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by **Negarakita** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:41 pm

25 May, 1972

There exist, even within this great city of ours, beneath the towering spires and mosques, secrets that few speak. But listen, and you will see that which I speak of. Like the whine of the reed flute, Each interprets its sounds in harmony with his own feelings, but not one fathoms the secrets of its dark heart. No-one listens any more to the song within the cacophony of traffic and noise that floods our streets, nor looks deep enough. They wander in dream, eyes fixed ahead on their simple and mundane tasks, minds absorbed by the remembrance of their lives and regimes. Our mosques are not the houses of our lord but the houses of external imagery. We have made idols of the faithful and it is they who are celebrated even in the heart of our faith. We love ourselves and forget God.

Maybe it is the tears of the ages, the last gasps of a well known and steadfast believer who at last opens his eyes to the void and sees that the life he lived was one of deception, but when I walked through the lightless streets of Kuta Jamok after the isha prayer, I began to see. The streets devoid of light, darkened by a lack of funding or care, became the heart of the believer in our benighted city, and as I stumbled blindly through the small lanes I explored his arteries. And there was faith! In the cracks between the shutters of the poorest house two men were bowed in prayer still, with no care for the lack of eyes that saw them and praised their behavior. I sat concealed for some time, just watching the Jeem their prostrated bodies formed, the Haa' of their arms as they stood, and the Daal of their bowing shape. They struggled in their faith, between them and not for others. But this was not what I heard as I turned the corner. A man, his kufi still on his head from isha, leant at the side of the building with two prostitutes on either flank. We love the women and forget the Houri.

But still I walked on, for it was still a few streets until I could return to the sanctity of my own home, and besides, I was captivated by my discovery. I listened again, hearing the angry shouts of a couple's fight. As they cursed each other, a child's cry could be heard. The subject of the argument was, of course, money, that shield we humans have concocted to keep ourselves at bay, and the child was caught in the middle of a rift which had torn his life apart. Further on, youths stood in awe outside shops which held the latest clothing, before like a frenzied pack of dogs they broke the shopfront and sacked it for all the material riches they could find. We love wealth and forget the reckoning.

As I turned the corner of my street and was able to return, at last, to the sanctum I have created for myself, my heart rose. Now no longer would I feel the dread of a man who sees all he loves slowly falling away from him. And yet, when I looked out my window and saw the lights of the great towers in Asah. They taunted me, like the fingers of Shaytaan, beckoning me to join their new faith. The lights like eyes probed me. This new being could see me, could see my heart. It knew I was not its friend. I shut the blinds quickly as though it might veil me from this one eyed monster that I had seen. We love palaces and forget the tomb.

The darkness and comfort of the bedroom offered me no respite from the dark thoughts swirling within my mind. This way of life that infiltrates our every second tormented me. I saw the single eye from the city of shaytaan's fingers, and it saw me. I saw people enslaved, indeed if you listen closely on a dark night you too will hear the cries of the tormented. But worse still I saw those mindless ants content to live under a new system that was not their faith. They praised Allah, but it was not our creator to whom they prayed. They did not look to create jannah on earth, to redeem their lives, but sought to better their material wealth. We have become cast off from the beloved, yet too few mourn this loss of contact. For, and I say this with a heavy heart, we love the world and forget the resurrection.

by **New Totzka** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:31 am

Live Updates from the 2018 Totzkan Comissão Elections

As Totzkans head to the voting booths the latest polls show that the Partido da Aliança will be the biggest losers this election with the Partido Socialista do Povo likely to take many of the government’s seats in the south. However, the recent the challenge of 32 commissioners, led by Aline Carmo Rao to Patrico’s leadership may have severe consequences of the party. The Constitucionalistas will be strengthening their stronghold in Pamilya and looking to make inroads into Faixa Oeste and Di’marches. While the influence of the Partido de Libertação Unido looks to remain strong in the Picoan states they will struggle to regain the Pamil seats lost to the Constitucionalistas in 2015 . The loss of the Yhai states to Frente Para A Nação Yhai seems all but confirmed and voters in the Yhiava will likely soon be voting on their independence. Politics in Cas Vilsti seems to have swung right as the Rūk backed Constitucionalistas look set to take a slight majority.

