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The Island Imperium of Markanite.
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XKI Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the victory over Empire of Power!
On 30th July, we celebrate Empire of Power Defense Day. On this date in 2003 we repelled hordes of invaders from the Empire of Power and defended our region with the help of some of our allies. To mark this occasion we will be hosting a few events!
After a few new nations entered the 10000 Islands, historic Islander New Boniventure posted a warning that our region was under attack by invaders from the Empire of Power.
The Empire of Power was a region roughly five times the size of the 10000 Islands and was known for attacking regions and then ejecting all of the natives. Thanks to that early warning, the stealth attack was confirmed. As the Empire of Power nations flooded into the 10000 Islands, the future looked bleak as we were heavily outnumbered. The only hope was to go to outside unknown regions and ask them for their help.
That night 
Grub put out a call for help to many regions, and thankfully many responded. Some of the regions that generously lent their help were the Urbanites, Texas, the Heartland, The Rejected Realms Army, and several other others. When the NationStates update came, our side was victorious by just a single endorsement. The battle went on for two more days, but help flooded in and the region that dwarfed us in size was soundly defeated. Without the help of those outside regions, the 10000 Islands would have been defeated.
After that fateful day, TITO was born.
The Ten thousand Islands Treaty Organization, otherwise known as TITO, has been helping regions that needed it ever since that first night. We have successfully helped to protect regions in nearly 4000 battles since that first attack on our homeland. Our goal has always been to help others who need it or those that are attacked unfairly. I am happy to say that after 20 years, we are still here fighting for the innocent regions of the NS world.
Join us on the 30th July, in creating some artwork. The theme is defending so lets see your creativity and artistic skill! Submissions can be posted on our 
Discord in "10KI Art Festival!"
Our very own Minister 
Wille-Harlia will be hosting a movie night on discord! Vote for your choice here: https://10000islands.proboards.com/thread/44164/movie-night-7-30
On our forum, we will be hosting a Mystery Picture Competition, a TITO Knight's statue will be disguised and pixelated. Can you figure out which one it is? Taco prizes to those who can figure it out!
Throughout the day, representatives of the Council of Nine will be on the RMB to take part in office hours and answer questions. Got any questions about 10000 Islands? Drop in and ask!
