With elections around the corner, manifestos and memes tend to create chaos in the #election-campaign channel. To save you all from the horrors I went through while looking through it, here is a quick, condensed breakdown of the candidates running for the Presidency of India, their key manifesto promises, and how to evaluate your vote.
Core Focus: Transparency & War-Time Communication
Key Promises:
Radical Openness: Explain all government plans and legislative decisions.
Dedicated Comms Officer: Appoint a staffer to keep players updated and to explain all laws and actions taken by the government.
Wartime Coordination: Fix past communication breakdowns during major conflicts.
High Availability: Active daily, easy to reach, quick to respond.
Core Focus: Onboarding, Security & Structured Governance
Key Promises:
Player Onboarding: Assist and educate new citizens to build strength.
Role Security: Enforce strict verification and access management.
Community Events: Drive engagement through Discord and in-game initiatives.
Government Alignment: Work alongside executive offices to ensure smooth operations.
Core Focus: Strong Executive Leadership & Policy Compliance
Key Promises:
Active Command: Direct leadership with heavy voice-chat engagement.
Strict Compliance: Absolute refusal to host non-compliant community threads.
Separation of Powers: Maintain a clear boundary between government and server moderation.
Core Focus: Quotas, Satirical Reforms & Community Channels
Key Promises:
Baddie Reservation Act (BRA): Mandate a 50% government post reservation quota.
Community Threads: Establish dedicated NSFW sub-channels and voice chats.
Luxury Gooning Tax: Enact a 25% tax on general citizens to fund community projects.
5. Disappointment Panda
Core Focus: Proven Leadership & Economic Shift
Key Promises:
Post-War Economy: Pivot focus toward economic growth now that core territories are reclaimed.
Damage & Onboarding: Optimize national combat output and expand baby boom efforts.
System Overhauls: Overhaul server moderation and add RP elements to ministry work.
Veteran Track Record: Former President/VP who built the Army Corps and boosted bonuses from 5.5% to 30.5%.
The job requires management of a lot of operations. When voting, you can evaluate candidates against these 5 duties:
Battlefield Management: Real-time priority setting across active war fronts.
Diplomacy: Negotiating mercenary contracts and alliance deals.
Cabinet Selection: Appointing capable Defense Minister, Home Minister and Vice President.
High Availability: Managing overnight battle updates and shifts.
Department Oversight: Keeping internal ministries active and functioning.
With all that in mind, best of luck to the candidates as well as to all voters who'll be betting the country's fate on them.