Samuel Bulregard Wins Presidential Election (I.C/Semi Open)

by **Ruolnik** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:08 pm

Today the Ruolnikian National Board of Elections announced that RLA Party member Samuel Bulregard pulled out an astonishing victory of 58% over the Moderist Jakob Urlik and the Liberty Partyist Eric Myer (the latter receiving the next highest percentage at 24% of the vote).

Bulregard first announced he was running for the Ruolnik Liberation Army (RLA) ticket in January and was immediately greeted by the other two RLA party members competing for the election ticket, Daniel Jurvik and Simon Vertrik, announcing they were dropping out of the party Primaries to not hinder Bulregard's chances. This was the first of many tokens of gratitude received by Bulregard during his campaign, helping to predict the election results all along.

Affectionately known to many as "The General" for his distinguished military career as Ruolnik's top General during the 2000-2010 Lolloh Wars, Bulregard is a massive favorite among military and former military members and their families. After the wars Bulregard entered the political sphere when he used his military position and rank to attempt to heavily influence the General Assembly to approve of a bill increasing the retirement benefits for Ruol soldiers retiring from the military, a move which was meet with much joy by the populace and set a course for Bulregard's future as a politician.

However, this love for Bulregard cannot be found in all. Many who sympathize with Lolloh or wish to see tensions loosen have stated that Bulregard's presidency is "Among one of the worst blows to Ruolnik-Lolloh relations since the 2001 UMR crisis" as journalist William Ruthram puts it. Still, many look forward to the upcoming future and hope to see Bulregard's promises for a stronger Ruol-Pact, stronger military and more civil rights come true.

-Samuel Bulregard posing for the camera during his campaign

Celebrations of Bulregard's election are wide swept around Ruolnik, however the biggest election celebration is reportedly in Calamion, Elescu. Elescu is the 2nd province of Ruolnik and holds a large amount of autonomy. An Elescuian man interviewed in Calamoin during the celebrations explained why for us: "Bulregard is and always has been a friend of Elescu. He was one of the few who refused to let Elescu stay under the binds of Lollohian rule after we were taken over and it was he who drew the plans for our liberation. The freedoms we hold today are because of Bulregard, and that is why I consider myself proud to vote for him! Down with Lolloh!"

-Celebration in Calamion's central district.

In other news, Bulregard's inauguration has yet to commence so we will have to wait for the new president to give a full speech, but he did announce that he was extremely thankful to his loyal voters and that he has officially resigned from the military and that General Douglas Mallamont will be taking over command of the Ruol Army prior to Bulregard being sworn into office.

Link to O.O.C:

by **Lolloh** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:36 pm

THE LOLLOH GAZETTE
"Butcher of Lolloh" Wins Election; Embassy in Trouble?
By William Ruthram

CALAMION, Elescu, Ruolnik - The atmosphere was joyful today in Calamion, the capital city of Elescu Province, as joyful crowds celebrating the crushing election victory of Samuel Bulregard, the so-called "Butcher of Lolloh," who won, according to the Ruolnikian Board of Elections, with 58% of the vote to become President of the country. Crowds said that Bulregard's victory would catapult Ruolnik into a new era of diplomacy, icily suggesting that plans made to set up a diplomatic mission in the Low Country by the Lollohian Government might be rejected.
"Despite this election victory, I don't think that Bulregard's election will jeopardize Lolloh-Ruolnik relations," says Fillin Hyjak, a political analyst and member of the city's very small Socialist Party. "Bulregard is all bark and no bite: He can't and he won't rule with an iron hand, the General Assembly will be sure of that." Others are more worried than Hyjak, but it's generally received in Lolloh that the election will not change much, since the general opinion there is that the election will not shake up relations much, with most people agreeing that Bulregard, despite his prestige, cannot single-handedly rule Ruolnik, and that the General Assembly and the Courts will ensure that relations do not deteriorate, especially in the sensitive Kulgis Isles, where an ongoing but small-scale rebellion is being put down by the KIDF, with Ruol and Lollohian support. Again, most people believe that any serious change in Ruolnik's position towards Lolloh is unlikely to occur.

by **Inyourfaceistan** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:17 pm

Augillo Un Informacio Chenne!

Charismatic General to lead Roulnik!

We are just now receiving word from Ruol polling stations that former General Samuel Bulregard, known for his strategic brilliance as well as a joint-deception operation with our own General Antonio DeLoroza to infiltrate Ninnipar while tying up the main opposition in Tynik. Known as "The General" in his country, and widely viewed as a war hero, his reputation remains controversial. In the opposition nation to the north, Lolloh, he is seen as some sort of villan for beating their forces and making inflammatory statements about them. This could lead to further tensions between the regional rivals.

Bulregard's election appears to sparked major celebrations in the more independent, right-leaning province of Elescu and the major metropolis of Calamion. Many here in Inyursta believe that this election result will prove better in the end, as a stronger Ruol presence means our own military forces will be able to scale down without fearing further Lollohian aggression in the region.
While his abilities as a commander remain unquestionably superior to those of his enemies, only time will tell if the populist and militaristic leader will be able to steer the helm of his nation as he did with both rebel bands and professional soldiers.

Meanwhile, our own President Jack Peresque has this to say about the election:

It is with great relief we see that democracy in Ruolnik continues to stand strong. We can only hope the election of this great leader will usher in era in which Ruolnik can craft its own military might to stand as a minor regional power and help along their smaller neighbors in the Kulgis and Chevroniks along to a state of being which they can all defend their own sovereignty.
I personally look forward to working closely with Mr. Bulregard in the near future as close allies, and wish him the best of luck with managing his fledgling country.

President Jack Peresque discussing issues regarding support of the controversial Ruol Pact Alliance.