00:00 – 11/10/2018 – Polling Stations Close, votes begin to be counted

04:00 – Early declarations show early Constitucionalista gains in OA
- Constitucionalistas keep hold of Osyante-Apayos 1st, 3rd, 7th and 12th commissions and gain the former Partido de Libertação Unido 5th and 9th Commision
- Partido Socialista do Povo narrowly hold the 4th and 17th Commissions in Estado Nirapanza while taking the 8th Commision off the Partido da Aliança.

04:45 - Government continues to lose seats to Partido Socialista do Povo in Nirapanza
- The 1st, 2nd and 14th Commissions in Estado Nirapanza which were among the first to declare for President’s Amero’s Partido da Aliança in 2015 have been lost to the Partido Socialista do Povo.

04:59 – Constitucionalistas increase majority in Serdote but lose in Estado Sao Tiago
- Serdote has been the first state to fully declare their all their results revealing the Constitucionalistas have increased their majority in the state from 17 to 19 as former Partido de Libertação Unido commissions slip into the Constitucionalistas hands. Only the 6th Commission has remained with the Partido de Libertação Unido. Serdote (Cons: 19, Partido de Libertação Unido: 1)
- The Constitucionalistas have been wiped out in Estado Sao Tiago as their 3 commissions fall to the Partido Socialista do Povo (Patrico). Estado Sao Tiago (Partido Socialista do Povo: 5, Partido da Aliança: 1, 14 undeclared)

05:31 - Constitucionalistas set to secure OA
- Osyante-Apayo (Cons: 6, Partido de Libertação Unido: 1, 13 Undeclared)

06:03 – Sasaka surprise pollsters as Partido de Libertação Unido gains cut into Constitucionalista majority.
- The 13th Commission of Totzka’s northernmost (continuous) state, Sasaka, has shocked expectations by (narrowly) electing Partido de Libertação Unido candidate Eayadine Hues Binca. All the polls suggested the 13th Commission, and the rest of Sasaka, would remain a Constitucionalista stronghold. While other three commissions to declare have remained in the hands of the Constitucionalistas many more voters are supporting Partido de Libertação Unido candidates than expected. With 16 Commissions yet to declare Sasaka may end the Constitucionalistas hopes if gaining all three Pamil states.
- Sasaka (Cons: 3, Partido de Libertação Unido: 1, 16 undeclared)

06:56 – Partido de Libertação Unido take another two seats from Constitucionalistas - Sasakan Majority lost?
- The 15th and 16th Sasakan Commissions have been taken from the Constitucionalistas by the Partido de Libertação Unido. With the Partido de Libertação Unido looking set to keep all their previously held seats the party that was said to have been broken by the Constitucionalistas in 2015 look set to take the state out from under the Constitucionalista noses.
- Sasaka (Cons: 9, Partido de Libertação Unido: 9, 2 undeclared)

07:05 – Partido Socialista do Povo see victory in Estado Nirapanza
- With all seats in EST declared the Partido Socialista do Povo have kept their majority of 18 within the state. It seems the Rao/ Patrico split has not affected as many voter’s party loyalties as initially feared and with the Constitucionalistas taking some unexpected losses the Partido Socialista do Povo just has to keep holding on to their seats in the South and the Picoan states to retain their position as the biggest party in the Comissão popular.
- Estado Nirapanza (Partido Socialista do Povo: 18, Partido da Aliança: 2)

07:07 – Constitucionalistas return a blow against the Partido de Libertação Unido in Sasaka
After losing three seats to the Partido de Libertação Unido the Constitucionalistas have taking the state’s 20th Commission gaining the Constitucionalistas their 10th seat in the state. If they could gain one more they will have retained their majority.
Sasaka (cons: 10, Partido de Libertação Unido: 9, 1 undeclared)

