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by **Urran** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:52 pm

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Yoshio Tokai (@TokaiYoshio)
^{12/28/2020 | Kita Kyushu, Oita, Urran}

BREAKING: Chaos has erupted on Parliament Hill as Prime Minister Uchimura Kanzo has used an Executive Order to enact sweeping changes to the administration of Guangdong and Guangxu territorial regions in Sishai after prolonged stalling of democratic reform negotiations in Parliament. The measure would also see a motion to re-designate Urran from a constitutional republic to the "Federal Empire of Urran".

Moments ago, PM Kanzo concluded a speech in which he announced that he would be using his position as Commander in Chief of the Urranese Armed Forces to bring long demanded democratic reforms to the territorial regions, which have been under military rule since annexation by previous Prime Minister Saki Hanajima's regime. Kanzo's speech was followed by speeches from acting Defense Minister Hayato Igarashi and General Kazuki Izumi, military administrator and acting governor of the combined Territorial Regions. Gen. Izumi confirmed and accepted the new orders from the PM via teleconference.

Among the reforms presented include the introduction of an election system for governorship, as well as for representation on Parliament Hill, both of which have been absent since official annexation. Residents of the Territorial Regions, which have been renamed to "Imperial Provinces", will be able to run and vote in gubernatorial and parliamentary elections on a similar cycle to that followed in Urran proper. Standards for governorship present in Urran will be followed for both Gunagdong and Guangxu instead of one governor to administer both regions. Applicants for candidacy must be at least 30 years of age, be a qualified voter, be a resident of the territory for at least 10 consecutive years, and be an Imperial National or Urranese citizen. Governors will be allowed to serve two five year terms.

In addition to the governorship, the provinces will be allowed to draft provincial constitutions and run their own senates as long as the constitutions fall in line with provisions outlined in the Executive Order and the Urranese Constitution.

The two provinces will be allowed a single House and Senate seat each and follow the same standards as those for representatives and senators in Urran proper, those being the same for governorship, but with marked restrictions. Senators or representatives from Imperial Provinces may not serve as members on defense or intelligence committees, which would entitle them to two 10 year terms if academic and career standards are met as outlined in the Constitution.

The reforms also grant all current permanent residence the title of "Imperial National" and entitles them to nominally the same passport as Urranese citizens but with marked differences in rights and abilities. The passports will read "The holder of this passport is an Urranese Imperial National" in the stead of "Urranese Citizen". Those with the title of Imperial National may hold office and vote in their province only, not in any federal capacity or in federal elections save for parliamentary elections. This means that Imperial Nationals may not vote in referendums or in ministerial elections.

Constitutional rights of those living in the regions was something of a hot debate among politicians and activists in recent years. The current executive order dictates that Imperial Nationals will be granted the same rights as citizens, though with some restrictions. The right to free speech and expression will not extend to acts of sedition or activities expressing the desire for separatism. The order also gives the PM or 3/4 majority of Parliament the ability to suspend those rights, in part or in full, in the face of war or "other national emergency".

DM Igarashi announced that the first gubernatorial elections will be held as soon as the passport printing process begins and applications for candidacy can begin in earnest. After both provinces choose a governor, a ceremony will be held and official military administration of the territories will end.

PM Kanzo preempted challengers by saying that his position as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and the official Act of Annexation gives him "supreme authority" enact these changes without the consent of Parliament. Of this, Kannzo said the following:

"The constitution is very clear, as is the Act of Annexation, which, need I remind us all, Parliament ratified under the Hanajima administration. It specifically states that the Prime Minister can administer the territorial regions if he or she chooses. I have my authority from the constitution to administer the military as well, as these provinces are under direct military control. It is clear that Hanajima did not manage to achieve all of her designs before she was removed from power. I will thus have to write another ending to what she intended. God willing, we shall forge a new Urran from the ashes of strife and controversy. We shall become a nation to be respected in the eyes of the world once more. Seek Justice. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly With Your God."

The PM went on to state that he will be submitting the Executive Order to Parliament to be voted on as a constitutional amendment. If it gains 3/4 vote in Parliament, it will then pass on the the prefectures to be voted on and ratified.

This is still an active story, more on this as it develops.

by **New Roma Republic** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 1:44 pm

Volscian Union Passes Sanctions on Arktic

New Rome, RPR – The member states of the Volscian Union have passed a resolution banning all trade with Arktic in its current form. These nations did not have a large amount of trade with Arktic, but the amount of trade was non zero. The only nation with large trade with Arktic is Rome, and that has slowly been decoupling. The trade embargo resolution will last until such time were the complaints listed in the resolution can be proven to no longer be in effect in Arktic.

by **Anowa** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:28 pm

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Anowan Army to dissolve 235 Home Guard Brigades, 11 Reservist Brigades and 89 'Conscript Unit' Brigades "Within the next 3 months".
12/31/2020

The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today that the Anowan Ground Forces are aiming to slash their total number of active and inactive troops by almost a million and half of all 'deployed' Home Guard Units by March of 2021. This comes almost two years after the signing of the 2019 Marshal Action Plan, when questioned on how this helped the Anowan military, Joint Chairman Wolfram Herrman had this to say: "By vastly decreasing the number of troops employed by the Anowan Army, the afforded cost per soldier goes up, and the budget given to the Armed forces can then be portioned in such a way as to keep the Army as is and perhaps increase funding the navy or Air Force. [...] Those who are in said units can take the option to transfer to other units, active or inactive, or return to the civil work force, to assist in revitalizing our economy in public works projects, service industry, or to simply retire if able."