Many political analysts here wonder if this could be foreshadowing for our own political future. Following the war, General Antonio "Ironside" DeLoroza became a national hero, while many well-known politicians in the Peresque Administration and from all parties in the Legislative Assembly earned a reputation as "weak" and "soft on war criminals" for their reluctance to prosecute the entire Lollohian government or even topple the ruling regime for that matter.
The Hezbollah training camps incident a few months ago further inflamed this sentiment, with many pointing the finger at the soft and forgiving actions of the government for Lolloh's actions and willing defiance of our military forces.
However, this incident may simple be a local phenomenon, staying within the borders of Ruolnik, or maybe perhaps the Roul Sea nations. Other analysts are quick to point out that with heated tensions with the kingdom of Krjder and continued violence in the Middle East the government may be able to overcome their bad reputation, and block a potential populist general or admiral from seizing the Executive Office come the next election cycle.

by **Lolloh** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:20 pm

Lollohian Consulate in Jakkar, Kulgis Isles
The Consulate was large, since it operated more as a de facto Embassy than anything else. Consular Chief Wilfred Tamiri was sitting at his desk, overlooking a breathtaking view of Jakkar Harbor at sunset, when his aide came in. "This message was marked "Top Secret and Urgent," sir. The instructions attached asked me to immediately bring it to you." Tamiri nodded, a bit oddly. While the Kulgis was fairly important, the major diplomacy in the country had died down to a friendly-neutral status, and had remained that way, thought the shadow of the Ruol Pact remained over the diplomatic mission. Taking out his letter opener, Tamiri sliced the envelope up after his aide had left. What he read made his jaw drop in shock.

Excryption: VERY HIGH
Dear Mr Tamiri,
I write to you personally. You are most certainly aware of the recent election of Samuel Bulregard to the position of President of Ruolnik, the highest executive office in that nation. His intentions have been quite clear. As such, in order to counteract his possible maneuvers, we ask you to probe the Kuglisians, and in particular their Defense and Foreign Ministries, to see if they would be willing to withdraw from the Ruol Pact with the Confederate Republic and instead agree to a defense pact with Lolloh as the guarantor. Proceed with caution, but speed is of the essence.
Sincerely,
Mrs Hooves

Tamiri put the letter down, shaken. The Prime Minister had written him personally, and with a request that could be scandalous if it was exposed. Tamiri took out a small, cast-iron key, quite heavy, and opened a drawer, one for top secret information. The Prime Minister's letter was the first addition. Then, Tamiri sat back. Mrs Hooves had told him that speed was of the essence, but he knew he needed time if he wanted to woo the Kulgisians away from their more powerful neighbors. Talking with the President of the tiny nation might help, so Tamiri immediately dispatched a letter to him.

Encryption: MEDIUM HIGH
To Mr Kevin Unlik, President of the Federal Republic of the Kulgis Isles,
Greetings! I am writing concerning new policies that my Government has requested I bring to Yours. I am also asking for your guarantee of continued military aid operations to the Kulgis Isles Defense Force (KIDF), and other problems that may arise domestically within your country. As such, I formally request a private audience with you, Mr President, to discuss these issues and several more that are relevant to both our nations. While I am flexible, I and my Government would greatly appreciate it if you started private discussions as soon as possible.
From,
Wilfred Tamiri, The Consular Chief from the Animal Federation of Lolloh to the Federal Republic of the Kulgis Isles

When the message was dispatched, Tamiri could only cross his fingers and pray that he'd get something within the next day or two; who knew what the Ruols were up to on their side of the island?

by **Cevronik Isles** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:35 pm

No-Man's Island, Chevronik Isles

General Maurick watched the footage again of a squadron of Inyursta-supplied L-39 Albatross fighters firing dud warheads at a decrepit former cargo ship mired on a reef. The cold-war era Chzeck trainer had become a wide hit on the civilian market, and was an easy plane to acquire (The Inyurstas having used them as trainers for their Su-33/35/37 series as well as the IEK-74). It was also a logistically sound choice for a young nation with a small air force, not requiring any excessive training or overly advanced electronics and systems while keeping a good amount of versatility in weapons choices.
All pilots were becoming increasingly capable of performing low-altitude attack runs against targets, while the ship stuck on the reef meant that they would have a usable target without having to fear eventually being sunk by the inert anti-ship missiles.
"Good. Now, let's see if they can perform air-to-ground sorties." He said to a colonel in the room beside him.
"Air to ground? Like repelling a beachhead?"
"No. Like conducting counter-insurgency strikes."
"You don't mean?"
"Yes... The Nujak Army..."

To: President-Elect Samuel Bulregard;
CC: President Kevin Unlik, Kulgis Isles;
From: President Andrew Tobruk, Cevronik Isles;
Encryption: Medium-High

First off, I would like to formally congratulate you on your recent electoral victory. It will be a fine day to see a true Ruol war hero and strongman take charge of your nation and help defend the sovereignty of our region.

It is on the subject of the our regional sovereignty and our status as RuolPact nations that I write my next regard. The pro-imperialist insurgency in the Kulgis known as the "Nujak Army" present a leaking threat to the RuolPact as it stands.
To issue I offer a remedy, a joint Ruol-Cevronik and KIDF offensive to take back the island and elimate the terrorists. Our small but capable, and logistically sufficient air corps can provide effective strikes against enemy positions while our navy can land well-trained marine commandos on the enemy-occupied areas.
This will be a chance to show that the RuolPact can work together, and handle our own issues without needing help from stronger nations.

I hope you bother consider is opportunity...

by **El Cuscatlan** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:30 am

"Libertad y Orden!"

To: the government of Ruolnik
From: El Caudillo Field Marshal Raul Martinez
Subject: Lollohian terrorism
Encryption: None

Dear signor:

I am writing now to congratulate you on your rise to power. Lolloh is one of worst terrorist rouge states existing on earth: It attempted to terrorize La America Libre many times. Their attempts to spread vile democracy, their attempts to terrorize free nations must not go unpunished. Gran Cuscatlán is willing to provide you any aid you need in case of war.

