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by **Frasian Viceroyalty** » Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:25 pm

Auto News: BMV Announces Revive of Classic Convertible, Marque "Wivern" Announcing International Release

Emblem of the Marque "Wivern International," Releasing Internationally this Week

Wivern's Flagship Vehicle, the M56 Kobra

BMV's Revived KB8 Kabriolett

Krafen, Frasian Viceroyalty – This month brings big news to the automotive scene, with two releases being announced this week. Firstly, the Orilyan company Wivern has announced that it will be releasing an international subsidiary that will aim to deliver "high quality vehicles for reasonable prices" which "mix both luxury and sportiness in one package." As of now, the company primarily produces middle class and lower luxury vehicles in Orilya based on BMV designs formatted for usage in the Orilyan nation. However, CEO Erwin Horstmann stated that Wivern International will be a drastically different from its parent company. Appearing at the BMV headquarters in Berlin today, the Wivern showcase was presented before the crowds. Horstmann focused on the company's "flagship" vehicle, the M56 Kobra, which was said to be available in a multitude of trims for any customer. At the presentation, the vehicle was shown in two different formats: a 2 door "S" model sport coupe and a 4 door "S" model sport "hatch-sedan." The vehicle was described as a "mix of utilitarianism, sportiness, with a good splash of luxury" and was for the person "who wanted to do anything" with their car. Also at the presentation was the significantly longer M65 Kürassier, an elongated version of the M56 that sacrificed the rear passenger doors for more room to carry cargo in the rear. However, many were interested in the last vehicle at the presentation: the M46 Eko. The M46 is the vehicle designed for "the average family to be able to enjoy a vehicle that mixes usefulness, affordability, and an enjoyable ride." This vehicle will be the least expensive vehicle in the Wivern lineup as of now, costing as little as NSD$12,500 for the basic model without extra features. It will possess a lighter weight and a less-powerful engine, but will make up for these with a higher fuel-efficiency rumoured to be 40-43 MPG. The M46 resenbkes the M56 4 door, but lacks the extra components that give the M56 its NSD$25,000 starting price tag. Each vehicle will be available in different trims: the M46 sporting a base model ($12,500), "S" model ($16,000-21,000), and an "EX" model ($19,000-25,000); the M56 will sport a base model (NSD$25,000), "S" model ($28,000+), an "EX" model ($28,000+), and a plug-in hybrid model ($26,500+); the M65 will sport a base model ($28,000+), "S" model ($32,000+), an "EX" model ($37,000+), and a plug-in hybrid model ($35,000+). The vehicles are set to release in each continent, starting in Corentia, week-by-week.

In other news, BMV has announced the revival of its classic KB3 Kabriolett coupe. The original KB3 was produced from 1999-2005 and consisted of ~5,000 models produced. However, spokesman Max Kaber stated today that the company would be reviving the model to "give drivers another chance" to own one of the vehicles. The KB8 will resemble the KB3 in most ways, but will differ significantly in terms of its electronics and engine. In terms of electronics, the vehicle will be equipped with the 2019 BMV kDrive entertainment system that allows drivers to both enjoy their favourite form of entertainment and monitor the vehicle from a set of two monitors in the centre of the dashboard. Non-convertible coupe variants will also be equipped with the kDrive heads-up-display projected on the windshield ahead of the driver, which will display important information from the vehicle and from an optional phone connection. To counter texting while driving, the 2019 kDrive system will allow drivers to choose how messages will be delivered: appearing on the HUD or read by the onboard computer. They will be able to dictate their return messages to the computer, which will then send the messages to the intended recipient. For the engine, the vehicle will be equipped with the BMV Feuerdrache V8, with options to add the BMV Kriegsadler V12 or Blitz full-electric drive. The vehicle will be set to be produced from 2019 to 2023, and will be available in every continent. It is set to be released in two months, with the starting price of NSD$85,000 for the base V8 model.

by **Daredland** » Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:57 am

Ex-Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer revokes Daredi citizenship, set to receive government positions in both the self-proclaimed Weniges Reich and in the Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg

Flags of the self-declared Weniges Reich and the Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg

Ex-Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer has revealed publicly that he would be revoking his citizenship of Daredland by giving up the passport. Schäfer is now seemingly a stateless person but given the announcements that followed, there are two options (technically one official option) of citizenship he might be getting instead. The ex-Chancellor’s announcement also narrowed down or even technically revealed his mysterious sanctuary for exile abroad from Daredi law. It is where everyone has been suspecting from the start. This is how ex-Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer explained his move of revoking Daredi citinzeship:

[Spoken in German]: “The junta in Daredland is a direct threat to my personal well-being and my security. The Daredi Confederation is also a Sunrisian proxy state that was built by the loyal Freihat junta and I don’t want to associate with it by having a passport of this nation. I was a citizen of the Daredi Confederacy and not the present-day Daredi Confederation. I was loyal to a different flag. By keeping the citizenship I would’ve given recognition and remained loyal to the Confederation so as a sign of protest I’m giving the Daredi passport up. I would also not be able to move on because I would remain a citizen exiled abroad without a chance to return to his home out fear of the junta prosecuting me. I will also not let the Junta think of myself as their legal target because I hold Daredi citizenship and should be extradited back to them as a citizen of the land they control. I’m freeing myself of all that. If Daredland is ever back to normal then maybe I will try to get back there and become a citizen again. But I ideally dream to one day have a passport of a Germanic union state which Daredland, the Weniges Reich and the Englean Kaiserreich will merge into.”

The sudden giving up of the Daredi passport contradicts Schäfer’s argument of being a Daredi patriot but he has also made it clear that he’s a patriot of a different Daredland which existed before the Flaming Revolution. After announcing that he would be giving up his Daredi citizenship Schäfer said that he would return to politics but not of Daredland obviously. He would simultaneously be assuming two high government offices in two government structures. One is the position of the Official Representative to the Weniges Reich within the Imperial government in the Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg and the other is the ‘Interior Minister’ of the self-declared Weniges Reich. Technically Schäfer would now be a citizen of the Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg which many say is appropriate for a man of his pan-Germanist and pro-Englean beliefs. The son of an empire has returned to the empire. The short-lived Schäfer-led government was accused of wanting to make Daredland part of the Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg. It becomes hard to deny it with the actions Schäfer has made in the past and the things he is saying these days as an ousted and exiled ex-leader. Schäfer wanted to join the Englean state well now he has but probably not how he originally imagined it.

The reason why nobody is seriously talking about Schäfer becoming a dual Englean and Weniges citizen at the same time is because the self-declared Weniges Reich does not exist and the Weniges government does not exist. Weniges ‘citizenship’ or ‘passport’ would be nothing more than paper or plastic on the level of a museum ornament. Similar to the documents of the ‘Island Territory of Belantica’ (ITB). The Weniges authority is also an Englean-made pseudo-government structure in occupied territories of Daredland so in reality Schäfer would only be an Englean imperial citizen and government officer. The position of the ‘Interior Minister’ of the self-declared Weniges Reich is fiction. Schäfer explained why he explicitly avoided any Englean or Weniges government offices that might require for him to go abroad confirming fear of arrest and enforcing his own personal isolation with this decision.

[Spoken in German]: “If I were to leave Englean or Weniges borders I would be in danger. The Daredi agents or agents from Sunrisia and their MDAA satellite states might abduct me and take me back to Daredland for unjust trial. I only feel truly safe in the Englean Kaiserreich and the Weniges Reich. But I feel like I would also not have to worry much about traveling to members of the Association of Cooperative Corentian States (ACCS). I feel like the members of the Rhodeve Commonwealth would be welcoming to me too. So I am not really that isolated and I a lot of the world is open to me. The bigger risk would be visiting the world’s neutral nations that aren’t members of many organizations. I just know that I would not take chances traveling to the VU and that Daredland, MDAA members and Calva are off-limits to me.”

The Daredi Confederation cannot yet strip its citizens of their passport under the current constitutional order. They can only give it up themselves and that is what the ex-Chancellor did. The Office of the Attorney General of the Daredi Confederation announced that Schäfer’s recent actions have increased the number of charges against him and expanded the scope of the three cases already opened against him. AOG also confirmed that revoking Daredi citizenship does not safe Schäfer from prosecution in Daredland for crimes against the Daredi state. Foreign citizens are also eligible for fair trial in Daredland like any alleged criminals and suspects. Schäfer also still remains eligible for extradition back to Daredland. Of course Schäfer appears to realize it himself and that is why he is tactically staying within the borders of the Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg and the occupied territories of Wenigberg under the control of the Englean-backed Weniges Reich. The Daredi government does not plan to issue an international bounty for Schäfer with a monetary reward. Lawmakers said that the ex-Chancellor may relief his situation if he actually stops hiding from prosecution and pleads his case.

by **The Seven United** » Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:31 pm

Three MPS Officers in hospital as bomb explodes underneath vehicle as violence surges in northern Montedoran

After days of warnings about an resurgence in violence and attacks, MPS Chief Alvaro Pavarotti has asked for assistance from the central government in clamping down in the recent surge of Montedoran terrorist activity within the north of the state. This morning three Montedoran Police Service (MPS) officers have been rushed to Herza Novi Valetudinar Hospital as a car bomb exploded under their armoured vehicle. At 9:03pm the bomb detonated under their vehicle causing significant damage, but luckily the device only partially exploded sparing the lives of the officers whose names will not be released. Investigations so far conclude that the bomb was a crude device made of a primarily RDX based explosive triggered by a radio signal. The explosive was placed under the car as the officers went in to a house on the Redes Road responding to a disturbance. It is likely the disturbance was a fabricated call made to lure the police into a trap.

This has been the first car bomb attack on the Montedoran Police since 2015. MPS Chief Alvaro Pavarotti said today "The despicable and reckless attack on the patrolling officers has shown that the threat from Montedoran terrorists is substantial and growing. As we have been saying from the start of the year, the insurgents are reorganising and regrouping in a way we haven't seen in two decades. The device used to attack our officers just going on with their duty, was crude, but dangerous. Had it exploded fully it is likely our servicemen would not be alive. Their capability to manufacture such devices is not to be underestimated.

This follows as consecutive nights of rioting and shootings within Herza Novi and northern Montedoran has prompted the MPS Chief to ask for central government assistance. "Shots have been fired each night for a week now in greater Herza Novi, and the organised rioting committed mainly by youth, is yet to peter out. This is no doubt coordinated by sinister elements within communities all across the north of the Montedoran, no doubt the violence is a part of their plot to cause as much social and economic damage as possible. We have so far kept a lid on this from becoming any large than it could become particularly within Podzia and the south of Montedoran, It is however becoming increasingly difficult. If we are unable to do our normal duties then we are unable to function as a police force. Our force is not a military one, we are not meant to be manning checkpoints or patrolling in convoys. Which is why we have asked for central government assistance to help restore our capability to function as a police service".

At the moment there are 21 live checkpoints, 20 of which are in the north of Montedoran in and around the Herza Novi area, which is the main focus of current rioting and violence. The Unitary Commission has yet to release a full response but has said that current events are worrying.

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.65.6683.

by **Vesvai** » Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:11 pm

VNNHD

Vesvai Withdraws From Treaties It Had With MDAA And SOWEFTA

Vesvai’s VHU-led government has gone through with a decision that was not entirely easy to take. It caused some inter-government division at first but the MPs of the ruling VHU party have managed to unite and pull through. Vesvai’s VHU-led Parliament has voted to withdraw from agreements that Vesvai had with the Western Corentian blocs of the MDAA military alliance and the SOWEFTA trade bloc. The specific abandoned agreements are Vesvai’s trust and stability partnership agreement with MDAA and a Strategic Economic Cooperation Agreement with SOWEFTA.