There is no news yet as to whether the navy or Air Force is to follow in such cuts in manpower, however a number of naval ships have been slated for decommissioning in the future as newer vessels ordered by the Navy begin their trial runs, indicating either a balance in manpower or an increase as of now. The Air Force has given no indication for expansion outside of an additional 20 orders of the KA-18 fighter.

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Smthng_Smthng _Nuclear_Winter · 11 minutes ago
Bit of a late Christmas present, but that's okay.
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3_Meals_a_Day_pls · 12 minutes ago
I don't know what this is gonna do to the economy and it scares me.
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by **New Roma Republic** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:21 pm

Rumors of a Marsic Pact Formal Political Union

Iziz, Onderon – This week marked the beginning of the Annual Marsic Pact Conclave. This conference discusses the policies and direction of the Pact for the next year. There have been rumors coming out of the closed meetings of a political union forming with the member states. This union would make them all a single nation. Sources close to the discussions state it stems from the closeness of the Volsic Pact (VP), which they see as a threat, and a union would go one step further, and better consolidate the resources to counter the VP.

More as the story develops.

by **Anowa** » Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:45 pm

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Regal Order 101 to re-establish Anowan Air Force's Southern Strategic Armaments Command
01/16/2021

Today's Joint Chiefs press event detailed a great many things regarding the future of the Anowan military. The most relevant, and somewhat concerning of which, is the re-establishment of the Southern Strategic Armaments Command. Formerly active from 1957 to 1999, at which point Anowan signed NARA with the Greater Kingdom, resulting in what many see as the official end to the Cold War. However with the recent cessation of NARA's enforcement due to ongoing nuclear proliferation across the globe, it seems as if Lena V has founf it fitting to station WMDs in Kubati and the Patagon Islands again.

While the Regal Order has many opponents, namely to the antagonistic nature of such a unit and the implications thereof, it s ultimately up to the Monarch to decide upon the employment and placement of strategic weapons under the CBRN blanket. While no word on the deployment of tactical weapons, it is to be assumed that Tsavo Airbase in northern Kubati will begin housing said weapons in future, as while the weapons were removed in 1999, the storage bunkers never were. It will also take time to properly install ICBMs on the continent as all silos were either fitted for older missiles, or have been demolished, relegating the role of weapons to that of Mobile Erector Launchers or in ballistic missile submarines stationed at the Port Heliostadt naval base.

In relation to NARA's indefinite holding, suspicions of the the Anowan Nuclear Test center in Telerak looking to expand and develop even more destructive nuclear devices (of which were previously held to below 500kt of yield) have begun circulating, but have not been confirmed.

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Johan_Grun · 3 minutes ago
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Humble_Farm_Man · 6 minutes ago
I mean... Lena *does* have a track record of disliking Quarian governments. So this isn't a surprise really.
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by **The United Remnants of America** » Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:50 pm

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Pragmata Officially Merges With URA

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To open up the new year, the Remnant Senate has passed a measure put forth by President Canis and Governor-General Rois McCabe, which outlined long-anticipated plan to merge the nation of Pragmata with the United Remnant Avtarkiya.

Originally occupied in 1968 at the end of the Third Pragmatan-Remnant War when the Pragmatan government and military was dissolved by the URA and the nation was from that point on governed by a provisional Remnant government, Pragmata has long been a nation that mirrored the URA. Pragmata, under the governance of a Remnant Governor-General, was present at the signing of the GRCS Charter, signing on as an equal voting member nation.

With the legislation passing, Pragmata will subsequently be stepping down from the GRCS Council and will instead be considered instead a territory of the URA rather than an independent nation. A spokesman of the Remnant Senate stated "This action should quell criticisms, both home and abroad, about the independence of Pragmata. While it is true that our northern neighbor has long been governed alongside the URA, they have been treated as an equal ally rather than a territory until this point. After today, Pragmata and the URA will be one nation, leading the GRCS, and the world, to a brighter future."

While only the first major reform presented in the new year, it is not the only recent reform. President Canis and the SPURA-dominated Senate have introduced sweeping reforms over the last several months affecting the Remnant Military, foreign policy, domestic policy, and government organization. The Canis Administration Press Secretary has also released a statement today that other reforms will be presented in the coming weeks as the Canis Administration works to rebuild the nation and her people into a beacon of progress, security, and stability.

- Bailey Serenov, Senior Correspondent, RNN

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by **Anowa** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:27 pm

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Regal Order 107 to present a referendum over the ownership of Patagon Archipelago
01/19/2021

The recital of Regal order 107 today has expressed a desire of the Anowan Monarch to definitively decide the status of the long fought over status of the Patagon Islands in the South Atlantic. The history of the Islands has been a long and tentative one. Originally a so called prison colony for the Kingdom of Argaros in the 1720s, it was eventually attacked and claimed by the Pyrrhic Empire in 1785. Where it would remain in posession of the Empire until 1893, where it would be once again taken by the Republic of Argarita, until being reconquered by the Pyrrhic Republic in that same year. It would remain in Pyrrhic hands until 1957, where it was occupied by Argarita for a short 27 days. Where it was once again in Anowan hands.

This of course culminated in the 20 year long Patagon War, which saw close to one and a half million deaths in total.

Since the war's end in 1979, there have been 3 total referendums, one in 1982, one in 1994, and one in 2002. All but the last remaining a definitive 'stay'. However the last in 2002 saw a marked trend in individuals on the island under 20 desiring a situation in which they are under Argaritan administration, of course, a minority then, the final referendum to be held later this month is suspected to have a definitve answer in joining the Argaritan Republic.