07:29 – Sasaka race over – Constitucionalistas and Partido de Libertação Unido forced to share power.
As expected Partido de Libertação Unido leader Maia Vemulakonda has retained her seat meaning the Constitucionalistas and the Partido de Libertação Unido will be forced to share power if the Sasaka’s state’s government is to function.
- Sasaka (Cons: 10, Partido de Libertação Unido: 10)

07:44 – Battle begins in Territorio Leste
With 16 of the state’s 20 commissions declared no party has won a clear majority in the Picoan state. Currently the Partido de Libertação Unido are just leading having held on 9 of their original 12 seats. The Partido Socialista do Povo are closing the gap having taken all five of the Constitucionalista seats and gained the 20th Commision off the Coalizão Bipartidária.
Territorio Leste (Partido de Libertação Unido: 9, Partido Socialista do Povo: 6, COALIZÃO BIPARTIDÁRIA: 2, 3 undeclared)

09:00 – Cas Vilsti – Rūk/ Narūk vote along ethnic loyalties – Plébéien’s to cast decisive votes.
Checking in on Cas Vilsti we can see the Rūk backed Partido da Aliança and the Narūk backed Constitucionalistas both have gained six seats. This leaves only the Plébéien-dominated commissions to declare giving the Ivilstian underclass the opportunity to decide their state’s election.
Cas Vilsti (Partido da Aliança: 6, Cons: 6, 8 Undeclared.)

09:21 – Issues with ballots in Sao Tiago.
After several hours of silence in Estado Sao Tiago a spokesperson for state’s election committee has made a statement saying that the committee is coordinating with the police and the Executive for Domestic Security in confirming reports that ballots were destroyed during the voting yesterday. The spokesperson also claimed the committee are considering declaring the election within the state void and holding a second election at a later date.

9.29 – Hope emerges as Tsukh Mina re-elects Partido Socialista do Povo candidates.
The city of Tsukh Mina (located in Terra de Salash) has defied expectations by not electing pro-separation Frente para a nação Yhai candidates but instead has put its faith the Partido Socialista do Povo Commisioners that have stood by the city for several decades. This provides some hope that the rest of Yhaiva will follow suit and not push for independence.
- Terra de Salash (Partido Socialista do Povo: 3, undeclared: 17)

10:00 – South Picoans support Partido Socialista do Povo.
Faixa Oeste and Di’Marches join this election’s trend of defying polling data – most predicted these states would become a battleground between the Constitucionalistas and the Partido da Aliança but the Picoan electorate have surprised everybody by voting for Partido Socialista do Povo candidates for the first time in Totzkan history. It is certain commenters will find many reasons for this switch in alignment. With a confirmed majority in Di’Marches and currently 9 seats in the Faixa Oeste the Partido Socialista do Povo may be looking at safely landing this election.
- Faixa Oeste (Partido Socialista do Povo: 12, COALIZÃO BIPARTIDÁRIA: 1, 7 undeclared)
- Di’Marches (Partido Socialista do Povo: 9, Partido de Libertação Unido: 4, 13 undeclared)

10:21 – President Amero arrives in Sao Tiago.
President Amero has travelled to Sao Tiago to personally address Partido da Aliança protesters frustrated by vote-counting problems in Estado Sao Tiago.

10:45 – Partido Socialista do Povo take remaining 3 seats in Territorio Leste
The race in Territorio Leste has returned today’s fourth victory of Partido Socialista do Povo as the party has taking the remaining three seats giving them a majority of 12 in the state. Territorio Leste (Partido Socialista do Povo: 13, Partido de Libertação Unido: 5 COALIZÃO BIPARTIDÁRIA: 2)

11:30 Yhaiva begins to fall
Despite early victories in Tsukh Mina by the Partido Socialista do Povo, it seems the Yhai states are perusing the route of independence as thousands of votes go to Frente Para A Nação Yhai (FPANY) candidates. Terra de Salash (Partido Socialista do Povo: 3, FPANY: 9, 8 Undeclared) Terra de Rosma (FPANY: 6, 14 Undeclared) Terra de Osho (FPANY: 7, 13 Undeclared)

11:48 – Vote counting restarts in Estado Sao Tiago
The Estado Sao Tiago Electoral Committee has announced that this election is valid despite complaints of votes being destroyed.