It was difficult to withdraw from the treaties with MDAA and SOWEFTA because Vesvai worked hard on achieving them. Vesvai sought a multi-vector foreign policy by being a full member of ROVAA and the Rhodeve Commonwealth while also having deals with MDAA and SOWEFTA. Up until today Vesvai was the only member of ROVAA or the Rhodeve Commonwealth to have deals with these Western Corentian blocs. But Vesvai’s further enjoyment of this privilege was put under threat when Sunrisia recently said it would convince SOWEFTA to review its Strategic Economic Partnership with Vesvai. This threat came after the most recent instances of the traditional political drama inside Vesvai between the government and the opposition and also between Vesvai and New Vesvai. It was highly likely that the Sunrisians would have tried to convince MDAA to drop the partnership deal with Vesvai too. So Vesvai’s government believed it’d be better to make the first move in pulling the plug. The VHU party MPs believed it was for the greater good of the nation. The reason why the votes at the Parliament to leave treaties with MDAA and SOWEFTA were approved nearly unanimously was because the opposition parties and other parties boycotted both votes by being absent.

The reason to end partnerships with MDAA and SOWEFTA are Sunrisia’s personal alliance with Vesvai’s enemy New Vesvai, the partnership that MDAA has developed with New Vesvai and suspicions of Western Corentia under Sunrisian leadership trying to influence the overthrow of Vesvai’s government or conduct that overthrow directly through its agents of influence in Vesvai’s opposition. Another reason is Vesvai solidarity with the Commonwealth ally Ispanza who has been facing harsh pressure from Sunrisia which is cutting the island nation off of the rest of the Corentian continent with “sea walls.”

Prime Minister Jonathan Mollisal said the following at the Parliament after both votes:

“[W]e will now no longer have to cheat on our ROVAA and Rhodeve Commonwealth alliances with MDAA and SOWEFTA as we have been doing. Multi-vector foreign policy is nothing but an illusion and an absence of decisiveness. It’s like trying to sit on both chairs with one backside. We cannot be a trusted full committed member of our alliances by trying to play both teams like that and by making deals on the side with someone else when we have already chosen our path and our family. It throws a burden and false expectations off of Vesvai’s shoulders. Western Corentia or Sunrisia specifically must take into account that it has derailed the power balance that existed between ROVAA and the Rhodeve Commonwealth on one side and MDAA and SOWEFTA on the other. Vesvai was a great gatekeeper and keeper of power balance between the two worlds. But you have now derailed that and have possibly created a new pressure point. Well the island of Vesvai has already been a pressure point but your actions towards us may have made it a bigger pressure point than before. The scales are now going to be flipping in one’s favor or the other’s favor.”

After both votes the government has ordered a nationwide curfew on Vesvai’s streets. Withdrawal from deals with MDAA and SOWEFTA triggered the Flaming Revolution in Daredland so Vesvai must make sure that a similar or an identical scenario does not repeat itself in Vesvai. The authorities, the police and the military are taking precautionary measures to prevent that the opposition use the severance with MDAA and SOWEFTA as another pretext for mass unrest and public disorder across Vesvai. Under the traditional public order Vesvai’s citizens will be informed when the curfew is over and allowed to continue on with their daily lives. As usual unlicensed demonstrations will remain prohibited even after the curfew is over. The citizens of Vesvai have been living under these new necessary conditions for a while now so the public has already gotten used to them and adapted.

by **Engleberg** » Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:10 pm

Kaiser Holds Imperial Awards Ceremony; Auswärtiges Amt Confirms Position of Former Daredi Chancellor Schäfer

Promotional Image Supporting the Relationship between the Kaiserreich and Weniges Reich

Freie Reichsstadt Engelberg, Englean Kaiserreich – As with tradition, His Imperial Majesty hosted this year's Imperial Awards Ceremony in the West Wing of the Siegesplatz. Since 1879, the Kaiserreich has hosted these ceremonies each year to commemorate different individuals, cities, or other recipients whom have shown achievement which has benefitted the Kaiserreich or the world. Since 1995 the majority of the awards have been civilian in nature, with many recipients being awarded the Maximilian Geberhard Award, which is given to civilians who have made extraordinary scientific achievements. This year brought about a different array of awards, with His Imperial Majesty expressing that this year "showed greatness from every Englean." A majority of the awards presented were related to the Frasian Insurrection, but others consisted of civilian awards and ceremonial ranks.

The most significant awards presented are listed below:

Queen Karen Pearson of Belantica: Honourary Rank of Einsatzkommandant of the Englean Reichspolizei and rank of Konteradmiral of the Kaiserliche-Marine 21. Patrouillegeschwader
Queen Veronica Mustang of Shastara: Honourary Rank of Stabsoberst of the Kaiserliche Heer 45. Kaiserliche Husaren
Crown Prince Halcyon Mustang of Shastara: Honourary Rank of Stabsmajor of the Luftstreitkräfte 33. Kampfgeschwader
King Juren III of Talvistova: Honourary Rank of Konteradmiral of the Kaiserliche-Marine 23. Zerstörergeschwader
Frasian Viceroy Cynfor Mustang-Hohenzern: Honourary Rank of Generalmajor of the Kaiserliche Heer
Reichspräsident Helmuth Fehrenbacher of the Weniges Reich: Order of the Golden Eagle 2nd Class
Reichskanzler Paul Steiner of the Weniges Reich: Order of the Golden Eagle 3rd Class

Also at the ceremony, His Imperial Majesty announced the reinstating of the titles of Souveräner-Freiherr and Souveräner Ritter which had been discontinued in 1830. This title was reserved for individuals that assisted the Kaiserreich expansion into Corentia, and/or individuals of importance who were born in the Englean colonies. A significant portion of these individuals were from Neu-Steinland (now Daredland), with this territory being the largest in the Kaiserreich. The title was discontinued with the independence of Daredland in 1830, however will be reinstated as of this week. His Imperial Majesty stated that the title will be awarded to Daredis who have expressed significant tenacity in the fight to defend the Daredi nation and people. The first recipient of the title of Souveräner-Freiherr had been announced at the ceremony as ex-Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer, who now will be addressed officially as Sv. Fr. Friedrich von Schäfer by official Kaiserreich sources.

On the topic of the former Chancellor, Außenminister von Richter confirmed reports from Daredland on the current situation involving Sv. Fr. von Schäfer reported by Daredi news sources earlier today. The Außenminister had stated that von Schäfer has been assigned the position as Official Representative to the Weniges Reich within the Auswärtiges Amt and that Reichspräsident Helmuth Fehrenbacher had confirmed von Schäfer’s position as Interior Minister of the Weniges Reich as well. He is set to begin his duties next Monday, to allow von Schäfer to acclimate to his new positions. The Außenminister had also stated that any charges filed against Sv. Fr. von Schäfer will not take affect on the individual, as he is now a Weniges-Englean dual citizen with immunity granted to officials of this stature. Any attempts of extradition will not be permitted within Englean or Weniges territories. The Außenminister also hinted at future Englean support of Vesvai against the breakaway New Vesvai, and states that it was possible for the Kaiserreich to send an envoy to establish relations between the two nations.

by **New Vesvai** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:00 am

NEW VESVAI BROADCASTING

New Vesvai Aims To Take Vesvai’s Place As An Economic Partner Of SOWEFTA By Signing A Trade Agreement With The Bloc

Northern neighbor Vesvai has abandoned its multi-vector foreign policy in favor of full loyalty to the alliances it belongs to. The difficultly pursued deals with MDAA and SOWEFTA were severed by the VHU-led authoritarian government via parliamentary votes. Non-governing smaller parties and opposition parties were absent during the voting in protest. The foreign policy progress made by Vesvai was voluntarily destroyed by its own hand. The VHU-leadership explained that Western Corentia and Sunrisia specifically are trying to influence a regime change in Vesvai and have hinted again that the opposition is linked with foreign sponsorship. The VHU-led leadership drew parallels with Daredland how withdrawing from treaties with MDAA and SOWEFTA there led to mass unrest and ultimately the Flaming Revolution. The ruling VHU party was aware of the risk that an identical scenario might happen in Vesvai and ordered a curfew. The citizens of Vesvai are now sitting locked in their homes by police and the military until this whole government decision blows over.

In New Vesvai the government led by the AIT coalition saw this as an opportunity to fill the gap left by the northern neighbor Vesvai. Specifically the gap that New Vesvai would be filling is with SOWEFTA. New Vesvai already has a strategic security partnership deal with MDAA but does not have any deal with SOWEFTA. Talks about a deal with SOWEFTA have been going around in New Vesvai and in SOWEFTA before. While sharing a strategic security partnership deal with MDAA New Vesvai enjoys a strong Mutual Defense Treaty with Sunrisia and military protection within the ranks of this agreement. In defense New Vesvai has concurrent treaties with Sunrisia and the whole of MDAA. On the economic side New Vesvai has a personal trade agreement only with Sunrisia. That deal is the Enhanced Trade and Investment Agreement that increases the trade flow between New Vesvai and Sunrisia and also pours Sunrisian investment into New Vesvai’s economy. Prime Minister Kai Placore and the lawmakers are proposing that New Vesvai seek concurrent trade deals with Sunrisia and SOWEFTA. This would make New Vesvai economically attached with Creperia, Edereon and maybe partially with Damsmar. To make this deal more attractive for SOWEFTA New Vesvai would promote itself not only as someone that would fill a gap left by Vesvai. In contrast to the northern neighbor New Vesvai would be a reliable and committed partner that is unattached to other alliances. New Vesvai is also doing better economically than Vesvai so it would be a more attractive economy to work with and New Vesvai is also a market of interested consumers. Considering everything New Vesvai’s government intends to initiate negotiations with SOWEFTA and expects success.

by **South Baggnagia** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:47 pm

South Baggnagian activists are fighting a propaganda war with the North Baggnagian leadership

SOUTH BAGGNAGIA/NORTH BAGGNAGIA BORDER – South Baggnagian citizens are waging their own war against the North Baggnagian leadership and the South Baggnagian state is not intervening. The state is not intervening to support it and it is not intervening to stop it either. Human rights groups, social activists and South Baggnagian nationalists are using parts of the border with smaller military presence to send propaganda material via hot air balloons over into North Baggnagia. Activists are using less-militarized parts of the border from the South Baggnagian side out of fear that South Baggnagian and Sunrisian troops may try to stop their unsanctioned activities.

The South Baggnagians are sending food, hygiene products, anti-regime political propaganda posters and leaflets, laptops, VHS and DVD players, VHS and DVD copies of movies and television shows, USB’s with movies, TV shows and music, cassettes, discs and sometimes vinyls. The movies, TV shows and music are most local South Baggnagian productions or Baggnagian-dubbed Sunrisian movie and TV productions and Sunrisian music. The allied nation has very vast movie, TV and music industry so it has been included in the propaganda sent to North Baggnagia via balloons. The activists have picked South Baggnagian and Sunrisian entertainment as propaganda material to also serve as symbolism for a joint fight of both allied nations against the North Baggnagian regime.

The resourcefulness of the activists has been explained by theories that they might have wealthy leadership, a big number of participants combining funds or an undisclosed state sponsor. Fingers are pointing at South Baggnagia and at Sunrisia. The government of South Baggnagia has denied its involvement in the activists’ propaganda war with the North Baggnagian leadership and has hinted that these activities at the border are legally questionable. Opponents to the activists have said that they are working on violating the North–South cease-fire by provoking the North’s response to the propaganda activities of South’s activists.

Minister of Foreign and Ventismarian Affairs Jurij Zéjler-Leichhardt commented to the press:

The South Baggnagian state is not involved with what the activists are doing. This is entirely their own initiative. Of course what the activists are doing can get them in trouble with our own law and with the North Baggnagian regime. Of course if the North Baggnagian regime tries to harm them or abduct them on South Baggnagian territory we will do everything to ensure their protection and their security. They are our citizens. But doing what they’re doing on the border and trying to avoid the South Baggnagian militaries is questionable legally. They are trying to do something behind the backs of the authorities and their own actions can obviously have larger consequences. It will impact the North–South tension. There is also another reason why it is unwise to look for border areas on our side with less troops and to avoid the authorities. The security of the activists cannot be assured. If the activists are on their own at the border launching anti-regime propaganda into North Baggnagia they might be abducted and taken into North Baggnagia. And that can end very tragically because our government and the activists themselves won’t know what the regime might do to them. We can only expect the worst. It’s pretty dangerous.