Rumors have circulated that the Anowan cabinet has already been in talks with the Argaritan government on the best way to transfer control in the least disruptive way possible.

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The_Rat_Man · 3 minutes ago
Well, time to shove a few hundreds of thousands more people into the 'died for nothing' category.
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by **New Roma Republic** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:13 pm

RVR to Investigate Arktic

GRCS – The RVR Agreement just passed legislation that censures the government of Arktic due to supression of human rights. This legislation also sanctioned the leadership of Arktic by member states. Though this will be enforced in the RPR and other Volsic Union nations, the non member states are unclear whether that will be enforced. Finally, the RVR will create a multinational panel to investigate the actions of the Arktic government to see if it constitutes ejection. This legislation passed with heavy criticism and condemnation from Arktic. They said when casting their vote that they "strenuously objects to this provocative motion"

by **New Hayabusa** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:53 am

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Indefinite suspension of NARA raises questions for GK nuclear weapons going forward
Joshua Evans (@evansJT92)
^{01/2/2021 | Edenguard, Eden, Great Kingdom}

A real-time shot of the Reclaimer RI-20 ICBM's
re-entry vehicles being tested at St Andrews Atoll,
all fired from one missile

Since 1999, the Great Kingdom and Anowa have been mutually bound to the Nuclear Arms Reduction Accord, or NARA, which many experts agree brought an official end to the Cold War. NARA represented one of the most critical steps towards global non-proliferation of nuclear weapons the world has ever seen. Under the treaty, the Great Kingdom and Anowa were to ban the placement of ballistic missiles overseas, disallow the sale of nuclear weapons to third party states, disarm all warheads over a 500kt yield, and cooperate on the enforcement of non-proliferation abroad. Furthermore, both states were to introduce gradual efforts to reduce the volume of their nuclear stockpiles to under 4,000 ballistic missile mounted warheads each. The agreement set the standard for the global non-proliferation initiative. Given all its benefits, one might be confused as to why it has been deactivated, and if it indicates that we are about to tumble straight into another Cold War with Anowa again. We can happily report that the latter is untrue.

NARA was officially suspended indefinitely late 2020 when high ranking representatives of the Great Kingdom and Anowa convened in Astralon for a then-highly classified meeting. Announcements from each respective party soon followed, outlining that the decision to suspend NARA was influenced by the following - insufficient rates of disarmament by potentially hostile foreign nations, nuclear ambiguity and continued proliferation by foreign nations, and increasing global geopolitical contention. Both parties reassured their people that this did not signify the start of another Cold War, nor did it signify an end to the all-important constant dialogue between the GK and Anowa with respect to nuclear weapons management - the GK and Anowa remain officially allied on a bilateral and organisational basis (through the Atlantic Pact). However, the decision was met with a general anxiety in the Great Kingdom, with many of those who lived through the Cold War emphatically expressing their concern and distaste for the perceived regression. Post-Cold War and very late-Cold War generations were notably more partial to the decision than their aging counterparts (according to a nationwide poll conducted by the Royal Institute of Statistics), but far from unified in this sentiment. During the famed Rose Hall National University Debate Championship, 22 year old scholar Keith Donnall argued that the decision to suspend NARA was "absolutely correct" and that the GK and Anowa should not continue weakening themselves for the sake of a peaceful path that hardly any other nations were committed to following. Donnall's opponent, the 21 year old Diana Palmer, maintained that the Great Kingdom should be the nation setting the standard for multipolar harmony in the modern era, and that its continued refusal to do so would set the stage for a global plunge into nuclear-charged hostility, the suspension of NARA being the first step in that direction. It is clear that the issue of NARA is very divisive among the Great Kingdom's populace. People have been very vocal about their opinions. In contrast, the Great Kingdom's military has maintained an ominous silence on the matter.

Nobody anywhere has received actionable public intelligence about what the Great Kingdom's military is planning to do now that the restrictions of NARA have been lifted. Military officials have repeatedly refused to comment on the matter for months. As such, the following is only an educated speculation. With NARA out of the picture, it is possible that the Great Kingdom will restart the development and production of land based intercontinental ballistic missiles under Project Reclaimer. Though, it seems unlikely when looking at its relatively recent investments into the life extension of the Reclaimer RI-28 ICBM. Furthermore, the GK has made an active effort spanning multiple decades to consolidate its method of nuclear delivery on its Nehalennia-class SSBNs, with extensive investment into the submarines themselves and their extremely long range Mythic II ballistic missiles. The GK is also unlikely to seek to deploy nuclear weapons overseas with the exception of Zaragosa, as in the current era, most of the Great Kingdom's critical allies retain their own nuclear stockpiles. It remains unclear whether or not the nation will seek to continue disarming warheads, but we can gather that this is more likely than not, as it would make sense to continue cutting down the bloat caused by large or otherwise functionally outdated warheads. While we may see a continued reduction in the total numbers of GK warheads, it is equally likely that the Ministry of Defence will redirect those funds to be used in developing or producing newer warheads.