Tis vile nation should be liberated and new government placed in power. That is why, Gran Cuscatlán pledges it's support to you today.

Signed,

El Caudillo Field Marshal Raul Martinez

The Lópezian Federation of Gran Cuscatlan

by **Ruolnik** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:50 am

Coastal Vestnu, Bulregard's Residence

Samuel Bulregard watched with an air of relaxation as his limo pulled off onto a small road severing a small amount of large ivy-covered houses overlooking the Ruol Cliffs (named the Tullik Cliffs in this particular area). At the end of the light road, a single house stood apart from the rest. It was a little bit smaller, but had a much larger yard and a top of that, a guard house.

The limo pulled up and the man at the guard house, who now could be identified as a Ruol army soldier of the 4th Division "Vestnu's Pride", rendered a salute and said: "Welcome home General." in a soft but compelling voice. The gate in front of the limo opened up to a large parking space cornered between a pool area and a large green lawn harboring three large oak trees and a view of the ocean several hundred feet below. Bulregard smiled and let out a relaxing sigh. Home at last.

As the limo pulled to a halt, one of the soldiers ran out and opened the door for Bulregard as an older man walked up to greet the president-elect. "Samuel! How was the campaign trail?"

"Fine. I was ready for it to end though." Bulregard replied.

"Well it is over now, but..." Bulregard cut the man's sentence off.

"Steven, can we please not discuss politics, I have four years of that ahead... Right now I just really want to go soak in the pool. I've got a big day tomorrow, you know that."

Steven sighed. "Of course. But I suggest you check out your fan mail from the Cevroniks. They have proposed a very convincing plan."

Bulregard turned and looked back at Steven.

"Really now? I suppose the pool can wait." Bulregard turned around and jogged off to his room to see what his pals to the south were up to now.

To: President Andrew Tobruk of the Cevronik Isles
CC: President Kevin Unlik of the Kulgis Isles;
From: President-Elect Samuel Bulregard of Ruolnik
Security Encryption: Medium-High

Thank you for your congratulations President Tobruk, I appreciate them greatly.

Onto your subject request involving the Kulgis Isles; Although I myself have been hoping to arrange for something of the sorts, I believe such an operation should not rightfully be conducted without the consent of President Unlik.

With that said, I invite the two of you to meet with me in the Ruol-Pact central embassy/HQ of sorts on Terollo. If we are to draw up plans to launch your proposed idea, we need to do so by hand together. If you could arrange to meet me on Terollo sometime next week, I will be glad to lend my experience.

Thank you for your time,

President-Elect Samuel Bulregard

by **Lolloh** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:03 pm

Defense Ministry, 38 Slovak Street, Quevril
As the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, also known as the Defense Minister, walked down Slovak Street, he couldn't help but smile. It was often called "Government Row," since it was the headquarters of 6 of Lolloh's 7 ministries. Hallimiri then walked through some security, saluting all the way through, then finally got to the small briefing room where he was to get his first military conference of the day.
There were 3 men in the room: the Commanders in Chief of the Marine Fleet, Army, and Air Force. They all saluted. The Marine Fleet commander spoke up first. "Mr Hallimiri, as you know, we've always had a substantial interest in the Ruol Sea, and especially the Kulgis Isles, both as a tourist destination and as a stopping station for our merchant fleet. That's why I went ahead and asked the PM whether I could go ahead and dispatch our carrier to the Sea." The men in the room were significantly surprised. While Lolloh was limited to a single aircraft carrier, the Nimitz-Class LFS Rainbow Dash was decently large enough to take on any RuolCol carrier, at least in a one-on-one battle. However, Hallimiri ignored this. "And?"
"She gave the the go-ahead to deploy it and 3 Zumwalts to the border with the Isles. Our excuse for the moment is military exercises: The carrier hasn't done anything since it was released, the crew needs some training, and sending some of our newer ships in with it might help as well. Of course, that's only the cover: We're waiting on our Consulate in Jakkar to get through to President Unlik on our proposal. I have, of course, packed light: 12 F35s, 4 Su35s, and about a dozen extra choppers in case we need them." The group nodded, but the Army Commander raised his voice.
"It seems good, Washim, but also quite risky: What's to say that the Ruols won't simply blow it up like they did the Sveltica?" The defeat of the LFS Sveltica had been a disaster for the Marine Fleet, whose reputation was so low that even the soddiest comedians were making fun o fit. However, Washim the Fleet Commander came back quickly.
"They won't. We're sending in our carrier to conduct some exercises, and, if we get our way, there's no legal justification to attack the group once we begin airstrikes on the Nujak Army. Either way, it'll make them come out worse, and I've got 3 Virginia-Class Submarines on duty nearby. And I'm also fully arming the Zumwalts with everything we've got: 2 fully defensive, 1 fully offensive, plus the subs. We'll blow any on-the-spot opposition they've got and then make a break for it. Anyways, there should be no need for that. Hallimiri, what do you think?"
The Commander in Chief smiled. "It's so crazy, that it just might work."

Quevril Navy Yard (QNY)
The main naval base for the FMFAL (Navy) was buzzing with activity as sailors scurried up and down the docks and decks, preparing for the LFS Rainbow Dash to ship out. The ship was carrying 4130 personnel, enough to run the small aerial component as well as the rest of the ship. Following closely behind were the newly-built Zumwalt-Class Destroyers of the Fleet, carrying an additional 420 men, for a total personnel complement of 4550, plus enough firepower to blow a small island nation to hell. The ships would arrive within a few days, supposedly for military exercises, which they needed anyways. However, their real mission was not yet underway, and it would have to wait for the much-anticipated conference between Consular Chief Tamiri and President Unlik. So much was relying on those two men.

by **Kulgis Isles** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:18 pm

Presidential Office

Kevin Unlik paced back and forth, much to the interest and dismay of his political staff and token secret service agents. Right now he was caught between a rock and a hard place, between his regional partners who share the same interests and geo-political goals, and his colonial motherland who was still nursing much-needed supplies to her youngest son on the hopes he wouldn't turn out like his brothers.
When in a situation like this, it's best to play both ends against the middle, however, he was essentially the middle. If the Kulgis were a stronger nation they could meddle and manipulate their way into milking both sides, but right now they were more likely to get pummeled by one side.
The solution was simple: The little man ducks while the bigger men duke it out.
He would let both sides know he's talking to the other, and let them deal directly with each other instead of embroiling his nation in it.