12:27 – Partido Socialista do Povo become largest party in Cas Vilsti but don’t gain a majority
With the Cas Vilsti race concluded the Partido Socialista do Povo have secured the votes of the Plébéiens and taking 8 commissions making the party the largest in the state. The Partido Socialista do Povo will now have the choice between sharing power between the Partido da Aliança or the Constitucionalistas within the state

12:41 – FPANY seize Yhaiva
Terra de Rosma (FPANY: 20) Terra de Salash (FPANY :17, PDSP: 3,) Terra de Osho (FPANY:20)

12:49 – Government unable to claim majority in Sao Tiago
Sao Tiago (Partido da Aliança: 10, Partido Socialista do Povo: 9, Partido de Libertação Unido: 1)

13:00 – Parazina reveals 6th Partido Socialista do Povo victory
With the other 12 states having been fully declared convention dictates the capital state may show how it voted. Again, support was divided equally between the Partido Socialista do Povo and the Partido da Aliança. With tensions between the two parties at a high it seems as though the parties may struggle to co-operate on the running of the state government.

13:01 – Vote counting ends

Winners and Losers of the 2018 Comissão elections

Winners
FRENTE PARA A NAÇÃO YHAI – As expected FPANY swept through Yhaiva taking all 20 seats in Terra de Osho and Terra de Rosma and gaining 17 commissions in Terra de Salash – not bad for a party that was outlawed four months ago. With the Partido Socialista do Povo set on opposing the government President Amero may be forced to offer FPANY their desired referendum on independence just to carry some support in the Comissão Popular.

Partido Socialista do Povo – Despite major losses in Yhaiva to the FPANY the Partido Socialista do Povo compensated by a surge of unexpected Picoan support. The party remains the largest with 103 seats and Artur Partico’s continued leadership seems assured.

Losers
Constitucionalistas – Surprisingly the Constitucionalistas lost the most seats this election. The party failed to retake Pamilya and only gained a majority in a single state. The party also failed to make any real gains in Terras das Picos despite focusing on the region during the campaign.

Partido de Libertação Unido – Despite forcing the Constitucionalistas into sharing power in Sasaka, the Partido de Libertação Unido took heavy losses losing 13 seats only keeping a real presence in two states.

Partido da Aliança – while the government did better than expected, especially in their southern strongholds, their losses can’t be ignored. Down by 12 commissions and forced to share power with the Partido Socialista do Povo the Partido da Aliança is going to struggle to enact change at the state level.

COALIZÃO BIPARTIDÁRIA – As expected the COALIZÃO BIPARTIDÁRIA continues to struggle to remain relevant in an age of big parties and hyper partisanship. Three commissioners, noted for their local popularity, have managed to hold on to power but its hard to imagine the COALIZÃO BIPARTIDÁRIA as anything more than a relic from the 1990s.

by **Noronica** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:59 pm

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Multiple Expressions Of Shock At Alteran Bombings

Home of Alteran Governor-General

After the situation in Segovia seemed to die down, so did most expectations of further violence in Altera. However, this hope was cruelly put down when in Nova Lantea, the capital city of Altera, witnessed the bombings of the Griffon Godfrey building, the building in which the Curia had met to discuss 'the commercial expansion in Samudera, the prospect of emboldening our defence forces and the situation in Segovia', (credit: @albinusrectorofficial). Just over an hour after Curia officials met in the building, it was struck by the explosions at 13:02 pm.

The last tweet from Albinus that has remained undeleted by the Strategos' team reads 'Help', which has sparked a swarm of threads on various social media websites debating on what exactly happened and how the Strategos of Altera managed to write out this tweet.

In Noronica, many were devastated to hear of the bombings, especially due to Noronica's close relationship with Altera. Some greaving families lost Noronnicans who had been working with the Curia. Due to an ongoing investigation, it is unknown as to the number of casualties were Noronnican, but according to Altera's ANN News, there are over 140 fatalities in total.

