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1 January 2017

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Today marked the first day of a New Years that would bring immense change to the world at large. A new world order would arise from ashes of the political establishment that had been dismantled with the earthshattering decisions of the last year, from the Brexit vote to the election of Donald Trump. In just 19 days, President Trump would take office. And within a few weeks, Britain would begin the process of Brexit.

But the effects of these decisions would be felt not only in their respective countries, but around the world. With the historic nature of the achievements also brought a new reality to the fore, that for the first time in memory world leaders would be able to do whatever they wanted to do with little to no consequences. Russia would likely continue to annex land in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, China would continue building islands in the South China Sea, but new events would occur that would be radically different than events in the past.

Anything was possible...

Anything at all...

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•Integralist Internal Conflict in Brazil- January 1st 2017- present
•Korean Conflict- 1950- present
•British Liberation of Fiji- 6 January 2017- present
•War on Terror- 2001- present
•Syrian Civil War- March 15 2011- present
•Kashmir Conflict- forever-present
•Planned North Korean Invasion of Sri Lanka and Malaysia- ?-?

[Newne Carriebean7]

Democratic People's Republic of Korea
조선 인민의 투쟁은 혁명의 기치에 의해 유나이티드!
Pyongyang[

Kim Jong Un sat at his desk, doodling several papers that were labeled top secret and war plans each. His hands flew from the crayon pack to the bong of pot in the corner, lighting it up he let loose a deep breath and blew out tons of smoke after en-hailing the greenish on fire substance through the tube.The Pyongyang High Ordering National Electronic (PHONE) rang sharply, bringing his attention from the weed to the receiver and let out a sigh before picking it up and answering.
"This is North Korea,Kim Jong Un Speaking."
An older sounding gentlemen in a heavily Italian based Korean accent barked out from the other end of the line.
"This is flight P-1456 flying in from Rome,Italy.We request permission to land."
Kim Jong Un felt annoyed, he usually had secretaries for this, but he had shot them all during one of his midnight dances in between his peanut butter and Honey sandwich farm making dream and the one where he was a moldy apple with a lamp for a face that said Sardines.Humorously,it then occurred to him that He had weird dreams,making him chuckle slightly before replying to the Italian talking man.
"I see, do you have any passangers of importance onboard?"
"Uh,let me do a head count, one two three, skip the chicken, jump over the lama and curse out the fat woman in lion pajamas,avoid the Old man with a fish head and slap the rapidly swearing Albanian monkey named Razgo we just brought on for shits and giggles, 22 people total."
"So 23 people including yourself? good, You will be directed to Gate three for landing, once there, expect a Military escort to my offices, I want to talk to your commander."
"Got it."
As the Phone call ended, Kim Jong Un fiddled with a rubics cube for the lull in action until the Korean guards inside of his office opened the door and a white faced, Black haired man smoking a cigar,wielding a pistol and in a brown jacket entered the room, extending his hand to the Korean dictator.
"Hey,Thanks for everything, my boys will take a while to get settled in. Allow us to Properly Introduce ourselves. We're part of the Italian Mafia, the Cosa Nostra,we have been forced back and wish to form a Government in Exile with our flight from Italy thanks to some Italian princess brat and democratic forces. Our economic ties are strong with several notable figures, and we can also assist your government in Investing in your nation,perhaps getting your products abroad."
"Will you need help making a little Italy in North Korea, I'm sure we'd like some of your finest Pasta,Spaghetti and Lasagna to bless the little Korean stomachs that are starving.Here's My plan, three small pasta shops, two bread stick makers and a lasagna factory with several small houses,shops and mafia style buildings,and 3,500 construction workers, but for a cost, we're going to need you to bribe some Chinese dockyard officials to bring in the necessary materials to build such wonderful buildings."
"No,It seems we can handle it all on our own, I thank you for the opportunity for another life."
With that, both men shook hands as the man turned to the door, Kim Jong Un stopped him and wondered something.
"Oh, this has been bugging me since we met, but what's your name?"
"Vito.Vito Scalleta."

Goeryoung Military Base
General Kai Jong Chai climbed out of his Ch'ŏnma-ho and stared coldly at the saluting generals as they entered the tent to discuss strategy.When the flap was shut and the light was flipped on revealing a map of the nation with the pacific theater map from an old history book that the men gathered around.With a clutch of his Favorite corn cob pipe, a copy or Chinese knockoff of Douglas MacArthur's pipe, he began to point to best Korea and after clearing his throat, began.
"Alright,The Plan from Pyongyang is this, 85 ships of all shapes and sizes will transport 14,500 soldiers and 35 Ch'ŏnma-ho Tanks,it will be escorted by 2 small destroyers and 3 gunboats as an escorting force, along with 18 patrol boats built for oceanic travel. The Objective for the Assault will be Malaysia, once we acquire Malaysia as a Best Korean colony, we will move through the Strait of Malaaca, then we will set our sights for Sri Lanka, with that island nation firmly under our oppressive heel, we can take out our greatest enemy.. Somalia, and finally restore order to the corrupt and despotic regime, bringing the joys of Italian baked Korean nationalism and crazy Congolese fever with us."
"So what will be the Invasion plan for Malaysia?"
"We shall assign two beaches, one on the northern pensiula and another on the western side of the northern peninsula, akin to what the imperialist Japanese did in world war we won it anyways bitches."
They laughed at the obscenity like two little school children before the meeting ended, with Chai hitting the bottle of Sake in the back of the refreshments table earlier than expected.

[British Empire Strikes Back]

1 January 2017- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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The 1st of January was the first day of 2017, a new year that would usher in many changes for the United Kingdom and the world at large. For the first time in almost 40 years, the U.K. Would be leaving the European Union and would finally be free to create it's own destiny. This year also marked the 20th anniversary of the expiration of the lease over much of the territory encompassing Hong Kong. Despite the end of the lease Britain was still in control of Hong Kong, administering it's foreign and military affairs, while internal affairs were handled by Hong Kong itself, which had been given a large degree of self-government and autonomy, which had in turn boosted the British's fortunes in Hong Kong and popularity for the government had soared. The British also encouraged immigration from Britain, Europe, India and other Commonwealth nations to Hong Kong in order to diversify the island and further integrate it into the British way of life.

A similar approach was tried and succeeded in the other remaining British overseas territories, including territories in the Indian Ocean such as the Seychelles and Mauritius, and in the latter despite the significant autonomy, there remained an albeit small, but influential communist guerilla movement that had support from China, Russia and the East.

In Saint Helena, the local airport that was recently built cost £500 Billion and was unusable at this time due to wind shear concerns, but would hopefully be in service by the end of the year. The airport is the centerpiece in a plan by the national government to further develop the island and turn it into a Hong Kong of the South Atlantic within several decades.

Land reclamation efforts in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and the British parts of Cyprus was at a record pace, and would help assist with the increased development of these areas. For the first time, some areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia were being opened up to civilian use and demilitarised, leading to a surge in British tourists making their way to the island.

Britain had increased it's voice and influence in the Commonwealth, and had now become more vocal about the human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, Fiji, and various African countries.

Due to Britain retaining Hong Kong, tension with China had increased and the British had concerns that the Portuguese may not be able to hold onto Macau without assistance from the British and possibly other allies as well.

And the government was trying to increase cooperation with fellow Commonwealth nations in an unprecedented way.

And in Great Britain itself, there was tension between the rest of the nation with Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as London, which had all heavily favoured remaining in the EU than exiting. Her Majesty's Government was working on a mutually-pleasing solution that would allow Scotland and Northern Ireland to retain their close trade links and freedom of movement in the EU, without hampering the goverbment's Commonwealth ambitions.

All this and more were to further develop and progress throughout the course of the year.

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1 January 2017- 10 Downing Street, London, The United Kingdom



Prime Minister Theresa May sat behind her desk in a large, comfortable, full-grain leather, reclining swivel desk chair, leaning back and drinking a cup of Kahlua and cream, which had been cleverly disguised as a cup of tea.

She thought to herself of the great responsibility that the job of prime minister held for her and for all the great men and women who had preceded her in this office. She looked upon their portraits on the wall. May was the first female Prime Minister since Thatcher, and of all the prime ministers she looked up to Thatcher the most. While she pondered her legacy, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, a colleague but also a close friend, swung the door open quite brashly.

May put her cup down, and said "Boris, what is it that brings you in my office today?", said May.

Johnson was holding a pile of Manila envelopes and papers in various different folders. Boris then began to pace around the room, "Well, well, well. Why if it isn't Prime Minister May, how lovely it is to see you today. I must say, what are you wearing? It looks fine.", said Johnson as he rolled his eyes and then chuckled to himself a bit.

May was a bit of a frumpy dresser, and was not known for her fashion sense. "Boris, enough of this idle chitchat, get to the meat and potatoes already! Why have you come into my office.", said May.

Boris began to pace at a faster clip, and then began to set the trap.. "Well... Someone's been a, busy beaver, shall I say?", said Boris as he paced around the room, then stopping to pot himself a scotch.

May began to get nervous as she knew that this conversation was not good. But she felt as if she could trust Boris. "What on Earth are you referring to, Boris?", say May.

Boris sipped his scotch and then said, "May, you and I know the truth!", and he slammed his drink down on the antique desk, shattered the glass and damaging the desk. "You and I know that you are a bloody slag! A whore for PM, I think not! Ya cunt!", said Boris as he slapped her in the face.