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Luke Eisner ✓ · 38 minutes ago
Listen, I just want to play Halo without worrying about some idiot with a red button ending the world. Is that too much t ask? Clown ass politicians, tragic people indeed :|
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Alexa d'Aurelio ✓ · 57 minutes ago
i swear these people just start nuclear crises for the adrenaline rush
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Darth WANKOUS the Megabrained · 35 minutes ago
And as usual, its the primitive wardrumming of foreign apes that forces civilisation closer to its flaming, radioactive downfall. The Atlantican Rite should have just sent it in 1948 and wiped both cancerous alliances off the face of the earth, maybe then would we have something close to resembling a harmonious world.
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by **Anowa** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:55 pm

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Anowan Army to Deploy elements of the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), 11th Air Division in a peacekeeping role to Valinte
02/03/2021

The Anowan Joint Chiefs of Staff have announced today that they intend to bolster Yamataian forces in Valintee in an effort to act as a deterrent to any further hostile escalation, and to further persuade peace talks to the number of political and ethnic issues wracking the nation. The number of troops, although numbering less than 800 are assumed to provide a much needed and wanted relief for the close to 300 MPs of yamatai in the country.

The Anowan government, has also expressly stated that any outside interference in an attempt to either remove peacekeepers or escalate the already delicate political situation in the country will have, "Incredibly negative economic and trade related consequences for the states responsible." hitning at a potential for the Anowan government to seek out UN oversight and involvement in the peacekeeping process.

Troops are suspected to arrive in country on the 19th of this month.

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Glory_to_Mankind · 6 minutes ago
Always good to see nations helping each other out.
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by **Westervelde** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:16 am

Rannimaa makes formal protest over Anowan plan to deploy nuclear weapons to its South Atlantic holdings
Hopes of nuclear de-escalation in the South Atlantic triggered by Rome now dashed?

Seidi Koskinen
^{18th January, 2021 | Sievi, Rannimaa}

SIEVI – A spokeswoman for President Kaarina today announced that the President had written a letter to Anowan leadership urging them to rethink plans to deploy weapons of mass destruction to the South Atlantic.

The Anowan plan, as is publicly known, would likely see both tactical and strategic nuclear weapons deployed into Kubati. It is unknown if other types of WMD are also being considered for deployment there.

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The Anowan government claims that the move is justified due to ongoing nuclear proliferation across the globe. This is contrary to events in the South Atlantic where the new Roman government has begun slashing its arsenal. Many in Rannimaa had hoped that the move by Rome would set a trend for de-escalation in the South Atlantic region and put an end to discussions on the expansion of Rannimaa’s small nuclear arsenal.

Some far-right members of Parliament have argued that the Anowan move was caused by a lack of proper deterrence. They argue that only a nuclear arsenal of over a thousand warheads will properly deter Anowan aggression. Whilst recommendations to triple the size of the Federation’s nuclear arsenal are almost certain to be ignored, the Anowan move will almost certainly require a response within the 2022 budget.

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by **Anowa** » Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:29 pm

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Anowan Special Forces, Ostir Guard Formations and elements of the Ostir 1st, 2nd and 3rd Motor Rifle Divisions overthrow the current Ostir gov't
2/28/2020

Armed pick up trucks of the 2nd Motor Rifle Division, 1st Battalion, advancing on the President's residence.

Shocking events out of Ostir this morning, as a long term clandestine operation involving the deployment of "A very large majority of SPECTRS" has started and ended within 12 hours. The operation which started "In the third quarter of 2020", spent most of it's time supposedly poking and prodding officers and senior enlisted of the Ostir military in an effort to determine the level of corruption endemic to the Ostiran military. This poking and prodding eventually gave rise to a list of both potential targets, as well as assets.

It culminated today, with SPECTRS forces joined by General Vedad Toskić, storming the capital building and arresting President Kemal Izetbegovi. With an ensuing issuance of martial law, and multiple reported arrests made by Guards, SPECTRS, and Motor Infantry units across the country against both civilian and military personnel. This move, albeit considered a necessary evil, has also subsequently neutered Ostir's number of senior officers and NCOs.

General Vedad Toskić had the following to say:

"I will begin by speaking to those currently being tracked down for arrest. Although you run, know that we do not wish you harm. We simply wish to know that you will not incite violence in this confusing time. We understand that you are concerned for your life, that you do not have a full understanding of what is going on, and that is understandable. For many of you, the crimes for which you are being charged with are minor, easily forgiven and forgotten. They are as they are now, but know that things will become much worse, not just for you, but for this whole region if you continue to run, and surround yourself with fellows with unscrupulous ideas for protection. There will be violence and pain. You joined our military with the hopes of protecting our homeland, we know this, but ensure you do not forget that reason. Come back to us, and make sure no one else is hurt.

To our neighbors in Krasnia, Rukh, and Velmira, my predecessor was a stubborn fool, who did not see the good will the proposition of cooperation would bring. That seeking out peaceful resolution with each other was infinitely better than the meat grinder of war. I know that many on every side feel the same, I know that many on the same side, myself included, remember the days where we fought as brothers against a foreign invasion, we were all brothers in arms then. I know that we cannot go back, our pain runs too deep for that, but that doesn't mean we must go to war. There is a peaceful resolution to this, I am determined to find it.

To others who fear Ostir is about to become a dictatorship, it is not. I am fundamentally opposed to such things since The War. In due time, when the region is calm, and risk of war is not looming, I will return power to the civil servants of my home. I promise you this, if I do not step down when this crisis is over, and a peaceful resolution is found, you may have me shot for my treachery."

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_GeneralSecretary_ · 14 minutes ago
Fuck.
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Prepper_McGee · 12 minutes ago
Time to ride out the absolute geopolitical shitstorm that's approaching.
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Pessimist_Supreme · 12 minutes ago
I... I actually think this is gonna be okay.
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by **Urran** » Wed Mar 17, 2021 12:49 pm

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This Week in Urran
Yoshio Tokai (@TokaiYoshio)
^{3/17/2021 | Kita Kyushu, Oita, Urran}

BREAKING: The government has issued a travel ban on the country of Marasalia after inflammatory rhetoric from presidential candidate Plinio Gil of the country's Social Democratic Party and threats of violence against Urranese citizens and Imperial Nationals.

