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by **North Timeria** » Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:51 pm

Infinity New Network
Infinity, North Timeria
January 20th, 2070

President Raso has just announced the first Silver Dragon military exercise. Forces from multiple branches and nations have been invited to participate in the 8-week exercise. The exercise will include training, wargames, team building, and to build relationships between armed forces of various nations. President Raso stated that "We want to form a solid relationship between our armed forces so that they can be better prepared to work together in the future."

NORIA has confirmed that they will participate in the exercise and will work with other space agency during the 8 week exercise. The Ryuu has been confirmed as an active ship and has docked at Wilcox Station before the exercise.

The forces involved will work on large scale tactics while supporting each other and maintaining their primary objectives. The exercise is set to take place in Australia and will be hosted by the 5th Wing at Rockhampton People's Guard Command Center.

by **Great Hyruke** » Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:24 pm

Empress Charlotte of Connuriste publishes a Novel

Charlotte, Empress of Connuriste, author of the novel

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The world of literature was shocked with a bomb dropped by the Empress of Connuriste in the form of her novel, taking the form of both a how-to-guide for gardening as well as a sort of memoir, including hundreds of private letters between herself, her husband ( Connor II of Connuriste ) and her friend Jean ( also known as Ferdinand II of Romania), as well with countless Ines to her mother, sister Catherine and brothers Leopold and Edward.

The novel, named Imperials in the Gardens, has been described as an ambitious and shocking revelation on the personal and emotional make up of a young Charlotte, Connor and Jean. It has left critics scandalised and surprised that Charlotte would release so much information. Even Plaradare Book Publishing, which release the book both online, electronically World wide and in hardcover in over a dozen cities, including Geneva, Londres, Pearsonville, Vanessa and Berlin.

Scottish Literacy Critic, Matthew O'MacMagill has given a brief synopsis of the book below:

Imperials in the Gardens
Synopsis and Review by O'MacMagill

Synopsis

In the Beginning of the book, Her Majesty guides the reader into the world of 2056, some 14 years ago through the eyes of the teenage Charlotte, recently ascended to the throne of Geneva. Her Majesty leads us threw her experience at the royal ball held in Fontainebleau where she meets the dashing rebel, Jean and the quiet and polite Connor. Centering around their time in the snow filled garden there in Fontainebleau, Her Majesty paused to give the reader tips on gardens in the winter, keeping the soil loose and fertile as well as which plants survive well in Alpine and north Deritain and Hyrukian climates. The story continues as Charlotte moves to live in Geneva were she keeps a detailed correspondence with both Connor and Jean, both quickly showing affections towards her. Pages of copies of these letters make up a great amount of the book, and Her Majesty sheds like on her complex relationship with not only the two princes, but also her mother, who is at this point still Empress of Prussia. Her Majesty shows her utter disgust with her mother's lifestyle and vows to not live like her. The reader also sees the closeness of Charlotte with her brother Leopold. The story again stops to have Her Majesty give tips on gardens for spring, planting and working with brand new gardens that are for both flowers and artist plants as well as produce plants. The story continues and picks up as the story reaches 2059 and a young Charlotte is increasing confused by her emotions, caught in between Connor, who she sees her future with, Jean, who she loves despite her knowing their relationship is doom. The drama peaks as Charlotte sleeps with Connor following a fight with Jean and her following pregnancy, attending Connor's coronation and then her engagement and breaking things off with Jean, shattering his heart and entering her marriage trying to forget her feelings for him. The book ends with the wedding if Connor and Charlotte. Shortly following the wedding is Charlotte reaching out to Jean thinking that she could love both men, one as her husband and the other as her best friend.

Review

Imperials in the Gardens is a well written book, with a story that will make you cry, laugh, smile and ponder the main characters. Her Majesty's account is extremely detailed and leaves very little to the imagination, yet at the same time allows the reader to go into deep thought about Charlotte and the men she loved. It is only with hindsight that the readers knows things will not work out, fore otherwise they shall cheer for Charlotte to love both Jean and Connor. It is beautifully written, clear and brutally honest and revealing to the masses on the inner circles of the Emperor of Connuriste and the King of Romania. Charlotte had written a masterpiece that could very well become one of the greatest works of art in history.

Now, while it is truly a masterpiece, while this novel is magnificent, I do not think it should have been written. Empress Charlotte has written a book that is incredibly inappropriate socially and politically. She has no right to show the world the private life of the King and the Emperor and even her own mother. Her criticism and descriptions are terribly cruel. She lays out not only herself but Connor, Jean, Auguste and Leopold to the eyes of the masses. She portrays Connor as naive, dull and as an emotional anchor while Jean is helplessly in love and reckless. Auguste is shown as sexually addicted to men and manipulative with her childrenand Leopold is seen as a musical genius who is only a sidekick to Charlotte. While I do not believe this was intentional, and Charlotte does show that they are more complex than that, they are still primarily seen in the aforementioned light.

