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| Topic Started: 17th July 2014 - 01:49 PM (1,808 Views) | ||||
| Aeviternus | 17th July 2014 - 01:49 PM Post #1 | |||
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I'm someone who really loves national flags, their symbolism, and everything about them. It's a personal hobby of mine to memorize the flags of the world. I'm interested about your nations' flags. If you could post an image of it and explain what made you think of it and what it means to your nation, I'd really appreciate it. I just recently changed mine. I had been using a red and black variation of a flag for an alliance I'm in, in a different game. ![]() As much as I love this flag, I noticed that most nations I had seen around here had flags that could actually be flown by a nation. They were flat and not laden with photoshop effects and filters. So, I figured I needed a new flag. While my nation was not initially intended to be Celtic in any way (I was thinking more Eastern European), I love Celtic symbolism and heraldry, so I went with this as my new flag. If you'd like to read about its symbolism, check out my national symbols factbook. ![]() So, ya, if you would be willing to post your national flag and tell me about it I would really appreciate it. Edited by Aeviternus, 17th July 2014 - 08:07 PM.
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| Matthew Vinage | 17th July 2014 - 02:03 PM Post #2 | |||
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![]() I had something about my flag's symbolism in an in-game Factbook, but I deleted it. I can vaguely remember what it said.
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| DaveIronside | 17th July 2014 - 02:17 PM Post #3 | |||
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![]() The Flag of East Moreland. In terms of RL it started off as a joke but I actually like my flag now. The Red squares symbolise the blood spilt by those loyal to Robert (First King of East Moreland) at the battle of Greenflowers. As Robert was about to be defeated a Legion formed of peasants came to the battlefield and their numbers swung the battle in his favour. By the end of the day their peasant clothing was stained Red, this inspired the name of East Moreland's elite military the Red Legion. The White symbolises the peace that the Kingdom wishes to create for its citiziens. The castle symbol is to represent the fortress built in Northfort which Robert had built upon his victory. Today that is the Royal palace at Northfort. THe HoneyBadger was added in the early 19th Century after the King was inspired by the animals bravery, ingenuity and ruthless streak. |
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| Aeviternus | 17th July 2014 - 02:20 PM Post #4 | |||
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Matthew, I really like how you use traditional communist symbolism, but you did something with it that's unique to your nation that doesn't just replicate real national flags. I also really like your Independent Order version of the flag. Especially since the dragon seems to be snarling, to me. ![]() And Dave, yours was one of the few flags I had actually checked out that made me realize that I may want a realistic one. I like the heraldic castles and medieval feel that your flag has. I hadn't realized it could have been a joke at first, though. Did it have to do with the honey badgers? Edited by Aeviternus, 17th July 2014 - 02:22 PM.
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| DaveIronside | 17th July 2014 - 02:24 PM Post #5 | |||
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Yeah.....HoneyBadgers RUFC is the name of my 7's rugby team and when NS asked for a national animal it was the first to come into my head. I then dreamt up a story of a King admiring the animal otherwise it would just look weird.....either that or people would think it was a skunk. | |||
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| Aeviternus | 17th July 2014 - 02:29 PM Post #6 | |||
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Is the badger you're using on the flag the logo from your team? Or is it just a picture you found online? The only reason I ask is because I like how it's muscular, crossing its arms, and cocking its head. | |||
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| Tytor | 17th July 2014 - 02:29 PM Post #7 | |||
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![]() Quite frankly, I really just picked colors I thought looked good together, but here goes nothing.