Secretary of State Noriyuke Miyake held a press conference condemning a speech in which Gil called for the enslavement of the Urranese race. Secretary Miyake called the speech , "beyond disturbing" and said that Urran would "not bow to any pressure or threats" from the Marasalian presidential hopeful. Miyake also said that the Prime Minister has been brought up to date on the situation and is "angered, but not surprised".

Miyake went on to say that threats to life and property must be taken seriously and reiterated the State Department's stance that all Urranese nationals with the ability to leave Marasalia should do so as soon as possible or seek shelter in the Urranese or friendly embassy.

The State Department has banned all direct flights to Marasalia in response to threats of violence from Gil and his supporters. All Urranese in country have been advised to get out as soon as possible. A list of friendly embassies and consulates has been posted on the State Department website and social media platforms for those unable to access the Urranese embassy. The diplomatic missions of Yamatai, Esgonia, the UoAE, GRCS, Tosaka, Nauchrtenfield, Parcia, and Daeken all issued statements granting Urranese nationals political asylum and protection within their walls.

In addition, the Parcian government issued a statement that its borders with Marasalia would remain open to Urranese seeking shelter and safety.

Embassy security will be tightened with the addition of one dozen Marines to the mission's protection team. This is in addition to the one dozen already in place and members of the Federal Police Diplomatic Protection Unit.

The Marasalian government is taking threats of violence seriously and has stepped up security around foreign embassies. In addition, the Marasalian Foreign Ministry has issued its own security alert. The statement includes the following points:

1.Urranese nationals should avoid law enforcement officers except in life or death situations.

2. Those pulled over or approached by law enforcement officers should call a military emergency hotline immediately.

For more updates on this story, please refer to the State Department website or social media platforms.

by **Free Asian Ports** » Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:51 pm

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Sugiyama, Opposition Call on Kawashima Government to Testify Before Government Accountability Committee; Voice "Conspiracy Theories" of FIA Involvement in Vale
Written by Matsui Reizo
Published 15/3/2021

MONDAY, Leadership of the Democratic Liberal Party, Chaired by Senator Sugiyama Naomi, has backed a motion by Opposition Coalition members to form a special Committee under the Government Accountability Committee to investigate involvement of Federal Yamataian diplomatic, intelligence, and defense resources in the Vale Region Conflict. With sufficient votes from Opposition parties, and the Coalition's own Democratic Liberals, the Diet has officially tasked the Government Accountability Committee with questioning Prime Minister Kawashima and members of her government on any matters pertaining to the deployment of Yamataian resources in Helsa and West Ashai as well as official government policy, regardless of classification, on the recent conflict within the Vale region.

Normally, Government Accountability Committees are assigned Senators from opposition parties as a show of goodwill and transparency by the governing coalition. Direct support from the Democratic Liberal Party guarantees their involvement in future Committee hearings, another groundbreaking act of rebellion against Coalition leader Kawashima as a result of their falling-out the previous year during Coalition negotiations. Democratic Liberal votes to question official Government policy overseas echoes concerns from party voters that Yamatai has become too embroiled in foreign ventures and should refrain from aggressive intervention policies. The call for Government transparency on the matter is a clear signal to Kawashima and the National Liberals that the Democratic Liberals are still partners in the government, and Kawashima may not be able to find sufficient support from Monarchists to form a majority coalition in the future without their support.

Experts are greatly concerned by the tone the Committee is taking during press conferences with the key members of the new bloc of resistance to Kawashima. A number of politicians have stated that they are "concerned" that Kawashima is inappropriately using the Foreign Intelligence Agency to influence events in the troubled Vale region. Language used by Conservatives seem to parrot popular conspiracy theories frequently shared on social media in recent months that the FIA either contributed to or themselves ordered the overthrow of the government of Ostir by Anowan Special Forces and the Ostir military. Despite regular refutations and denouncement of these claims by National Liberals in government, the activity and candor of the Kawashima government will come under scrutiny in front of the Government Accountability Committee in a series of hearings starting the 17th of this month. Defense experts complain that excessive questioning of matters relating to the FIA may compromise the classification of operations and organizations vital to national security. The Sentinel is, however, obligated to note that the Government Accountability Committee has the legal right to pursue these lines of questioning and a mandate to reveal any potential wrongdoing by the Kawashima government. It is considered a felony offense to submit falsehoods under oath before a Committee of the Diet during testimony, and the Ministry of Public Security is empowered to try even Prime Minister Kawashima, a former Minister of Public Security herself, for failure to provide truthful testimony as it relates to the concerns of the Opposition party. Some National Liberals have complained at this apparent abuse of position by members of the Opposition, however Prime Minister Kawashima has stated that she intends to clear her government of any suspicion over the course of the Committee proceedings.

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by **Urran** » Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:31 pm

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This week in defence... Tragedy struck Kure Navy Base today as a sailor killed 10 of his fellow submariners before turning the gun on himself.

Navy officials say the 23 year old sailor, whose name and rank have yet to be released, was being disciplined and confined to his bunk about the nuclear attack submarine URS Sea Dragon when he stabbed a guard in the neck using a glass nail file he had smuggled aboard, killing him. The unnamed sailor then stole the guard's rifle and proceeded to make his way through the ship, fatally shooting seven before barricading himself in the torpedo room with two hostages. He then shot both hostages and then himself when Military Police arrived to negotiate.