Charlotte has made a masterpiece, but it should never have seen the light of day.

Empress Charlotte of Connuriste has made no comment on the reviews of the book, most echoing O'MacMagill's comments, saying that the book was good, but as a work of nonfiction and having been written by Charlotte herself that it was wildly inappropriate and distasteful in regards to the public view of world leaders.

Some have considered the book a waterdown version of the confession of a sex scandal and an emotional affair in the process of the the paranoid Empress attempting to clear her name to her world. As rumours spread that Charlotte is once again pregnant and others even dare say a divorce may be in the future, the novel has left people confused and definitely scandalise. What will Charlotte do next? Had she repented her sins or just gotten started? Has her reign as the Saint in Geneva ended and has she surpassed even her mother as the most scandalous woman in Europe and even the world?

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by **The Atmoran Diplomat** » Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:07 pm

FDC Naval Base Mayport, United States of Conner
9 February 2070

Rear-Admiral Lisanne Koertsen has ordered the deployment of the CNS Prins Willem-Frederick a Gordon Calder-class cruiser along with four Flower-class destroyers; CNS Dianthus, the Eyebright, the Hollyhock, and the Lilac have left the port of Jacksonville at 9:30 a.m. to begin their search-and-rescue missions looking for the wreckage of Empress Charlotte's Seliver-759. Captain Percy Lazarus hopes to find survivours or too bring closure to the families of the victims of those in the crashed airplanes.

Rear-Admiral Koertsen has requested aid from the United States Coast Guard to help search for survivours.

by **The Atmoran Diplomat** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:20 am

Jacksonville, USC
12 February 2070

Captain Percy T. Lazarus

Today at 15:20 p.m. EST the Maritime Forces Iravic (MARIA) called off the search-and-rescue mission after tasking Captain Lazarus of the CNS Prins Willem-Frederick too lead a squadron of UAN destroyers to help aid in the search of survivours and or the bodies of the victims in the flight accidents 4 days ago. While Captain Lazarus managed to discover the location of the wreckage of the Seliver-759s he was unable to find bodies nor was he able to locate survivours.

Yesterday despite the odds of her not surviving the crash nor even managing to survive this long in the open ocean, Captain Lazarus pushed the search for another day without avail.

However today Captain Lazarus accepted that chances the missing people were still alive were extremely slim, and that the statistical odds of anyone surviving were near zero. After days of searching too no avail Captain Lazarus has called off the search for Empress Charlotte and her companions; he ordered his Destroyer squadron to return to NB Mayport along with updating Emperor Connor II on the situation at hand.

by **Les Etats Connuriste** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 6:37 am

Lausanne Times
Lausanne, Switzerland
February 15, 2070

Regency Council convene

The Regency Council was confirmed to have met late last night and continued into the early hours of this morning, prompting speculation surrounding Emperor Connor II, who has only had little to say this week. Whilst some only believe that is necessary for him to take time and come to terms with the situation, if darker rumors are to be believed Connor II made a suicide attempt yesterday.

It is not clear as of the present moment who the Regency Council intend to appoint, with no obvious person emerging. It seems unlikely that Empress Dowager Alice would return to any position of power given her previous dismissal. Leopold, Duke of Brabant, who already lives in Switzerland, would be trustworthy, but whether he is fit right now for the position given that Empress Charlotte, presumed dead by most, was his sister, is not known. Anna Charlotte, Empress of the Dutch, has been a firm ally of Switzerland for a decade, and has enough emotional distance from the throne of Connuriste to be unhindered in being effective.

It is understood in the past week that construction of the Imperial Botanical Gardens in Geneva is to be continued, with a request lodged to the Haroan government for the resupply of the fateful plants. The Imperial Council have also asked the Haroans to commence an investigation into why their aircraft exploded, whilst commencing their own demanding to know why the three planes were so close together.

by **Les Etats Connuriste** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:48 pm

Lausanne Times
Lausanne, Switzerland
February 16, 2070

Prince Leopold announced as Regent of Switzerland

The Regency Council concluded their meeting last night, and this morning, Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant, was declared as the Regent of Connuriste after he took the Oath of Regency, where he swore that he will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Connor II according to law, and swore that he will truly and faithfully execute the office of Regent, and that he will govern according to law, and will, in all things, to the utmost of his power and ability, consult and maintain the safety, honour, and dignity of Connor II and the welfare of the people.