To: Wilfred Tamiri, Federation of Lolloh
From: President Kevin Unlik, Republic of the Kulgis
CC: President-Elect Samuel Bulregard of Ruolnik
President Andrew Tobruk, Cevronik Isles
Security Encryption: Medium-High

I thank you for your support of our continued struggle against the very rebels who seek to join you. You have shown great respect to our sovereignty and a curb to your past tendencies.
If possible, I can meet you tomorrow in my office.

-President Kevin Unlik

To: President-Elect Samuel Bulregard of Ruolnik
CC: President Andrew Tobruk, Cevronik Isles
From: President Kevin Unlik of the Kulgis Isles;
Security Encryption: Medium-High

I am glad to see such cooperation between our regional governments. Alone, we are little more than a few weak island nations, but together we can become the powerful RuolPact and keep the Ruol Sea under control of its rightful owners.
I will gladly meet you in Terollo to discuss these matters, assuming they even need discussing. Mr. Tobruk's proposal is the sort of cooperation I have been asking for for some time now.

- President Kevin Unlik

by **Lolloh** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:34 pm

Consulate Building
Wilfred pondered the President's messages, both of which had been wired to his small office just after dinner. He was glad that the President was willing to meet him, though he was concerned that he also seemed favorable towards the Ruols. But then again, it was best not to be too critical: Behaving aggressively would only result in Lolloh facing another pointless war that it would inevitably lose, and with it all hopes of reconciling with the Kuglis. So, Wilfred sent back a polite response.

To President Kevin Unlik of the Kulgis Isles,
I thank you for your belief in our commitment to Kuglisian independence and for being able to meet with me personally tomorrow. I hope that this does not interfere with any other diplomatic trips you had in mind. I will meet you, as requested, at your office at noon. However, before we meet, I have been allowed to inform you that our carrier and three destroyers, along with three submarines, will be conducting military exercises along our sea border within a week. Naturally, you are free to voice your concerns or requests about such exercises and maneuvers at our personal conference tomorrow.
From,
Wilfred Tamiri, Consular Chief of Lolloh

Wilfred sent off the message, now, he'd just have to work his magic tomorrow. And just in time, too; the President was apparently running off to a Pact summit with Ruolnik and the Cevroniks later that week.

The Next Day
The island being fairly small, and Wilfred a fairly modest man, the Consular Chief hailed one of the cabs that bussed tourists around the city and rode up to the small but decently-outfitted Presidential Palace that was Unlik's residence as Commander in Chief. Once at the gates, Wilfred flashed his ID to the guard, who then checked with Unlik's secretary, who confirmed his appointment. The guard, without speaking much, then brought Wilfred up to the President's Office. The guard knocked, and waited for his leader, on who the power of balance in the Ruol Sea now rested, to respond.

by **Romberg** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:36 am

It was barely a month after the Kaiser had ascended the throne. The previous one had done much good to the nation, but the new one too had a great deal of popular support. In the old days, he was known as General Johann Lenesov. Then, he was Field Marshal Graf Johann Lenesov von Königsberg. Now, he was Johann VI, Kaiser of the Imperial Realm of Romberg.

He could never remember the things that could have led to his election today. The war was over a long time ago, but it was a time when the Rombergian military could flex its muscles. And it signalled to the world that the nation was back. Moreover, despite getting involved in this, he somehow managed to keep Rombergian casualties low, and somehow managed to broker a peace agreement, at least a temporary one. And regardless of foreign opinion of him, these actions made him extremely popular at home, once rising even above the Kaiser himself in popularity. Even after all these years, the effects were still rather obvious, and it was the reason why he got elected to be the new Kaiser following the untimely death of the previous one.

He'd just gotten the formalities handled and finally tied up the loose ends of the previous Kaiser, when the news reached him. It was that of an old friend. Maybe not too close, but a friend nonetheless.

Thus, when he got the news, he immediately sent in a message.

Office of the Kaiser, The Imperial Realm of Romberg

Dear General Bulregard,

Congratulations on your election victory. As newly crowned Kaiser of the Imperial Realm of Romberg myself, I must say that leading a nation is a very difficult job, but one which I have no doubt you would excel in. And while you have resigned, never forget that the military flows through your veins. The war may be over in our perspective, but we will not forget the days we had on the battlefields of your nation.

To celebrate your victory, I would hope to be present at your inauguration, and hopefully have an informal meeting following the event. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish for prosperity and glory to your nation.

Yours,

Kaiser Johann VI (Commander-in-chief Graf Johan Lenesov von Königsberg)

The Imperial Realm of Romberg

by **Kulgis Isles** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:01 am

Presidential Office

President Unlik sighed as he heard the knocking on his door. Of course he has been informed that this Tamiri fellow had arrived several minutes ago, but yet still he was not truly ready for the conversation to be had up ahead. Unlik knew as well as anyone else that his answer to Tamiri today could either completely screw over Lolloh or screw over Ruolnik... and even more likely screw over the Kulgis Isles.

Unlik's advisors had spent a large portion of the night debating back and forth over the pros and cons of siding with Ruolnik, of siding with Lolloh or of attempting to be neutral. The debates ended with and agreement for the likely outcomes of all three, and Unlik was rather disappointed by said outcomes. Still, he knew what he had to do. Kulgis Comes First he told himself over and over while he waiting the ever present knock.