Fredrick Raynald, the father of possible victim Henry Raynald, had this to say:

"My son, Henry Raynald, had always been a true mix between a Noronnican and Alteran, and yet his heart was always in Altera. Due to my marital separation, he lived mostly with his mother and grew a fondness for her country. He also developed a keen interest in politics, leading him to become an intern working in the Curia. He may have done a smaller job, but he did his part to help, and for that, I shall remember him. We were on the phone an hour before the meeting in the Griffon Godfrey building, and he had told me how excited he was to experience it."

The Noronnican Foreign Office sent over several officials to Altera in the morning to aid in the situation, and the Noronnican Department for International Aid has pledged its support in aiding Altera to recover from this tragedy.

According to Noronnican military sources, the Armed Forces are on standby, with those stationed in Arván ready to defend Altera as per constitutional protocol when an event such as this occurs in Noronnican overseas territories. The Truaidh Class destroyer, NOS Sealord, has reportedly entered Alteran waters also.

Prime Minister Joshua McIntosh has been at the forefront of the Noronnican response, informing the public via Twitter and various other sources of how the Noronnican Government is coordinating efforts with the Alteran Governor General Lord Hugh Aonghais and the remaining organs of the Alteran political system to ensure stability at this time.

"When I was informed of this tragic event, I immediately contacted the Foreign Offices in Nolon and in Nova Lantea to coordinate efforts between our two territories. I had met the Strategos and his Curia, and to say that this attack was unwarranted would be an understatement. They were some of the kindest and warmest people I have met in my foreign political visits, and to see them struck from the earth in such a brutal manner gives me much sadness. However, it would not do to wallow in sadness, due to this being an attack on a Government of an overseas territory. If any more attacks such as this occur, the Noronnican military shall be ready to aid."

The Governor General of Altera, Lord Hugh Aonghais, who was appointed to his position by Overlord Tytus in 2016, is said to be supporting efforts to reconstruct from his home outside of Nova Lantea. Critics of the Governor General have called him out for 'cowering in his home at a time of need'.

The Overlord Tytus made a press statement today from his visit in Arván, condemning the so-far unnamed attackers of the Curia, and pledging his 'undying support for a great member of our nation's family'.

As to whoever caused the attack in Altera, there has been no official declaration. However, many speculations have concluded that it was most likely caused by the far-right racist group, 'Altera for Alterans', who were threatening violence towards the ethnic Nyssic minority in Altera and causing chaos in the city of Segovia.

Read more on Altera here.

Calls For Abdication As Overlord Visits Arván

Royal Arvanan Military Display

As pressure reaches a critical amount in Nolon City for the Overlord to quit, the Overlord Tytus is in Arván on a visit to the now stable overseas territory. Many have called this trip an attempt to flee from the situation, while others are praising the Overlord for visiting the territory. Prime Minister Joshua McIntosh expressed his concern at the 'timing of the visit', stating that it was not appropriate at this 'delicate time'.

The Overlord called this trip a 'sign of renewal and stability', others called this an attempt to run away from the important matter of the Overlord's perhaps impending abdication. The Overlord was invited in early October to visit the Prefectorial State of Arván by its Prefect, Lord Bartholomew Montague, who was apparently, 'eager to convey the progress of Arván' since the end of the Arvanan War in last year. The Overlord's staff accepted this invite but did not specify how long the trip would last, leading some to speculate that the Overlord would be using this trip as a 'holiday'.

So far in the visit, the Overlord has had meetings with the Arvanan State Government, visited the troubled-area of Alban where continued posturing between Noronica and Dormill and Stiura has been occurring, and is currently observing a Noronnican-Arvanan military display.

Back in Nolon City, many United Noronnican Party Federal Councilors are calling for the abdication of the Overlord, claiming that he 'overstepped his bounds as monarch' when he unlawfully entered the Federal Assembly weeks prior. This has caused division within Noronica as a whole, as social media has shown rampant political debate between the those that support the Overlord and those that believe him guilty of treason.