This is only the second time in history that Connuriste has had a regency, and it is unclear how long it will last. Leopold's duties are predominantly the same as those of Connor II, minus the ceremonial parts. His job, in effect, is to preside over major affairs of the Imperial Council and choose whether to give assent or not to any and all acts of governments, and work with the Chancellor and her government, who yesterday asserted that they would continue the search for Empress Charlotte. 'All of the world is only a finite thing, whereas our desire as a nation to find our Empress is infinite' were the words of Chancellor Tousart.

In other news, Emperor Connor II released a statement this morning to counter rumors that he had attempted to kill himself. 'I did not, never have done, and never will try to do such a thing' were his words.

by **The Atmoran Diplomat** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:58 pm

Imperial Sun
Prime Minister's Office, Alexandria, South Alexisburg
18 February 2070

Prime Minister Campbell has issued a warning to all Connuriste servicemen in Atmoran ports in Newfoundland and Vesperia to immediately leave port and return back to their homeland for they're no longer welcomed in HIM's lands along with that the Prime Minister has ordered Admiral Kanade Yukimura the Commander of the Allied Forces in Epsilon Eridani along with Admiral Elina Volkov, Adolph Lovell and Nathaniel Somerville to prepare for what she what is being called Operatie Ijzerklauw to cut off Connuriste-Astraeus from Sol along with the system given to the Connuriste by the Imperial Government in a show of friendship between the Empires.

Along with that Fleet Admiral Johnston was ordered to have the Alliance Sol Fleet prevent any non-allied ships from using the Alcubierre Highway.

Prime Minister Campbell has demanded that the Allied Connuriste States remain neutral in Second Rainforest War or else their interstellar holdings will be in jeopardy.

by **The Atmoran Diplomat** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 6:03 pm

Imperial Sun
Westerkwartier
18 February 2070

Following the Atmoran Prime Minister's demand for the ACS to remain neutral or risk losing their interstellar holdings, Chancellor Arentsen of the Systems Alliance has ordered the Alliance Sol Fleet to send in five Manstein-class heavy cruisers into New Vlieland and begin in their mission to begin their bombardment of the Amazon Rainforest and turn into baren wasteland.

Admiral Johan Krauss has begin bombarding the Amazon with antimatter missiles destroying everything in their path.

by **North Timeria** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:12 pm

Infinity News Network
Infinity, North Timeria
February 19th, 2070

Military Stockpiles Increase

North Timerian military supplies have been on the rise lately and manufacturing has almost tripled. Last year President Raso agreed to a deal with major manufacturing companies to start production on essential military equipment and weapons. The House also passed a bill that would increase military spending and increase the number of troops in each Branch.

Currently, the military surplus isn't expected to slow down. Next year analysts predict that there will be enough to maintain the current force for the next for years. This includes bullets for soldiers deployed in Colombia, jet parts for Valencia AFB, and things to cover basic needs like soap. They are all currently being stockpiled across North Timeria and her territories.

NORIA is still on track to doubling its fleet size and the next Ryuu class supercarrier has received a name and launch date. The TSS Orochi will be launched on January 2nd, 2073. The Ryuu is North Timeria flagship and the most advanced ship in service with NORIA. The increase in military spending has also translated over to NORIA. NORIA recently selected the TS-313 Lighting missile to fill the void of a true long range missile for space defence. The lighting will be deployed onboard NORIA spacecraft and ground facilities.

by **Kingdom of Derita** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:59 am

Royals Life - Serbian Edition
Belegrada, Serbia
May 10, 2070

King Allan I of Serbia Dies!
Prince Louis acts as Regent of the Kingdom

Today marked the end of a long and glorious reign of a beloved king as Allan I, King of Serbia and son of the late Queen Alaza and brother of former Queen Aura died after months of feeling ill. King Allan, having become 73 years old this past month took a turn for the worse after attending a wall in honour of the King-Emperor's upcoming 49th Anniversary of Ascension when the King was unable to leave his bed. His daughter and heir, Crown Princess Katherine Ana had yet to arrive and was not brought to his bedside. Queen Cordelia, Prince Louis and Prince Marc were the first to arrive at the King's bedside. Thirty minutes later they were joined by the King;s favourite daughter, the beloved Queen Charlene of Hanover. Along with Queen Charlene was her children, George, Alexandria, Marbella and Henry. The long time lovers of the King, Madame Marbella and Comtesse Jeanne-Antoinette were permitted to be outside the King's Chamber. The King died at 12:56 pm, his last words being "Cordelia, Louis, oh my dearest Charlene. I leave you an honourable legacy. I prefer you not ruin it. Charlene, my dear, build an empire." Charlene was holding her father's hand tightly as he passed away.