But I’m sure the activists are aware of these risks. If they’re not I just for-warned them. The South Baggnagian state does not plan on purposefully stopping what the activists are doing. We advise they not hinder the guarding of the border by our troops and by Sunrisian troops. Being stressed for the safety of unarmed civilians on the frontline is not what they need to be focusing on. The reason why we are not going to stop the activists from launching this propaganda into North Baggnagia is because we don’t want to restrict our citizens from expressing their views. They have their own ways how to do that. We also think that North Baggnagia has done much worse things to South Baggnagia and those were actually state approved and state ordered. They opened fire on our side, they invaded our airspace, they sent agents onto our side of the border to kidnap and kill soldiers for information. This is actual harm to the South Baggnagian state, to our citizens and to citizens of our ally Sunrisia whose soldiers here are also its citizens. By comparison what the activists are doing is harmless because it’s not violent and it is not hurting the people in North Baggnagia. It’s hurting the regime in North Baggnagia that builds itself up on propaganda.

by **The Seven United** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:56 pm

Anderson makes a statement on security situation in Montedoran, UNP condemn recent violence

Unitary Commissioner Christina Anderson has made a long 'speech' to the particularly empty Unitary Parliament, regarding the security situation in Montedoran, as well as finishing with emboldening her plan to open the Damsmarian economy particularly to the West Corentian market. Her statement comes as three MPS officers were admitted to hospital after injuries sustained because of a bomb attack. Sustained rioting has broken out in the northern Montedoran city of Herza Novi which has been at the centre of the current trouble.

"Can I start off proceedings by issuing a complete condemnation of the recent violence in Herza Novi yesterday and the violence across the region perpetrated within the last few days. Its a disgrace that in this day and age there are people that want to risk and harm the peace and prosperity brought to the Montedoran. There is no want or wish for bombings, shootings and anarchy to return to a region that has benefited the most since peace. Which brings me to further condemn the reckless attempts on the lives of Montedoran Police Servicemen yesterday. These are members of their own community that they wish to kill, simply because of the badge and flag on their uniform. Bigotry has no place in a modern Montedoran that we see today. I am thankful that the vast majority of the people in the country want no part in this disgraceful behaviour, despicable actions and reckless violence orchestrated by Montedoran terrorists and the cartels backed by them.

I'd like to thank everybody in the Montedoran Police Service for the work they do day in and day out. Chief Pavarotti is right, we shouldn't be asking policemen and policewomen to put their lives on the line as they carry out daily work. So, the Unitary Justice Commission has granted the official request of the Montedoran Police Service for extra central resources in order to kerb the current threat of increased dissident activity as well as organised disturbances and rioting. The resources will come from an immediate supply of twenty five million Argents, extra equipment loaned by central policing organisations, as well as the reintroduction of the Montedoran Temporary Internment Act allowing for prisoners arrested for the likes of organised crime or cartel activity as well as terrorism offences to be kept in remand for an extra two weeks without being released. It is unfortunate that we have to do this but it is only a temporary affair. The Unitary Government will review the security situation again next week".

The UNP has broadly condemned the bombing and previous violence in their press release. "The United Nationalists are thoroughly opposed to all violence. However, it is best we understand why this is happening in the first place. The Unitary government in Aygon has refused to acknowledge the independence vote and Montedoran desire to leave the Union. The Montedoran people have been held hostage in a Union they do not wish to remain a part of. Until the Commission recognises that and comes back to ground level, there will be continued disillusionment and growing tension. The Commission should hang their heads in shame". Last night five men were arrested by the MPS in Herza Novi, and one by the Nordmelingar City Police in Nordmelingar, for their part in the supply of petrol bombs and their part in orchestrating/taking part of rioting in western Herza Novi. Two have so far been released without charge, others pending further investigation.

The Unitary Commissioner Christina Anderson then went on to brief the house on the new economic plans to be put into fruition by the end of this month. They are to broadly open up the Damsmarian economy by applying for an enhanced position within SOWEFTA, handing more power to the Board of Trade as well as joining the Trust-W Treaty and contributing to the Libriran canal project.

"Further, the Unitary Government will wait no longer for concessions to be made in the house, which is unfortunate. So, the Commission will be seeking an enhanced position within the SOWEFTA economic area. We want to reduce tariffs between us and the SOWEFTA bloc, to enhance our competitiveness and access to the western Corentian market. We will also make it our intent to join the Trust-W Treaty along with Librira and Smoya to bring us into line with these nations as regards to our access to the sea. The Libriran Canal project is also very important in the future for the economic success of our country. If we want to cement our position as the trading middle ground for Corentia then the canals construction is a vital part in this process. Which is why the Unitary Commission will put to a vote to confirm 15% of the cost of the Libriran Canal to be paid to the Libriran Government for say and a certain amount of control over the canal".

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.65.5335.

by **Ouraicon** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:39 pm

THE SYLVANIA POST

President Shaw Delivers 2019 State of The Union Address

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the United States Congress, honored guests, and fellow citizens:

I come before you today once again to report on the state of our Union, and once again I am pleased to report going into my second year in office, my administration, this Congress, and the amazing people of this nation have made major strides towards an Ouraicon that is stronger, freer, and more secure than ever before.

Ever since President Marston took office in 2001 this nation began to change, forever I hope, our assumptions about government and its place in our lives. Out of that change has come great and robust growth in our confidence, our economy, and our role in not only Corentia, but in the world as well.

Tonight Ouraicon is stronger because of the values we hold dear. We believe freedom and faith must be our guiding stars, for they show us the truth, they make us brave, they give us hope, and leave us wiser than we were. This process for a better Ouraicon began not in the halls here in Liberty, but in the hearts and minds of our families, communities, and workplaces. Groups which together, unleash the spirit of this great nation.

President Marston and President Fitzgerald invigorated this nation's economy by giving people greater freedom and incentives to take risks and letting them keep more of what they earned. We did what we promised, and now our economy is on the verge of being at its best since the end of World War Two. Tonight we can take pride in 20 straight months of economic growth, the lowest inflation rate since the 90s, and 5.5 million new jobs. Wages are growing faster than ever before, millions have been lifted off of food stamps and welfare, and the economy is now growing nearly twice as fast today as when I took office, and nearly eight times as much in 2000. Unemployment has reaches its lowest rate in over half a century, especially among Hispanic and Zamibian Ouraiconians which has reached its lowest levels in Ouraiconian history.

However, this economic growth has been fueled by Ouraicons vast reserves of natural gas and crude oil. We have yet to unleash the limitless potential of mass renewable energy. In August of last year, this Congress signed the Renewable Energy Act which is beginning to reshape the way Ouraicon will produce and consume energy. Already companies like SolFab have agreed to assist in this green revolution. The Smart District Initiative will see that our biggest cities will become net zero energy consumers by 2040. The construction of fifty additional wind farms, the renovation of the Bonneville and El Dorado dams, and the new tidal farms off the coast of Hanover, are the next big steps that I hope to have completed or started by the end of this term. All of which will plant the seed for future success.

For an Ouraicon of wisdom that honors the family, knowing that if the family goes, so does the Veneer of Civilization;

For an Ouraicon that sees tomorrows dreams in the learning and hard work we do today;

For an Ouraicon of courage, whose brave service men and women proudly stand on the frontier of freedom;

For an Ouraicon of compassion that opens its heart to those who cry out for help.

However, we are not here today to pat ourselves on the back and pop champagne bottles over what we have done, but to challenge ourselves to finish what has not been done.
We are here tonight to speak for the millions in not only our inner cities, but those in Ozalares who long for real jobs, safe neighborhoods, and schools that truly teach. Yes, we are here to speak for the Ouraiconian farmer, the innovator, the millions of workers in our industries fighting to modernize and compete. And always and forever, for all who struggle to break free from the iron grip of totalitarianism, for all who know and feel it in their hearts that freedom is the one true path to peace and human happiness.

The path has been followed by much of the world, but there are still some who cling to the drug of totalitarianism. Last year we saw the sudden, violent, traumatic collapse of the Zilverenburg regime. While one threat is subdued it has opened the doors to another broader conflict. Sunrisia now shares a border with both ourselves and our...friends in the Englean Kaiserreich. Any accident whether intentional or otherwise could ignite yet another flashpoint in Corentia and cause needless bloodshed and chaos. I urge both the Kaiser and President Sâlúbĕr to treat any future situations in the Zilverenburgs with the utmost patience and through thought.

On a much happier note, after 42 years of Ouraiconian administration, reconstruction, and support. The time has finally come for the people of Ozalares to take the first steps towards their own destiny. After meeting with advisors from the past five administrations, the Presidents of those administrations, USA inspectors, the folks at the Department of the Interior, and many meetings with Governor Galvez, I have concluded that the mission undertaken by the Whitley Administration to equip Ozalares with the tools and know how to not only be successful as a nation but to thrive, has at long last been fulfilled. Will Ozalares join the other great states that make up this mighty union or will they become another shining beacon of liberty among the other great nations of the world. This is up to the Ozalaran people. And I am pleased to announce they will decide their fate in a referendum later this year. Details will be announced sometime soon.

As a demonstration of how far the Ozalaran people have come, I would like to introduce a woman from the district of Saliredor by the name of Maya Tejedor. Senora Tejedor is from a poor village several dozen miles outside of De La Cruz, which at the time in 2006 was Ozalares's poorest city. Where doing alright meant one meal a day and having one pair of half-decent shoes. Senora Tejedor left her village and traveled to Mailan and got a degree in computer engineering. In 2011 she created a startup named Redes Rulares, Rural Networking. This startup is now the 3rd largest internet provider in Ozalares and has connected over 6,000 isolated villages and towns across Ozalares. Redes Rulares also gives tens of thousands of dollars in donations to schools and community centers across the nation and runs a charity called Técnicos Libres, which provides free computers to thousands of different communities by having volunteers refurbish donated electronics and provides education by having the volunteers go back into their communities equipped with new technological know-how.

Whichever path the people of Ozalares take, Ouraicon will support them.

To our friends in Weypel, this administration renews its vow to continue the long friendship and kinship our two nations share. However, there is an increasing amount of pressure coming from across the border and here at home for Ouraicon to join the Rhodeve Commonwealth. Many see this as a very reasonable alternative to aligning with the MDAA or the Kaiserreich. However, many also see that joining the Commonwealth would put us back under Rhodeve control, defeating the purpose of our revolution. I am open to either option. But seeing as Congress cannot seem to find common ground on this issue I urge Congress to authorize a public referendum on Commonwealth membership. Should the people desire membership then I will be happy to deliver the request to Queen Diana personally, and if the people do not, then we can let this issue rest.

To our friends in the Kaiserreich, our northern neighbors. It has become increasingly clear that any military action initiated by one towards the other would result in catastrophic damage and loss for both of us. Therefore I am hoping that a less militaristic relationship can be pursued. There are no easy answers to the deep disagreements that we hold against each other. However, I believe that 2019 finds these United States and the Englean Kaiserreich in the strongest position in years to establish a constructive and realistic working relationship. We have come a long way from the 70s and 80s when our two nations were racing to outmaneuver the other. Even now our border is lined with thousands of soldiers and military installations ready to obliterate the other. In the 90s we let the overwhelming and growing debt caused by our failed dip into socialism affect how much we spend on our military and caused our defenses to degrade significantly and make it seem to the Kaiserreich that our demise was inevitable. They said it so often that some of us even thought it ourselves. But in 2001 we embraced a mandate to change our course. And we have. With the support from the Ouraiconian people, the Congress, and our friends in Weypel, we halted Ouraicons decline. We are in the biggest economic boom since WWII. Our defenses have been rebuilt, our alliances are solid, and our commitment to defend our values of freedom and liberty has never been more clear.

