ACADAMUN 2026

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General Mission Objectives: Reduce creation of space debris and clarify liability for collisions, debris damage, and failed deorbiting. Determine legal authority for debris removal and ownership of inactive objects. Protect critical space infrastructure and ensure long-term orbital sustainability. Ensure equitable access to satellite services, data, and orbital resources for developing states. Define whether space infrastructure should be government-controlled, privately owned, or internationally shared. Core Debate Questions: Who has the right to build, own, and profit from space infrastructure? Should orbital infrastructure be controlled by national governments, private corporations, international organizations, or public-private partnerships? Should companies that create orbital debris pay into a cleanup fund? Should developing nations receive guaranteed access to satellite services and orbital data? Who has legal authority to remove dead satellites or rocket debris? Should satellite megaconstellations face stricter limits before they are launched? Can space remain a global commons if corporations control most of the infrastructure? Should space debris be treated as an environmental issue, a security issue, an economic issue, or all three?

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Opening Brief: Cuban Missile Crisis MUN Crisis Simulation Date: October 15, 1962 Committee: Tri-Factional Crisis Council (United States, Soviet Union, Cuba) Crisis Type: Real-time escalation with resolution-based diplomacy and limited backchannel capability Total Delegates: 20 Crisis Context: A U-2 reconnaissance plane has just returned photographic evidence that the Soviet Union is installing nuclear missiles in Cuba. These missiles are capable of striking nearly every major city in the continental United States within minutes of launch. The installations appear nearly operational. The world is now closer to nuclear war than at any point in human history. President Kennedy has convened the Executive Committee of the National Security Council (EXCOMM). In Moscow, Premier Khrushchev maintains that Soviet actions are defensive and justified. In Havana, Fidel Castro demands support from his allies and vows to repel any U.S. aggression with force. Public knowledge is minimal. The press does not yet know. Diplomats are scrambling. A misstep could result in annihilation. Committee Structure & Expectations: This simulation includes three power blocs: United States Delegation (EXCOMM) – Charged with advising JFK and executing U.S. foreign, military, and economic policy. Soviet Union Delegation (Politburo and High Command) – Responsible for Soviet diplomatic posture, military presence, and strategic coordination. Cuban Delegation (Council of the Revolution) – Defending Cuban sovereignty, advancing revolutionary goals, and responding to both allies and adversaries. Each bloc will coordinate internally, propose joint or individual resolutions, and respond to escalating crisis updates. Heads of state (JFK, Khrushchev, Fidel Castro) are NPCs who will only act when a majority of their bloc supports a course of action. Initial Situation Briefing: Photographic proof of medium-range ballistic missile installations in Cuba has reached Washington. No official statements have been made publicly. The U.S. Navy is on alert; initial plans for a "quarantine" (naval blockade) are under discussion. The Soviet Union has denied shipping offensive weapons to Cuba in recent public remarks. The Cuban military is being placed on high alert. Fidel has not been informed of any backchannel talks. Primary Questions for Immediate Debate: Should the United States pursue public diplomacy or secret backchannel negotiations? How will the Soviet Union respond to perceived U.S. provocations? What role will Cuba play in determining the fate of missiles on its soil? Can any agreement be trusted in time to prevent a first strike? Directive Types Allowed: Internal Resolutions (within your faction) Cross-Faction Agreements UN Proposals (public-facing) Covert Action Orders (must pass internal vote and receive chair approval) Alliances are flexible, but betrayal is remembered. The clock is ticking. *This committee utilizes CMO.

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My Little Pony Crisis Committee: Opening Brief Title: The Cutie Mark Conundrum Setting: The land of Equestria is in chaos. Cutie marks—the magical emblems that represent a pony's destiny—are vanishing without explanation. Ponies across every region are waking up to blank flanks and lost purpose. Magical surges are destabilizing the weather, altering natural habitats, and even disrupting the Elements of Harmony. Tensions are rising as blame spreads like wildfire: is this a disease, sabotage, or something far older and darker? Princess Twilight Sparkle has summoned an emergency summit in Canterlot. Delegates from Equestria's many regions and beyond—including the Dragonlands, Yakyakistan, Hippogriffia, Griffonstone, and more—have gathered to investigate the crisis and restore harmony. But trust is fraying, and whispers speak of a growing threat in the shadows. Committee Goals: Determine the cause(s) behind the disappearance of cutie marks. Restore magical stability and public confidence across Equestria. Maintain peaceful relations between factions with competing interests. Balance regional loyalty with collective responsibility. Identify and thwart backroom plots, internal conspiracies, and external threats. Mechanics: This committee operates as a hybrid between crisis and resolution. Delegates may craft public directives and work together on resolutions, but crises will continue to emerge. Secret communiqués, magical interference, and covert alliances are in play. Each delegate represents a key figure capable of influencing both public debate and private outcomes. The Chair will introduce unfolding events: magical anomalies, flare-ups of old rivalries, diplomatic standoffs, and escalating threats. Delegates must act quickly and wisely to avert chaos. Opening Crisis Prompt: Many ponies in Ponyville woke up to find their cutie marks gone. The Crystal Heart has flickered in the north, and changeling scouts report strange magical pulses coming from the Everfree Forest. Weather patterns over Cloudsdale have destabilized, and Princess Celestia's sun has grown dim for several minutes at a time. Discord has vanished without a trace. Princess Twilight poses a question to the summit: "Is this a magical infection, a disruption of destiny, or the return of a forgotten evil? And what must be done to protect the soul of Equestria?" The floor is yours.