"What are you talking about???, said May as she recoiled from the slap, her face reddened.

"You know what I'm talking about, you tosser!", said Boris as he slapped her again, even harder this time. "You have been having affairs! Multiple affairs! How could you fuck Jamie Oliver and Rowan Atkinson, they are married too! And you fucked Dev Patel! And who the would want to shag bloody Mr. Bean, Slumdog Millionaire, and a cook! You've got weird tastes!", said Johnson.

May began shaking in fear, although she denied it, she knew that Johnson was saying the truth. "None of this si true, it is all rubbish! You're reading The Daily Mail too much, Boris.", said May.

Boris lightly laughed and then said, "It's the truth and you know it. But besides being an embarrassment to our country, you have embezzled millions of pounds for your own personal use and been paid off by major corporations in order to strip this nation of regulations that are essential to the health of Britons! And you favour Britain becoming an isolated nation, cutting itself off from Europe and the Commonwealth as well, our natural kith and kin! That is the real crime here! You have ripped off the British people for far too long, and I've had enough, I have had enough! And I will fight for all Brits, and I will lead this country much better than you ever have! You should be in jail, you dirty cunt!", said Boris as he slapped May in the face again, before throwing his suit jacket off, and then ripping his dress shirt and undershirt, which took about five minutes, before exposing that he had been wearing a wire the entire time.

"How could you betray me you bastard! I'll have your 'ead for that, I'll tell you what! I shall remain Prime Minister, so what if I did that, I haven't done anything wrong, that is minor shite. I will have you arrested, and I am not leaving under any circumstances...", said May as she stopped as all of a sudden about a dozen London Metropolitan Police officers funneled into the room, in addition to the most shocking entry, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II herself.

"I'm afraid you are leaving dearie. I wish you the best of luck on the future, but it appears that your time as Prime Minister had ended, I am dreadfully sorry, dear. I hope you have a safe journey to the police station.", said Her Majesty as the officers handcuffed May, and escorted her out of #10.

As she was lead away, she shouted, "You'll never get away with this you bitch, I'll have you out cunt! I'll be back in #10 in no time...", as she then realised as she got outside that there was a large crowd assembled and that Boris's wire had been live streaming around the nation, making all Britons painfully aware of what their PM had done. The large crowd of 10,000 that had been marching through the city since the wire surfaced, had finally arrived at #10, and began to hurl tomatoes, rocks, glass bottles and more at May, severely injuring her. She then had to be airlifted to hospital, as the crowd cheered.

After the crowd had left, Her Majesty, after having a lengthy discussion with Boris, decided the nation was in safe hands, and decided to leave in her armoured Bentley Bentayga. But before she did, she had a few parting words with Boris.

"I have trust in you that the empire, ahem, Commonwealth shall be returned to it's former glory and the nations which I am monarch of, and their allies, will be able to accomplish the eternal wish of Churchill? To have a Commonwealth Union?", said Her Majesty.

"You have my word, Your Majesty. I shall return this nation to it's former greatness and we shall be united with out kith and kin once and for all. I wish you and Mr. Craig well on your holiday.", said Boris.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Johnson. I wish you well too. Elizabeth and I are just friends you know, this information doesn't need to get out there.", said Daniel, as he winked.

"No, no, of course not.", said Johnson. The Bentayga then sped off on it's way to the airport, where the pair would then jet off to Florida for a few days.

Boris had finally achieved his greatest dream, becoming Pirme Minister, and in just a few days he would begin the process of exiting the EU so as to create an even better union with the Commonwealth realms and others.

The future for Britain and The Commonwealth would soon be inextricably linked once again, and Britain would finally be able to undue the terrible mistake it made abandoning it's kin 40-something years ago, Boris thought to himself.

A new Britain was arising out of the ashes of a Brexit...

[Monarchy of Japanada]

Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada





Prime Minister Micheal Trudeau had sent a few of the staff of the Parliament Hill to do a job, a very special job. He took a small sip of his morning coffee as he sat in his desk, reading files and emails about the discussion happening in the Canadian capital of Ottawa involving the Commonwealth/CANZUK. He moved his hand across his messy, ruffled hair, it wasn't right, he needed to prepare for not just any meeting, one that could directly change Canada's future in one way or another. Getting up, he moved to the door while setting his cup of coffee on the desk, and closing down his computer.

Heading to a room, he took out a hairbrush, some hair jel and other stuff for cleaning and shaping a man's perfect hair. He took a nice look at the jel, he'd never used any of it before in his life, since being a young kid at least. After concluding he'd go for his more common look he set the jel down and began. After that he'd brush his teeth, go to his room and put on a fancy suit, that always helped professionalize the atmosphere and looked nice as well. He was ready now..he was...how about the workers, did they fancy up the room for the very special guests arriving presumably soon?

Yes they did, in such a short time as well. There was all the regular stuff you'd expect, and more. Glasses of white wine garnished with lime stood on the tables not so far from the seats that the Commonwealth presidents and prime ministers would be taking their seats in, plates with forks and spoons by their side were placed near the wine, and topped with napkins for later use. This was going to be a feast, sure its probably not what you'd really expect, but Micheal decided to make the meeting more special then it already was. Now, everything was complete, hopefully the guests would arrive shortly. Micheal himself arrived as well, taking a seat at the very back and patiently waited.

[Franco-Iberie]

1:00 PM, January 3, 2017

Palacio de Planalto, Brasilia, Federative Republic of Brazil

President Michel Temer was a man nobody had voted for, he was quickly sworn in as the new president of Brazil after the impeachment of his predecessor Dilma Rousseff and mere hours after his inauguration there were already calls to impeach him as well. He wasn't the one who lead the impeachment process of the former president, he was too close to her, and if Rousseff caught wind of what he was planning he'd be out the door faster than her approval ratings. That didn't mean he didn't have a hand in it. He was, of course, the perfect tool for all the plutocrats who controlled the senate and would serve their interests perfectly. But even now, those who helped him get to power turned their backs on him. He had failed to stop the recent anti-corruption bills passed through the senate, and his allies had joined the ever-growing crowd calling for his downfall. The December Revolution certainly didn't help things either, the shadow of the 10,000 who died in it loomed over his government, and would continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

So what did Temer do to counteract the growing threat of reactionaries gaining power, and the ever-present problem of corruption? The genius locked himself in his palace, behind his presidential guards battalion, loyal to none but him. Of course, they were loyal to none but Dilma Rousseff only 6 months ago. None were allowed in but those he could - or thought he could - trust. He paced around the empty palace nervously, having removed all but the most essential staff, and taking extra care to stay away from the windows for fear of snipers. Even after 4 months in office he still refused to pick a Vice President, for fear that they might be used against him the same way he was used against Dilma. The president's sanity slipped from his grasp as did his control of the nation, leaving it all to the plutocrats he so greatly feared. Not even 100 meters away from the palace, in the National Assembly Building, the corrupt and the misguided bickered over how to best profit from the decaying nation and keep the sheep away from the black shepherd of Integralism.

11:00 PM, January 3, 2017

Porto de Manaus, Manaus, Amazonas, Federative Republic of Brazil

It's a cool summer night in Manaus, a small port city along the Amazon River. Despite a large military presence within the city, the Integralist Movement is still strong here. By night, arms shipments come into the city at the behest of the Integralist forces amassing outside the city, and by day, protests outside government buildings are put down by police forces, often brutally.

A riverboat pulls into the city harbor, docking silently as black-clad men jump off to begin unloading crates of Warsaw Pact weaponry. A truck pulls up to the harbor gates, and the guard on duty says his usual line in a bored tone of voice, "papers please."

The driver pulls out a stack of greasy R$100 bills and shoves them at the guard. "You didn't see us, we weren't here, none of this happened. Got it?"

The guard readily accepts the bribe says a quick "On your way." and raises the gate.

A man seated next to the driver loads an old MP40, pulling back the hammer he remarks "Hope you know what you're doing Manoel, the last time we did an arms deal it ended with a god damned police ambush."

"Relax Victor, I know this guy from my days with the mob, we can trust him - well, trust is a word you can't use in this city, I should say: We can be certain he won't shoot us in the head then dump our bodies in the river when we're not looking."

Victor exhales loudly and replies "That's fucking reassuring." He mutters something about assignments before hopping out of the truck as it comes to a stop. Manoel follows shortly after, leaving the engine on. The two walk out onto the pier and observe the unloaded crates of firearms and anti-vehicle weapons, by which stands a heavyset man of Eastern European descent, leaning against one of them and looking out at the river. Manoel remarks "What a lovely day, sun's really shining."

The East European man gets up and replies "Yes, yes it is. You come here for gun?" in broken Portuguese. "Yes we come for gun Boris, how much gun?"

"Much gun, 500 rifles, 300 handguns, 50 machine guns, and 20 rocket guns, as order says."

"Very good my friend, thanks very much, will get monies, have good day." Manoel says, nodding. He motions for Victor to inspect the guns to make certain they're not being sold Nerf guns and goes back to the truck to fetch several bricks of R$100 bills, praying that this isn't a scam.

It takes 10 minutes of harsh motivations and complaining for Boris's associates of questionable origin to load up the truck, and when they do, Manoel says a quick farewell to Boris and loads up the truck. They depart under the light of the Crescent Moon, driving through the empty streets to the Rio Negro Bridge. They get onto the AM-70 motorway, but as they do so they see a military checkpoint.