Our recovery has taken the Reichstag by surprise and they can see now that our resolve has not wavered. Yes, we are safer now, but that's not safe enough. We're witnessing tragic events unfolding in many parts of the world. Nuclear arsenals are still far too high, and our working relationship with the Englean Kaiserreich is not what it must be. Deterrence is essential to preserve peace and protect our way of life, but deterrence is not the beginning nor end of our policy towards the Englean Kaiserreich. We must engage the Kaiserreich in a dialogue as serious and constructive as possible, a dialogue that will serve to promote peace in the troubled regions of not only Corentia but across the world and build a constructive working relationship.

Neither we nor the Kaiserreich can wish away the differences between our two societies and our philosophies, but we must remember that we do have common interests. First and foremost among them is to avoid the needless spilling of blood. We must do more to find the areas of mutual interest and then build upon them. It is my belief that it is in the best interest for both nations to seek ways to eliminate the use of force in solving international disputes. Today there are many flashpoints across the globe that would benefit from mitigated assistance. In...other regions sovereign states are being confronted by more powerful neighbors seeking to dominate or subvert. Many of these problems have been caused or exploited by the Kaiserreich and its surrogates. Fueling regional conflicts only exacerbate local tensions and increase suffering. Which makes the effort to find solutions to real social and economic problems more difficult. These actions also carry the risk of broader confrontations. Would it not be better and safer if we could work together to assist people in areas of conflict in finding peaceful solutions to those problems? That should be one of our primary mutual goals.

We both must realize that we are in a long term competition with a government that does not share our notions of individual liberties at home and peaceful change abroad. We must be frank in acknowledging our differences and unafraid to promote our values. I have openly expressed my view of the Imperial system. And the Kaiser has openly expressed his opinions on Ouraiconian democracy. But this doesn't mean that we can't deal with each other. The fact that neither of us likes the other system is no reason to refuse to talk. Living in the nuclear age practically demands that we do talk.

I see no reason why in five years Mr. Hans and Mrs. Gertrude couldn't be walking around in Liberty or Berlin and run into Mr. Joe and Mrs. Jessy. Would they debate the differences between their governments? Or would they find themselves showing each other pictures of their kids or talking about sports? What they wanted for their children, hobbies, and personal ambitions. And upon departing from one another Gertrude might say to Hans "Weren't they nice, Jessy is a nurse." And Joe might be telling Jessy how Hans is planning on building a new workshop in his backyard. They would have proven that people don't make wars. People just want to raise their kids in a world without fear and war. They want good things that make life worth living, satisfaction and sense of worth.

If the Engleans want peace then there will be peace. Together we can strengthen peace. So let's begin right now. As Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces, I am announcing that beginning on February 20th, 2019. The number of troops stationed at the Perry Line will be reduced by 35%. This is to show our Englean friends that we are open to talk. That our past does not need to define who we are tomorrow.

But I have gone on for quite a while now so I will begin to wrap up. Our most exciting journeys as a nation still await. Our biggest victories still to come. We must choose whether or not we are defined by our differences, or whether we dare to transcend them. This is the time to reignite the Ouraiconian imaginations. This is the time to search for our tallest mountain and to set our sights on the brightest star. This now is the time to rekindle the bonds of love, loyalty, memory, that like us together as citizens, neighbors, and patriots. No matter the challenges to come, we must go forward together. We must keep freedom alive in our souls. And we must always keep faith in Ouraicon's destiny, that this nation must be the hope and the promise and the light and the glory among all those who wish to truly live free. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless Ouraicon.

by **The Seven United** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:28 am

Evening News Roundup with Edmond Dumont

"Good morning everybody listening to S7NN Radio on FM, AM, and soon S7NN Radio will be coming to the DAB platform. This is the Evening News Roundup with me Edmond Dumont from six o'clock Bailorian time to seven so an hour of news, interviews and politics for you all to enjoy. HEADLINES - A woman has been arrested in Portonegro in connection with the car bomb attack on Montedoran Police two days ago in Herza Novi. The woman in her early thirties was described by eye witnesses to be short, dark hair and dark complexion. No charges have been made so far, but since the reintroduction of the Temporary Internment Act by Unitary Government, she and other people arrested for terrorism offences are legally entitled to remain under arrest for a maximum of four weeks even without a charge. Last night the situation has calmed in Montedoran but checkpoints remain around the Herza Novi area. The recent violence has been condemned by all parties in the Montedoran, though the UNP have blamed the violence on the Unitary Government's failure to recognise the Montedoran independence referendum result.

The Caledonian Regional Government has issued an economic warning for the state as it was revealed that the Caledonian economy contracted by 0.2% in the month of January. Caledonian Commissioner for Finance Franz Schubert blamed the shrinkage on the security situation and trade barriers with Daredland. In front of the regional parliament he also revealed that the state government had paid out sixteen million Argents in 'investments' to struggling Caledonian businesses that were unable to trade with the Daredland due to the closed border with Englean occupied eastern territory, or were faced with increased difficulties taking their product over sea to Daredi consumers. Just last week 'Milcos' a traditional furniture manufacturer based in Appletern said that if the land border was not addressed, or if port fees weren't lowered, they may have to lay off hundreds of local workers.

In other news the Unitary Environment Commission are set to ban neonicotinoids country-wide on the 25th of February. The Environment Commission have been evaluating the damage that can be done by neonicotinoids onto ecosystems since last month. The restrictions on neonicotinoids will last from the 25th of February to the 25th of June when the ban will be reviewed. Those are the country headlines for today Tuesday, so now we'll be speaking to Soldurs Des MUP Emmanuel Obrador who has been protesting against the Unitary Commission for their apparent lack of transparency and reluctance to take acts to parliament".

"Yes, Hello Edmond".
"Emmanuel so could you explain to me why you and some of your party colleagues have been around the Commission in Aygon protesting?"
"Since the election of this minority government Anderson and the faceless commissioners in the government buildings have only put so far twelve acts to the parliament. Twelve acts since election! They have at every opportunity dodged their responsibility to give our parliament a say in policy and law. It amounts to contempt not only for the house but contempt for the democracy in our nation as a who-".
"Surely Emmanuel if you want action you should bring it up in the house itself?
"I have been protesting outside the house each week now, I've brought it up in multiple order papers only for it be redacted on the day sitting. Each and every opportunity to raise this issue has been squashed in committees across the government. My party have been attempting to work with other parties across the chamber in order to force the government to release some of their executive power to the Unitary Parliament, but at each stage there is filibuster, delays and party mutiny particularly within the Communists. Its a disgrace.
"Surely your party wouldn't have had this problem if you didn't kick out Michelle Ahina as leader, initiating an election that thrown you back to the very far end of the Unitary Parliament? Is this not your own fault in the end that no action was made against executive powers during the Ahina Commission?"
"Well I didn't vote in favour of ousting Ahina as Commissioner, but this isn't the topic at hand. The executive powers weren't used during the Ahina tenure because it was the Soldurs Des prerogative to use the Unitary Parliament at each stage thanks to their valuable contribution to the policy and shape of our law in this nation. If we ignore the Unitary Parliament like the Liberals are currently doing, then we set ourselves up for failure".
"Alright thank you Emmanuel, now for a short advertisements break. We'll be back in a few minutes with a Caledonian Alt Liberal MUP along with Soldurs Des MUP Emmanuel Obrador here to discuss the Caledonian economic situation".

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.65.5118.

by **Sunrisia** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:17 am

New Emissary For Adversary Exchanges (EAE) Avér Inîmīcâ Says Vesvai’s Decision Saves Sunrisia From The Moral Ambiguity Of Cooperating With Autocrats

Newly-appointed diplomatic officer within the Department of International Relations of the Sunrisian Second Republic – Avér Inîmīcâ, Emissary For Adversary Exchanges (EAE), has responded to Vesvai’s government’s decision to abandon its’ agreements in force with MDAA and SOWEFTA in a press briefing. The response is slightly overdue because of the development having occurred 2 days ago. The EAE addressed the question after being asked by a journalist:

“What Vesvai did has benefited us. First of all, the increasingly-authoritarian government of Vesvai has saved us from the moral ambiguity of cooperating with an authoritarian state on a partner-like level in trade and security. Second of all, Vesvai has saved us time by unilaterally withdrawing from agreements with MDAA and SOWEFTA by itself, because Sunrisia has been preparing an initiation of a SOWEFTA consultation, where the bloc would review our Strategic Economic Cooperation Agreement with Vesvai. It would have been our response to the continued political repressions in Vesvai against the government’s opponents, the destruction of freedom of speech and the transformation of Vesvai into a prison state. Sunrisia would have definitely lobbied the same review within MDAA regarding the trust and stability strategic partnership deal that the military alliance had with Vesvai. The Strategic Economic Cooperation Agreement was something that Vesvai was originally asking of us. The island country wanted a multi-vector foreign policy by being a member of ROVAA and the Rhodeve Commonwealth, while having “exclusive” agreements with MDAA and SOWEFTA. They wanted the best of both worlds and technically they had it. Well, at least they have closer than others did, with the last such unsuccessful balancing act being the island of Ispanza. However, Vesvai has now lost what it had and the loss is on their part. Vesvai’s leadership shot itself in the foot and has put the citizens in an even more difficult situation.

The third point is that it solves our problem with the conflict of interest on the island of Vesvai. It would have been difficult for us as a country and for our allies in MDAA and SOWEFTA to somehow keep up partnership with both Vesvai and New Vesvai. Now that the Dogmanan-allied Vesvai has cut itself off, instead of us having to be the ones to do cut them off, it will be much easier to negotiate a partnership for both MDAA and SOWEFTA with New Vesvai. MDAA already has a strategic partnership deal with New Vesvai, now SOWEFTA can negotiate an economic partnership with New Vesvai. The government of New Vesvai has already shown interest and even made that proposal itself. Sunrisia supports it and we hope the allies in SOWEFTA will do as well. Sunrisia already has an economic and military alliance with the small, but a quickly-prospering country of New Vesvai, so it can rely on our help and support.

The leadership of Vesvai wanted to project strength by showing its’ own citizens and the so-called international community that they took the first step in severing deals with MDAA and SOWEFTA. In reality, they knew that the clock was ticking not in their favor, because we were in preparation to review the partnerships we had. Our government has announced this plan prior. The state media of Vesvai even acknowledged it itself that SOWEFTA was getting ready to review the Strategic Economic Cooperation Agreement and it would not have ended in Vesvai’s favor. They decided to get it over with quicker and not draw out the unpleasantness and anticipation for what they already knew was going to happen. Sunrisia personally is not interested in having any ties of this level with ROVAA and Commonwealth states, with the latter continuing its’ expansion into Corentia, as Ouraicon is next on the menu for the bloc led by Dogmanan colonialists in the center. The colonialists have not changed their ways. At least it’s Eastern Corentia, so that is the Englean Kaiserreich’s concern. We will keep West Zilveren Berg safe on our part.

To conclude, Vesvai was the last such state from the other side, to have trade or security cooperation with us. The severance of the MDAA deal with Vesvai has not destabilized the geopolitical security situation as the government of Vesvai has suggested. We know that and the Department of Security will confirm that the northern flank of the MDAA alliance is reinforced very well. The only question is, how well has ROVAA and the Commonwealth reinforced some of their members on the periphery, if we’re talking strategic balance.

What is happening in Vesvai now is that the authoritarian government of Vesvai keeps its’ citizens under curfew because it fears the repeat of the Daredi Flaming Revolution in Vesvai. If the government of Vesvai is so confident in the respect and “love” of its’ people, then why all the measures that only a police state would take or any country under Marshall Law? I guess that is a rhetorical question. Sunrisia currently does not have plans to extend sanctions against Vesvai as a state in response to the repressions there, but individual sanctions will remain in place against the leadership of Vesvai and those associated with it.