"Enter please." Unlik said in a seemingly happy tone. As soon as the door opened up to show Tamiri Unlik spoke once more.

"Welcome Mr. Tamiri! I am sure you didn't have any trouble getting here?"

by **Lolloh** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:31 am

Presidential Office
The office was decently clean, and it seemed that Unlik was in a friendly mood. Tamiri, of course, was still tired; he normally woke up at noon, and getting up early didn't help, but he forced himself to smile nicely and answer Unlik's question. "No, I didn't have any trouble, peaceful, as usual. I hope you don't mind that we get immediately down to business, Mr Unlik; it's of utmost importance that we get this show on the road." Tamiri then pulled out a single piece of paper. "This is a manifest of all supplies on Convoy 802 bound for Nujak Island. As you can see, we're sending a substantial amount of military aid. It is also for that reason, in the interests of maintaining your state's stability and to finally put down the Nujak Army. However, as you know, Mr Unlik, the Nujak Army is fighting as a guerrilla force in an urban environment. As such, airstrikes by any power would be incredibly risky in terms of collateral damage. As such, I would like to ask, on behalf of my government, that you allow us to deploy Special Forces personnel to train and aid your military in ground operations." Tamiri had dropped the bombshell: Lolloh wanted to put boots on the ground, something that the President had previously been against. As an afterthought, Tamiri added,"We wouldn't need to send very many. Anything between 10 and 100 should be sufficient, based on the strength of both the Nujak Army and the KIDF. We would, of course, agree to any stipulation as to rules of engagement and number of men deployed. The LFS Rainbow Dash has 1 company of Airborne troops onboard, who could deploy by helicopter from the carrier and reach Nujak within 3 hours, depending on the distance our carrier is from the coast. Of course, this would also mean allowing our Navy free passage into your waters. I hope this isn't too much to take in, sir." With his little spiel finished, Tamiri could only pray that he had found a receptive ear in the President.

by **Kulgis Isles** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 2:29 pm

Presidential Office

Unlik nodded slowly. He had yet to truly meet Tamiri and now that he did he understood that the man was all business and no small talk. Unlik himself enjoyed such small talk, but there was something respectable about a man who wasn't around to play. Unlik was already starting to like this Tamiri fellow.

"Mr. Tamiri, I am extremely happy that you have asked to deploy forces for that is what I have been hoping for this entire time.. Yet I must reject your proposal. As a member nation of the Ruol-Pact, I cannot allow for Lollohian military forces to enter my nation. Doing such would turn Ruolnik against us, something that would have extreme consequences for my people... I apologize for dragging you out here simply to tell you No, but you must understand where I am coming from."

Unlik finished and then picked up his glass of water for a drink while he waited for Tamiri to respond. Unlik was, of course hiding the facts that the Ruol-Pact nations were already planning such an intervention and that Inyurstan Neige Luno operatives were already training their KIDF.

by **Ruolnik** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:41 pm

To:El Caudillo Field Marshal Raul Martinez
From: President-Elect Samuel Bulregard of Ruolnik
Security Encryption: Low

I thank you for your applaud and support at this time. However, I cannot say I agree that democracy is vile, just that the way the Lollohians force Socialism down the throats of peoples who dislike it is inhumane in inherently evil.

Again I thank you for your support and hope you stay in touch,

President-Elect Samuel Bulregard

To:Kaiser Johann VI of the Imperial Realm of Romberg
From: President-Elect Samuel Bulregard of Ruolnik
Security Encryption: Low

I thank you for your applause, congratulations and advice. You are not the only one who will forget the war, even when we were not among the same side. Your nation's brilliant tactics and force management skills inspired many of my operations and I am in your debt for that.

Your request for a trip to Ruolnik to join with me at my inauguration are of course approved. I will make sure that you and whatever men you need to bring along are given the best of treatment. Finally, I would be glad to meet with you following the inauguration as long as you'd be willing to allot me some time to sort out several issues with my fellow Ruol-Pact nations.

Thank you for your touching message and I hope to see you soon,

President-Elect Samuel Bulregard

North-Western Ruol Sea, TF2
R.R.S Wright, Ship's Command Room

Rear Admiral Marco Scotte nodded carefully as his support staff reviewed several images picked up on the radar and confirmed by reconnaissance aircraft patrolling the border.

"So you believe that the Lollohians are going to make a move on Kulgis?" Scotte said in disbelief to the captain who proposed the idea.

"Well... Yes sir, I do. We know from past experience the Lollohians are willing to declare a larger territorial waters claim for the Kulgis just to attempt to bypass us, and considering that they wholeheartedly believe we are lead by a Dictator they are probably assuming the change of power means that we are incapable of responding to their attack." the captain replied.

Scotte rubbed his chin and looked at the pictures again. Scotte's TF2, located close to the Ruol coastline, was able to clearly see both the Lollohian Task Force and Rear Admiral Tyurvik's TF5 poised along the eastern side of the Kulgis Isles. Scotte himself commanded a formidable task force of six Arleigh-Burkes, eight Bordons, a single Poseidon-Class and of course the R.R.S Wright. Tyurvik's TF5 was much smaller, having only three Arleigh-Burkes and five Bordons. Still, the odds were in Ruolnik's favor. The destruction, maiming or capture of the L.F.S Rainbow Dash would be a massive boost in Ruol moral, and a nice star sticker on Bulregard's chest assuming the operation went down well.