Anyway, the coat of arms were borrowed from Serbia and then modified to fit Tytor. I also have variants for if/when Tytor is a republic, a socialist state or a fascist dictatorship. |
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His Majesty Michael the First, by the Grace of God, King of Tytor and her Colonies, and Lord Protector of Floodwater His Excellency Juvenal Massaquoi, President of Ubakasa, Protector of the Revolution, and Father of His People Factbook -- News -- Press Office Former Governor-General of The Infinite Alliance Former Ambassador to Albion and the Global Right Alliance Former Vice Premier and Speaker of the Senate of the Independent Order Professional Procrastinator In firm opposition to Donald Trump's inevitable reelection campaign in 2020 Non-partisan and proud of it "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire | ||||
| Aeviternus | 17th July 2014 - 02:39 PM Post #8 | |||
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So do the variants change colors, or do they change the logo so it doesn't look like a monarchy? Also, I'm curious about what sort of heritage is associated with Ardia. Black, green, and gold (along with red) are often used by African nations, with a few other nations of African descent borrowing them as well. |
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| DaveIronside | 17th July 2014 - 02:49 PM Post #9 | |||
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The badger was found on the internet but is also on our shirts. We just "Borrowed" it. | |||
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| Tytor | 17th July 2014 - 03:17 PM Post #10 | |||
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![]() Republic ![]() Socialist state ![]() Fascist dictatorship The colors (as I already said) were pretty much picked at random. Tytor began as a colony of the Ardian Empire, a Roman Empire-analog that finally died after WWI. There are little or no African influences on Tytorian culture; most (if not all) of my ideas come from Europe and the United States. |
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His Majesty Michael the First, by the Grace of God, King of Tytor and her Colonies, and Lord Protector of Floodwater His Excellency Juvenal Massaquoi, President of Ubakasa, Protector of the Revolution, and Father of His People Factbook -- News -- Press Office Former Governor-General of The Infinite Alliance Former Ambassador to Albion and the Global Right Alliance Former Vice Premier and Speaker of the Senate of the Independent Order Professional Procrastinator In firm opposition to Donald Trump's inevitable reelection campaign in 2020 Non-partisan and proud of it "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire | ||||
| Aeviternus | 17th July 2014 - 03:31 PM Post #11 | |||
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Ya, I know you said they were mostly random, I just found it interesting. I actually came up with a similar history, except it was a North Ardian empire named Calcoa. My nation was founded by slaves that rebelled and were aided by the monotheists that were religiously persecuted. They crossed the Krimeon Sea to flee being killed. I figured no Ardian nations would be offended that I presumed that an oppressive ancient civilization existed there since I can just say it was located somewhere nobody was located. I really like how you do have different flags for different potential political situations, and I appreciate you sharing all of them. Edited by Aeviternus, 17th July 2014 - 03:52 PM.
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| Achkaerin | 17th July 2014 - 03:48 PM Post #12 | |||
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![]() Not really much to tell with mine
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| Aeviternus | 17th July 2014 - 03:53 PM Post #13 | |||
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Ninetales is pretty sweet.
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| Rhodes | 17th July 2014 - 07:20 PM Post #14 | |||
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![]() Originally, I was going to go with a different flag. I don't know how to make any of those images like flags or logos or anything so I was recruiting some help. It didn't pan out. My original idea was to go with a flag version of the Rhodes coat of arms. ![]() Basically this. The Golden Bear is the Seaforth National animal, taken from the University of Alberta Golden Bears. The white bar with golden stars was to be moved to either side of the golden bear and the six starts would represent the six provinces of Seaforth. Blue for the ocean and white for the snowy mountains. Hopefully with a better bear image. Anyway, like I said. It didn't pan out so I found my current flag on the web and thought it went with "Seaforth" Like the brits call their flag the union jack, this one is known as "The Crimson Tide". The crimson tide has grown on me and to reflect that, I have been slowly converting my nation to be much more "Maritime" in nature. |
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| GOKOP-New-Techland | 17th July 2014 - 08:09 PM Post #15 | |||
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This is my 'raw' flag: Spoiler: click to toggle The blue color symbolises technology (I don't know why, but colors white and blue are most 'technological' for me), and the bird symbolises freedom. |
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| Great Jonathania | 17th July 2014 - 09:30 PM Post #16 | |||