"Son of a bitch, this must be new." Manoel says through gritted teeth. Victor conceals his MP40 in the glovebox and says "Well we can't just turn around, that'll look suspicious"

"Well no shit."

"So what do we do?"

Manoel takes a long, deep breath before finally deciding on a course of action. "We go through the checkpoint like we got nothin to hide, show em our fake docs, then when they go to take a look at the back, I floor it and you gun down any one of those pigs who comes after us. Got that?" "Alright"

They come to a stop at the checkpoint and do their best to mask their fear as a team of officers walks up to the truck. "Let me see your papers and manifesto." Manoel steadies his shaking hands and grabs both, handing them to the officer. "You men check the back." The commanding officer walks over to the front to check the engine, and as Manoel hears the sound of the latch to the back door being opened, he steps on the gas pedal while Victor grabs his weapon to shoot at the officers running after them. They speed across the bridge but see no vehicles pursuing them. Manoel's adrenaline surge dies down, and he says "We fucking showed them who's boss eh Victinho?"
"Victinho?" He glances over at him for a moment to see blood coming from Victor's arm, and Victor himself unconscious. "Shit! Don't worry man, we'll get you back to the infirmary, things are gonna be alright. I've been through some shitty times for Brazil, and none of them have been shitty as this one, but I can feel that better times are coming soon. I can feel it man, just stay with me!"

[Krugeristan]

Damascus, Syria

A new year meant absolutely nothing at this point. All it meant was 365 more days of lying, shooting, bombing, and rambling. Assad wasn't entirely sure this year would be any different than the previous six.

Six.

Six years of war.

Can this be it? Is ending this too much to ask? Assad left his estate with his jacket hood up, pausing on the sidewalk to glance back, wondering if today should be a resting day. It was easy to take resting days years ago, when there wasn't war. Now . . . taking a day to rest was risky.

He turned, and began walking again.

Assad felt like he had to throw up for the past six years, and couldn't seem to. He couldn't find a place or a time where he could just throw up and not be seen or heard. At times, he wasn't sure if that was worse than the feeling of wanting to cry. At least he could probably throw up discreetly; crying was a whole different ball game. Crying took longer. Crying was a little more risky. He had cried on his wife's shoulder every night for the past six years, but still felt like emotions were bottled up somewhere.

Today droned.

And droned . . .

And droned.

If this year was going to drone, as Assad felt it would when he went home that day, he was going to have an issue. The thought of the year droning and being worse than last year brought a lump to his throat, and he covered his face with his scarf as he sobbed.

[British Empire Strikes Back]

10 Downing Street, London, United Kingdom, 3 January 2017

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Boris Johnson won the hastily-arranged Conservative leadership election with 66% of the vote, due to his soaring popularity following the exposure of the Theresa May scandal.

Johnson's first order of business was to unite the Commonwealth countries once and for, so he wrote a letter proposing such a thing.

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Encryption Level: High
To: Prime Minister Michael Trudeau; The Dominion of Canada, The Realm of New Zealand, and all Member-States of The Commonwealth of Nations
From: Sir Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson PC MP, Prime Minister of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Dear Leaders of The Nations of The Commonwealth of Nations,

Hello. I write to you today regarding the future of inter-Commonwealth cooperation and relations. In an era of increasing multilateral cooperation and integration, it is of the utmost importance that our nations, the nations of the Commonwealth, which are kith and kin and cut from the same cloth. Our nations are inextricably linked by history, culture, language, and familial links. Our nations share similar viewpoints, and it is with each other that we have the most in common.

I propose that we all shall meet with together at The Prime Minister's Residence in Ottawa, Ontario, The Dominion of Canada on 4 January 2016. In addition, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shall be in attendance at the meeting. I look forward to meeting you to discuss the future of inter-Commonwealth cooperation and relations.

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Sincerely,

4 January 2017- The Prime Minister's Residence, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived at the Ottawa airport

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[Waztaskio]

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The White House

Inside the White House, things began to get quiet. With the White House going through renovations for the next president, including the moving of furniture and desks to Trumps specifications, Obama merely sat in the White House preparing to depart within two weeks time. He sat on one of the new couches brought in from Trump, thinking about his contributions to the country. As he thought about them, it pained him to think of a Trump administration who had openly declared plans to roll-back a lot of the planned initiatives presented. Donald Trump was going to soon be the President of the United States, and if Obama had read his rhetoric correctly, would make the United States a mere puppet to Vladimir Putin. This thought, combined with his thought of previous presidents from Harry S. Truman to himself, along with the fact that he intends to begin new dialogue with North Korea sat on Obama's mind since Donald was elected. "He's so close to the power he never deserved," was all that Obama could think about. He had no political experience, and the majority of Americans voted against him. Yet he won. Maybe that was an issue with the way the United States elected presidents, but regardless was the fact that Donald was one of the most hated candidates in United States history to have won.

As Obama sat on the couch, he wondered if he could truly allow this monster to take the White House. Could he honestly allow this president to make a mockery of the United States on the world stage, and repeal every accomplishment he personally fought so hard for since his time in the Illinois senate. It was too much. A knock was soon heard on the door, in which a secretary entered. "Mr. President, I have the United States Secret Service director outside for you." Obama soon began to stand, straightening his suit as he nodded. "Send him in." Joseph Clancy, the Director of the Secret Service soon stepped into the office. "Good morning Mr. President, how may I assist you?" Obama had called the feds. With rumors and testimony of Donald Trump engaging in illicit activities that could amount to fraud, and the presidents constitutional authority for the execution and enforcement of the laws of the nation, Obama had called Joseph Clancy to begin an investigation into Donald Trumps finances. "Thank you for coming Director. We have much to discuss." As the meeting progressed, Obama confided into the director his beliefs of a crime being committed by Donald Trump and ordered him to begin an investigation. Normally, the Federal Bureau would have been called, but due to Director James Comey's behavior during the email scandals and investigation, Obama wished to keep this matter closer to home. As the meeting wrapped up, Director Comey went back to his office and ordered agents of the United States Secret Service to begin to subpoena financial records of various Trump entities and establishments, as well as Trump himself. Within a few hours, Trumps twitter posted this.

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump Obama is investigating my finances. He should focus on the 30,000 missing emails of Clinton, to find the real criminal.#CorruptPresident RETWEETSFAVORITE 10,00040,000 6:12 pm - 06/01/17

[British Empire Strikes Back]

4 January 2017- The Ottawa MacDonald/Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada





British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived at the Ottawa airport, greeted by a large delegation of Canadian and Commonwealth officials and diplomats, as well as a large crowd of press and adoring fans of Her Majesty. Boris spoke with some politicians, answered a few questions by reporters and did a couple of selfies with the crowd, and then was off on his way to the 2017 Summit of Commonwealth Relations and Cooperation.

Queen Elizabeth II herself had been held up by a parade held in her honour, and she would arrive within an hour or two to give a keynote speech and meet with the heads of government of the Commonwealth nations.

Boris and the various ministers of his government got into different limousines which were waiting for them, and along with a police escort, were taken to the Prime Minister's Residence on the other side of the city.

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A Half Hour Later- The Prime Minister's Residence, 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa



Boris's limo had arrived at the entrance to the heavily-guarded Prime Minister's Residence. He got out of the car, and was escorted by his ministers and his security detail into the building.

At this meeting, the leaders of all the member-states of The Commonwealth were assembled to meet and discuss the future of the Commonwealth as an organization. A few nations that were in/ or formerly in the Commonwealth did not bother to attend or send any respresentatives, including a few nations with which relations had grown frosty such as Fiji, Burma, a few African nations.

Despite this, all the important Commonwealth leaders were here, and Boris progressed down the queue and shook hands with each and every one of them, before stepping up onto the stage, testing the microphone, and beginning his speech which would both open the 3-day conference, but also set the tone for the kind of talks he wanted to have

"Hello everyone! I would like to welcome you all to the 2017 Summit on Commonwealth Relations and Cooperations. It is an honour that the leaders of the greatest nations in the world, the nations of the Commonwealth, could be and are in attendance at this summit today!

Of all the organizations the United Kingdom is a apart of, it is The Commonwealth with which we are the closest, and have the most in common. There are immense historical, economic, political, religious, cultural, cuisine, genetic, familial, linguistic, military, diplomatic, and other links between the nations of the Commonwealth. More than, dare I say any other nations in the world.

Over 70 years ago, the great Winston Churchill once said that the world needed three pillars of Westernism and democracy in the world. The USA, a United Europe, and a United Commonwealth! Two of these pillars are firmly cemented in place, but the third needs to be constructed, and it needs to be constructed now!

Now this does not mean a return to the British Empire in any way, shape or form. This Union, a Commonwealth Union, will have each member-state of equal footing. This Union will make each member-nation more prosperous, safer, freer, more cultured, and encourage immigration and emigration once again between the different Commonwealth nations.

Indeed the baby two's to this Union have already been laid, the U.K., Canada and Australia share numerous embassies around the world, and this arrangement has been an immense success!

But now it is time for me to get to the specifics. And for that, I find it is easier to just circulate some papers with the specifics in writing on them, I will hand them out later in the conference.

