Order of the Panther Moon Portraits

[Zukchiva]

IN ORIENTALE SEMPER NOBILIS.

IN THE EAST, ALWAYS NOBLE.

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About/History

“The Order of the Panther Moon” shall be the highest honor in the region, and shall be reserved for those nations who have had a long lasting impact upon the region as a result of extraordinary service above and beyond what is expected of their positions." ~ The Awards Act.

The Order of the Panther Moon is The East Pacific’s highest award, given for general long and dedicated service to the East Pacific.

The Order was first instated by Delegate Ramaeus in 2014 as an Executive-given reward, with the design made by British Grand Pacific (now commonly known as Bran Astor). It was only next awarded in 2016 by Delegate Aelitia, three years later. Then in 2020, the Magisterium passed a law to establish the Order as the highest award in the region, grantable by both the Magisterium and Delegate. It then proceeded to grant the award to 14 individuals who had been honored by the region via defunct methods like honorary citizenship or induction into the Hall of Heroes. Delegates Libertanny and Zukchiva were the final Delegates to grant the Order in 2020/2021, with the Magisterium also granting a final Order under the Delegate-Magisterium system in 2021. In 2023, the Magisterium amended the law again to ensure that the Delegate can no longer grant the Order, leaving that power solely with the Magisterium. Accompanying this law change was the formation of this dispatch, to maintain an on-site record of Order recipients.

The descriptions and titles listed below for each individual should only be taken as a general summary, and not as hard fact (some inaccuracies may exist) nor the totality of their careers. Additionally, it should be noted that countless East Pacificans have contributed to the East Pacific over its 20+ year lifespan, and that all contributions are valued. Individuals with the OPM represent a definite portion of TEP’s talent, but The East Pacific has and continues to be built by all its members - not just its award holders.

At present, 41 East Pacificans have membership in the Order.

IN ORIENTALE SEMPER NOBILIS!

EX ORIENTE LUX!

List of Members

Click the specific name to be taken to their listing.

1. One Infinite Loop
2. A Slanted Black Stripe
3. Bachtendekuppen
4. East Malaysia
5. Packilvannia
6. Todd McCloud
   REPEALED. Xoriet
7. Free Pacific States
8. Hobbesistan
9. Mexregionia
10. Drakkengard
11. A Mean Old Man
12. Lazlowia
13. Kelssek
14. Dannistaan
15. Wachovia Coalition
16. Fish Island
17. President of hoophoopland
18. Codex
19. Lothlanderamore
20. Barb
    REPEALED. Aelitia
21. Ramaeus
22. Asendavia
23. The Atlae isles
24. Dragons Blood
25. Marrabuk
26. Nova-Columbia
27. Tretrid
28. Tuvaltastan
29. Zukchiva
30. New Leganes
31. Staynes
32. Pakitsk
33. Eunopiar
34. Virgolia
35. Wallenburg
36. Aivintis
37. Libertanny
38. Gnidrah
39. Eastern Alksearia
40. Merlovich
    REPEALED. Altys

Common Definitions

[list][*]Articles of Confederation: The constitution of the East Pacific in 2004.

[*]Arbiter: A judge of the region in the judicial branch (Conclave).

[*]The Charter: The constitution of the East Pacific from 2005 to 2009.

[*]Concordat: The current constitution of the East Pacific.

[*]Delegate: The Executive leader of the Region (akin to President).

[*]Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army: The army of the region.

[*]Eastern Pacific News Service: The Executive-ran newspaper of the region.

[*]Grand Vizier: Leader of the Viziers.

[*]Liberator: Informal title, solely for the purposes of this dispatch, to note individuals who played particular roles from fighting/freeing the region from a coup.

[*]Magister: Legislators of the region in the legislative branch (Magisterium; akin to Congresspeople).

[*]Provost: Leader of the Magisterium.

[*]Urth: The East Pacific’s forum roleplay.

[*]Valsora: The main roleplay map of the East Pacific’s regional message board.

[*]Viceroy: Leader of the Conclave.

[*]Vizier: An official of the region tasked with preserving continuity of government and security, as part of the Praesidium (security branch).