Now, dear journalists, we got that out of the way. Any other questions or topics you might like to suggest or address? Please go ahead.”

In other news:

Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér plans a tour of MDAA member states.

National Defense Council of the Sunrisian Second Republic discusses the risk of North Baggnagia possibly attempting to acquire a nuclear weapon at some point.

Members of the Convet don’t plan lifting sanctions against the Belantic leadership. Diplomats say Belantic news media was incorrect by saying that Sunrisia was the first to impose sanctions, because Sunrisian individual counter-sanctions were a retaliation to Belantic individual sanctions.

Experts say that Sunrisia has paused consistent ignoring, gave in and now had at least one face-to-face diplomatic meeting with both the Engleans and the Belanticans. Although the result is 0, it is a sign that the Corentian rift might still one day be “sutured.” Yet, isolation remains the popular approach. The Sunrisian–Englean meeting took place when Anît Iûnctén, as the Director of the now-abolished Agency for Special Contacts Policy (ASCP) at the time, went directly to the Englean Kaiserreich to meet the leadership. The Sunrisian–Belantic meeting took place when Anît Iûnctén, now as an Emissary for Alternative Contacts (EAC), met the Belantic envoy in Librira.

Sâlúbĕr administration says it would help The Seven United with the settlement in Montedoran, if there was any specific type of help needed and if The Seven United was interested. Department of Security of the Sunrisian Second Republic says that the risk of the Englean Kaiserreich or ACCS trying to use Montedoran to destabilize The Seven United must be acknowledged by The Seven United first of all and then countered.

Sunrisian authorities assure that Daredi ex-Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer would be detained and extradited back to Daredland, if caught in Sunrisia.

Sunrisian human rights activists travel to South Bagnnagia to help colleagues there in a propaganda war with the regime in the North. Government says that the activists are going as private citizens by their own initiative.

The Commission of The Seven United states that it “will be seeking an enhanced position within the SOWEFTA economic area. We want to reduce tariffs between us and the SOWEFTA bloc, to enhance our competitiveness and access to the [Western] Corentian market.” This could be a hint towards a pursued update for The Seven United from an associate status to greater integration or even full membership in SOWEFTA.

At the studios of WtF Music Television, the Orentan-based band Rúbára Plánêta (Red Planet) performs their song “Mara” live.

by **Rhodevus** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:56 am

KDN: News on the Go

“Hello all, this is Lila Finsing. With the worlds’ eyes staring straight at Corentia these past few weeks and some controversies involving Rhodevus, the ROVAA and the Rhodeve Commonwealth in the mix, it seems like as good a time as any to talk about it. Here in the studio with me, I have two new faces to the discussion. Say hello to our first guest, Dr. James Moore. Professor for international diplomacy and military history at the famous Acadia Military Academy. Alongside him is Strategy-General Margaret Abrams. A longtime servicewoman for the Rhodeve military and military tactician. And if her last name sounds familiar to any of our viewers out there; yes, you are correct. She is the mother of Princess Heir Sierra Everen-Abrams. Welcome to the show, both of you.”

Abrams: Thank you.

Moore: It’s a pleasure to be here.

Finsing: Wow, there has been so much news pouring out of Corentia. Especially with a so called ‘Cold War’ brewing, as Sunrisia puts it. But, before the conversation inevitably leads to that, I want to talk to you a bit about the R.O.V.A.A. Commonly called ROVAA, and how the alliance interacts with Corentia and the broader world at large.

Abrams: The R.O.V.A.A is the Rhodevus, Oblaren, Vesvai, Aznazia Alliance. Its members are just as the name describes. It’s a mutual defense alliance.
Moore: Mutual Defense with some economic and environmental aspects tossed into the mix as well.

Finsing: Moore, Care to explain?

Moore: Of course. So, the alliance was formed by Rhodevus, Oblaren and Aznazia to begin with as an alliance for mutual protection in the case that an enemy tried to attack into Dogmana, the continent. At the time, WESTO and other western cold war alliances were faltering and failing, and the USJR was for all intents and purposes, winning by the looks of things. ROAA, at first was created to ensure that if one Dogmanan nation was attacked, they all would come to each other’s defense. Later, Vesvai joined in as well, giving it the new name of ROVAA.

Finsing: Interesting. So, tell us all a bit about ROVAA’s defense, economic and environmental aspects.

Moore: Militarily, it is a defense alliance. If one nation is attacked, they all are. The military aspect can only be accessed if a non-Dogmanan nation attacks or invades a ROVAA nation. It can’t be used for aggression. Meaning, it is literally impossible to use ROVAA for attacking an enemy or expanding.

Moore (cont’d): Economically, the alliance places economic restrictions on its members to ensure fair practices among members. It mostly places certain restrictions on Rhodevus’s and Aznazia’s companies to keep them from outcompeting the smaller companies. It keeps them from using their often-larger size and wealth to undercut prices illegally or lead to hostile takeovers of local businesses. In return, these companies may get a bit more market share. Though, it can still be said that ROVAA hampers, rather than helps these companies from taking over other companies in Dogmana. The goal is mutual economic benefit. It doesn’t have any effects outside of Dogmana and ROVAA nations.

Moore (cont’d): Environmentally, it puts on some light environmental considerations to keep Dogmanan nations environmentally friendly. For instance, the number of trees that can be planted or cut down in a single area. There are rules regarding minimum vehicle efficiencies as well. Again, it’s all Dogmanan focused. Doesn’t do anything to outside nations, unless their efficiency standards don’t meet ROVAA requirements. But, since pretty much every ROVAA nation has stronger efficiency standards and controls than ROVAA guidelines, it’s not really an issue that concerns this alliance. The guidelines were placed, mainly to keep Dogmanan nations from cutting environmental regulations too much. Again, only effecting Dogmanan nations.
Finsing: So, what about the whole situation with the MDAA and SOWEFTA and the belief that the ROVAA is imperialist?

Abrams: The ROVAA can’t be imperialist by nature. It is Dogmanan entirely. Unless the continents somehow shift in a single day and dozens of new nations become Dogmanan, then it doesn’t really matter. And even if they did all become Dogmanan nations, they need to ask to join and ROVAA nations need to accept. ROVAA doesn’t ask others to join. Mutual safety of the continent is its primary priority.

Moore: And regarding the MDAA and SOWEFTA, ROVAA is closer in structure to the MDAA than to SOWEFTA. SOWEFTA is an economic organization, MDAA is defense. ROVAA is also defense, for the most part. MDAA and ROVAA do similar things. Doesn’t make them bad or even enemies. Just makes them similar.

Finsing: Thanks for that. But we should probably move on to a bigger topic. The Rhodeve Commonwealth. Now, this organization is making headlines in a similar way. With Sunrisia actively calling out the Commonwealth as Imperialist, fencing off Commonwealth nations. And of course, the Vesvai-New Vesvai situation with the Vesvaian government calling themselves the protectors of the Commonwealth. And let’s not forget the new situation with Ouraicon being pressures to join the Commonwealth. Mrs. Abrams, care to share?

Abrams: The Commonwealth is often placed as a counter to the MDAA. This isn’t really true, considering the Commonwealth was organized at first as a counter to Aznazia’s and Engleberg’s economic might during the pre-second world war era. The Commonwealth has since then become a sort of MDAA-SOWEFTA mix, if you use Corentian terminology. It’s a defense alliance, which allows for mutual defense of nations in the Commonwealth. It possesses the Commonwealth Army, which is a defense force which can only operate for defense and can operate even if other Commonwealth nations don’t send their own forces to help in nation defense. And there is the economic aspect, which promotes the creation of trade agreements and free trade among the members. There are no real defined economic rules or guidelines, but the Commonwealth headquarters; nicknamed the Commonwealth Senate, located in Port Joy allows for quick meetings between Commonwealth affiliated members. So generally, commonwealth members can have more and faster trade talks with other nations because people are already clustered together with the ability, knowledge and authority to have these types of discussions.
Moore: Don’t forget the Commonwealth Space station and Commonwealth Games. The games take place every 3 years and are open to pretty much everybody which shares some history with the Rhodeve Empire. That essentially is everyone. And the Commonwealth Space Station allows for improved science and space cooperation among members. Other nations can also send up astronauts and experiments upon request and I think there are currently more international astronauts on the CSS than Commonwealth astronauts.

Finsing: The Commonwealth is pretty big and it does expand. Only recently, Belantica joined the Commonwealth. Is there fear of the Commonwealth being imperialist?

Abrams: Not at all. Other nations need to apply to join the Commonwealth. Commonwealth nations can’t pressure other nations to join, nor force their hand. And, when nations apply, the Commonwealth Senate needs a 2 thirds majority vote before that nation can be allowed in.

Finsing: So, with the situation in Ouraicon?
Abrams: If their own people pressure them to join, that’s on them. But, Rhodevus nor any other Commonwealth nation is pressuring them to join. Actually, two are actively campaigning in the Commonwealth Senate to keep Ouraicon and other nations from joining.

Finsing: Care to reveal which nations?
Abrams: It’s not my place. Those nations will release statements if and when it suits them.

Finsing: Dr. Moore. Is the Commonwealth embroiled in a cold war with Sunrisia and the MDAA?

Moore: *chuckling* No, not at all. The Commonwealth does not and cannot force nations to join. It cannot declare war and it cannot block nations from trading with others. So, if it can’t do anything imperialistically, economically or militarily, then how could there be a cold war?

Finsing: And how about Vesvai?

Abrams: The Vesvaian government does not speak for the Rhodeve Commonwealth. Vesvai is a nation in Dogmana that borders Corentia, yes. But, it is not the protector of the Commonwealth. It does not hold the MDAA back from Dogmana. Purely because no other nation in Dogmana really wants to join the MDAA nor would most likely be allowed to join.

Finsing: What do you think about the Vesvai-New Vesvai situation?

Abrams: I think that the Vesvaian government needs to handle the situation a lot better.

Finsing: Do you think that they are doing a good job?

Abrams: Quite the opposite in fact. This is my opinion and does not reflect the Rhodeve government’s opinion. But, I believe that Vesvai’s government is only making things worse. Breaking off ties with SOWEFTA seems to anger more Vesvaians than help them. The government is passing laws even though senators are boycotting the votes.

Finsing: What would you tell them to do if you could?

Abrams: I would tell the opposition parties to stop boycotting votes. All they are doing is making it easier for the current administration to pass things that they want. You were elected for a reason. Stop hiding like children and engage your political opponents in discussion. I would also open communication with New Vesvai. Stop painting them as the enemy and start working with them. And of course, I would call for immediate elections in Vesvai, overseen by an outside third party.
Finsing: Interesting. Switching topics for a moment, what do either of you feel about the Ispanza-Sunrisia situation.

Moore: I think that it is ridiculous. Sunrisia helped Ispanza remove an attempted dictator from power back in 2013. That placed Ispanzan confidence in Sunrisia. Instead of using that confidence to try and gain another ally in Corentia, they instead turn and label Ispanza as an enemy nation just because it is in the Commonwealth. Which, as we explained a bit ago, makes no sense.

Finsing: And what of Rhodevus and MDAA relations?

Moore: The Seven United is a close ally and trade partner with Rhodevus. Creperia and Ederion have good relations with Rhodevus. Smoya is a close ally and trade partner. There is some strife with Daredland due to the Weniges Reich situation, but they aren’t any active hostilities between the two nations. Sunrisia is the only nation which claims Rhodevus as an enemy. Why? Because Rhodevus cooperated with both Sunrisias when the nation was split. Then, Rhodevus asked to trade with Sunrisia when they became a single unified nation. Does Rhodevus want hostilities? From every way you look at it, all Rhodevus wanted was improved relations and trade. Rhodevus had even asked to discuss with Sunrisia about improving relations, but all requests have been denied and instead we are declared as hostile imperialists. Even with all evidence pointing against.