But before I do that I will do my best to describe his a bit further. The nations of the Commonwealth that opt in, because this will not be a mandatory organization, but it is encouraged for you to join. But the members that opt-in will be in a free trade area, a freedom of movement area, with mutual defence of each other's nations, and military and political cooperation. On this end a Commonwealth Parliament will be established as well. A pan-Commonwealth universal healthcare card will be created and able to use in any of the nations that opt in. There will be a pan-Commonwealth Defence Force, which will handle matters related to the Commonwealth and peacekeeping operations as well. The border between non-Commonwealth nations and Commonwelath nations will be secured through walls, fences, and border postings. Excepts can be made the the Canadian-US border and the U.K. and the Schengen Area, as well as Ireland.

Of this idea sounds a bit like a Commonwealth version of the EU, then that is what this is. But it will be greater, better, and freer than the EU ever has been. There will also be a Commonwealth Parliament as well, where each nation is given votes based on their population size, but no one nation will be very much more influential than another.

And a currency union, perhaps with a Commonwealth Pound will be established. And with most of these features individual nations can opt in or opt out when they join.

For the first time people from across the Commonwealth nations that join this new organization will be able to freely travel, move, work and visit the different nations of this group for as long as they shall please.

Also regulations shall be harmonised between the Commonwealth Union nations and will be based off the regulations currently existing in the EU, which already are very similar to those in Canada and Australia as well.

The nations of the Commonwealth Union will increase defense cooperation and conduct joint drills, war games and operations if necessary, and this can be opted in or out of as well.

This will be particularly useful for guarding our way of life from the Orange Menace down south, no?", said Johnson as the crowd erupted in laughter and applause.

He sipped his champagne and then continued, "For the first time in a long time, The Commonwealth shall be able to stand on it's own, and will not be under the boot of oppression any longer! It is time for our nations to create their own destiny, to not have to rely on one certain nation which will become quite unpredictable in a few weeks times, to have the lite and kin of the Commonwealth travel freely amongst their developed nations, to be able to stand as a genuine world power, a new superpower, if you will! It is time for our nations to stand up for what is in our best interests, what is right! And what is right is this, a Commonwealth Union for all and once and for all this shall finally be accomplished! The sun never sets on The Commonwealth!", said Johnson to raucous applause and cheers from the audience.

Soon after he got off stage, he went over to the long meeting table where all the leaders were now gathered, and decided to talk to them.

"So what do you think, would you be interested in this?", asked Boris as he sipped champagne and nibbled on lobster, as he waited for the response of the leaders, especially the Canadian and New Zealander ones

[Monarchy of Japanada]

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4 January 2017- The Ottawa MacDonald/Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrived at the Ottawa airport, greeted by a large delegation of Canadian and Commonwealth officials and diplomats, as well as a large crowd of press and adoring fans of Her Majesty. Boris spoke with some politicians, answered a few questions by reporters and did a couple of selfies with the crowd, and then was off on his way to the 2017 Summit of Commonwealth Relations and Cooperation.

Queen Elizabeth II herself had been held up by a parade held in her honour, and she would arrive within an hour or two to give a keynote speech and meet with the heads of government of the Commonwealth nations.

Boris and the various ministers of his government got into different limousines which were waiting for them, and along with a police escort, were taken to the Prime Minister's Residence on the other side of the city.

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A Half Hour Later- The Prime Minister's Residence, 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

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Boris's limo had arrived at the entrance to the heavily-guarded Prime Minister's Residence. He got out of the car, and was escorted by his ministers and his security detail into the building.

At this meeting, the leaders of all the member-states of The Commonwealth were assembled to meet and discuss the future of the Commonwealth as an organization. A few nations that were in/ or formerly in the Commonwealth did not bother to attend or send any respresentatives, including a few nations with which relations had grown frosty such as Fiji, Burma, a few African nations.

Despite this, all the important Commonwealth leaders were here, and Boris progressed down the queue and shook hands with each and every one of them, before stepping up onto the stage, testing the microphone, and beginning his speech which would both open the 3-day conference, but also set the tone for the kind of talks he wanted to have

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"Hello everyone! I would like to welcome you all to the 2017 Summit on Commonwealth Relations and Cooperations. It is an honour that the leaders of the greatest nations in the world, the nations of the Commonwealth, could be and are in attendance at this summit today!

Of all the organizations the United Kingdom is a apart of, it is The Commonwealth with which we are the closest, and have the most in common. There are immense historical, economic, political, religious, cultural, cuisine, genetic, familial, linguistic, military, diplomatic, and other links between the nations of the Commonwealth. More than, dare I say any other nations in the world.

Over 70 years ago, the great Winston Churchill once said that the world needed three pillars of Westernism and democracy in the world. The USA, a United Europe, and a United Commonwealth! Two of these pillars are firmly cemented in place, but the third needs to be constructed, and it needs to be constructed now!

Now this does not mean a return to the British Empire in any way, shape or form. This Union, a Commonwealth Union, will have each member-state of equal footing. This Union will make each member-nation more prosperous, safer, freer, more cultured, and encourage immigration and emigration once again between the different Commonwealth nations.

Indeed the baby two's to this Union have already been laid, the U.K., Canada and Australia share numerous embassies around the world, and this arrangement has been an immense success!

But now it is time for me to get to the specifics. And for that, I find it is easier to just circulate some papers with the specifics in writing on them, I will hand them out later in the conference.

But before I do that I will do my best to describe his a bit further. The nations of the Commonwealth that opt in, because this will not be a mandatory organization, but it is encouraged for you to join. But the members that opt-in will be in a free trade area, a freedom of movement area, with mutual defence of each other's nations, and military and political cooperation. On this end a Commonwealth Parliament will be established as well. A pan-Commonwealth universal healthcare card will be created and able to use in any of the nations that opt in. There will be a pan-Commonwealth Defence Force, which will handle matters related to the Commonwealth and peacekeeping operations as well. The border between non-Commonwealth nations and Commonwelath nations will be secured through walls, fences, and border postings. Excepts can be made the the Canadian-US border and the U.K. and the Schengen Area, as well as Ireland.

Of this idea sounds a bit like a Commonwealth version of the EU, then that is what this is. But it will be greater, better, and freer than the EU ever has been. There will also be a Commonwealth Parliament as well, where each nation is given votes based on their population size, but no one nation will be very much more influential than another.

And a currency union, perhaps with a Commonwealth Pound will be established. And with most of these features individual nations can opt in or opt out when they join.

For the first time people from across the Commonwealth nations that join this new organization will be able to freely travel, move, work and visit the different nations of this group for as long as they shall please.

Also regulations shall be harmonised between the Commonwealth Union nations and will be based off the regulations currently existing in the EU, which already are very similar to those in Canada and Australia as well.

The nations of the Commonwealth Union will increase defense cooperation and conduct joint drills, war games and operations if necessary, and this can be opted in or out of as well.

This will be particularly useful for guarding our way of life from the Orange Menace down south, no?", said Johnson as the crowd erupted in laughter and applause.

He sipped his champagne and then continued, "For the first time in a long time, The Commonwealth shall be able to stand on it's own, and will not be under the boot of oppression any longer! It is time for our nations to create their own destiny, to not have to rely on one certain nation which will become quite unpredictable in a few weeks times, to have the lite and kin of the Commonwealth travel freely amongst their developed nations, to be able to stand as a genuine world power, a new superpower, if you will! It is time for our nations to stand up for what is in our best interests, what is right! And what is right is this, a Commonwealth Union for all and once and for all this shall finally be accomplished! The sun never sets on The Commonwealth!", said Johnson to raucous applause and cheers from the audience.

Soon after he got off stage, he went over to the long meeting table where all the leaders were now gathered, and decided to talk to them.

"So what do you think, would you be interested in this?", asked Boris as he sipped champagne and nibbled on lobster, as he waited for the response of the leaders, especially the Canadian and New Zealander ones

Micheal Trudeau always liked the idea of a Commonwealth organisation based on cooperation rather than just sports and a name, but this seemed rather..I don't know what to call it, authoritarian I suppose, for the government, not for the people..it could be good, but chances are things won't play out so well, it just left a sort of sweet, yet sour taste in his mouth. "Yes, but perhaps steps could be taken to ensure nation's the right for their own policies rather than other nations encroaching on and infringing on another Commonwealth member states's political agenda, and with the choice to not build a border wall, or a fence, as opposed to keeping open borders to specified nations, and having less stressful immigration without anything 'scary'?" Micheal smiled inquisitively while taking a small bite of a butter tart, a sweet treat provided to the world leaders at the summit.

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Canadian Legalization of marijuana and incest

After careful thought, the Liberal Canadian government has made the decision to legalize [But still regulate] the use of marijuana, incest has also been decriminalized, a rather risque choice that will leave Canadians, even people in other places around the world, thinking for quite a long time. Protests are expected to pop up across Canada, but hopefully none of a violent or major scale. Micheal Trudeau is currently unavailable to respond to thoughts about the decision, on social media or directly sent to Parliament Hill as he is hosting a summit involving the Commonwealth.

[The Tricolour]

The Fifth Republic of France

President Francois Hollande sat in his office in Paris. It was a new year. The French presidential elections were coming up soon, and the EU was starting to suffer, with the withdrawal of Britain. And with the shocking removal of Theresa May as Prime Minister and her replacement with Boris Johnson, he felt nervous. So, he wired a message to the leadership of Britain.

Dear Prime Minister Boris Johnson,

Greetings from France! We would like to congratulate you on your appointment to the office of Prime Minister of Britain. Even though your nation has sadly chosen to leave the EU, I and the people of France wish to continue friendly relationships with you and your people. Best of luck in the coming year.

