) // Steven Lawrence (1999)

## Other Offices

### Offices

Chairman of the Conservative Party (1985 - 2013)

## Personal Details

### Born

September 4th, 1933Boston, Boston Province, Valoria

### Died

October 31st, 2019 (aged 86)Boston, Boston Province, Valoria

**Nicholas Augustine**, also referred to as simply **Nicholas** (September 4th, 1933 - October 31st, 2019) was a Valorian public figure and politician who served as the 3rd king of Valoria from 1976 to 1980, and later as 33rd prime minister of Valoria from 1986 to 1989, and then from 1997 to 1999.

Nicholas was born in 1933, into the powerful Augustine political family. He was his father's last child. At the time, his grandfather was prime minister, and his father was serving in his cabinet. In 1942, when Nicholas was nine, his grandfather declared himself Michael I, King of Valoria, thus making Nicholas royalty, and youngest child of the heir apparent. In 1955, when Nicholas was 21, his father acceded to the throne, and named Nicholas as crown prince. Nicholas also served as chief diplomat under his father's reign. Although this led to conflict with the rest of his family, especially his brother Michael, Nicholas remained heir apparent until 1976, when Michael II died.

Upon becoming king, Nicholas quickly reversed many of the authoritarian policies put in place by his two predecessors. He brought democracy back to Valoria in the Democratic Decree of 1976, re-instating the popularly-elected office of prime minister.

In 1980, Nicholas was deposed and imprisoned by his elder brother in the Crown Crisis. He would eventually be liberated, but never returned to the throne. As a private citizen, Nicholas joined the Conservative party and entered the political system he had helped create. He ran for prime minister for the first time in 1986, easily winning the election. He would run for re-election once eligible in 1997, winning once more. During his political career, he developed an intense rivalry with Progressive party leader Nathan Crawford.

After the 2010 election, in which archrival Nathan Crawford failed to win a third term to the West Wing, Nicholas began to withdraw from politics. He continued to live in Boston until his death on October 31st, 2019.

Nicholas remains a divisive figure, praised on one hand for his voluntary contributions towards bringing democracy back to Valoria, but criticized on the other for a number of controversies during his political career. He remains one of the most influential figures in Valorian history, and arguably the most influential during the constitutional monarchy, along with his archrival Nathan Crawford.
Vice President of Valoria

The **Vice President of Valoria** (French: *vice-président de la valorie*) is a Valorian public official most important for being the president's designated successor.

As the office requires little active duties, the vice presidency has always been held in conjunction with a secretary position in the president's cabinet (although the vice presidency itself is not part of the cabinet).

Since 2021, the office has been held by Henry Grant, who also serves as Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

## Role and Duties

### Presidential Succession

The vice president is the president's designated successor in the case of one's death, incapacitation, impeachment, or resignation. In such a scenario, the vice president succeeds the president to the office, becoming president in their own right, and serving out the rest of the term. Succession is effective immediately upon the president's departure from office.

### Acting President

The vice president can serve as acting president in temporary situations where the president is "unable to fulfill their role," such as when undergoing anesthesia for surgical procedures or a period of unconsciousness. The role of acting president can also be invoked by the president, in case they know such a role will be necessary for a short period of time (such as before undergoing surgery). When the role of acting president is invoked, the vice president does not become president in their own right, and the powers of the presidency are restored to the president once they are able to fulfill their role once more.

The vague language of this power leaves room for interpretation for each president and vice president, however generally this power is rarely exercised, with the vice president instead acting *"in lieu"* of the president if the latter is unable to fulfill their role.

### Ceremonial Duties

The vice president can stand in for the president in ceremonial duties, and serves as their primary representative in public affairs. Although the vice president is unable to undertake most ceremonial functions in their own right, such as conducting or hosting state visits, or sending or receiving state gifts, in practice, they are granted permission from the president to conduct such business *in lieu*.
Army

The Army (French: *l'armée*) is a branch of the Armed Forces of Valoria that manages Valoria's military presence on land.

The army is divided into \_

Formally founded a few days after the Navy, the army is second in the official order of precedence. The branch is led by the Chief of Staff of the Army, an office held by Raquel Peralez since 2019.
Jared Sewell

**Jared Sewell** is a Valorian politician and public figure who served as premier of Newfoundland from 2016 to 2021.

Sewell is most famous for failing to acquire his party's nomination for the 2021 election, losing the primary to Louie Crowder. Many attribute this to his controversial position on oil expansion in Newfoundland, which he favored and pursued throughout his two terms as a means to support the province's ailing economy.
Duke of Boston

The **Duke of Boston** was a Valorian rank of nobility existing from 1942 to 1976. It was held by nine people (four created by Michael I, five by Michael II).

As with all titles of Valorian nobility, the Boston dukedom was not a hereditary office, and had to be created by the sovereign. It could also be revoked by the sovereign at any time. Although a prestigious rank, it was viewed as below all princes and some marquises.

Nowadays, the rank is mostly remembered as being held by a number of important, controversial, or otherwise famous figures.
The May 27th Jumbo Josh Incident

On May 27th, 2023, user "ざざ" fooI#1484 obtained admin via begging and puppy eyes. Not long after getting admin he made a post that said "20 nerd reactions and ill add a jumbo josh emote" .
Upon it getting 20 nerd reactions, he went to #general and said something along the lines of "20 reactions and ill add a jumbo josh sticker". It achieved 20 reactions pretty fast, and then fooI added them, and everyone start spamming jumbo josh, and it got to a point where it could crash your discord.

Before most of the spamming started, he said "30 reactions and ill add a jumbo josh channel". It took mere seconds for it to hit 30 reactions, he added the channel and even adding a slowmode didn't slow it down at all. All of this ended with fooI's mod being removed and some other stuff i think.
Kissing

the homies kissing

**Kissing** is an action that the characters partake in quite often, it occurs when two characters push their lips together, on rare occasions kissing is accompanied by a kissing sound. Kissing can occasionally cause Strokes. However, the characters haven't kissed in a while.

## **Trivia**

* Sometimes, the kiss sound can play even if they slightly slip past each other.