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![]() Red represents the blood spilled by the rebels against the empire for centuries, as well as courage, strength and loyalty. Gold Represents glory and wealth. The lion represents courage and loyalty and is the national animal. The color of the background behind the checkerboard represents the dawn. |
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| Aeviternus | 17th July 2014 - 11:54 PM Post #17 | |||
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Rhodes, I've always been a big fan of square flags just because they're so uncommon. I find it interesting that the identity you ended up giving your nation was shaped by your flag instead of the other way around. I like it! Techland, I'm a fan! I personally associate green with technology just because of motherboards and so on, but I like the flag. Jonathan, is that Aslan? I like the checkered pattern. |
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| Elpidia | 18th July 2014 - 12:14 AM Post #18 | |||
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![]() This is the Elpidian flag. I made it by inverting and flipping the flag of Sealand, and adding the Bird-of-Paradise from the flag of Papua New Guinea. In my canon, the Elpidian Bird-of-Paradise is the national animal, red represents the blood spilt to free Elpidia from previous tyrannical regimes, the white represents purity of ideas, and the grey represents humility (associated with our majority religion). |
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| Rhodes | 18th July 2014 - 12:35 AM Post #19 | |||
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Huh, whats with all you people and red for spilled blood? Doesn't anyone have red for love? Strawberries? Anne Hathaways lips? You're all so.......violent. |
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| Elpidia | 18th July 2014 - 12:48 AM Post #20 | |||
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Blood and fire, Rhodes, blood and fire! |
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| CGJ | 18th July 2014 - 01:04 AM Post #21 | |||
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Dartfordia's flag is relatively recent, and was inspired by the historic Imperial Dartfordian flag. The red represents the former communist north ('Littlebrook'), the white peace and the blue the rest of Dartfordia. It is supposed to symbolise the unification of all people, regardless of ideology. Historic flags: Flag of the Dartfordian Empire Flag of Littlebrook Flag of the Kingdom of Dartfordia (1924-1991) (flag still popular with many people, five stars are included as Stone was administered by the Littlebrook government and at the time was not regarded a constituent province in itself)
Woah, you're right: Anne Hathaway
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| Aeviternus | 18th July 2014 - 01:41 AM Post #22 | |||
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Rhodes, I like how you borrowed different elements from other nations. I had recognized the bird from Papua New Guinea, but hadn't realized what the rest of it was. CGJ, you have me intrigued to know more about your nation's history! Any chance you'll update your factbook someday to explain the Dartfordian Empire and Littlebrook so I can read about it? |
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| NordicPeoples | 18th July 2014 - 11:43 AM Post #23 | |||
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![]() RPing as a combination of the Scandinavia and old Nordic cultures I thought I had to base mine on the cross used by many Scandinavian nations, the colours are just a combination not commonly seen on those real life nation flags. The sword represents the Norse Viking heritage of the nation. |
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| Aeviternus | 18th July 2014 - 01:16 PM Post #24 | |||
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I think that if anybody's flag embodies a feel for a nation, yours does. Maybe because not only is it a Nordic Cross, but the white makes me think of a tundra or land of ice. But unlike Finland's blue, the black doesn't soften it, it makes it even harder or stark. |
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| Severina | 18th July 2014 - 01:50 PM Post #25 | |||
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![]() Since Italian Futurism is a major inspiration for the nation I've created, I felt it best to encapsulate this in the flag. I took the ordinary Italian flag and gave it a brighter and more vibrant feeling and added the sword to represent Futurist beliefs surrounding the use of violence. I'd initially wanted to find a way to depict speed or motion but, as the original Futurists themselves found, it's difficult to depict speed in a static image without it just coming across as blurry. |
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| Aeviternus | 18th July 2014 - 02:18 PM Post #26 | |||
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I don't know much about futurism as a social movement, but I know that a lot of great art and architecture came out of it. | |||
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| CGJ | 18th July 2014 - 03:29 PM Post #27 | |||
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I've always been intrigued to know more about Dartfordia's history I have never got around to writing it. Shouldn't be too hard, I'll try and get something composed over the weekend.