From,
Francois Hollande
President of France

Now, to turn to the election. It had largely narrowed down to Francois Fillon and Marine Le Pen, but Fillon was in the lead. Hollande took note of this.

Other than the change in leadership in Britain, the only other major thing that was going on was a Commonwealth meeting in Ontario - but he had no reason to be concerned with it yet. So, the year was beginning quite nicely for Hollande. He hoped it wouldn't get worse.

[British Empire Strikes Back]

Commonwealth Summit- 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada- 4 January 2017

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Boris grabbed a butter tart as well, and said 'Cor, these butter tarts are spot on!", as he ate a few little tarts as he listened to what Trudeau had to say.

As he finished the tarts, he said, "Well, I assure you Prime Minister Trudeau, if I can call you Michael, that Canada and all the member-states will be allowed many freedoms and the right to do what they please in many areas. If you do not want to build a border fence or wall, that is your nation's decision. But in some nations such as Belize or South Africa perhaps India as well, they may find that may be necessary for them. Regarding political agenda, each nation can continue on their own way, but I would encourage a common foreign pic, for example our nations taking similar or a united position in conflicts such as Syria, being against Assad, you get the idea. The freedom of movement is important and I am glad that we are in agreement about this, right?", said Boris as he buttered a roll, making much noise with his knife.

As he ate, he said, "And once this Union is founded, then it would take the approval of all member-states to let in new members, but the process to join will be easier than joining the EU. Two big things on the agenda should be, how to deal with the new administration south of the border, and what to do about Commonwealth nations which are abusing human rights. I have plans for some of these nations like the Maldives and Fiji, and I would like for my nation, if not our whole Union to assist these countries in their democratisation process by deposing the dictatorships in these small nations and bringing a friendly, democratic one.

Oh and we must increase trade as well! Would you believe many Britons have never had maple syrup, many Indians have never poutine, many Singaporeans have never had an Aussie Meat Pe, many South Africans have never had bangers and mash! That's just crazy! So we need tone bourse and greatly increase trade among our Commonwealth nations. Now tell me, do you have any suggestions for this Union?", said Johnson as he stuffed his face TimBits.

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[World Anarchic Union]

Belfast, Northern Ireland
The woman signaled the man discreetly. He, with a quick glance, nodded towards a second woman further down the street. Eight operatives had been assembled for this engagement. It would be a double attack. First, a bank robbery, where capital from the State would be seized for the Revolution. Then, after police were closing in on the bank, an attack on a major police station opposite the man and woman. On their feet were two large bags, each containing a Kalashnikov and several grenades, while the third woman would begin the assault.
The first woman looked at the clock. Her name was Rose and she was born in Belfast and this city was all she knew. She desperately wanted to see it freed from the British and liberated from the capitalists. The clock was ticking ever so slowly. Then, suddenly, a variety of things happened at once. Bullets could be heard from some streets away, then after a little while police cars were leaving the station. Waiting for a couple of minutes, Rose signaled the other woman. She raised the concealed rocket launcher and fired upon the station. At that instant, Rose and her partner revealed their weapons and opened fire on the police station and the policemen. Chaos ensued.
Everything had been arranged so no civilian casualties would be recorded. After the bank robbery was announced, the policemen had gotten rid of all the civilians in the station.
Bullets were now wheezing past them. She fired upon two of them, wounding them gravely. At a quick glance, she saw the other woman laying dead on the pavement, a pool of blood forming around her head. Then, she felt warm and felt a bullet traversing through her stomach. She fell down, coughing blood. Knowing she had but minutes to leave, using all her strength, she started approaching the police station. As she grew closer, she took the pin of a grenade off and ran towards the assembled policemen. Her final words, before the explosion were: "For the IRA! For the Commune!".

Somewhere in Southern Ireland
A man stood silent at the door of one would call a hut. He had a Kalashnikov at his feet and remained vigilant. Inside the hut, which an old family had provided the rebels with, representatives of the different factions and locations of the Commune and the IRA conversed. They had been reported on the skirmishes with the Irish police and military earlier on, in villages and valleys, as well as the attack on Belfast. Today, eleven of the IRA had been killed across Ireland. Now, they were discussing their next moves and the continued increase of the communes that were created in Ireland. They desperately needed to capture a major town or city to have a capital, as their latest efforts in capturing Dublin had been in vain. Operatives were still inside the capital of the Irish state and sympathizers were rampant, especially among the workers, the farmers, the more downtrodden groups and the students. Meanwhile, volunteers were continuing to arrive, at a risk of their lives.
Many believed that they should set a Council of the Communes as soon as possible and engage in guerilla warfare with the Irish state while continuing urban bombings and urban warfare in Northern Ireland, while others believed that urban warfare had to be implemented everywhere and they had to be more mobile, something which a Council of Communes would limit them from having. This would be decided by the communes and the soldiers of the IRA, although the first option seemed to be the most supported one.
Eventually, they decided that first they should target the city of Limerick, mainly because of its large support for the Commune but also because of propaganda and historical reasons. If this was successful, Cork would be the next to be attacked.
After other matters had also been attended to, they all swore allegiance to the Commune and swiftly separated. Shortly after the meeting was over, a brochure was spread in villages, towns and cities of Ireland and Northern Ireland which was also posted, anonymously, of course, online.

Commune of Ireland-Irish Republican Army

A new day is dawning in this new year. Not only in Ireland but across the world. Fighting for justice, freedom, democracy and equality, we declare, yet again, a state of war between us, the Commune of Ireland and our armed forces, the Irish Republican Army and the illegal and oppressive Irish state which has harmed its citizens and has sold them to the capital. We also declare a state of war between us, the children of Connoly, and the British state, the Empire of oppression , until they fully release the territory they occupy in Ireland. Both of them have the blood of the oppressed under their wrath in their hands. Both of them don't care for the people but only for the ruling class. We will fight, like our Kurdish brethren, like the fierce Zapatistas, like every group that wishes to see the people freed, against corruption, oppression and injustice.
We take the responsibility for the attack against the occupiers' defense force in Belfast. We mourn our dead and promise that they haven't died in vain. And we want the government to know that we will win, for we have the support of the people, the support of the oppressed, the downtrodden. This act was an act against British imperialism. The British Empire tries to regain its former colonies through the strengthening of the Commonwealth. We beg the people of the Commonwealth countries to reject such an authoritarian proposal. For they seek to make you their puppet! Rise up! Shake the shackles of oppression off and liberate yourselves from the tyranny of your local and international leaders! Of the multinationals and the capital! Of injustice, corruption and oppression!
We want our local leaders to know that we won't stop until they are overthrown by the united struggle of the people! Until they can no longer sell out their citizens to the capital, as they so openly have! We want Boris Johnson, the clown of Downing Street, and the anachronism of the Queen to know that we will not finish until Ireland is liberated from their influence! We will strike again! We only have to be lucky once...
LONG LIVE IRA! LONG LIVE THE COMMUNE! LONG LIVE THE REVOLUTION!

[Waztaskio]

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Trump Tower

"Who does Obama think he is?" Donald Trump would be in the middle of his lunch, while Mike Pence and his attorneys fill the room. "Sir, the Secret Service is demanding financial records of your businesses." And attorney replied, "Screw that. They have no evidence and no right to be demanding the financial records of all my establishments. Tell them I do not submit to the subpoena." Trump stated before eating a little more of his dinner, "But sir, if we deny the subpeana it will signal that we've got something to hide. And by the way they are taking this investigation, they will come back with a warrant and if they find what they intend on finding, you could be charged with obstruction of justice on that simple charge alone." Trump simply shook his head, "No, no. I will talk to the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to stop this investigation. I will not submit to the bullying of an innocent man. I am soon to be the President of the United States, and I will fire and sue anyone who claims I am involved in criminal activity with this slanderous investigation." Trump began to get visibly angry, as his attorneys stayed quiet. Pence merely being there in a time of crisis was merely a formality, as he personally agreed that he should not start a war with the very government he is becoming a part of. Being a career politician, Pence knew this very well.

"That's all we have to discuss. Get me the number to whoever is in charge of this investigation!" His attorneys would sigh, knowing Donald Trump was making one of the worst mistakes one could make. He was soon given the number to the Director of the United States Secret Service and proceeded to call him "Director Clancy, go ahead." Trump began to cool down his voice before he talked, "Director Clancy this is Donald Trump. I'm calling to request that you immediately stop this slanderous investigation." Director Clancy would sigh, "Mr. Trump. I would highly recommend you stop this conversation before you end up in some real trouble." Donald Trump would begin to get angry again, "No Director Clancy. You see I am soon to be the President of this fine country, and you're slandering me. I was planning on keeping you on board after the inaguration, but if this is how you're going to act in office then I'm going to ensure you get fired if you allow this investigation to continue, and that is a direct threat from me." Director Clancy merely held the phone up to his desk, before he chuckled. "And you just did it....I will be seeing you soon Trump." Trump soon heard the dial tone of the phone as the director hung up on him and he slammed his phone back down. "I am the President, and they hang up on me!" As Trump went back to his lawyers to prepare a lawsuit against the United States government, Pence merely went back to his makeshift office as he awaited the police.