Finsing: And what of nuclear weapons? In a news report coming from Sunrisia a few weeks ago, Sunrisia is scared that Rhodevus, while not being a nation of nuclear weapons can quickly and easily get their hands on them.
Moore: It’s funny you say that. Because Rhodevus does get their hands on nuclear weapons quickly and easily and very often. Every single week. And every week for years now. It’s because Rhodevus purchases nuclear weapons from other nations to disarm. Rhodevus has been disarming nukes for years now, it’s not a new concept. Rhodevus has already proimised never to build nukes again, even though they can. Rhodevus is one of the longest running proponents of nuclear disarmament and has been leading the charge in international disarmament since very near the beginning. Rhodevus has been working on disarming nations like Calva for years now in reducing their chemical and nuclear stockpiles.

Finsing: Is there a new cold war as Sunrisia is suggesting?
Abrams: Internationally? No. In Corentia, yes. Engleberg and Belantica against Sunrisia. Those are the sides. The Commonwealth and ROVAA as factions against Sunrisia is just a fabrication by Sunrisia for their own reasons which we could only guess at. Engleberg and Sunrisia both want to be the dominant players in Corentia. Now, it’s just coming to a head.

Finsing: Why now?

Moore: Sunrisia is no longer isolationist. Clear as that. Sunrisia is a fairly strong nation and could be very strong in the future. But, they are opposed by Engleberg which is probably the strongest player in the region. When two nations of equal or near equal strength come head to head, they either mesh or clash. Nations like Aznazia and Rhodevus, or Lindenholt and Capsland. These countries bumped heads but in the end, mesh well and build off each other. Or, they clash, like The Bohin and Molenston, Rezua and Ophioneus/USJR and of course Engleberg and Sunrisia. Sunrisia’s isolationist past and globalist present are also clashing. They want allies. But, they don’t trust nations. So, Dogmana is labelled an enemy because it has an organization with Corentian members. Sunrisia only really allies itself with nations around them. Sphere of Influence comes into play because a growing Sunrisian Sphere is pumping into Engleberg’s Sphere of Influence.

Finsing: How would you stop it?

Moore: The Englean, Belantican, Sunrisian conflict will come to an end when they deal with each other. Open dialogue and come to a mutual understanding. They will most likely always bump heads at least a little, but hopefully they will eventually mesh. The Comonwealth, Rhodevus and ROVAA vs Sunrisia situation will be fixed as soon as communication has been established and Sunrisia realizes that nobody wants or has even considered conflict and hostilities, except for them.

Finsing: Thank you both for joining me here. Once again, Strategy General Margaret Abrams and Professor James Moore.

Finsing (cont’d): In other news, The Ile du Fleurs proposed 100% renewable energy by 2022. The island is also planning to build 850 new electric car charging stations in 2019, 1020 in 2020 and 800 in 2021 to fully connect the IdF before the gas car ban in 2035 takes effect. Sunalayavisian is being prepared for with Rhodeve band Father Father being chosen as the Rhodeve contestant for the contest. Speaking of Rhodevus, the Rhodeve government has requested meetings with Vesvai and New Vesvai in two separate diplomatic meetings to discuss relationships between the two governments. Even with Daredi tensions, Rhodevus’s borders remain closed to ex-chancellor Friedrich Schafer.

by **Edereon** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:46 pm

General election campaigning in Edereon heading forward

The campaigns for the next general election in Edereon are in full-swing. The governing coalition of the Progressives seeks to get re-elected into parliamentary majority. Prime Minister Céc Mustigañ is campaigning on behalf of the Progressives. It makes it more difficult compared to the political rivals because the coalition needs to govern and run at the same time. This gives the opponents more leverage. In the polls the Progressives are doing fairly well but other parties and coalitions are catching up. Several opposition forces are lacking very small margins to outdo the Progressives. The Liberal Democrats and Moderates are doing better this year compared to pre-election polling from the previous general election. In the last election the Liberal Democrats and Moderates ended up in 2nd and 3rd places behind the Progressives that ultimately won the majority. The Liberal Democrats and the Moderates are now the most famous and brightest forces in the opposition. But there are new opposition parties and coalitions rising that are predicted to take away the spotlight from the veteran Liberal Democrats and the Moderates. Not only are they probably going to take away the spotlight from other opposition parties but they might give the governing Progressives a run for their money. In the polls the Progressives are in the lead but opponents are catching up pretty quickly. The numbers are fluctuating. It is going to be an interesting race as it moves forward.

by **Sunrisia** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:14 pm

Sunrisia And Daredland Hold Joint Military Exercises And War Games

The Sunrisian Defense Force (SDF) and the Daredi Konföderaleswehr have started joint military drills together between both countries individually. The military exercises and war games involve the armies, the navies and the air forces of both countries. The arenas for these drills are Daredland and international waters to the south of the Corentian continent. The military exercises and war games exceed in their scope and intensity the periodical training of Daredi Konföderaleswehr soldiers that the Sunrisian military advisors are occasionally conducting in Daredland on a rotational basis. There have been 2 rounds of training in the recent past that have not taken place that far apart from each other, due to circumstances. However, these military exercises and war games are not part of that program.

Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér said that these joint Daredi–Sunrisian drills are not only for security, but are also part of Sunrisia’s symbolic extension of congratulations and recognition of Daredland’s recent success in becoming a second associate state of MDAA. Therefore, the military exercises and war games also are of “inaugural” nature. Additionally, these dual drills are a warm-up to a larger military exercise between MDAA plans and certain partner states in Western Corentia that Sunrisia has proposed. The larger military exercise is non-specifically scheduled for the near future. Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér has spoken of the necessity for this larger exercise on several occasions and how Sunrisia is going to be aiming for it.

Meanwhile, the joint Daredi–Sunrisian drills involve the maximum number of soldiers that does not exceed the number, which requires in-advance notice of the drills to the globalist organization USA. During the joint drills, the navies of Daredland and Sunrisia are training within international waters, while avoiding getting close to maritime boundaries or sovereign waters of any countries. The other two components of military forces, such as the armies and air forces, are satisfied with a smaller theatre of operation and thus the majority of their training is being done in Daredland without exceeding into international airspace or international oceans.

The scenarios being simulated in the drills are foreign aggression against Daredland, uprising by insurgent militia in the territory of Daredland and operations by drug cartels on Daredi soil or them secretly raiding Daredi border. These different scenarios are also being combined into one on several occasions. The armed forces of both countries are testing out different battle combinations and mobilization of different forces/components of the military in teamwork – army–air forces, army–navy, air forces–navy. Some of these combinations are used when conditions allow it. Representatives of the Department of Security of the Sunrisian Second Republic, who are observing the drills, say that they have been left impressed with the Daredi Konföderaleswehr, while praises to our own soldiers come as a given. The security and military officials say that the Daredi armed forces are building strength and advancing in quality to be a modern military force matching MDAA standards, thus giving their own approval of Daredland being not just an associate, but a member of MDAA.

In other news:

President Válîd Sâlúbĕr and Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér plan a meeting to discuss the state and modernization of the Sunrisian nuclear arsenal, without proliferation. A special National Defense Council meeting would also be held on the topic.

Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations Elén Spêctrá-Fâmína says Sunrisia will not be attempting to influence Daredland to recognize Belantica back into a sovereign state from the “Island Territory of Belantica” (ITB).

Representatives of the Sunrisian Ventismarian Command (SUNVENCOM) state that Sunrisian soldiers in South Baggnagia will not intervene with propaganda-related actions of the activists on the border between North Baggnagia and South Baggnagia, unless the local government decides to change the situation.

by **Rezua** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:22 pm

Empress Reveals New Government Agency

Eastern Breeze

Logan Naelon

This afternoon, Empress Ymira returned to the spotlight and gave another address to the empire, surprising many with its unexpected timing. Held in the royal media conference room, the empress stood before cameras and discussed a very serious matter gripping the nation, mental health. Studies have shown that, within the last decade, Rezuans have been experiencing a much larger spike in mental illnesses, such as depression. Empress Ymira's speech addressed the issue and then lead to an introduction of her solution: a government agency centered around mental health that will act as a subdivision of existing national well-being programs. The following is her speech in its entirety:

On February Twenty-Eight of Twenty-Ten, our nation came to an uneasy peace. A two month long civil war and a string of future conflcits left our nation divided, our people frighted, and nearly a quarter of a million Rezuans dead. And while things have gotten much better, there is still a problem many are unwilling to face or ignorant of. In the last ten years, our nation has experienced many hardships. Our leadership was crippled during this time. The death of two monarchs, the abdication of a monarch, and the crowning of the youngest monarch in nearly a century. Senators turned on our nation, backing rebellious elements that turned on their neighbors. Expensive wars, foreign tension, uncertain economic turns. Yet, these problems were endured by you, the Rezuan people. These problems are external and you have shown that you are more than capable of fighting back. For many of us, however, there is a more dangerous foe. The whispers in our head.

Depression has become more common in our younger generation, which suffers from the loss of parents, elder siblings, and positive role models. A study in twenty-fifteen found that suicide rates, especially in the veteran population, have risen to the highest they have been since the Eighties. These are just two of the illnesses accosting our nation. Many of us would like to pretend that these illnesses are not real, or their impact is exaggerated. Yet the facts show us that this is not true. Rather, it gives proof that, perhaps, we are only fooling ourselves.

As a people, Rezuans pride themselves on resilience in hardship, strength in uncertainty, and generosity when giving is not easy. The narrative we tell of ourselves has left us little room to talk about our issues. Being "unwell" is unRezuan. The stigma surrounding mental illness is strong in our nation. Endure it. Fight it. Ignore it. These are the things we have told ourselves since time immemorial. It is in our literature, in our traditions, in how we portray ourselves to the world. A stoic people. But many of us our suffering internally. Our national identity must modernize. It is time to take off our mask, and to accept something very important. We are human.

It's not easy to admit we need help. When I was diagnosed with depression, I covered it up. I hid my sickness and simply told myself I could endure it, like any other problem. My first two years ruling were miserable for me. Admitting my vulnerability to the nation was not easy for me. Nor has healing been easy for me. On my own, I do not think I would have sought help. Yet, ironically, there was another tradition of our people that helped me open up. Family. Rezua prides itself on closely knit family units. When our ancestors chose the Revonic wolf to represent us, it was not some idle choice. The Revonic wolf survives in the harshest parts of our nation winter and winter because of the strength of their packs. Family carries the wolf though hardship. Just as it carries us through ours.

It was my family who helped me open up. My beloved wife encouraged me to seek help. Sierra pushed me to get help, to find healing. She supported me when I was weakened and stood by me when news of my illness got out. I am blessed to have such a wife. I also owe my sister a great deal as well. Christina was always there for me when I was too ashamed to talk to anyone else. She did so without judgment, even when I inconvenienced her. And finally, it was you, my people, who motivated me. Many of you have given me kind words over the nine years I have ruled. It was thanks to my family, both blood and extended, that I finally sought professional help.

I speak of my illness only to show that this issue is very dear to me. I empathize with many of those hurting, and now, I am doing as those who cared for me did. I encourage those suffering to seek help. I have expanded the Rezuan Healthcare Act to now include treatment for those suffering from a mental illness. Resources are being poured into its newest sub-agency, RezuaCares. RezuaCares provides healthcare options that have affordably and effectiveness at its forefront. It is open to all citizens, but will be directed at those who do not have the means to find help through any other mean. I encourage those suffering to register for this new program and encourage those who know of someone suffering to support them. It's time to end the stigma, to allow our nation to heal. Results will not be immediate, nor will we heal overnight. Healing is a process and it will take all of us working together to achieve. We owe it to ourselves to care for ourselves, just as much as we care for allies or disadvantaged peoples of the world. United together, I have no doubt in my mind that our nation will overcome this problem like every other problem we face.