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| Aeviternus | 18th July 2014 - 03:44 PM Post #28 | |||
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Ha, that's fair enough! I look forward to reading it whenever you have the time to write it
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| DaveIronside | 18th July 2014 - 07:18 PM Post #29 | |||
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I guess you could say I have a 2nd Nation in a way. I have a group of terrorists (they call themselves Seperatists) who have been claiming to be the true royal family for quiet some time. They are known as the Borlanders and prior to King Robert I uniting several provinces against his "evil" older brother and taking the throne, thus unifying a larger area into East Moreland, the Kingdom was known as Borland. This is the flag of Borland
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| Hypothetical Genius | 19th July 2014 - 03:42 PM Post #30 | |||
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Yes, this is basically spain and mexico's flag combined but it represents Caelidia perfectly. Caeldia has spanish culture but is in no way very familiar to Mexico or Spain, especially in history, religion and military.![]() The eagle is freedom killing the snake of the former tyranical totalitarian state. Whilist standing on a cactus signifying Caelidia's toughness, determination and reisistance. Gold is the wealth and prosperity of the people. The red is the blood spilled in the revolution. The eagle represents all Caelidian states rebelling, all the states today remain autonomous under the Confederation Treaty. Edited by Hypothetical Genius, 19th July 2014 - 03:48 PM.
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| Zoniath | 19th July 2014 - 06:56 PM Post #31 | |||
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![]() The flag of Zoniath had been in the works long before I joined Nation States. The Eye - represents wisdom and is centered because it is the focus of the nation The vertical and horizontal lines - represent the light shed outward to the people of the nation The black and white triangles - represent the balance and equality among ideologies Blue - represents the water of the nation that brings life and change White - represents the purity, the light of knowledge, and one of two ideologies Black - represents the darkness of the cave systems and forest, and the second of two ideologies |
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| Aeviternus | 19th July 2014 - 06:59 PM Post #32 | |||
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I really like how it combines traditional flag elements in a way to create a completely unique flag. The eye definitely helps with that. So if it was in development long before you joined NS, where did it come from? |
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| Zoniath | 19th July 2014 - 07:10 PM Post #33 | |||
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I was trying to create my own nation beforehand for a fiction story I wanted to write about an ancient underground nation. Anyway, I could never come up with a plot I was happy with so that fell through. I still liked the flag though and Its gone through a few changes but very happy with how it is now, and I'm glad I found some use for it. | |||
| GOKOP-New-Techland | 19th July 2014 - 07:46 PM Post #34 | |||
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Zoniath, great flag. It's very 'flaggy' and has advanced symbolism. ![]() |
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| Beatrice | 22nd July 2014 - 01:48 AM Post #35 | |||
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Here's the flag of the Federal Republic of Rokkenjima:![]() I suppose Rokkenjima was originally going to be a more English influenced nation, but as you can all see that didn't last long. So, with the fall of the Federal Republic, so too came the demise of this flag. ![]() Thus comes the current Rokkenjiman Flag, a variant of the Rising Sun flag, also the naval ensign of the Japanese navy. No originality points, but it works well for Rokkenjima.
Also (don't get any ideas, USR!) a Soviet Republic of Rokkenjima concept:
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| Aeviternus | 22nd July 2014 - 03:23 AM Post #36 | |||
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It may not be "original" in that it's a flag that already exists, but taking a naval ensign and turning it into your national flag certainly makes it unique to your nation as a nation flag. And I do think it works really well with the imperial system and ethos your nation has. | |||
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I have never got around to writing it. Shouldn't be too hard, I'll try and get something composed over the weekend.




It's very 'flaggy' and has advanced symbolism. 