Scotte, however, was a cautious man. He knew very well he could move his ships into International Waters, where the Lollohians were, and attempt to attack them, but he also knew that the world worked better with Lolloh acting villain, so he decided it was simply best to wait for Lolloh to act first.

by **Inyourfaceistan** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 5:34 pm

"INS Coral Snake" and "INS Cormano"; Off the Coast of Wesselania

The two sister Type-60 combat subs patrolled the dark waters off the Lollohian mainland. A few other vessels had already pegged the movement of the "LFS Rainbow Dash" and three small escorts, most likely corvettes or cutters. Like silent sharks the two submarines kept their sonar set to passive as they cruised down below the surface.
Once they had detected what they believed to be the Lollohian convoy, they silently let the ships pass before turning about and keeping tabs on the Lollohians from a safe distance to avoid sonar detection themselves.
They then followed the enemy fleet south, only breaking radio silence once every six hours to report their current location and heading.

The RNI would likely soon be tied down in a lengthy ground conflict pushing Syria out of Free Lebanon as well as a potential war with the "Empire" of Krjder. This meant that any potentially Lollohian aggression in the region and false delusion that they have any right to be in the Ruol Sea would have to be faced with only local forces.
Hopefully, with the Lollohians known for their bullet-fodder human wave tactics when all else fails, it wouldn't come to that...

by **Lolloh** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:06 pm

President's Office
Tamiri nodded slightly, barely concealing his frustration. He normally didn't get down to business quickly, but the memo from Quevril had told him to conduct negotiations as quickly as possible. Tamiri felt he was twisting the President's words, but moved ahead anyways. "So, if I understand it correctly, sir, you're afraid that any Lollohian presence, no matter how small, in your country would make it a target of Lollohian aggression? And you also don't believe that, in the event of a war with Ruolnik, Lolloh would be able to protect your islands in conjunction with your forces?" Before the President could reply, Tamiri went on,"I think I can understand that perfectly, sir, especially with our spectacular defeats in this area. I agree that, at the moment, Lolloh is not really in a position to conduct aggressive military operations in this theater, something we were never planning to do, at least without your cooperation on behalf of the Isles.
"However, there are two smaller matters to attend to, sir. This first is quite simple: I would like you to finally open your nation's, for the lack of a better word, borders, to Lollohian civilians and tourists, which I think would help boost your economy.
"Second, I would also think that, due to its size, and upgrade of our Consulate to Embassy status would be very much appreciated. Now, sir, I understand your concern that this might provoke your allies, so you're more than welcome to consult with them on these points. As always, everything I've asked of you is perfectly optional, and we don't intend to conduct any illegal sorties into your nation's territory, sea, air, or otherwise." Finished, Tamiri sat back. He knew the President was a reasonable man, from his stances, trying to secure security, and he hoped that such small concessions as allowing in tourists and allowing for an Embassy would be accepted. And, of course, he could always consult with Bulregard and whoever was in charge of the Cevroniks if he needed anything else to be done.

Ruol Sea, 983km from Balizea
The small Task Force Blue (TFB) had arrive at a sufficient distance from the Sea Border that moving into the Kulgis Isles could be done easily, if such a thing was necessary. Rear Admiral Walluk, command Blue, had, of course, dispatched AWACs almost immediately, and had found a small group of about a dozen ships, probably Ruol, a few dozen kilometers off to his port side. Of course, any offensive action on part of his Task Force was strictly prohibited; it was purely the carrier and a small escort force, meant simply to follow the carrier into a position to give aid to the Kulgisians. Walluk's orders were not to even think of crossing the border without express permission by both Tamiri and the Kulgis Government that he could do so. Without much for his light task force to do, Walluk had ordered his ships to lay anchor until action was decided upon.

by **Kulgis Isles** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:41 pm

Presidential Office

Unlik scratched his chin and let out a very with strained sigh, deciding it was best to take Tamiri's thought spur one step at a time.

"I do not fear Ruol retaliation alone, I fear that both Ruolnik and the Cevroniks will become rather hostile with us. You are simply asking too much, Lolloh is no longer my neighbor, but rather my neighbor's neighbor's neighbor as where Ruolnik are both within an hour's plane ride from here. Do not get me wrong, we Kulgians appreciate what Lolloh has done for us in decades past, but distance is the overriding factor here. Besides, let me make it clear now that the only reason the Kulgis Isles is happy with the Ruol-Pact is because of the Cevroniks. Unless the Cevroniks leave the Ruol-Pact, we will not bother considering any form of alliance with Lolloh because the cons will far outweigh the pros. I am sorry.

Onto the next matter at hand: Lollohian citizens are free to enter the Kulgis at a whim. I nor any in my government ever put in place a law to forbid such actions; for there's simply no reason to. It is Ruolnik you need to talk to about that affair. Ruolnik claims, and we duefully acknowledge, ownership of the Ruol Sea. As you know, the Kulgis falls within the constraints of what is considered the 'Ruol Sea', so naturally we are entirely surrounded by Ruol claims. As of current, we have no reason to dispute said claim. Sure they completely slap down Lollohian aircraft and shipping, but they provide us a first-class navy and the regional defense that comes with it for no cost to the Kulgian taxpayer whatsoever.

Finally, I don't understand or see why you need any Embassy as the only Lollohian citizens here are those stuck by Ruolnik's claim, but I also do not see any reason why I shouldn't approve such a request. Consider it done, but you may have to wait several weeks before we can get you out of that small downtown office, assuming you want something large that is? "

Unlik picked up his water glass and took another sip, relaxing for a little before continuing on.