After around twenty minutes, the United States Marshals began to enter Trump Towers as Trump was talking with his lawyers. "Donald Trump, you are under arrest for Deprivation of employment or other benefit for political contribution, and Obstructing examination of financial institution." As Donald Trump had the handcuffs placed on him, the staff could only look in silence. Donald Trump was going to become the very first Commander in Chief, that has ever been arrested for a crime. Going much farther then Richard Nixons own crime. Pence, being a full witness of him doing this could not even attempt to get a pardon issued as he knew Obama wouldn't grant one, and if he tried to grant one he could be impeached as he had political motive that was rather personal on why to do it. As Trump was lead out, Pence could merely sigh as he prepared to begin a small reshuffling of the cabinet and began to prepare for him to become the President of the United States.

[Western Pacific Territories]

Guangzhou

The Generalissimo of the Clique, Su Yun-zhang, was escorted by a entourage of armed soldiers with HK416's, G3's and M16A4s down the streets of the Governmental District. The Governmental District consisted of government buildings, the occasional few hotels, banks, and a train station, along with dozens of restaurants, all of them high-class, and a couple of parks and public squares. In addition to all that, the Governmental District was fortified by a literal wall placed on it's boundaries. The wall was built in the early 50's and were built more for look than defense. However though, soldiers did man the walls. There were a few gates that were open at all times also, guarded.

The Generalissimo was on his way to the Guangzhouese Republican Army Headquarters, 5 minutes on the tram system installed here on the streets as well. The soldiers guarded him, watching for threats on the tram ride until they arrived at the HQ building. The Generalissimo walked in as the military guards stayed outside. Today they were going to work out the details for the creation of a new infantry division, specifically the 11 Bubing Shi.

[Newne Carriebean7]

Democratic People's Republic of Korea
조선 인민의 투쟁은 혁명의 기치에 의해 유나이티드!
Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un and Vito Scalleta watched the clock tick back and forth as the two sat down to dinner.The Italian had the finest meats and cheeses flown in from Italy, the Cosa Nostra Crime Syndicate had treated their boss well, He just wished the Korean government made him have such a luxury, he was poking at a plate of Naung-myon, or cold noodles.As he scooped some up on a fork, he watched them drip down with tart sauce,moving his utensil back and forth before munching down on them with as much courage as he could muster.The Mafia boss had a Margarita style Pizza and an order of bread sticks. The Heat coming from the warm pizza made him tempted to have some, before restraining himself and looking at the ice cold traditional food he was to suffer through.
"Do you Want some? The chefs made too much, and I'm sure you need more food."
After pondering for a moment, Kim Jong Un nodded and a helpful helping of Hot,ewy gewy Macaroni and Cheese was plopped on his plate. Pushing the Korean sludge aside, he began to enjoy the warm comfort food known as macaroni and cheese. As they were enjoying their nice dinner, Vito asked something.
"Now, We will need three small Mafian Schools that we can operate as national fronts to spread corruption in China. We're thinking of having 40 soldiers and mafia members try to set up a smuggling roadway from Manchuria,South Korea,Taiwan,Japan and the Philippines, with the extra money flowing in from these illicit operations, we are also thinking of establishing a Pot running ring from North Korea to China then to Mongolia and finishing off at Russia."
"And I assume you request our funds to assist you?"
"Correct, the soldiers will be trained in speaking Japanese,Korean,Filipino and Mongolian,along with being under Italian officers with an increase in basic training."
"So,when do you expect the first shipment of troops to be flown in?"
"Honestly, communication with my underground cells has been...hazy at best,the Italian soldiers are not the most punctual or early minded when it comes to getting the job done."
"Why don't you just have some of my Koreans help you out? They can manage a few things here and there."
"No,I'm good, really,thanks for the offer. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a picture of Erdogan with my name on it."
With a chuckle in both men's voices, they left the table of baked goods and walked off.

Korean People's Naval Headquarters
Combined Fleet Admiral Chiang Jong Lee threw the ip tambae (leaf tobacco/marijuana) into the trash,coughing bitterly as the remaining Admirals entered the room. Sitting on one side were three admirals of the West, Kyu Maio Gyin, Tsa Fa Ling, Guo Hai Man, and three Admirals of the Eastern fleet Hu Jin Lao, Qin Lee, and Choi Ha Wook. The room was almost deadly silent, able to hear the faint noise that the small generator gave off, continuing to feed power into the hungry single light bulb that illuminated the room as best as it could. Lee began to speak. "I would like to first thank both sides for agreeing to this meeting. Now First off, Here is what the fleet consists off. Getting out a marker,he scribbled out the types of ships and their quantity,cursing in french when he made a mistake, which was common in the poorly lit room.
70 Submarines
456 Landing Ship Tank
3 Frigates
4 Corvette
30 Mine countermeasures vessel
30 Missile boats
247 Torpedo boats
191 Patrol boats
"Now, We Must seek to better ourselves in the Naval Department,here is the Plan for a Modernization of the Korean People's Navy, First off, Scrap 10 of the Submarines and 40 of the torpedo boats, with those men and resources from the ships, we can move to Phase II, the Nampo Class Destroyer. This class of six Destroyers will weigh in at 2,000 tons, be 400 feet long, 40 feet wide and be 10 feet deep. It's propulsion will be from 4 Diesel Engines and a pair of Turbines that drive It's two propellers. With this powerful power plant, trail speeds are expected to top 30 knots. It will be manned by a quarter of a thousand men and 25 officers, making it have 275 total souls on it. For guns, we will equip it with a pair of Ku-35 surface to surface Missile Launchers,placed in a pair amidships. it will also be blessed with three smaller 100 mm cannons and two pairs of 88.9 mm cannons readied with it. For anti air or personnel, the ship will have four very heavy rapid fire 35 mm Anti Air Machine guns sprinkled about the ship. a dozen or so naval Mines will also aide us. Any Objections so far?"
An older looking gentlemen raised his hand,forcing Lee's eyes towards him.
"Yes,Admiral Qin Lee?"
"I would like to, and we've been discussing with the rest of the eastern fleet commanders, ask a question. Will these Naval ships be divided equally amongst both fleets, and will we have more than five, such as another class of six destroyers?"
"Yes,I can assure you my top priority as the Combined Fleet Admiral for the Korean People's navy is an equal balance between the fleet in the sea of Japan and the fleet in the yellow sea. That is why these proposed ships shall be divided up equally. Now then, are there anymore objections?"
The room was silent once more as Lee got up from his chair and rang a nearby bell.
"This Meeting is Dismissed Gentlemen,meet here at 0800 Pyongyang time."
"Yes sir."

Pyongyang,Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Mansudae Assembly Hall

Dear Leader Kim Jong Un watched as the last members of the Supreme People's Assembly, North Korea's Legislative branch that added in the necessary DemocraticPart in the nation's full title, file in through the oak and golden doors before they shut with an audible slam. As He walked up to the Podium with a deep breath, he shuffled through his notes, removing the pair of glasses on his eyes,glancing at the crowd of representatives before begining his speech.

"Honored Communist Representatives of the Korean Nation, We Have come along way since the glorious fatherland revolutionary war, the fallen soldiers of that war that shed blood so that our generation, my grandfather,then my father and now me may live in an age where the ideas of communism and Juche to live in this environment. We live in an age where the little Korean children can sing praises in our names and go to school getting an education. The Increasing Scientific Advances in medicine and technology will enable the population of the nation to grow to potentially 30 million people in the next ten to twenty years. If that trend happens or continues to occur,babies that are born now will be of military age then. Our Nation must strive to be better in the fields of army size, armament factories and foreign investment. I am a different man than my father or grandfather, who were paranoid during the Grand War of communism against the capitalist hordes of the western devils.I am open to newer Ideas of investment in the national economy to put money in the pockets of all Koreans, poor or rich,educated or uneducated, old or young,big or small. To Introduce the New Ideas that I have proposed, The Newly Appointed Italian-Korean Corruption Overseer,Vito Antonio Scalleta!"

The range of people in the room clapped loudly, with many standing up in applause while a select handful sat down and clapped, those that sat down had their names marked on a chalkboard at the back of the room by an ever watchful government official.
"Grazie, Kim Jong-un! I am Pleased to be speaking to such a large crowd of people.Now with the Plans my Italian men have drawn up include a 300 acre Little Italy in Pyongyang, this will include 5 pasta factories, an Italian history museum (minus the Mussolini), a model replica of downtown Rome with a full scale model of the Colosseum, a separate 65 acre amusement park known as Mafialand! I intend for the Korean people to enjoy the fruits of their hard labor with this new project in the development phase. The ancient ruins of a Roman Empire bath will be imported as well for Little Italy.The Projected Cost is a modest 26 million dollars,or roughly 23 billion Won.The Government shall pay only 10% of that, or 2.3 billion dollars. We eagerly expect foreign investments in the project. The Little Italy will involve 30,000 foreign workers from china and Asian nations that seek the glorious North Korean won as payment for their actions in constructing a brighter future for all Koreans. These Plans will be formed within three weeks. I thank you for your patience in allowing our government time to prepare these wonderful things, Long Live Korea, Long Live the Mafia, and May the bonds between our nations grow stronger, thank you."
The crowd went nuts at the thought of an Italian amusement park, another place for the politicians to goof off with their privileged families. With a beaming smile on both the Korean and Italian leaders' faces, they left the room after shaking everyone's hands.

