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This is the history of the {{Tornp|New Pacific Order}} in [[Torn]]. This page is an early work in progress, feel free to contribute.

==History==
Planning for a Torn branch began some time before its official opening. Around the same time, events in [[Politics & War]] began heralding the end of the Order's time on Orbis. The Torn branch was officially announced to the Body Republic on February 9, 2020.<ref>[https://npowned.net/news/community/join-npo-in-torn-r2155/ Join NPO in Torn], {{Torn|Edward I}}, February 9, 2020</ref> Shortly after on February 12, Pacificans playing P&W were ordered to delete their nations and the Order officially left the game.<ref>[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/181742-departure-from-politics-and-war/ Departure from Politics and War], {{Torn|Lord of Darkness}}, February 12, 2020</ref>

===Emperor SynysterGates===
Emperor {{Torn|SynysterGates}} and Regent {{Torn|Tiberius}} were the first to lead the New Pacific Order in Torn.{{citation needed}} As most Pacificans were new to Torn, the Order did not have established processes and guides to work from; members learned and grew together. Departments were formed as their needs became apparent and duties were finalized. The {{Tornp|Council of the New Pacific Order|Council}} was first formed on June 28, 2020, as a selection of members from different factions forming an extra-departmental think tank. After a period of open recruitment, {{Tornp|Military Command of the New Pacific Order|Military Command}} was established on July 4, 2020, with High Command added to its ranks on November 27, and further expanded the following March. The {{Tornp|Admissions Department of the New Pacific Order|Imperial Academy}} was created on January 22, 2021. It would evolve over the course of the year, and with recruiting added to its duties in July, the department was renamed to Admissions. On February 13, 2021, {{Tornp|Pacific Financial}} was announced. On August 18, 2021, the {{Tornp|Intelligence Department}} was created.

===Emperor Imperial Emperor===
Emperor {{Torn|Imperial Emperor}} and Regent {{Torn|Pansy}} were announced by SynysterGates on November 12, 2021.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/beginning-of-a-new-era-r2343/ A Beginning of a New Era]'', {{Torn|SynysterGates}}, November 12, 2021</ref> On November 27, the first {{Tornp|Imperial Governors}} were appointed. On December 15, 2021, NPO joined the [[Nameless]] alliance, having been invited after [[Zerg Rush War|fighting alongside]] allies who were members.<ref>[https://npowned.net/news/torn/pacifica-joins-nameless-r2356/ Pacifica Joins Nameless], {{Torn|Imperial Emperor}}, December 15, 2021</ref> Also in December, [[ranked war]]ring was released, and {{Tornp|NPO - Strength}} fought and won its first RW at the end of January 2022. On February 26, 2022, the {{Tornp|Council of the New Pacific Order|Council}} was restructured to assist the {{Tornp|Imperial Governors}} per-faction. On April 28, 2022, Nemphesis succeeded Pansy as Regent.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/new-regent-announcement-r2398/ New Regent Announcement]'', {{Torn|Imperial Emperor}}, Apr. 28, 2022</ref> In June 2022, the [[39th Street Killers XR Ranked War]] took place, which led to NPO forming a close partnership with the {{Tornp|39th Street Killers}} family. On July 16, {{Tornp|NPO - Peace}} was opened. Following the [[Not today, Satan! War]] in August 2022, NPO departed Nameless.<ref>[https://npowned.net/news/torn/looking-back-at-2022-r2504/ Looking Back At 2022], {{Torn|Imperial Emperor}}, December 30, 2022</ref> On August 3, 2022, NPO's fourth faction, {{Tornp|NPO - Endurance|Endurance}}, was officially opened.

===Emperor Nemphesis===
Emperor {{Torn|Nemphesis}} and Regent {{Torn|Deatvert}} were announced on January 1, 2023.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/npo-torn-upgrades-to-emperor-v30-r2506/ NPO Torn Upgrades to Emperor 3.0]'', {{Torn|Imperial Emperor}}, January 1, 2023</ref> On January 24, the position of Junior Councilor was added to the {{Tornp|Council of the New Pacific Order|Council}}. On March 7, the {{Tornp|Diplomatic Affairs}} department was created and absorbed the Intelligence Department. The [[Island War 3.0]] took place from June to September of 2023. On October 2, 2023, NPO founded the {{Tornp|Legion}}, along with the {{Tornp|39th Street Killers}} and other allies, as a sub-alliance of [[CRyPTo]] (which NPO were unofficial members of via 39th).<ref>[https://npowned.net/news/torn/npo-joins-the-legion-r2758/ NPO Joins The Legion], {{Torn|Nemphesis}}, October 2, 2023</ref> On November 11, Legion left CRyPTo and joined with [[Operation Butterfly Net]] (OBN).<ref>[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/199316-foreign-affairs-realignment/ Foreign Affairs Realignment], {{Torn|Deatvert}}, November 11, 2023</ref> NPO's fifth faction, {{Tornp|NPO - Valour|Valour}}, was officially opened on December 31, 2023.

===Emperor Deatvert===
Emperor {{Torn|Deatvert}} and Regent {{Torn|Selina}} were announced on January 1, 2024.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/appointment-of-the-fourth-emperor-of-the-new-pacific-order-r2784/ Appointment of the Fourth Emperor of the New Pacific Order]'', {{Torn|Nemphesis}}, January 1, 2024</ref> On May 5, NPO's sixth faction, {{Tornp|NPO - Serenity|Serenity}}, was announced.

===Empress Belle===
Empress {{Torn|Belle}} and Co-Regent {{Torn|iat}} were announced via Discord on July 19, 2024. Selina was retained as Co-Regent.<ref>''[https://discord.com/channels/173620978507710464/721337020127117383/1263962798535348264 Discord announcement]'' {{file archive|Deatvert Torn resignation announcement.png}}, {{Torn|Deatvert}}, July 19, 2024</ref> On March 26, 2025, the {{Tornp|Diplomatic Affairs}} department was closed due to its difficulty fitting in the Torn landscape.

===Emperor JesseEnd===
Emperor {{Torn|JesseEnd}} announced himself on April 6, 2025.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/a-crow-that-flies-in-heavens-sweetest-air-r2969/ A crow that flies in heaven's sweetest air]'', {{Torn|Belle}}, April 6, 2025</ref> Selina remained as Regent.{{citation needed}}

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