"Anything else, or does that conclude our meeting?"

by **Lolloh** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:00 pm

Presidential Office

Tamiri almost shouted with despair. The Cevroniks couldn't be taken out of the Ruol Pact with anything short of a military coup, and the RuolCols would just go back in guns blazing anyways. He found it a bit suspicious that Unlik was dropping the problem off to the Ruols, but guessed it was fair enough.
"Well, Mr President, I don't see why you would need anyone backing your nation in a military alliance: Your country is not under thread of invasion, and, honestly, I don't think the Ruols have the guts to invade the Kulgis if you rebuke them. From what I've heard, the pirates are no longer a threat, and the KIDF grows stronger by the day. While I agree that a Ruol military withdrawal wouldn't be the best thing, we could certainly step in, provided you push for some claims in some border regions. After all, having your country completely surrounded by Ruolnik isn't exactly a good strategic position, since it invariably forces you to choose Ruolnik over Lolloh in any instance. However, as I already said, the Ruols wouldn't invade the Kulgis as long as it stays democratic. And, if it's financing that's your problem, may I remind you that we have a $900 billion military budget? That's more than your country's entire GDP! We could bankroll the KIDF for a thousand years, if you wanted us to.
"I will sum up my point quickly, from all that I've presented you: Provided you push the right buttons, being buddies with the Ruols won't be any different than being buddies with Lolloh. You only need to choose which country to be in bed with, so to speak. And as to the Embassy, or current building will do, there's no reason for an expansion beyond our current size.
"And, Mr President, unless you have anything else to say, yes, this would conclude our meeting."

by **Kulgis Isles** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:19 pm

Presidential Office

Unlik's face twitched a little, Tamiri had just gone from a inquisitive visitor to outright attacking Unlik's decisions.

"I spoke myself already Mr. Tamiri. There is nothing that Lolloh can provide that Ruolnik and the Cevroniks cannot, so it comes down to a matter of time. Time is money, and Lolloh is simply too far away for solid economics.

And if it concerns you so much, it is not Ruolnik I fear, but you Lollohians. The Ruols are fat and lazy and don't truly care what we do as where apparently me giving you solid reasons to why my country chooses to stay in the Ruol-Pact apparently makes you go ape-shit. All we want is to be with true ally in this Lolloh-Ruolnik escapade, the Cevroniks.

So yes Mr. Tamiri, this does conclude our meeting. I am sure you can show yourself to the door, no?"

Unlik promptly spun his seat around and looked through the window behind him. What he thought as going good had apparently just taken a massive turn for the worst.

by **Lolloh** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:29 pm

Presidential Office

Tamiri simple sat there, looking up at some random portrait. He'd blown it. Blown it, smashed it, and then nuked it. He knew from instinct that it was best to leave pissed-off people alone, but this was a President, so hopefully he wouldn't be too mad. The best Tamiri could do now would be to reconcile it so that Unlik at least maintained a neutral view.
"You'll excuse me, Mr Unlik, but... well, I didn't my argument as an attack, I was simply listing good reasons to be allied with Lolloh. However, since you've made it clear that your only interest is in the Cevroniks, I think that I as a representative of Lolloh can accept that position. I have just two questions left, Mr President, if you can bear with me.
First of all, can we assume that relations remain as they are?
And lastly, will you be making a public statement about our chat?"
With that finished, Tamiri then stood and went to the door, putting his hand on the knob. However, he held back, just in case the President felt like shouting him out some more.

by **Kulgis Isles** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:39 pm

Presidential Office

Unlik continued to look out the window, now watching the cars and people moving around outside the fenced yard of the capitol building. With eyes fixated, he spoke in a rather low and slow voice.

"Mr. Tamiri, I am President of the people, not a dictator. It is my obligation to inform them of the events that transpired today. And for relations, they benefit us both to remain stale neutral. However do not think I will so easily forget the events that transpired today. It may be the deciding factor in an on-the-fence subject in the future."

With that Unlik went quiet once more, awaiting the door to open and then close again.

by **Lolloh** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:45 pm

Presidential Office

Tamiri gulped. "Very well, Mr President, I understand your views. Have a nice day, then." Tamiri then opened and closed the door behind him, wondering what jobs you could chicken farming nowadays. With his luck, he'd just pushed the Kulgis Government straight into the arms of the Ruols. Oh well, they didn't fire envoys until the news got out, so the fallout was more critical than the actual conference, at this rate.

Task Force Blue

Walluk looked through the communiqué, just wired to the LFS Rainbow Dash from the Consulate in Jakkar. It was quite clear: Any movement into Kulgis waters was not a possibility. He was to leave the theater, leaving behind one submarine for a naval "patrol," and then take a relaxed voyage back to Lolloh. Walluk was somewhat confused, but he followed orders, so he had the ships weigh anchor and head for home, while also ordering all aircraft grounded for the move. He didn't see any reason for the Ruols to attack, and the thought of not getting blown to bits calmed his nerves significantly as he smoked a joint.

by **Ruolnik** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:41 pm

Downtown Vestnu, Capitol Building

Bulregard stared down at a piece of paper covered in a random assortment of topics and a few various speech lines in his hand while he repeated his speech over and over again in his head. He was sitting in the office of President Tygarde, or rather his office starting tomorrow. Tygarde was at his desk, playing around with various computer games, but occasionally checking on Bulregard. Unlike his predecessor, Martin Devaile, Tygarde was to only serve a single term; a likely consequence of his doing rather nothing during his term.

"Mr. Bulreagrd, if you'd like to take your mind off that sheet of paper for one second I'd like to show you what I called you in here for." Tygarde said without looking away from the computer. Bulregard looked up, slightly embarrassed.

"My apologies Mr. President, I am just historically a bad speech giver and I really don't want to screw this up. What was it that you needed?"

Tygarde paused, then laughed lightly at Bulregard's jest.

"I understand Bulregard, trust me, I understand." he replied prior to sliding a paper across the table. " You're in luck my old freind, Unlik is being a damn rock like he always is, but this time it got the better of the Lollohian Consulate Chief there."Tygarde turned to face Bulregard as he finished speaking. Bulregard picked up the paper and read the headlines out loud.