To: Potential Foreign Investors,Western national leaders, People's Republic of China, and The United Kingdom of Great Britain,Scotland and Northern Ireland.
From: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Supreme and Dear Leader Kim Jong Un
Western powers and capitalists, this may sound strange, but we wish to sell a Contract to Companies in your nations in exchange for exclusive business and trading rights inside the nation. We Wish for a Little Italy and Mafia land Amusement Park to be constructed In Pyongyang. the requirements for the Little Italy are of the following:
5 Pizza factory restaurants
3 Pasta factory restaurants
A Full scale Replica of a Roman Street,complete with a small marketplace that sells government approved goods.
1 Replica of an ancient Roman Bath complete with modern heating.
3 replicas of ancient roman ruins, such as a temple or a house.
an Italian Historical Museum.
The necessary employees that are fluent in English,Italian.Chinese,Japanese,Russian,Norweigan,Spanish and Korean.
The Requirements for a Mafia Land amusement park are:
4 full scale roller coasters with strict safety standards and a prepared crew,
33 food carts with government approved carny food
5 shooting galleries
240 small stands where various trinkets may be sold and games played.
Proper Waste Disposal techniques and Sanitary guidelines must be followed for all employees.
The necessary employees that are fluent in English,Italian,Chinese,Japanese,Russian,Norweigan,Spanish and Korean.


Kim Jong Un, Dear leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

[South Mauristan]

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[World Anarchic Union]

Outside Limerick, Ireland
A group of soldiers of the IRA, men and women fighting for the cause, were present in the hills overlooking the city of Limerick. Everyone knew this would be a very tough battle and Limerick would have to fall quickly, as a siege would be undoubtedly on the State's favor and against the people of the city. They had received word from operatives inside the city that protests in favor of the Commune were a common occurrence and that they were ready to begin the attack, as the people were slowly but surely turning to their side. A small group of insurgents would host an attack in Newbridge to divert attention long enough. It was a dangerous operation but the soldiers had decided that they would take the risk. More and more guerillas were arriving around the city. There was also word that the Letterkenny assault was continuing well enough, with the aim of liberating the whole of Donegal in a few weeks, if things turned out alright.
At that time, an almost inaudible click could be heard. It was their signal. At that time, gunshots could be heard inside the city and, atop their positions, hundreds of men and women were rushing in the streets, some with weapons in hand, others with stones or molotovs. Atop their positions it seemed like the police were overwhelmed. They knew that the military would arrive in an hour at most, due to sabotage operations they had conducted earlier that week and due to the decentralized nature of the IRA and the multiple assaults across Ireland. A group of them climbed down the hill and began firing upon policemen who were present, infiltrating the city. The others remained in their positions, waiting on the military trucks and helicopters that would, most likely, arrive soon. Only a quarter later, military trucks were making their appearance. The rebels had planned some bombs across the road for that occurrence, which they then exploded. A great echo could be heard, as they began firing upon the remaining soldiers, who were, more or less, unprepared. Bullets were flying around them, and some hit their targets. A woman, with a rocket launcher in hand fired upon another military truck that could be seen, with the missile hitting near it. The truck fell on its side, with many of the soldiers climbing out of it, coughing and still dizzy.
Inside the city, the police and the State's supporters had barricaded themselves in a number of government buildings, firing upon the rebels whenever they got their chance. Urban warfare was now prevalent in the city. The IRA fought to take a very important area of Limerick: its port. If they could take the port, any sort of aid to the government forces could be, not easily of course, repelled. However, if the port remained in government forces, any chance they had would be extinguished. Bodies were now littering the streets of Limerick, nobody knowing what would the next day entail for them, while in the horizon a voice, two voices, many voices could be heard yelling "Long live the IRA and the Commune!"

???
The man had just arrived in the city. He quickly walked towards the room the IRA had arranged for him. There he found three others waiting, with many weapons, grenades and two mortars on their feet. The man let down his bag and approached the nearby window, taking a cigarette out of its case. Before he could search for the lighter, a young woman, who was also smoking, offered him her own. He thanked her, lighting the cigarette, while protecting its flame from the wind using his hand. She took the lighter after he finished and turned towards him.
"You must be Aidan, right? I am Eileen. Welcome to London, comrade."
They both knew the orders as they overlooked the city of London, with the Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the distance: wait for the Clown.

[British Empire Strikes Back]

6th of January 2017- Fiji

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The British government had been angry and frustrated with Fiji since 1970, when they unilaterally declared independence. But it only became worse when Fiji became a republic in 1987, and then went through several wars and the coups, the last of which brought Frank Baininamara almost 12 years ago.

Under his reign, human rights and political freedoms were significantly curtailed and investment and tourists began to leave the country. The majority of Fijians, according to many polls, wanted a return to monarchy or to become a British territory again. Her Majesty her self remained very popular in Fiji, and there was broad support from the opposition of Fiji's status as a Comminwealth realm being restored.

More broadly, Fiji has a history of arbitrarily arresting and detaining human rights defenders, trade union leaders, journalists, and others perceived to be critical of the Government. The arrests, and restrictions on the fundamental rights of free speech, association, and assembly, were still happening.

The assurance of free elections and a return to democracy ring hollow when basic rights are still being restricted.

In September last year a group of 30 people were partaking in peaceful public protest ahead of the adoption of the new constitution. The police arrested 14 from the group for gathering without a permit. More recently in November, another 14 protesters, wearing t-shirts calling on the government to make its budget public, were arrested. They were lunching near the Fiji Revenue Authority building at the time of arrest.

Then Baininamera began a crackdown on the opposition and in the past few weeks had arrested dozens of oppositions MPs for "threats to national security". He also added discriminatory language against Indians and other minority groups in Fiji, and he began to rule the nation with an iron fist once again.

The British knew that they had to liberate the Polynesian island of almost a million people, and they would restore Fiji to it's former glory.

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4:00 AM: 6th of January 2017- 15 KM off The Coast of Fiji

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The British decided that to regain Fiji, they would have to deploy around 25,000 troops to the islands, most of them coming via ship or by being parachuted into the island. The remaining troops would arrive on military planes, disguised as holidaymakers flying on British Airways jets. These fake tourists had funneled into the island over the past few weeks, and they would be the most critical part of the liberation of Fiji.

Admiral Sir Alastair Raleigh OBE, VC, was an accomplished Royal Navy Admiral, who had seen many wars during his 50+ years with the navy. He was an older man, in his seventies, but was well-preservers and very experienced in naval warfare. This war should be easy for the British as the Fijians were neither expecting the war, nor were they prepared or able to fight off the superiorly-trained and equipped Royal Navy.

Admiral Raleigh stood on the bow of the HMS Ocean, wind hoping in his salt-and-pepper hair, as he looked into the horizon ahead of him, seeing the island of Fiji coming into view, past the low-hanging morning clouds.

This would be Raleigh's first major military operation since he was deployed to Somalia in 2011, but this was much more important to him personally. To him it represented more than just liberating Fiji from the boot of oppression of Baininamera, but it represented the first step towards Britain regaining it's place in the world as a superpower once again, and regaining some of the remnants of it's empire in a new better way than in the past.

Before he could ponder these thoughts any further, a sailor tapped him on the shoulder and he realised that it was time to commence landings on the island.

"Now listen carefully, you lot! I want all airborne divisions to immediately board their assigned aircraft and make way toward Suva and the neighboring towns. Bomb it into oblivion, I tell you! Target the infrastructure, and governmental offices. Give those sods what they deserve!", said Admiral Raleigh, as he took a swig from his flask.

Then he continued, "Those who are assigned to other smaller ships, board them now and prepare to have some combat off the coast with the enemy. Make your way to the mainland and bring it under our control. You may meet up with some ground troops already present on the island. And once you land ashore, the 500 troops who have been assigned to search for Frank Baininamera will target his last know location, and his known hangouts.", said Raliegh as he took another swig from his flask.

He began to walk around the bow, "The ones who have been ordered to man the guns and launch missiles towards the shore shall begin doing so immediately and bombard any points of interest on the island. We must make certain as to avoid attacking any civilians, and having any innocent casualties. So as we speak, we have dropped leaflets via helicopter and will interrupt the local television with a warning for people to stay in their homes, and we will also warn residents via Twitter and by telephone.", said Raleigh.

Then a rookie sailor raised his hand and said, "Admiral Raleigh sir, I have a question, what happens after this is under our control?", said the rookie sailor.

"Well, in a few months or a year we'll do a referendum and ask the people if they want to remain British, and we will likely win that referendum. Now no more bloody questions, get back to work you fucking bastards! If I am needed, I shall be in my quarters!", said Admiral Raleigh as he walked away and walked towards his living quarters.

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Across The Island of Fiji

Most civilians who found out about the liberation decided to stay in their homes and were either happy or didn't really care. The British has even more support among the Indian Fijian community which had been increasingly persecuted over the past few years under the harsh rule of Baininamera, and we're looking forward to the positive changes ahead.



There was a small contingent however of people who wholeheartedly supported the government, many of whom were politicians or their families, who began to tweet about the situation, and some of whom began to protest in the streets of Suva and other cities against the liberation but it were only several hundred protestors in each demonstration.

One of the first orders of business was for the British to take control of the television stations and this was done within the first few hours of the invasion. The British dismissed the local television staff for the time being and instead just rebroadcast versions of BBC World News, BBC1, 2 and 3, as well as different Australian ABC channels for the time being. In some areas of strategic importance, electricity, water, gas, Internet, and cellular service were shut off.