Image Credits

1. One Infinite Loop: Weiterleitungshinweis

2. ASBS: This image was from an earlier project and I can’t find the source.

3. Bachtendekuppen: Forgot to cite

4. EM: https://people.com/music/bts-jungkook-tests-positive-for-covid-ahead-of-grammys/

5. Pax: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/464363411571188629/

6. todd: Weiterleitungshinweis

REPEALED. xoriet: Weiterleitungshinweis

8. FPS: Don’t know.

9. Hobbes: https://www.reddit.com/r/calvinandhobbes/comments/ic84tn/an_extremely_rare_picture_of_bill_watterson/

10. Mex: Weiterleitungshinweis

11. Drakkengard: Weiterleitungshinweis

12. AMOM: Weiterleitungshinweis

13. Lazlowia: no idea

14. Kelssek: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fc%2Flawyeryouknow%2Fcommunity&psig=AOvVaw2-S18VPbaC_TqwVZfk9hd6&ust=1716958693737000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjhxqFwoTCNjlhdvHr4YDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

15. Dannistaan: Weiterleitungshinweis

16. Wachovia: Weiterleitungshinweis

17. Fish Island: Weiterleitungshinweis

18. President of HoopHoopland: Weiterleitungshinweis

19. Codex: https://avatars.alphacoders.com/avatars/view/331455

20: Lothlanderamore: Weiterleitungshinweis

21. Barb: Weiterleitungshinweis

REPEALED. Aelitia: Weiterleitungshinweis

23. Ramaeus: Weiterleitungshinweis

24. Asendavia: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTG60ElhAYCk&psig=AOvVaw1uDCwnvRnzWN0Bfgf6v0qz&ust=1717047466735000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjhxqFwoTCMj-w7SSsoYDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

25. Atlae: Weiterleitungshinweis

26. McStooley: Weiterleitungshinweis

27. Marrabuk: Weiterleitungshinweis

28. Nova-Columbia: https://steemit.com/women/@malwich/veri-beautiful-indonesian-police-women

29. Tretrid: Weiterleitungshinweis

30. Tuvaltstan: Weiterleitungshinweis

31. Zukchiva: Weiterleitungshinweis

32. New Leganes: Weiterleitungshinweis

33. Staynes: Minerva hub sale a nove aziende e pensa a nuovi soci finanziari   | MilanoFinanza News

34. Pakitsk: Weiterleitungshinweis

35. Eunopiar: Weiterleitungshinweis

36. Virgolia: Weiterleitungshinweis

37. Wallenburg: Weiterleitungshinweis

38. Aivintis: Weiterleitungshinweis

39. Libertanny: Weiterleitungshinweis

40. Gnidrah: No clue

41. Eastern Alksearia: “Satanized” by Ghost music video

42. Merlovich: https://starwars.fandom.com/tr/wiki/Mimar

REPEALED. Altys: Claire Danes: Biography, Actor, Emmy Winner

[Zukchiva]

One Infinite Loop
(Awarded 2015)

“Founder”, Delegate, Elder, Arbiter

"For founding the Confederated East Pacific.”

Nominee Description:

• One Infinite Loop is the “Founder” of The East Pacific (“TEP”). Having joined TEP as a young invader in 2003 when he raided it, Loop soon came to become the head of TEP - authoring its first constitution.
• Loop was also the creator of TEP’s first forum - which infact was the direct predecessor of all of TEP’s subsequent forums until 2022. He was also one of the first prominent forum roleplayers.
• Loop’s legacy in the East Pacific cannot be denied - his humor, his governance, and his character still influence TEP to this day, and everything in TEP has its epigenisis from him.

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A Slanted Black Stripe
(Awarded 2015)

“Liberator”, De-Facto Delegate, Arbiter, Provost, Magister Vizier

"For leading the efforts to free The East Pacific from the Empire.”

Nominee Description:

• A Slanted Black Stripe (ASBS) was an issue-answering native of TEP when the Empire couped the region in late 2008.
• Witnessing the Empire’s mass purges, ASBS worked with other TEPers on an unendorsement campaign of the Empire. While the Empire left on its own accord, his actions gave hope to TEPers of the time.
• ASBS would go on to help draft TEP’s current Constitution, the Concordat, and later serve in other government positions - most notably Vizier, wherein he would continue to watch over the region.