In the absence of the now Queen, Katherine Ana, as she is not to arrive until May 15, 2070, Prince Louis is serving as his sister's Regent of the Kingdom.

by **North Timeria** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:17 pm

The FDC has completed their Silver Dragon Military exercise and forces have received a positive readiness score. The operation included multiple units from different FDC nations working together in full force. The troops lived together and troops were often put into units under a different nation.

The largest part of the exercise was the nations supporting each other while accomplishing their own objectives. The 79th Armor Brigade and the 5th Armored division were tasked with separate objective but also held one common objective which was to reinforce Connerian Hell Jumpers. The Hell Jumpers had jumped the night before and were under orders to eliminate enemy air defense and long range artillery.

There North Timerian Marines also worked with 3rd Commando Brigade in an amphibious landing operation while being supported by the USC and securing firing position for Connerian Raze Lighters.

FDC Air Forces also worked together on a long-range strike operation. Special forces from each nation were deployed to targets in Thailand to identify targets for stealth bombers. FDC Air units worked on avoiding radar detection and SEAD operations. There were also some air to air combat operations but most where BVR and not much of a show for the audience.

There were also a number of spacecraft that took part in Silver Dragon. They worked together to support ground missions and defeating enemies in space. Some ships also took part in a system jump. The fleets worked together to time their jumps and work to arrive at their destination simultaneously. The ships AIs were able to get it down to withing an average of 20 seconds.

The Ryuu also took part in Silver Dragon. Now that things are completed the Ryuu still has 58 days till it is deployed to Europa. Ryuu will conduct a sensor scan operation along the coast of Europe and North Africa while it is home. The Ryuu will enter Earth orbit and test its sensors package while collecting intel.

by **The Atmoran Diplomat** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:38 pm

Imperial Sun
Tirana, Albania
11 May 2070

Katherine-Ana returns!

The UASC Queen Eleanor at 6:41 a.m. Central European Time jumped out of slipspace and arrived at Earth, Captain Amber Holland apologised to Katherine-Ana for not arriving in Sol in time, the crew of the Eleanor waved off the current Queen of Serbia's for her departure off the Eleanor to the Sezë Shqiponjë space elevator.

After arriving in Tirana the Royal Family immediately toke a hyperloop to Belgrade, the Royal Family will be arriving in Belgrade within the next hour.

by **Unified Sera Government** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:23 pm

Crown-Prince Akira Tu'Aruc Returns to New Providence as King!

King Akira Tu'Aruc After his return from the Traverse

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As per the custom of the Serian people since time immemorial, those who wish to become Sera's leader must partake in a ritual that have claimed more than a few lives, and have invalidated the rule of prospective leaders without mercy. The Traverse, an ancient Serian practice where the new Chief or High Chancellor (King/Queen now) would enter a long stretch of barren wildernesses and deserts in order to return home as Sera's rightful ruler has been an active role of ensuring the Government and people have a strong, wise, and capable leader at all times.

The course is nearly 300 miles long and takes prospective rulers through a journey that would test - and even break - a person's mettle. Over the course of the Journey, the candidate cannot have any form of outside help in any way, shape, or form and must complete the journey alone. Along the way, they must hunt, fish, and survive the entire way, while also completing challenges set before them by tradition. The challenges included hunting and killing a Lion from weapons they themselves must forge to show their cunning, strength, ingenuity, and agility, rescuing, protecting, and assisting an injured escaped slave (played by an actor) to show their compassion, humility, and humanity, taming a wild animal to express their leadership ability, and brokering peace between warring factions (also played by actors since Sera hasn't been fragmented in clans since the 1100's) to demonstrate their capacity to be a diplomat. The journey takes about a month to complete, and although it's difficulty is duely noted, it isn't impossible.

In recent times, former King Skolas Keegar Tu'Aruc and his sister before him former Queen Myrrah Tu'Aruc both ran the trials of the Traverse, and both have come through victoriously. They are among the minority, as there have been more people who attempted the Traverse than those who have actually completed it and ascended to leadership. Now, one-time Crown-Prince Akira Osiris Tu'Aruc de Vos has run the gauntlet and returned to New Providence as Sera's new King while also creating new records as he did. Previously, the record for largest Lion ever killed was held by High Chancellor Ta'luk Tolaveek de Yeyinde in 1944, the beast itself weighing in at 533 pounds. Akira on the other hand, slayed (with a makeshift spear and stone dagger) a monstrous Lion that weighed in an excess of 567 pounds, and for the first time since the 1700s, a beast with all black fur. Moreover, Akira is the first Serian leader to ever tame a jackal, thus giving him the nickname "The King of Jackals".

Akira has shown his leadership quality, and has therefore been named Sera's New King, and has already begun reaching out to certain foreign dignitaries to discuss the future and has stated that he is open to any invitation given to him.

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