As Fiji only had 9,500 troops, the British expected that Fiji would fall into British hands within a week, and order would once again be restored to the island. Once it was firmly under British administration, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II would visit the island accompanied by a British and Commonwealth delegation of politicians, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

GOV UK @GOVUK HMG would like to inform the international community that Fiji is being liberated by UK and will soon hold free and fair elections. We urge nations to cease relations with the former government and instead refer to the UK for all matters regarding Fiji from now on.#MakeFijiBritishAgain #FijiIsFreeNow #DemocraticFiji RETWEETSFAVORITE 250k50k 12:21pm - 06/01/17

[Waztaskio]

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White House

It had been two days after the presidential inauguration, with Mike Pence being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America. The inauguration went decently, however a few traditions such as the parade were not adhered to as Pence thought of this being known as a stolen presidency and did not wish to offend Americans by presenting himself as their choice for the presidency. Donald Trump had by now, officially been charged by the United States Secret Service for various tax fraud and corruption charges, and was due to appear in court within a few months. In 1974, Richard Nixon was soon to face an impeachment hearing over his removal from office which he avoided by resigning the presidency and was pardoned by his Vice President for all crimes. A decision, which was very controversial for the time. He didn't want to become the failure everyone saw Ford become, and this very notion is the reason why Pence decided to himself that he would not be issuing a presidential pardon. A decision that he hopes years down the line, history will acquit him of. During the past few weeks, Pence has finished designating a cabinet and he was happy to announce that all of it would be approved. Due to most of the appointees already being appointed by Trump, Pence took it upon himself to fill all the non filled positions with his people such as the Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. The outline of his cabinet, was drafted and fully sent to Congress the second he named those advisors.

Vice President - John Kasich
Secretary of State - Rex Tillerson
Secretary of the Treasury - Steven Mnuchin
Secretary of Defense - James Mattis
Attorney General - Jeff Sessions
Secretary of the Interior - Ryan Zinke
Secretary of Agriculture - Susan Combs
Secretary of Commerce - Wilbur Ross
Secretary of Labor - Andrew Puzder
Secretary of Health and Human Services - Tom Price
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Ben Carson
Secretary of Transportation - Elaine Chao
Secretary of Energy - Rick Perry
Secretary of Education - Betsy DeVos
Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Jeff Miller
Secretary of Homeland Security - John Kelly
White House Chief of Staff - Reince Priebus
Ambassador to the United Nations - Nikki Haley
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Scott Pruitt
United States Trade Representative - Robert Lighthizer
Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Mick Mulvaney
Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers - Peter Navarro
Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Linda McMahon

With the cabinet fully approved, he was prepared to begin the trouble of governing the land. Now Pence was no fool, but he was more conservative then Trump. Building a wall was not in his plans, however reinforcing the fences and scanners along the border was. Trump was a little more isolationist then what Pence wanted, and now the foreign policy was his to decide. He soon sighed, as he prepared to commit his first real executive action in office before going to domestic affairs. He requested a meeting with the National Security Council to be assembled in the situation room to consider their options in Syria. About thirty minutes later, Pence was in the situation with the National Security Council. In the room was Vice President John Kaisch, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Joseph Dunford, Director of National Security James Clapper, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. They all stood as the president entered the room and were soon ordered to sit. "Alrighty, we have a lot to discuss. The issue on the table of Syria. And what we are going to be discussing, is how to invade it..."

[Franco-Iberie]

6:00 PM, January 14, 2017

Palacio de Planalto, Brasilia, Federative Republic of Brazil

President Michel Temer looked out the window of his magnificent palace, caressing his Danish and French medals bestowed upon him by their governments. Surely they must think highly of him to give him these badges of their respect. They would come to his aid if nobody else would. He smiled, relieved by this thought as he lit up yet another cigar to deal with the constant stress that besieged him. He had tried doing something with his twitter account the other day, telling his country he was okay, calling for help, communicating with his family members who were worried sick... It ended with him throwing the laptop onto the floor and trying to tear his own scalp off. Only Maria would ever talk to him, and that was to tell him that the one meal he ate per day was ready. He suspected that she wished to leave him, just like everyone else he knew. Was he going mad? He thought he was, but then he remembered that people who are mad don't think they are, and that thought relieved him as well. That night he dreamt of his childhood home in Tietê, of all the comforts the delightful small house he and his family shared. His mother tucked him into bed and kissed him goodnight, he awoke the next morning 65 years older, in an empty palace in a city that was only a dream in the head of some architects and idealists.

10:00 AM, January 16, 2017

Prefeitura Municipal de Santos, Santos, Estado de São Paulo, Brazil

The small city of Santos rests on the eastern end of Saint Vincent Island, and would otherwise be insignificant if not for its proximity to the much larger city of São Paulo. Any cargo being transported to the third largest city in the world must first go through the Port of Santos, and this is the only reason for the city's relative wealth in comparison to the nearby satellite cities, excluding the resort town of Praia Grande, wealthy for reasons that can be figured out by the translating the name into English.

In front of the city hall a middle aged man with his hair already going white leans against a bus stop, reading the daily edition of the Correio Brasilinese. More gloom and doom from the rest of the world, the American president being arrested before even taking office, Britain invading Fiji, IRA resurgence. If all went according to Guilherme's plan, Brazil would soon be making headlines again, like these other nations. He checked his wristwatch and checked the time. 10:05, perfect, they should be here any minute now.

Manoel put down the newspaper to assess the situation. More or less what he was sent here to do. He thought that after watching his friend get shot in the arm and lose 3 liters of blood that he would get a break, but in hindsight, he should've known better. This was a resistance group, not the mafia he had worked for in his youth. Manpower is their most valuable resource. They'd received a tipoff one week ago about a peaceful assembly being planned in the city, and the leaders had asked for protection against the government goons. This was significant, being the first demonstration against the government since the disastrous December Revolt. It was apparent that the city government had also recieved a tipoff, evidenced by the large numbers of riot police in front of the building.



"This could end very badly." He thought as the protesters finally rounded the corner onto the street where the city hall was. They numbered in the few thousand, not nearly as large nor impressive as the mob that had assembled in Rio last December. He stood and watched as they spilled into the plaza in front of the hall. Waving their Integralist flags and picket signs. Manoel tried to pick out leaders of the protest, someone he could speak to. People riding on the shoulders of others, with megaphones, leading chants, anything that might indicate that the protesters looked up to this person. As the police captain began ordering people to stand down and return to their homes, he instinctively clutched his Taurus snubnose revolver. A gut feeling he had from watching many other peaceful protests devolve into something worse.

Sure enough, he was right. A brick, a bottle, a shoe - he couldn't make it out from the distance he was at - but whatever it was, it landed right in the face of the captain giving orders. Everything inside Manoel was telling him to run, run all the way back to the base in Manaus, but he simply stood there, frozen with horror and uncertainty. The captain got to his feet and ordered "Fogo!". There were some reluctant to obey this order, but the majority did. For fear of losing their job, being overwhelmed by a now ravenously angry mob... Manoel could not say. These were not rubber bullets they were firing... god no, this was live ammunition. Rubber bullets don't make blood fly from people like that. Tear gas canisters were thrown into the crowd, and they quickly dispersed, running in every direction that wasn't towards the police square, including Manoel. He himself did what he should've all along - run. And so he ran fast as he could, both to avoid a stray pellet from police shotguns and to avoid being trampled by the human stampede approaching him. When he finally got back to the city of São Paulo, it was a different city than the one he had left two days earlier. The general mood had shifted to one of anger. There was no turning back the tide now, the number of integralists grew every day, and they would surely demand blood while the oligarchs and plutocrats in Brasilia pathetically tried to cover up the events of this day.

Itamaraty Brasil @ItamaratyGovBr Following the tragic events of today in Santos, a ban is placed by the federal government on public meetings of more than 4 people in the interest of public safety. Please cooperate with us and remain understanding as we try and resolve this crisis. #BrasilUnited #BrasilDemocracy RETWEETSFAVORITE 1,538782 6:00 pm - 16 January 17

[Krugeristan]

This year was going to be the year he wasn't going to be surrounded by guards. Useful as they were, Assad wanted to breathe, and constantly having people around him didn't allow for that.

There wasn't a shot in hell he trusted Britain, and it was a real pity. He studied ophthalmology there. He met his wife there. It was such a real shame that he didn't trust the nation that had given him so much.

It wasn't so much Britain's fault as it was Britain's leadership's fault. Assad wished that British Parliament trusted him; he was a trustworthy man. Why'd Britain fall into the trap of thinking he was a crazy man?

Trying to contact Britain was a last resort for him. Assad had hoped Trump would provide some kind of assistance, but, now he was gone, and this Pence character was coming into play. Assad knew nothing about him, couldn't trust him right away. He had some experience with Britain's current leaders in the past, and figured he may as well give them one last shot.

[The Tricolour]

Francois Hollande, President of France, was once again sitting in his office. The letter to Britain had not gained a reply yet, but Francois Hollande was about to focus on a more important issue.

"Sir! Sir!" Francois's butler, Louis, rushed into the room. He was in an array. "Yes, Louis?" Francois asked. "Sir, the situation in Brazil has escalated." "What do you mean?" Francois asked. "I mean that the police have fired upon protesters in Sao Paulo." Francois was a little bit panicked. "Should we intervene, sir?" Louis asked. "Non, not yet. However, do order a massive deployment of troops."

Francois Hollande @Francois hOLLANDE French troops are being sent to Brazil, to keep the peace. Hopefully, a compromise can be reached and the situation can be de-escalated. #ViveLaFrance #KeepingThePeace RETWEETSFAVORITE 7,59837,984 1:02 PM - 02/21/16