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Bachtendekuppen
(Awarded 2015)

Delegate, “Liberator”, Provost, University of the East Pacific (“UTEP”) Chancellor, Viceroy, Vizier, Administrator

"For creation of the modern Executive structure of The East Pacific.”

Nominee Description:

• Bachtendekuppen, a puffin, joined the East Pacific in 2012, and in a remarkable feat would become Delegate a year later. He would guide the region through a time of identity-finding in his Delegate term.
• Following his Delegacy, Bachtendekuppen would serve as an excellent legal mind in TEP, serving as Provost, Viceroy, and Arbiter multiple times in his quest to develop TEP law.
• He would also go on to form the first working version of UTEP in 2013, and help free TEP from the Fedele coup attempt in 2019 and help the region reform its law afterwards.

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East Malaysia
(Awarded 2015)

Elder, Vizier, Arbiter, Chief Minister of Regional Affairs, Magister Notable Urth Roleplayer, Administrator

"For long-term service as a Vizier, Administrator, and several other roles.”

Nominee Description:

• East Malaysia or EM joined TEP in 2004, wherein they quickly became involved in the region. EM would act as a peace negotiator and government leader during the Empire coup of 2008.
• After the coup, EM would go on to serve in a variety of roles over the years - notable as Arbiter and Vizier. They notably served as an unusually effective Chief Minister of Regional Affairs in 2020.
• EM has also roleplayed for years in TEP’s forum roleplaying community and helps manage the entire region as its lead Administrator. His background work through the years is deeply invaluable to TEP.

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Packilvannia
(Awarded 2015)

Delegate-in-Exile, Notable Urth Roleplayer, Judge, Senator

"For continually assimilating us against our will.”

Nominee Description:

• Packilvannia would join the East Pacific in its earliest days and become a prominent law person under TEP’s first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, by serving as Senator and Judge.

• Packilvannia was also Delegate-in-Exile during the 2008 Empire coup. In his later years, he’d focus on his duties as forum Administrator and roleplaying.

• In addition to his government exploits, Packilvannia would become one of the largest superpowers on Urth since 2004 - assimilating multitudes into Pax’s Hivemind and still assimilating us to this day.

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[Zukchiva]

Todd McCloud
(Awarded 2015)

Delegate, Arbiter, Provost, Vizier, Magister, Concordat Framer, Notable Urth Roleplayer, Administrator

"For outstanding service as Delegate of The East Pacific.”

Nominee Description:

• Todd McCloud was a fox and well-known raider when he joined TEP in 2009 after the Empire Coup. His first steps in the region included leading the way in drafting the Concordat.

• Todd would also become TEP’s first Delegate under the Concordat, and would serve a variety of terms later on as well - always working to improve the region through various initiatives.

• The fox was also a very notable law person and Urth roleplayer in his early years, and later worked to save TEP from the Fedele coup in 2019 as a Vizier and then helped with implementing law reform.

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[Zukchiva]

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Xoriet
(Awarded 2015)

Delegate, Overseeing Officer of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army (“OO”), Arbiter

"For outstanding service as Erelim General of The Eastern Pacific Sovereign Army.”

Nominee Description:

• Xoriet first became more involved in TEP in 2013 when she joined TEP’s forums. Starting off as an Urth roleplayer, she quickly become involved in the general community and TEP government.

• One of her government appointments was as OO, wherein she made EPSA an extraordinarily efficient military force - so much so that it is sometimes called the “Golden Age” of the Army.

• Xoriet also served as Delegate once, guiding the region in its FA troubles as a notoriously effective and revered master of foreign affairs. She also handled FA fallout from regional events of the time.

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Free Pacific States
(Awarded 2017)

Arbiter, Provost, Magister, Concordat Framer, Charter Framer & Criminal Prosecutor, Notable Urth Roleplayer

"For long-standing and deep contributions to role play, historic service as a Magister and Provost, and the role in shaping The East Pacific from its earliest days.”

Nominee Description:

• The Free Pacific States, or FPS, was one of the East Pacific’s earliest forum roleplayers. Their nation was a noted democracy in the East Pacific, alongside an economic superpower and friendly nation.

• In 2004, FPS helped draft the East Pacific’s second constitution, the Charter, after calling for fixes to the East Pacific’s prior constitution. There would have been no Charter without him.

• In 2010, FPS also participated in discussions regarding the formation of the Concordat. He’d also play a pivotal role in the Magisterium’s debate for the next year as the legislature found its feet.