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Earth is no longer isolated. For most of human history, Earth’s conflicts were local. Nations rose and fell, wars were fought, alliances formed, and threats were understood within the limits of Earth’s own political imagination. That era is over. The arrival of Viltrumites, the exposure of Earth to interstellar affairs, and the involvement of the Coalition of Planets have forced Earth into a political environment it did not choose and does not fully understand. Humanity now faces problems for which it has no settled law, no unified government, no common doctrine, and no guarantee of survival. Earth’s defenders have managed to survive every crisis so far. But survival is not the same as control. The Global Defense Agency has worked to contain panic, maintain secrecy where possible, and prepare for threats far beyond ordinary military planning. The Coalition of Planets has warned that Earth cannot afford to treat Viltrumite matters as normal diplomacy. Earth’s own governments, heroes, and agencies remain divided over who should speak for the planet and how much outside help should be accepted. Then the portal opened. The Portal Without warning, a large spatial rupture formed beyond Earth’s orbital perimeter. It did not match known Coalition transit signatures. It did not resemble standard Viltrumite movement. It was not detected early enough for interception. The portal remained open for several minutes. From it emerged a formation of unknown vessels. They did not attack. They did not retreat. They assumed position beyond Earth’s immediate defensive range and began broadcasting a formal diplomatic signal. The first confirmed transmission identified the arriving power as: The Republic of Viltrum. The First Transmission The Republic’s initial message was brief. “To the recognized authorities of Earth: this is the Republic of Viltrum. We request formal diplomatic contact under neutral conditions. Our arrival is not an act of war. We seek clarification of Earth’s political status, and its current security arrangements. Until formal contact is established, our vessels will maintain position outside Earth’s immediate defensive perimeter. We invite dialogue, not misunderstanding.” The message was repeated in multiple Earth languages and several interstellar communication formats. The Panoply GDA analysts and Coalition observers have begun referring to the arriving formation as the Panoply. It appeared to be a complete diplomatic and military formation. The Panoply includes vessels of multiple sizes and configurations. Some appear to be armed escorts. Others appear to serve command, communications, transport, or support functions. Not every vessel shares the same design style, raising questions about whether the Republic of Viltrum is a single-species power, a coalition of its own, or something else entirely. Its vessels maintain spacing, signal control, and defensive posture. It has not moved aggressively toward Earth, but it has also made no move to leave. The Republic of Viltrum Very little is known about the Republic of Viltrum. The name itself has created confusion. To Earth, the word “Viltrum” carries immediate danger. Known Viltrumites have already demonstrated the ability to threaten entire civilizations. The appearance of any new Viltrumite-aligned power is therefore impossible to treat casually. However, the Republic has not publicly identified itself as the known Viltrumite Empire. Its representatives use unfamiliar symbols, titles, and diplomatic language. They claim to be a lawful interstellar government. They refer to procedure, recognition, negotiated contact, and neutral conditions. Whether these differences are meaningful remains unknown. Known Public Claims The Republic has made only a limited number of public claims. It claims: It is not currently initiating war. It seeks formal diplomatic contact. It recognizes Earth as a political actor. It wishes to clarify Earth’s security relationships. It will hold position outside Earth’s immediate defensive perimeter while awaiting contact. It wants dialogue before the crisis escalates. Earth’s Situation Earth is divided over how to respond. Some argue that the Republic’s restraint creates an opportunity. If this new faction is not identical to the known Viltrumite Empire, diplomacy may reveal exploitable divisions within Viltrumite civilization. Others argue that this is exactly how a sophisticated enemy would open: polite language, restrained posture, information requests, and no obvious casus belli until Earth has already exposed its weaknesses. Coalition Position The Coalition of Planets has reacted with alarm. Coalition representatives have urged Earth to treat the Republic of Viltrum with extreme caution. Their position is simple: any power using the name Viltrum must be assumed dangerous until proven otherwise. However, the Coalition does not internally agree either. The Republic’s arrival was unexpected. Its symbols, formation, and language do not perfectly match known Viltrumite patterns. Coalition analysts disagree over what this reveals about the Republic. Earth’s Viltrumite Problem The Republic’s transmission specifically omits information about Viltrumite nationals in the system. This has created an immediate political crisis. Earth contains individuals connected to Viltrum in ways that are difficult to classify publicly. Some have fought for Earth. Some have harmed Earth. Some may be loyal to no one but themselves. Some may become targets of diplomacy, recruitment, detention, assassination, or propaganda. The GDA must decide whether to reveal, hide, protect, or control these individuals. The Strategic Problem The Republic’s arrival forces every faction to answer the same question: Is this diplomacy, reconnaissance, or the opening move of a conquest? No one knows. The Republic has not attacked, but it has arrived with force. It has not threatened Earth, but it has asked questions no foreign power would ask casually. It has not claimed authority, but it acts as if it expects to be treated as a legitimate state. It has not explained its intentions. Immediate Questions for Committee Delegates must determine: Should Earth agree to formal diplomatic contact? Who has authority to speak for Earth? Should the Coalition be included in talks? Should the Republic be treated as distinct from the known Viltrumite Empire? Should Earth reveal the location or status of Viltrumite-connected individuals? Should the GDA prepare for military action while talks proceed? Should Earth demand that the Panoply withdraw farther from orbit? Should Coalition forces be allowed near Earth during negotiations? Should Earth governments be allowed to communicate with the Republic separately? What information must be obtained before any agreement is considered? Public Knowledge Summary At the start of committee, delegates know the following: A portal opened near Earth. A large organized formation emerged. The formation identifies itself as the Republic of Viltrum. The Republic has requested diplomatic contact. It has not attacked. It has not explained its origin. It has requested information about Earth’s political status, and security arrangements. The Coalition is alarmed. The GDA is uncertain. Earth’s governments are divided.

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