The Prime Minister had this to say:

"With this delicate situation, I feel that the visit to the Prefectorial State of Arván was inappropriate. As tension is building, it would have made sense to remain in Nolon City so as to maintain stability, but this move has destabilised and has perhaps worsened the situation. I sincerely hope that this matter may be resolved soon, as a rejection of the Noronnican Constitution cannot go unanswered for."

Interestingly, the Prime Minister has been in recent discussions with H.R.H Prince Trystan, the heir-apparent of the Noronnican Crown. The meeting has been called an 'informal working lunch', but many hope that this is a sign of reconciliation between the Noronnican Crown and the Government.

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by **Alteran Republics** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:09 pm

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Good evening my fellow Alterans.

It is with grew sorrow that I address you this evening. As we all now, yesterday saw our way of life came under attack. An attack whose sole purpose was to cripple and leave our great nation into a state of chaos and anarchy.

The victims were ordinary people - going to work in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and government employees, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, friends and neighbours. Hundreds of lives were suddenly ended by an evil, despicable act of terror. The pictures of flame ripping through buildings, fires burning, towering iconic structures collapsing have filled us all with disbelief, sorrow, and a quiet, dignified and concentrated anger. These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and disorder. But they have failed. Our country is strong. Our country remains strong.

This attack ... this barbaric attack ... was an act of cowardice that was meant to strike fear into the hearts of every man, woman and children.

As a consequence of this attack, the very foundation of our government has been targeted and severely damaged. Me, sitting here, is evidence of that. But my being here, shows that we are not crippled and that we can go forward.

Before today, many of you probably only recognised me as 'the guy who sell computers systems' or as the Praetor who overseas the internet. I was, formerly, the Praetor for Information. Due to the current changes we have witnessed, I have been asked to take the reigns of this nations through its darkest hours. Many of you will question if I am the right man for the job. And I don't blame you.

But I am going addressing you tonight not just as the Strategos, but also an Alteran, a fellow human being. As we move forward together, we will rebuild our nation. We will rebuild our government, continue the plans put in motion to restore our strength and show the world that Altera will not be defeated by cowards, by terrorists. You ... and I, will help each other out of this nightmare. We will stand together, brush the dirt off our knees, straighten our ties and, when the time is right, we will strike back at our foes. Those who dared to attack us. Those, who dared to destroy our way of life.

Immediately following the attack; the nation implemented our government's emergency response plans. Part of those plans involved entrusting our government to me. The functions of our government, despite being wounded, continue without interruption. Agencies and Departments which had to be evacuated yesterday and today are reopening for essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow. Our financial institutions remain strong, and the Alteran economy will be open for business as well.

The search is underway for those who were behind these evil acts. I have directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and to bring them to justice. Whether they are foreign nationals or one of our own - we will hunt them down and they will be brought to trial and punished for their heinous crimes. As part of that endeavour, I have put into action plans to marshal the strength of our own forces and intelligence forces, as well as our oldest friend and allies in Noronica. This is not a sign of weakness. This is a sign of strength, being able to call upon others to our aid using the fruits of our diplomatic and economic labours.

I appreciate so very much the members of international community who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the Alteran people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance. Altera, Noronica and our allies are committed to standing together, to bring the light of justice, truth and peace in these dark times.

But as before, Altera will show the world that we will not bow down to fear, that we will fight back, that we will persevere and be stronger for it ...

Thank you. Good night. May Caeci preserve us.

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by **Oturia** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:18 pm

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Jane Weston calls for summit

President Weston in response to the terror attack in Alteran; has officially requested that the leaders of the Argus nations meet at a summit in the Oturian capital city of Dunik to discuss the possible formation of a Argus International Anti-Terror Task Force to deal with terror groups and prevent future attacks.

No leaders have agreed to the summit and no dates have been stated.
No exact location will be publicly stated for the safety of the leaders and to prevent an attack.

by **Cheoju** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:15 pm

18th of November, 2018
Park Kim Hye - Cheoju News Network
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PM Elizabeth Liang "Trade Deal with Coressia in the works"

Appearing before press shortly after parliament declared recess later than usual this evening, Prime Minister Elizabeth Liang delivered brief remarks regarding the reason behind the late end to the legislature. Liang praised the recent improvements to the high-speed railway line connecting downtown Yeowon to YWI (Yeowon International Airport) citing that "Yumyung Group's ongoing partnership with the Cheoju has been influential in improving public transportation for those living in the Capital." Liang's optimism come as no surprise as there has been warm reception to the project since it was first announced.