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[Zukchiva]

Hobbesistan
(Awarded 2017)

Delegate, Viceroy, Vizier, Arbiter, Magister, Notable Urth Roleplayer, Administrator

"For service to the home forum of The East Pacific, and marked contributions to the Conclave and Regional Governance.”

Nominee Description:

• Hobbesistan was a noted Urth forum roleplayer, controlling the nation of South Hills - a massive geopolitical power, perhaps the most powerful in its peak years on Urth.

• Within the Conclave, Hobbes was also an active participant, giving many notable opinions as a Magister in 2013 before becoming Arbiter and Viceroy himself in later years.

• Hobbesistan would also always do his part to keep TEP safe, shown when he became a Vizier after the 2019 Fedele coup attempt and later helping the region resolve its constitutional crisis in 2022.

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Mexregionia
(Awarded 2020)

Delegate, Magister, Noted Urth Roleplayer

"For service to the home forum of The East Pacific, and marked contributions to the Conclave and Regional Governance.”

Nominee Description:

• Mexregionia, or Mex, was a notable Urth roleplayer whose nation was a democratic Federation and regional superpower in its time. His nation continues on under the control of other roleplayers.

• Beyond his roleplay, Mex would also serve one term as Delegate wherein he appointed multiple Ministers, setting a new precedent for larger Executive Cabinets that would be kept by his successors.

• Mex also led the discussion as Delegate for how TEP should respond to Lazarus’s 2016 coup, with the ultimate decision being to declare neutrality to preserve TEP’s diplomatic relations with both sides.

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Drakkengard
(Awarded 2020)

Viceroy, Arbiter, Minister of World Assembly Affairs, Magister, Noted Urth Roleplayer

"For his work as Arbiter, Viceroy, and Magister of the East Pacific, in which he helped craft government policy and precedent that stands to this day.”

Nominee Description:

• Drakkengard was another notable Urth roleplayer, who played a democratic nation from 2007 until sometime in 2012. This would mark him as a strong roleplayer from Urth’s earlier eras.

• As the first known Minister of World Assembly Affairs under the Concordat, Drakkengard held World Assembly votes and pushed discussions for nearly three years (2009 - 2011) - a difficult feat for the role.

• They also served as one of the first Arbiters of the Conclave and one of its earliest Viceroys. Before that, Drakkengard served as one of the first Magisters - back when Magisters were elected officials.

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A Mean Old Man
(Awarded 2020)

Delegate, Provost, Vizier, Magister

"For his work as a Delegate, Citizen, and Vizier, in which he … helped improve the East Pacific’s legislation. Also for his impertinent advice and work he preformed after the attempted coup by Delegate Fedele.”

Nominee Description:

• A Mean Old Man was the second Delegate under the Concordat. During his terms, he spearheaded the formation of TEP’s Army and was the only Delegate to successfully declare war on another region.

• As a Magister, A Mean Old Man helped fix regional legislation right after Fedele’s attempted coup in 2019. He also presided over one of TEP’s largest Magisteriums as Provost in 2020 whilst authoring legislation.

• In his many advisory roles, particularly as a Vizier and as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, A Mean Old Man also played a key role in shaping TEP’s security and FA policies in 2020 and 2021.

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Lazlowia
(Awarded 2020)

Arbiter, Noted Urth Roleplayer & Cartographer

"For his excellency in serving as one of the first Arbiters of the East Pacific as well as being a leading example in roleplaying.”

Nominee Description:

• Lazlowia began their career in the East Pacific as an extremely active Urth Roleplayer, running a troubled socialist republic by the same name starting in 2007 until ~2013.

• In 2009 when the Empire occupied the East Pacific, Lazlowia partook in discussions regarding the region’s next steps, providing a voice that was against the early reconciliation efforts by TEP natives.

• Following the Concordat’s establishment, Lazlowia would serve as one of the earliest Arbiters - commenting on some matters like new laws, Arbiter nominations, and government activity.

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Kelssek
(Awarded 2020)

Provost, Magister, Judge, Noted Urth Roleplayer & Cartographer

"For his work as a Magister, in which he helped craft many of the East Pacific’s legal concepts which still exist in law today.”