Being ill doesn't mean that there is something wrong with you. It is the illness that is wrong. Support RezuaCares, and end this wrongness. Together.

In Other News
-Registration for RezauCares has already begun
-Snowfalls in northern Rezua hitting record breaking levels
-Who's better in the cold? A Rezuan or a Rhodeve? Vote now on: www.screwthecold/rez.v.rhod
-Princess Aria made a snowman in front of the palace, Diana the Goose honks in approval.

by **Creperia** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:17 am

NATIONAL NEWS NETWORK

Ditt Regimēna will become the new Prime Minister of Creperia

President Karr Gaudēl nominates Ditt Regimēna as new Prime Minister for the National Assembly to consider

Creperian President Karr Gaudēl has chosen a new Prime Minister for the country. Like the President himself, the Prime Minister would be an Independent. No party affiliation. The chosen Prime Minister is Ditt Regimēna who will be replacing his sitting predecessor. The President’s nominee will need to get a blessing from the National Assembly. The President gets to nominate the Prime Minister but the Prime Minister is a stronger figure in the constitution now. Prime Minister Ditt Regimēna will not only be the head of government but also pretty much the national leader while the President remains in a more ceremonial role. And yet the President is still directly elected by voters though there have been propositions thrown around to have the President be elected by the National Assembly in the future. It stays an unregistered proposal so the present order stays.

President Karr Gaudēl was wise to nominate an Independent as the Prime Minister and factual head of state. This reduced the risk of biases in running the country and the risk of a split between the President’s administration and the parliament run by the Liberal–Democrat coalition. A partisan Prime Minister would have meant a partisan split inside the government and that would have been the risk if the President had picked a party-affiliated nominee. The President and Prime Minister both being Independents raises the chances of better cooperation between the administration and parliament.

The Third Federal Republic founded after the military mutiny and government’s resignation, is a parliamentary republic. The previous Second Federal Republic was a presidential one and the office of the President had more power. Now the Prime Minister runs things so all eyes are on Ditt Regimēna and what kind of head of government and head of state he will be? Will he effectively control the parliament led by the Democrats and Liberals? Will he find common ground with the President’s administration? Will future Prime Minister Ditt Regimēna keep the whole government under control and running until the next elections? A lot of questions to consider about the next leader.

In Other News:

Defense: Minister of National Defense Ress Fēlicit visits Sunrisian missile defense system stationed in Creperia and the troops guarding the system. The system is aimed in the northern direction. Minister thinks Creperia should increase defense budget and input into MDAA mutual defense.

Press Briefing: Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikk Korsān says that good relations between Creperia and Rhodevus, other Dogmanan countries is an overstatement: “Creperia will fight together with Sunrisia against Rhodevus or any of the northern countries in a war if need be. That is the official government position and the opposition agrees with us too. But I don’t want to make any threats because our alliance will not be an unprovoked attacker.”

by **Sunrisia** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:11 pm

President Válîd Sâlúbĕr Awards The Golden Sun To President Franz Potesinan Of Daredland For Historic Contributions To Liberty

Accepting the invitation from the government of Sunrisia, President Franz Potesinan of the Daredi Confederation has arrived in Orentan to accept the Golden Sun award from President Válîd Sâlúbĕr at the Presidential Palace. Sunrisia is awarding President Franz Potesinan for leadership and contributions to liberty. The award is meant to commemorate the legacy of President Franz Potesinan and the necessity for thay legacy to be remembered not only in Daredland, but also in human history, as one of those bright chapters, where liberty defeated dominance.

After President Válîd Sâlúbĕr awarded President Franz Potesinan of Daredland on stage and both shook hands, the Sunrisian head of state gave the following statement:

“Today, we are personally honoring President Franz Potesinan, specifically as a figure, who mobilized the opposition forces in Daredland, whether political and civil, and they stood shoulder-shoulder as Daredi citizens, united under an ultimate cause. President Franz Potesinan lead Daredland’s Flaming Revolution towards its’ momentum and its’ ultimate successful result. The President will be remembered as one of those historical figures that did not allow Daredland to return to the empire it once left, still as Neu-Steinland.

Before becoming the man he is today, Franz Potesinan was a member of the State Council of the then-existing Daredi Confederacy and was a fierce promoter of Daredi nationalism. You can say that he was one of the contemporary faces of Daredi nationalism in Daredi politics. His actions had always shun the brightest, when Daredi national and self-identity was put at risk of any level. He resisted the questionable politics of Daredi ex-Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer, who back then was the President of the State Council and a very influential figure in the government with a lot of powers. How Friedrich Schäfer succeeded to the President of the State Council as an opposition deputy was already a controversial occurrence in Daredland. The policies of Friedrich Schäfer and how exceeded his own power in the office were raising a lot of suspicion. His later leap towards being a Chancellor and the actions he started taking, was the final straw that showed everyone what this man and his political allies were pursuing.

The Flaming Revolution happened and it won. The people of Daredland defeated usurpation of power and overthrew a government that was going to be the proxy of Daredland’s or Neu-Steinland former imperial overlord. This was done with the leadership of President Franz Potesinan, a number of other great Daredi patriots, and all of the countries citizens. Daredis are a nation of free people and not sheep submissive to an autocracy that brainwashes them and oppresses them. Daredis have proven that they are master of their own destiny.

Today, former MP Franz Potesinan is now the President of the Daredi Confederation. He continues to provide a contribution and play a role in Daredi leadership, as the country moves in the future and right direction. Franz Potesinan continues to lead Daredland in the path of prosperity and liberty, away from the past of Neu-Steinland as an imperial possession. This man is a true patriot and he has realized that his work is not done even after the Flaming Revolution. He will continue to volunteer and provide help in leading revolutionary Daredland towards greater ideals as much as he is asked to. Such devotion to your country and your people makes me salute you, Mr. President.”

The press did not go on with ignoring the fact that this award ceremony in Sunrisia is taking place shortly after Imperial Awards Ceremony in the Englean Kaiserreich, however, Media Representative for the Administration and Cabinet of the President Agénâ Rûmár has noted that President Franz Potesinan of Daredland was invited to Sunrisia a while back and that was public information. However, the arrangements for the visit had been dragging and there were other priorities for both countries, thus the awarding process in Orentan only took place now. In the end, the Englean Kaiserreich held its’ own awards, and Sunrisian Second Republic held its’ own awards.

by **Edereon** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:43 am

9 months of pregnancy come to an apparent close, Her Highness the Queen taken to the hospital

The Kingdom of Edereon might about to see the Heir to the Throne. Nine months of pregnancy have come to a close for the Queen. She has been taken to Conordo Capital Hospital about an hour ago, accompanied by her husband His Highness King Glac Crustal IV and other available members of the Royal Family. The rest of the Royal Family not on location would be joining the Queen at the CCH hospital. The traditionally humble Royal Family is treating this as a family matter rather than a national one. King Glac Crustal IV not to worry and carry on with whatever it is they are doing. The Royal Family did not want to impose sudden traffic control or restrictions to ensure that the ambulance gets to CCH while everyone gets to wait. The municipality made sure to satisfy the Royal Family’s request and ensured that the ambulance be escorted in a civilized matter while not interfering with regular traffic movement in Conordo. The House of Representatives found out the news during a parliamentary session. Prime Minister Céc Mustigañ and MPs have wished the Royal Family luck. Cabinet members have been issuing their own wishes to the Queen, King Glac Crustal IV and the rest of the Royal Family.

by **Ouraicon** » Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:41 pm

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"Now then Shaw killed it this year. That beautiful one-eyed man has done it again. So he started off great by listing how far the nation has come in rebounding since the 90s, all very good muy bien. However, I am not so sure how long this prosperity will last. Increasingly the global economy is becoming unstable. Many of the worlds global powers are experiencing dips in their economies and if the global economy collapses...investing all this time and money into building up our green power sector could cause more harm then good. But if we can pull it off then this will be an incredible, beautiful thing which I fully support. However, there is the issue of all those who work within the oil sectors who will find themselves out of work. I believe although I cannot be certain that there will be a bill that would fund the education needed for these people to take up those jobs."

"So he touched on the Zilverenburg situation which I think has been my biggest complaint with this administration thus far. We should have been more involved with them. We spend billions on a military budget yet we couldn't use it to subdue a hostile nuclear regime right on our border? No tiene sentido! Loco man. Either way, we share a proxy border with Sunrisia which...I'm not going to lie amigos, makes me very uncomfortable. The paranoia of el Alemanes knows no bounds. Even if the MDAA stays out of ZB the Kaiser might mistake some action and move in either way...then what would we do?"

"So delving in once again to the new Cold War here in Corentia and touching on what Presidente Shaw said towards the end of his speech. It will be a cold day in hell before I see this country kneel to the Kaiser. I am confident that the majority of Ouraiconians feel the same. That being said everything that el Presidente said is true. As much as we pump ourselves up the combined power of Weypel and Ouraicon cannot defeat the Kasierreich without extreme casualties for both...and that's being generous. The same can be said about an Alemane invasion. If we can find a coexistence where we don't have to have literal border fortresses along our entire border, I would back it. As much as I would like to see the Englean people live in freedom and the threat to our north neutralized, that won't happen...at least for now. So the pursuit of a peaceful relationship is in my best interests, however! There is yet another solution, this one, however, puts us at odds with the Sunrisians. And that option is joining the Rhodeve Commonwealth."

"So let's go over both arguments here. The main argument against joining the Commonwealth is that it would deepen the divide between us and the Sunrisians. So what? What have they ever done for us? Dios the Kaiserreich has done more for us. Honestly, them taking a fat piss on our front lawn with Zilverenburg was enough to make me pro Commonwealth right then and there. There is no concept of a sphere of influence to these people. Here lets see...yesterday from 24 SBN, the new Emissary for Adversary Exchanges Avér Inîmīcâ had this to say. Quote Ouraicon is next on the menu for the bloc led by Dogmanan colonialists in the center. The colonialists have not changed their ways. At least it’s Eastern Corentia, so that is the Englean Kaiserreich’s concern. They clearly don't care at this point what we do, they actually couldn't care less. Clearly, we're nothing more than dirty colonials in their eyes. Do they really not realize the only reason we're pursuing this is that they and the Kaiserreich are shoving us into a corner? There is also the argument that it will put us into an alliance with the Belanticanos and Shastaracanos. All I can say to that I doubt that the Belanticans would come to our aid if it was the MDAA attacking us let alone the Kasierreich. So I think it makes no difference either way. And of course, there is the argument that we would be simply returning to a Rhodeve colony. This...this argument has been debunked and eviscerated so many times that I don't even need to say anything on it other than actually look up the rules that the Commonwealth has in place to prevent that exact thing from happening."

"However, there is no guarantee that the Commonwealth even wants us in! In an interview with KDN Strategy-General Margaret Abrams let it slip that two nations are against Ouraicon and other joining, she did not name the countries out of respect. So another thing people do not like about the Commonwealth is that the Commonwealth Senate operates behind closed doors. There is a very big lack of transparency and that is no bueno for most people. Anyway who are my speculations on who these countries are? Well immediately my mind jumps to Belantica and Shastara. Due to their close ties with the Kaiser. It would be in their best interests to not have to devote their nations manpower and Commonwealth troops to any cause against the Kaiser. Or maybe Rezua is pulling a morality card about Ozalares. Dios mio Rezantos, look at the state of our country now compared to what it was in the 80s and tell me Ouraicon wasn’t the best thing to happen to our nation in decades.”

