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When we speak of progress we tend to—emphasize the possibilities and neglect the detractions. We assume the best of a situation, and as a result find ourselves blindsided by unforeseen occurrences. Australia is a great power, yes—but as a nation, it is not without its faults.

The eRepublik history books take note of us, and observers follow the Australian ascension from a PTOed state to an independent, growing empire. We as eAussies are living success stories, as we prove to the world that strong willpower and amazing endurance can rid eRepublik from the PTO plight forever.

But this cannot go to our heads. We are still adrift in an unfriendly sea, burdened by international intrigues and domestic rifts. Australia is a shining gem surrounded by piles of dirt and rubble—but it is not yet a large gem, and can easily be concealed amid the essence of stagnation.

So, the order of business decrees that a stronger international reputation is established. Our leaders and citizens are among the strongest and ablest in the world; but a solid foundation can still be chipped away by other, less caring, institutions. The talk of war between Australia and New Zealand highlights this point—since when should brethren engage in an internecine conflict? And how, when the true enemy still sprawls to the north, did this mess arise? For Australia desperately needs an ally in its own domain.

Diplomacy must be employed to the fullest extent; it is perfectly acceptable to saber-rattle as long as such action is conjoined with shrewd negotiation. Gone is the era when army met army to duke it out on some godforsaken eRepublik plain; today, the war occurs within government, within the economy, within the social institutions that have been so carefully established by past generations of players.

However, let us not neglect our own well-being. Australia needs to expand its economic capacity and capabilities to attract a large population. Such a realization would spell the beginning of a golden age, the initiation of true Australian freedom from all manners of oppression. The dreams and goals of all Aussie leaders—from Xavier Griffith to Wally Wilson—would be accomplished. And this, of course, requires government and citizen cooperation, to ensure that Australia is billed as the most stable and successful state ever to have emerged from the eRepublik universe.

I rest my case with a question. We all have the capacity to ensure Empire. We all retain the glorious sentiment of independence and nationalism, pride and dedication, experience and intelligence. We are all warriors and statesmen. We all experience success; we all retain a realization of full potential. Can we continue to choose this path of greatness, and prevail at the final hour?


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