"President Unlik holds out like a stonewall against Lollohian demands." The words tasted good in Bulregard's mouth, inviting him to read more. "President Unlik has announced in a Press Conference today that he recently held a meeting with the Lollohian Consulate Chief Wilfred Tamiri and that it didn't go down as he had hoped. The President has informed us that as per Mr. Tamiri's stunning actions that Lolloh is pushing for influence or even hegemony over the Kulgis. Unlik is quoted saying: 'I politely refused Mr. Tamiri's offers to leave the Ruol Pact and join in with Lolloh, stating the primary reasons to him why such a thing could harm the Kulgis and I was given a very determined Roast by Mr. Tamiri to why I was wrong. I wish to inform the people that the Kulgis will not stand up to such acts and that we will be watching those to our North.'"

Bulregard stopped reading and let out a sigh of relief. "Unlik you stubborn bastard, you just saved a couple thousand lives..." He said slowly under his breath, followed by a small chuckle. "Thank you for that Mr. President. I really needed it." he said before putting the newspaper down, standing up and walking out of the room. At the door he paused for a second and said "Its been an honor Tygarde. Thought I'd get that out before we have to resume our robot poses on the stage tonight."

by **Lolloh** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:00 pm

The Lolloh Gazette
DAILY BULLETINS
Tamiri retains post; tensions flare
JAKKAR, Kulgis - After a recent announcement by President Kevin Unlik of the Kulgis Isles denouncing Lolloh, Consular Chief Wilfred Tamiri appeared to make a counterstatement. "I am extremely sorry if my harangue was misinterpreted as forcing the Kulgis to join Lolloh, and such matters will not be pressed further unless at the request of the Isles. Further, Lolloh has no further interests in the Kulgis Isles, which has outsourced matters of foreign affairs to Ruolnik to a large degree, on which we intend to pursue direct negotiations with the Ruolnikians to achieve our aims: Freedom of movement for our merchant ships in the Ruol Sea, and the unimpeded travel of private Lollohian nationals into the Kulgis through Ruolnikian Airspace and Sea Territory. If possible, we also hope to extract a reduction of Ruolnik's marine territory." Tamiri also stated that the Consulate will be upgraded to an Embassy, and that he will be reappointed as Ambassador.

Ninnipar; Keldom; Lollik Isles press for Independence
NIJAK, Ninnipar - Apparently inspired by the "defiance" of the Kulgis Isles in the face of Lollohian "aggression," independence movements have begun pushing for autonomy in the provinces of Ninnipar, Keldom, and the island colony of the Lollik Isles, with populations of 32 million, 3 million, and 50 thousand, respectively. Such movements originated as early as 2003, inspired by the successful revolution in Ruolnik, and have continued to make gains as the independence/autonomy movement continues to make gains across the former Lollohian "Empire." The Government has said it will not tolerate independence of any further of Lolloh's provinces or colonies, though it hinted it may enter negotiations with the Lollik Isles Freedom Movement (LIFM), which has attempted an unsuccessful war against government forces.

Ninniparian State Assembly Dissolved!
NIJAK, Ninnipar - In a shocking turn of events, a detachment of the 255th Infantry Regiment, numbering 1300 men, entered the Ninniparian State Assembly and declared the chamber dissolved, after Prime Minister Derpy Hooves issued an Executive Order dissolving the Parliament, which was set to vote on a secession ordinance. According to one MP from the Ninniparian Independence Front (NIF), the reason for the dissolution was that the NIF had managed to gain the required 81 votes to override a filibuster by the pro-Lollohian Social Democrats. The Provincial High Court of Ninnipar ordered elections to be held within 3 weeks for a new Assembly. No party may be banned, though. However, a dark cloud was cast when Governor Thomas Wereshil was forced to resign, placed by Field Marshal Fillip Timmini, Adjutant General of Ninnipar, who was appointed Governor-General. While marshal law has not been declared, civilians have called this correspondent and reported that ENL (Army) troops have been entering towns and "aiding" police forces in supervising and containing pro-independence demonstrations. Violence between NIF and People's Communist Party (CPC) militants has been reported. Both parties want independence, though the NIF favors a neoliberal policy, compared to the PCP, which has declared its intentions of setting up a "Dictatorship of the Proletariat." The Defense Ministry confirmed that several divisions had been deployed in policing roles across the province.

Clashes continue; 11 killed in gang fighting
KELDONIA, Keldom - Fighting in Keldom was as violent as ever today, with 11 killed and 94 wounded in gang-on-gang violence in the capital of Keldonia. According to police reports, the Drunk Apples and Sons of Hell gangs, ethnic gangs with Lollohian and Ruol members, respectively, fought it out in Piazza Pavona, a small square in one of the city's many slum neighborhoods. The fighting was broken up after police, along with ENL assistance and even an airstrike, stormed the Piazza in riot gear, arresting 21 individuals, all under the age of 17. Martial law was declared just a week ago, and military forces deployed by the government have failed to stop gang violence within the capital city, where law and order has broken down. The Governor's Mansion was also attacked with mortar fire, though Governor-General Bright Sparks, in charge of military forces and also "dictator" of Keldom, was not hurt, despite being in the Mansion at the time. Today's killing have risen the death toll across the province to 400+, according to the Ministry of Defense. An additional 3700+ are thought to have been wounded.

Protesters Storm Lollik Council!
NEW LOLLOH, Lollik Isles - A crowd of about 1800 protestors managed to break through a police cordon and entered the building on the heels of the fleeing Island Council. Protestors showed video of the Councilmembers' three offices, before playing darts with a picture of Viceroy Harvil Tammin, appointed by the Federal Government. A battalion of soldiers was reported to be staging in front of the base, though the government has confirmed that it has sent a negotiator to reach a deal with the protestors, who claim they seized the building in the name of the LIFM, which also conducted 3 bombings on military facilities across the spread-out archipelago, killing 4 servicemen and wounding 19. No suspects have been arrested in the killings. This brings the toll of terrorist attacks and retributions to 60+, with wounded standing at 150+. The negotiations are likely to result in more autonomy for the island chain.

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