However, Liang also got economic experts and investors buzzing after she touched on an upcoming trade deal with the southern nation of Corresia. "Parliament has been busy deciding the specifics of [the deal] and there was a hard push to finish the first draft before President Han Yejun begins negotiations" said Liang who seemed to not want to delve into the details of what the Cheoju-Corresia deal could entail for Cheoji investors and businesses. This all comes as the Cheoju markets have enjoyed a recent spurt of growth thanks to the recent success of Yumyung Group and other Cheoju-based corporations. Many economic experts worry that this new deal could slow the growth the markets are currently enjoying while members within parliament are lauding both Han and Liang for their push to expand Cheoju's economic horizons.

While there is yet to be any formal deal announced, Liang's comments indicate that a deal with Coressia is a very serious possibility, and one which all of Cheoju will be eagerly awaiting.

- Park Kim Hye, Senior Columnist Cheoju News Network

by **Noronica** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:33 am

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Controversy Over #Armywithoverlord Tweet

Troops of the 31st Infantry Brigade

As part of the Overlord's trip to the Prefectorial State of Arván, the Overlord met with the troops of the 31st Infantry Brigade returning from Charbagnia. The decision to stop in Arván was a decision made a few days ago, despite original plans to stop in the base leased for Noronnican and allied usage in Ainslie. The Brigadier stated that the decision was made so that 'the troops could have downtime at home rather than in a foreign country'. However, controversy sparked when one of the troops received large amounts of social media attention after tweeting with the hashtag, #Armywithoverlord.

The reason why this tweet has become so controversial on twitter is because many have begun to question the reasons why the brigade was sent to Arván at the same time as the Overlord. Speculation has been called 'ridiculous' by the Supreme Court, who are still in the process of deciding the Overlord's possible abdication.

The user who used this hashtag is Corporal Johnathan McGregg, who finished his tour in Charbagnia with the 31st Infantry Brigade recently. He is well-known for being one of the soldiers in recruitment posters, but other than that, he has been described by his family as a 'patriot'. His father, Henry McGregg told NMC News that he 'couldn't believe that Johnathan would tweet like this'.

Others have sided with Corporal McGregg, using the hashtag as a way of attacking the Government through Twitter. One user used the hashtag to promote hate-speech against ministers of ethnic minorities.

The country has long been divided over the debate over whether the Overlord's actions in the Federal Assembly were right, with many taking to social media to debate.

Justice Henry McGanaugh, a recently appointed justice of the Supreme Court, made a statement today, attempting to calm the nation in this time of division:

"It is absolutely vital that the nation stands united in the face of various crises around the Western Isles. We cannot be divided between the leadership of this country, and instead, realise that this debate is something in the hands of the Supreme Court. It is with certainty that I say we shall have a result soon, and I appeal to the nation to not be distraught and discontent, instead look to the future as our nation undergoes new projects."

Prime Minister Joshua McIntosh had similar sentiments in his statement today after his 'informal working lunch' with H.R.H Prince Trystan:

"I am extremely satisfied with the meeting I had with the Prince, who has proved to be a most interesting and exciting future for our country. We spoke in depth about a range of issues, and I am now more sure than ever that he will be a true Overlord to the nation, understanding his constitutional role in society."

Read more on the political situation in Noronica here.

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by **Noronica** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:54 am

SESSUX ANTI-NOLON PROTEST TURNS VIOLENT
OVERLORD LEADS PEACE EFFORT

Patrick Déthnell | Columnist | Wed 21 Nov

This morning, the often calm streets of Lancaston, capital of Noronica's largest island the Sessux Isle, saw one of the first violent riots in domestic Noronica for over a decade. However, the issue of Sessux dissension has been one sparking throughout history, almost as violently as Lövsk. The protest began as a self-proclaimed 'Civil Rights' movement but soon descended into civil disobedience when several parts of the protestors turned to violence and looting. Surprisingly, it was not the Prefect of the Sessux Isle, nor Prime Minister that called for peace, rather it was the Overlord.