Nominee Description:

• Kelssek was one of the earliest Urth roleplayers known, having begun in 2004. They would actively roleplay on-and-off until 2011, and at one point served as one of Urth’s earlier cartographers.

• One of the most venerated legal minds of the East Pacific, Kelssek has crafted legislation and participated in the legal systems of all three of TEP’s constitutions - a feat extremely few have accomplished.

• Of particular note, Kelssek wrote the Treason Act - the longest standing statutory law in the East Pacific’s history. He also served as one of the Magisterium’s first Provosts under the Concordat.

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Dannistaan
(Awarded 2020)

“Liberator” and Noted Urth Roleplayer

"For his essential work in aiding A Slanted Black Stripe in freeing the East Pacific from the Empire, as well as his contributions to government and roleplay post-coup.”

Nominee Description:

• Another early Urth roleplayer, Dannistaan participated in Urth for a period of 7 years from 2005 to 2013. Their nation was a British-inspired parliamentary democracy, shown through their diverse roleplays.

• Dannistaan is well-noted for having given general advice and assistance to A Slanted Black Stripe’s endorsement during the Empire occupation of 2009, thus playing a foundational role in TEP’s recovery.

• Following the institution of the Concordat, Dannistaan was the main Delegate candidate opposing Todd McCloud in the first Delegate elections - running to give the new government a spirit of competition.

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Wachovia Coalition
(Awarded 2020)

Charter Framer, Senator, Charter Magister, Noted Urth Roleplayer

"For his activity within forum roleplay from the founding of the East Pacific to the Empire coup, activity which kept forum roleplay alive and helped it to grow after he left the game.”

Nominee Description:

• Wachovia Coalition was one of the earliest Urth roleplayers, with an extremely level of activity when Urth was just starting out in 2004. Their activity helped establish TEP’s early roleplay community.

• Beyond their roleplay activity, Wachovia was also an active noted legal scholar, having served as Senator under the 2004 Articles of Confederation and Magister under the 2005 Charter.

• They would also play a large role in instituting the 2005 Charter itself, being heavily involved in debating its preliminary concepts as part of the small group of East Pacificans who drafted it.

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Fish Island
(Awarded 2020)

Charter Magister and Noted Urth Roleplayer

"For his immense contributions to the East Pacific as a roleplayer, as well as in his service as one of the region’s most earliest Magisters.”

Nominee Description:

• Fish Island was one of the earliest known East Pacificans, having been active from 2004 to 2009. Island was also an active Urth roleplayer during this time, alongside a prominent forum games poster.

• In addition to roleplaying, Fish Island would serve as a Magister under the 2005 Charter, alongside being Consul (Provost) during part of their tenure.

• Fish Island was also the author of the DEFCON graphics, which were graphics used in TEP’s early years to denote regional stress levels and security worries to the general populace.

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President of HoopHoopland
(Awarded 2020)

Noted Urth Roleplayer

" For his contributions in helping to jump-start forum roleplay in the East Pacific in 2004, known today as TEP Evolved.”

Nominee Description:

• President of HoopHoopland, or Hoop, was one of the first notable East Pacificans to have ever joined TEP and its forums - having joined only a month or two after TEP was created.

• According to One Infinite Loop, Hoop was “young blood” who helped to kickstart TEP’s roleplay community. Thus, Hoop played a foundational role in establishing the roleplay now known as Urth.

• Beyond Urth roleplaying and social posting, Hoop was also involved in regional World Assembly (then, the United Nations) discussions on UN resolutions - helping establish an early culture of WA discussion.

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Codex
(Awarded 2020)

Charter Framer, Charter Magister, Consul (Provost-equivalent), Noted Urth Roleplayer

"For his legal expertise…, as well as serving in a prominent role while helping to craft the Charter, the regional constitution that guided the East Pacific’s pre-Empire government.”

Nominee Description:

• Codex was a highly notable early East Pacifican legal scholar in its founding days, having worked from 2004 to 2009 to help shape the region’s law.

• Of particular note, Codex helped author the 2005 Charter alongside many of its subsequent laws, helping to create a standing regional legal system until the Charter was repealed in 2009.

• In conjunction with his legislative activities, Codex served as a Consul of the Charter’s Magisterium, leading the Magisterium and organizing many of its elections - similar to what a modern-day Provost would do.

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