When asked what the sailor had done to be confined, a Naval Spokesperson said that, "the individual had been exhibiting self destructive behavior" but refused to give any specifics.

The names of the sailors will be released once the families are notified.

This week in politics... Guangdong has moved one step closer to democracy as six candidates are now in the running for the governorship.

Octavian Gaius aged 55, Abdulqader Mashahandi 37, Victoria O'Neal 42, Mazin Wolfe 46 of the Urran Right Coalition, Miyami Oh 49 of the People's Democratic Party and Setsuke Oshimitsu of the Urran Socialist Party all announced plans to run in the election. All of the candidates have been approved by the current ruling military command and Prime Minister Uchimura Kanzo,

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Kanzo administration's plans to bring democracy to the provinces, seeing his authority to administer the military as legitimate.

In the time since, the military administration has printed passports and voter ID cards for "millions" of Imperial Nationals. Elections are planned to be held in two months time with the first debate set for two weeks from today.

Candidates for the governorship of Gunagxu are expected to be announced within one month.

by **New Roma Republic** » Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:19 am

Roman Ballistic Missile Defense Assets Shifted

New Rome, RPR – In light of recent events, the Roman government has confirmed that it has shifted Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) assets from northern bases facing Helsa to southern bases facing Quaria. It had been an open secret that assets were shifted after Anowa announced that they were placing a portion of their nuclear force in Quaria. The confirmation comes after rumors have come out of Parcia that the government has lost control of a nuke.

In light of that news, OSINT sources have indicated that Marasalian forces have entered Parcia. This move has not been confirmed or addressed by the Roman government.

Roman BMD forces consist of naval and ground assets, as well as air and spaceborne warning and tracking. These were originally based in the north by the NIR to defend against possible attacks from the Greater Kingdom. After the fall of the NIR and thawing of relations, they were kept there as relations with Arktic and Anowa both started cooling around the same time. Previously, during the Cold War, a large portion was deployed facing Vacif, the local Cold War rival of the NIR.

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by **New Roma Republic** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:23 am

Volscian Union Discusses Joint Nuclear Shield Initiative

New Rome, RPR – The day after it was confirmed that the RPR has moved a portion of the Ballistic Missile Defense force further south, the RPR delegate to the Volscian Union has proposed a plan that would put Roman BMD assets in other member states. This plan, named the Strategic Command Utilization of Tactical Utilitarian Measures (SCUTUM), according to an insider close to the delegate, has been talked about off the record since Anowa announced its plan to move nuclear weapons into Quaria, close to many Volscian member states. The recent events in Parcia have quickened the pace for proposal.

Should SCUTUM be approved by the Volscian Union Legislative Council, it will initially place Roman troops with BMD assets in member states, especially the nations of Islas Romanas and Remun, the closest to Quaria. In the long term, it will mandate that all member state become trained on Roman BMD systems, and a program will be set up to allow these nations to acquire these assets on their own. It is not known whether it will be a full purchase, or a lend-lease.

Some minor protesting has arisen from Marsic Pact states, who do not want Roman troops in foreign nations. However, these protests have been limited. It is believed by defense experts that many of the Marsic nations think they may gain from Roman BMD assets in these nations as they themselves will be safe from any possible attack on them from Quaria. They would also not be affected by any fallout that may be blown their way if nuclear missiles are intercepted in flight.

This initiative, if passed, will be a big extension of the current military treaty of the Volscian Union. Currently, nations have joint drills, mutual defense, and training swap programs. This will be first to allow permanent basing of military troops in member states.

by **The United Remnants of America** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:09 pm

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Reid Family Dies In Plane Crash

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A private jet flying the Reid family and close friends was lost on radar approximately 15 miles off the East coast of Alenterra in transit to Valaran in an apparent mechanical failure that resulted in the crash of the aircraft and the loss of all four crew and all fifteen passengers.

The Reid family, known for their plutocratic leadership of the Alenterran city of Firestone, and as one of the Five Families that governed the GRCS state of Alenterra until its recent integration with the United Remnant Avtarkiya, was lost in its entirety, including former Chancellor of Alenterra Kurtiss Reid and his son, administrator of Alenterran capital Firestone, Arne Reid, are assumed lost in the accident along with their close family, advisors, and friends.

According to anonymous sources knowledgeable of the family's activities, the Reid family was beginning a vacation to Valaran, supposedly to punctuate the end of their governance of the nation of Alenterra and the city of Firestone as a result of its integration. They were schedule to spend two weeks in Valaran before touring other Helsan nations over the next three months.

The office of President Canis has issued a statement of condolence "not only for the people of Alenterra, but for all citizens in the GRCS whose lives were impacted and improved by such steady and stalwart leadership as the Reids." Representatives of the surviving Five Families; Gehring, Stauss, Knoll, and Rudaski, have offered no comments other than their collective shock and dismay at the loss of such close friends and colleagues.

The Remnant Navy, Air Force, and Border Guard have mobilized search and rescue teams to locate the crash site of the aircraft, however anonymous sources within the military have mentioned that due to the circumstances of the crash, that this operation will be focused on recovery of remains for proper burial as opposed to the search for survivors.

This story will be updated as news of the search continues.

- Bailey Serenov, Senior Correspondent, RNN

In other news:
- Parcia: "The Worst Case Scenario"
- Drake: Where Is He Now?
- Opinion: Is The United Nations "Cringe?"

by **New Roma Republic** » Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:41 pm

Roman Aerospace Systems Announces Pathfinder Mission of New Launch Vehicle

Herculium, RPR – The Roman Aerospace Systems Corporation ($RASC) announced today they have completed development of their new launch vehicle, the Reusable Orbital Manned and Nonmanned Vehicle (ROMAN V). The company spokesman said they are aiming for a Q4 pathfinder mission from Icarus Space Launch Complex, which lies on the equator.