“Which brings me to my final topic this episode: Is Ozalares actually ready to be independent? Well while it is true that the two major cities: Sao Perez and Sao del Ramar have been modernized there is much to be said about the rest of the country. We were making great strides towards getting these remote towns up to par but then the 90s happened and those efforts effectively collapsed, undoing much of the progress made in the 80s. Now I think under the leadership of Governor Galvez we can start off strong however I have yet to see anyone else rise up in Ozalaran politics that would be a suitable replacement for the man. Also most of the citizens have grown up under the Ouraiconian occupation, myself included, so they don’t really know what an independent Ouraicon looks like. So I’m thinking that this referendum Presidente Shaw announced will most likely, I’m not saying it will, but it will most likely result in the Ozalaran districts being implemented into the USO. Now many are making the argument that this is what the Ouraiconians intended from the start, just wait us out and then annex us fully when we’ve lost all sense of nationalism. I do not think that is what happened. What happened is that the reforms that the Whitley and Thornburgh administrations set in motion were disrupted by Thornburgh’s decision to occupy Weypel and the long complicated problems that followed. This caused the Clements Administration to focus more on the situation in Weypel, and focused on keeping Ozalares suppressed. When he left office and Tucker became President, she took the nation down the path of socialism. This was executed horribly and nearly resulted in a fracturing of this union which caused more domestic problems back in Ouraicon. This trend continued with the McBride and Marshall administrations and then Marston came into office. He reformed the economy and revamped the Ouraiconian industry so much so that the last half of his second term was devoted to kickstarting the Ozalaran economy. This continued with the Fitzgerald administration with the dramatic decrease in violent crime and industrial boom and a focus on Ozalaran unity. So now we have Shaw who is trying to build off of what the last two Presidents have done, and is doing so quite well I might add. Becoming part of the Union would be a good move for Ozalares because right now as we touched on earlier, Corentia needs unity and it needs stability. If Ozalares became independent there's no telling if there would be interference by the EK or the MDAA. We have been a part of the USO for nearly half a decade now and I think at this point it is in everyone's best interest if Ozalares formally joins the Union.”

“So amigos this has been the Sebastiano Report, please like and follow this podcast if you liked what you heard. If you really reaaaally enjoyed what you heard consider becoming a subscriber to the podcast this allows me to stay independent and produce the content that I like. And if you buy a year subscription you get the absolute pinnacle of all drinking devices: the Imperialist Tears Hot and Cold Thermus, access to live streams where we can talk and I answer your questions. As well as other perks. This is Charro Sebastiano signing off!”

by **Vuvau** » Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:31 pm

The last couple of weeks in Vuvau have been rife with violence and political strife. After the death of King Lakbir, who did not proclaim an heir, and growing issues over overcrowding and nationalism, a large conflict broke out in many parts of the country.

We have just received news that over 2,500 people have been killed in the aftermath and a couple thousand displaced. The results of the dubbed "Struggle for Succession" has put Vuvaunese politics in new hands. The entire supreme council, who proclaimed the right to rule after Lakbir's death, were summarily executed as well as their families. Heeljan militias, ruthless ultra-nationalists who had assassinated Prince Kendo-Wa in 1978, committed various atrocities against minority groups, including but not limited to; extrajudicial execution, rape, pillaging, excessive torture, and enslavement. "The Struggle for Succession" had also grown increasingly complicated as a new groups of those looking to capture the throne seemed to emerge every day.

Then the Ash-Walker Coalition arrived in Laganju. A loose group of Ash Walker tribes, bent on tearing down the systems of old that had oppressed them for so long, lashed out at their perceived "common enemy." Deceimating both Council loyal and ultra-nationalist forces easily and seizing the crown for themselves. They have proclaimed that Jakja Be is the new rightful king. You may wonder who is this new man? He is in fact a member of the Reev tribe. They are pastorals similar to the other 12 tribes but they are often regarded as one of the more insignificant ones. He was the one who was able to direct this fighting force to usher the nation into the new age. He is the first ruler of pure Ash-Walker blood.

Here he has addressed the nation by saying, " For too long have the Vuvaunese people been cast aside by the major political powers of this world. They sit idly by while we fester and are choked by the weight of our own populace. No longer will we divide ourselves in "tribes" and "clans", now is the time to seize are destiny. We are one people no matter our differences. I may be an Ash-Lander but I am a proud son of Vuvau. The Heeljan may have been filthy brutalists, but in the end they wanted what we wanted, a better Vuvau. Not one where our country was handed to the nations of Ventismar and Corentia on a silver platter at the likes of the Council.We are all some of, if not the most ancient peoples in the world, us Vuvaunese. It is our birth right to claim the lands of our forefathers. For a new age, for a new Vuvau! We will show them we are no push over, we have 20 million serving in the armed forces already. Ready to deliver the king's justice. This is not a matter of war-mongering, but a matter of placing my people before the insignificant cries of others. It is our time."

by **Vuvau** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:56 am

The Oben company, Oben meaning dragonfly in Vuvaunese in order to display the company's goal of "grace and deadliness", has just been christened as one of the world's best Military and Weapons manufacturers. Based on their private island 20 miles off the coast of the wailing bight they are constantly innovating and creating everyday. This month alone they have just developed a new tank with voice activation and state of the art technology.

Oben is also responsible for the creation of the new standard issue exo-suits given to those in the Royal Army, which can sustain a fall from 50 meters, increase a soldier's carrying capacity, upgraded strength, and comes with retractable blades for close combat. There has also been the unveiling of a new mechanized mech, equipped with rail guns and turrets at the top. Oben has declared they have "envisioned a future, where Vuvau is a top military power!" Vuvau already has the man power with 20 million currently serving in the armed forces.

There has also been talks of designing robots specifically for war purposes. These robots would be sprinkled among ground troops and fight amongst them.

by **Vuvau** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:10 am

Relations between Vuvau and the nation of Calva have recently grown sour over the recent months over land disputes. Both nations lay claim to land with the threat of war mounting on both sides. The Vuvaunese King, Jakja-Be, has declared is lack of fear toward western nations and is certainly prepared for any conflict that might ensue between the Vuvaunese and the Calvans. This most likely stems for the Vuvaunese growing fear of overpopulation, as the island itself may not be able to support the sheer amount of people for much longer.

Jakja-Be has also publicly denounced Jukka Sipila and has closed all possibilities for brokering any diplomatic relations. He has also stated that, " We have nuclear weapons within our country. If any threat to my sovereignty or claims to the throne by foreign nations are tampered with. I will not stand down. By the power invested in me by our Lord Siir, I will deliver retribution if thought is even made. Have I made myself clear?" The King has said however that if a war were to start with Calva that, " I would not bomb the Calvans into submission but rather fight them with honor. Those lands were once part of our Empire. It is our birthright. It can only be taken through blood, not by the cowardly press of a button. My people know this, and are willing to make the sacrifice for a better future."

by **Edereon** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:12 pm

Edereon has a Heir to the Throne: Prince Ais Venta

Two days ago Her Highness the Queen has given birth to the Heir to the Throne of the Kingdom of Edereon. The citizens of Edereon said hello to Prince Ais Venta. The new father His Majesty King Glac Crustal IV shared his joy and said that the Royal Family has decided to shift from their original name idea for the baby. In case of a biological male newborn the plan was to have the Prince named Glac Crustal V to continue the tradition. The King said that in case of a second male child he would be named Glac Crustal V. But for now, the Heir to the Throne is Prince Ais Venta. Prime Minister Céc Mustigañ congratulated the Royal Family on the government’s behalf. He was happy to know that the procedure went by without problems and that the baby was healthy. The Prime Minister will personally visit the Royal Family and maybe get a look at the Prince. It is not a tradition or protocol, but most Prime Ministers so far have done it anyway when a throne successor was born.

by **Asanagi** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:36 am

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Plans to Expand National Railway on Hold

Following a series of setbacks with the National Rail Expansion Project, the Council has determined that it would be prudent to put the project on hold until a thorough review can be undertaken. Trouble started when construction workers reported difficulty in shoring up the walls and ceiling of one section of tunnel along the high-speed rail line being installed in the north of the country, in the state of Maya. Further issues were reported soon after, including improper installation of track along the freight lines and multiple construction faults with some stations along the commuter line.

The council has tasked the Bureau of National Infrastructure to conduct a review of the problem, and to investigate the practices and policy of the firm building the track. While the investigation has yet to begin, and reports on the scope of the issue vary wildly, it is hoped by many that the planned expansion will be salvaged from its unfortunate state and completed as planned. However Katsu Mishimoto, Director of the Bureau of National Infrastructure, warns that the project has suffered a serious setback, and that the freeze on construction has delayed the opening date considerably.

"These investigations take time, I'm afraid. All reported issues need to be investigated thoroughly to ensure that we have a solid grasp on the situation. With how many faults that have been reported thus far, it simply means more that needs to be investigated. Rest assured however, that we will not halt our investigation until we have determined the cause for these issues and completed our report. Hopefully we can highlight some methods that can be used to fix these issues, and still allow the delivery of the expanded rail lines in a timely manner."
- Katsu Mishimoto

This delay has had the unfortunate side-effect of inflating the overall cost of the project as well. However the Council stated that it will not be releasing the potential cost increase or the delays until the Bureau of National Infrastructure has delivered its report on the situation. They assure the public that such information will be released once it reflects the actual situation, rather than mere speculation based on a multitude of scenarios.

by **Amestrris** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:09 pm

South Zilveren officiates statehood: Better late than never

It is with great satisfaction to announce that the highest officials of both the Amestrrian Covenant and the South Zilveren Administrative Territory have - after a prolonged period of stabilizing equilibrium through conflict - finally officiated South Zilveren's independent statehood. During the South Zilveren Judiciary Convention, the Administrative Territory's High Council, headed by incumbent Chairman Amada Sal, formally declared the final draft of The South Zilveren Administrative Act, which will perform as a surrogate to the South Zilveren constitution. Representing a precedent in Corentian history, forming a fully comprehensive and complete constitution will surely take more time and debate to refine.

Subsequently, the drafted Administrative Act was presented to the South Zilveren High Council and incumbent Amada Sal to be voted on. With a sigh of relief, the Administrative Territory unanimously voted to approve The South Zilveren Administrative Act, thus officially freeing South Zilverenberg of the "old constitution" under the "unified, yet fractured" Zilverenburg - dark times indeed. The "old constitution" and any laws or policies associated with the defeated Ghorm regime are hereby dissolved, dawning The Administrative Act as an era of sovereign statehood for the South Zilveren Administrative Territory.

This decision was followed by a great speech led by Chairman Sal. This verbal affirmation - followed by overwhelming cheers and applause - was evidently emotional for both the Chairman, and the once enslaved South Zilveren population. The conclusion of The Administrative Act and declaration of statehood was met with celebration across the Administrative Territory, having been broadcast across both South Zilveren and Amestrris, as we as a nation too celebrate the freedom of our allied brothers. In similar fashion to the declarations in the other two Zilveren territories, the crowds watched all of the aforementioned events via large screens installed on the city buildings during the flourishing rebuilding process, their magnificent lights rivaled only by the fireworks in the background.

When asked to clarify The Administrative Act and the implications of drafting South Zilveren's own - yet incomplete - constitution, incumbent Chairman Sal, on behalf of the entire South Zilveren High Council, had this to say:

"Just as our West Zilveren brothers and sisters had done, we gathered this High Council as a Constituent Administration from across our great state with the intent to draft an official Constitution of South Zilveren. However, after much deliberation, we could foresee an official Consitution disrupting any possibility of a future reunification of the three Zilveren territories. In order to preserve the prospect of a future reunification, this High Council drafted The Administrative Act as a provisional measure, fulfilling constitutional surrogacy whilst leaving open prospects for reunification with our neigbouring brethren. We are, after all, the same people despite our internal schism, no matter which borders are drawn in our soil. The Administrative Act provides us with sovereignty, governance, and order without isolating us from a peaceful reunification, if that is to be our future. And, of course, we welcome and thank our friends and allies from Amestrris, and look forward to a prosperous, blooming friendship. But for now, we celebrate as a free and independent state!"

Following the celebrations, a ceremony is set to take place in which the current South Zilveren High Council will transfer power to the newly formed governing body, known now as the Congressional Legislative Administration, with incumbent Chairman Amada Sal remaining at the seat of power until elections are held again.

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