This vehicle is a heavy lift launch vehicle that will replace the current launch vehicle, the landmark Jupiter IV. Plans indicate that the rocket will be reusable, however that development will begin after the rocket is proven to work and enter service.

As the name indicates, this vehicle will be crew capable. This aligns with the goals outlined by the former NIR with wanting to begin launching manned missions to the two natural satellites and beyond. Though the regime had suddenly changed last year, there has been no indication in changes in policy. The RoamArc station will also be serviced by this rocket, though the fate of that has been in the air since the RPR started to breaking ties with the Arktic Government.

by **Union Of Autocratic Empires** » Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:59 am

The Vox Populi
The voice of the Unionist People

The Unionist Army looks into purchasing foreign-made IFVs
By Johannes Scheid-Goldblum von Narbona
Military attache

Yesterday, friday 16th of April, Defense Minister Val Helvius Hermina, announced the Unionist Army was interested in purchasing a new batch of imported IFVs, a completely new development from Unionist High Command, which has mostly pushed for Union-made equipment whenever possible. During a press conference, Minister Helvius announced the "realities of war" have changed in the last twenty years, and "not all of our national production has managed to remain as competitive in the field as it once was." The Minister insisted all members of both the Ministry and Unionist High Command were in favour of the measure, and asured rumours stating otherwise were "simply, not true."

While the Ministry insisted the Army's continued collaboration with Karzav Industries and other Unionist-based industries is not in doubt, Karzav spokepersons lamented the decision. "While we understand the need for new hardware as time goes on, our Rhino IFVs are as reliable as they have always been, even if they may rely on an older platform." The company's representatives backed the Minister's reasurance about the company still remaining the Unionist Army's main provider for weapons and gear, the company believes their IFVs being called "outdated" was completely unnecessary and untrue.

Among the average soldier, however, the decision couldn't have been better. "Rhinos are well for what they were designed, but as we operate on more theaters and face better armed opposition, the model has been lacking in a few areas. I wouldn't call them bad by any stretch, but they are not ideal for the current realities of our operations", an anonymous tropper told our correspondents. "What I am trying to say is, they aren't armored coffins, like their predecessor the Steppe Warrior was, but I believe this is the right call."

The Minister declared the Union was open to offers from "any company, both from our Unionist Allies, and from other parties", as long as the offer is "reasonable and adjusts to our current needs." When asked if nations like Daekan or Anowa would be able to bid for the contract, the Ministry insisted "we won't rule out anyone."

More as the story develops.

Other news:

-The Spirit Of The Jungle: the classic Fenigonese copla returns to theaters in order to raise funds for the Parcian Disaster.

-Great Matriarch Eshia receives the Matriarchal Guard's condecoration to "excelence in teaching" after having taught fourteen promotions of the nation's counter-terrorist police forces.

-Detective Numerius, about the Capella Alba serial killer: "We have no reasons to believe the killings won't continue."

-Therapy appointments soar as the Parcian Disaster's effect continue battering global mental wellbeing.

-Anti-Urranese demonstrations spike in Abula: "What they are doing to the Azens, they would do to us too."

-Strength in numbers: The invaluable support veteran associations bring to our military personnel.

by **Duiguo** » Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:29 pm

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How Much Longer Can Kamdai Be Met With Silence?: For decades Kamdai has prided itself upon its predisposition towards peaceful solutions and acts, but as the nations across the water continue to aggressively posture, it has become clear acts of peace are no longer effective.

The fact of the matter is that Urran, a nation that threatens the sacred Northeastern Island Chain, can not be repelled or deterred through peaceful dialogue or gestures. For countless years they have stood in a threatening posture, drooling at the possibility of laying claim and capturing our precious islands. Thankfully, however, our brave People's Defense Army has stood vigilant and deterred any possible attack. But standing guard awaiting for the first blow to be dealt nowadays is counterintuitive and an obsolete form of thinking. Kamdai then was rebuilding, grasping at rubble to clear it out of the way so that the nation may be rebuilt, nowadays, Kamdai is strong and militarily capable.

What must be done is a preemptive strike to destroy Urranese military capabilities on and around their adjacent islands. If their ability to exert strength and prowl upon our islands is destroyed, then Kamdai is safe and a proper dialogue from a position of strength can be established. Alas, the decision for what must be done ultimately falls upon the desk of the Glorious Supreme-Leader Manu, who undoubtedly possesses immense wisdom on the subject and will conceive a plan of action for which will most effectively dispatch of the perfidious Urranese.

The time for talk is over, they do not heed our talk and never will, only through cold steel will our wishes ever be attained.

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The People's Defense Army Stands Ready: Since late March aggressive military action by Urranese military forces have drastically increased, most likely in response to justified and rightful People's Defense Army exercises.

In late March the People's Defense Army began a string of exercises aimed towards improving cohesion amongst formations deployed to the Northeastern Island Chain, these exercises being completely regular and conducted on an annual basis, were undertaken with regularity. Seemingly in response the Urranese military chose to heighten their own military activity and dispositions, aggressively posturing themselves to a new height to threaten the Northeastern Island Chain. Accordingly, the People's Defense Army responded in kind and reinforced local forces to assure that no aggressive action is taken towards the sacred islands.

Appropriately, the Supreme-Leader issued a stern warning to the Urranese government stating "Any disruption of these actions is a violation of the sovereignty of our borders and in any case an act of war." Though this is considered an applicable warning to be given, the deployment of Yamatai naval vessels off their coast in support of Urran and its perfidious actions has only highlighted that both Urran and Yamatai seek to violate the sovereignty of Kamdai and take the Northeastern Island Chain. As the Eternal Supreme-Leader Kamon Peliyn stated in his first address to the nation: We dare any foreign power to attempt to take our islands.

As a result of the threatening posturing of Urran and Yamatai, the Central Armed Forces Committee has issued a statement outlining a series of new deployments to the Northeastern Island Chain, redeployment of People's Defense Army Air Force units to the eastward direction, and further preparation being made for possible military action. Furthermore, the Central Armed Forces Committee has stated that any action, no matter how minor it is, that disrupts the transport of troops and equipment, ongoing exercises, and or any sea traffic to and from the Northeastern Island Chain, will be considered an act of aggression and will be met with force. Demonstrating it's resolve and determination to protect the Northeastern Island Chain, the People's Defense Army Ground Forces in accordance with orders issued by the Central Armed Forces Committee have initiated more than a dozen missile tests. These missile tests are believed to involve more than four different types of missiles, with the most prominent missiles being tested being of the medium-range variety and clearly aimed in the direction of Urranese islands.

Let the resolve and will of the Party and People's Defense Army be made manifest as every missile strikes the ocean.

by **Free Asian Ports** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:24 pm

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Published 27/6/2021

TUESDAY, the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign affairs jointly began the public portion of their forum for national foreign policy with a statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Shiyama Hideki establishing the core objective of the forum is to develop a focus in Yamatai's defense and foreign policy community on the situation in the conflict-wracked region of North Quaria, with a special emphasis on the broken state of Vallinté. He stressed the increasing difficulty of engaging diplomatically with the Socialist Republic of Vallinté, which has been engaging in a bout of escalating rhetoric following the Yamataian response to instability in nearby Parcia. Other issues in Vallinté dominated his address to the forum, including recognition of the factions hosting peacekeeper forces, maintenance of the arms blockade, and participation of other nations in peacekeeping operations. Minister Shiyama finished by stressing caution and sensitivity with regards to the Yamataian response to current events in Quaria and the reality of the threat of open war posed by a military response.

Minister Shiyama's address was followed by individual lectures on current thinking for the government's public-side policy regarding diplomacy in Quaria, stressing alliance-oriented approaches to both dialogue and military challenges. Some talk was given to Yamatai's response to the Parcian situation, where senior diplomats in attendance confirmed that the government's plans are currently limited to providing humanitarian aid and intelligence gathering on possible national security threats. Enatsu Nori, spokesman for the international relations think tank MAGICPEAR, presented his predicted position of further interface with the governments of Parcia and Marasalia in order to maintain regional stability and engage in the suppression of potential future adversaries. The capstone presser, made by General Inugami Nikki of the General Headquarters staff and Commander-in-Chief of the Army's Shihama Garrison, was largely dedicated to surprise announcements on the Army's plan to re-address Yamataian deployments to Quaria, hinting at potential reinforcement and the changing of a status quo which had previous to the current situation seen only the deployment of Military Police and other interior security forces rather than conventional combined arms. He stressed that such deployments would likely occur through the apparatus of coalition forces and the approval of concerned parties, although he noted that Yamatai was by no means bound by the wishes of regional powers.

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by **Urran** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:45 pm

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BREAKING: The Urranese Parliament has voted in favor of Prime Minister Kanzo's plans to officially incorporate the annexed regions of Guangdong and Guangxu into the federal system and redesignate the Constitutional Republic to a Federal Empire.

The resolution passed as many opposition leaders walked out to protest the measure. The Senate voted 83 in favor, surpassing the needed three quarters majority by five votes.

The measure has proved very popular in Urran but has received mixed reception in the Imperial provinces. Hundreds took to the streets in Guangdong to protest the measure and demand a return to home rule, but were quickly dispersed by a mixture of local and military police forces. The islands are still under military control until elections conclude later this month.

Opposition leaders in Urran and in the greater Empire have criticized the measure, claiming that officially annexing territory and rebranding Urran to an Empire suppresses the rights of those in occupied territories, is tantamount to theft, and makes Urran appear untrustworthy.

Azen civil rights activist Fatima Al Shamir said in an interview "first the Vanquerians and now the Urranese. Our island has endured foreign rule for too long. We look forward to the day when we are independent once more, until then, we will continue to peacefully resist these illegal actions and call on the international community for support." Al Sahmir has been arrested six times for promoting separatism and is being held in a military detention center in the provincial capital.

Prime Minister Kanzo has defended the action and doubled down on claims that the move will grant more rights to those living in the region. "This is a step in the right direction", said Kanzo. "Under this new system, Imperial Nationals will be able to vote in local and provincial level elections and have representation in Parliament, they did not have that before. They'll be able to make their own local laws and ordinances, become police officers and teachers. We are also considering a small provincial defense force. We have looked at what the Yamatians have done in Mariq and it seems to be working. Once things have calmed down, I hope to see less heavy handed federal presence in the region."

The PM declined to comment on whether we could hope to see a softening of speech laws regarding separatism and political opposition to Urranese rule.

Polls conducted by Oita University have concluded that 57% of Urranese are in favor of the measure with 30% uncertain and 13% opposed given a 2% margin of error. The survey was not conducted in Guangdong or Guangxu for fear of running a foul of anti-separatism laws.

This is still an active story, more on this as it develops.

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