There have been many 'Islander Rebellions' since the settling of the Khas-Kirati people on the island as part of the alliance deal between the Khas-Kirat Empire and the early Kingdom of Noronica. While the two were united, the Sessux Isle has felt alienated for centuries, creating an entirely new cultural identity to that of mainland Noronica or the Khas-Kirati (now Athara Magarati) peoples. While this was not on the same scale, the situation was very much the same, as many of the city's own authorities had joined the protests.

The protest began on a smaller scale, but as time went on, many more joined its numbers. It was noted by an eyewitness that a group of 'armed individuals', bearing the state flag of the Sessux Isle, moved to join the protest and were reportedly the ones to initiate the violence in the rioting. At approximately 12:13 PM, violence was reported, and scenes of chaos were captured by media cameras. Despite the chaos, despite the anarchy chocking the city, there had been no authoritative response.

Strangely enough, it seemed that all semblance of authority had literally left the island, as the Prefect of the Sessux Isle, Mollie Tressa, was visiting the smaller islands between the Prefectorial State of the Sessux Isle and the Prefectorial State of the Cain Isle to promote the local industry. This crippled the Bureau of Internal Security's response, as many of the BIS armed officers had been taken with the Prefect as a part of her protection detail, despite the fact that the visit was deemed 'low-risk' by the Bureau in the first place.

There was no word from the Prime Minister either, instead calls to his office were rejected by the line, "We are currently reviewing the situation." It was only 3:40 PM when signs of order returned to the city, and yet it came from an unusual source.

During his trip to Arván, the Overlord had visited members of the 31st Infantry Brigade, who were returning from their service in the Charbagnia campaign, as part of a standard military inspection by a member of the royal family. However, the brigade's respite was not to last long, as they were needed when no other could stand to aid the city of Lancaston. As it happens, many Lancastonian troops make up the brigade, and thus they were seen as one of the better options to relax tensions, partnered also with the fact that some special riot units make up a part of the brigade, (many of them were used in the Charbagnian city of Harelbeke after the campaign to return order there).

In a statement addressed to the public, the Overlord had this to say:

"Good afternoon, it has been a trying time for one of our greatest and oldest states. In the city of Lancaston, violence reigned the streets while the good people of the city stayed indoors or protested peacefully. While the city took the toll of this chaos, no one dared lift a finger in its aid, and so I decided, after much consideration, to mobilise my army by royal decree to aid in the effort of restoring order. By the time that I am giving this speech, the units will have made their way by air to the Lancaston airport where they shall calm the situation. To those watching this from their homes or even on cellular devices on the streets of Lancaston, I ask that you remain calm and allow the troops to restore order to the city. You may even recognise a friendly face among the berets, but I ask that you do not approach them unless absolutely necessary, they are under my orders to protect you."

The city of Lancaston has since been brought under the control of the 31st Infantry Brigade, and there have been very few reports of further violence. Fortunately, there were no fatalities from the violence, and no soldier was forced to discharge any rounds from their rifles. The casualty rate is high due to the sheer volume of the protest and the violence, but casualties are being treated by army medics and civilian hospital staff.

On social media, many hailed the Overlord as the 'saviour of the city', deeming his efforts to be a guiding light for other civilian politicians who chose not to act.

"The Overlord is the true hero, why couldn't @prefecttressa stick her head out of her **** and show some common decency for the general public? #Peoplewiththeoverlord" ~ @Emilybanana1

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by **Dragao do Mar** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:05 pm

November 21, 2018 | Fortaleza, AL

General election opinion polls: PDN and PES expected to lose seats in the Marian Congress, with PTM and PCC on the rise

Today the IMSE (Marian Institute of Society and Statistics) published the results of November of the opinion polls for the Marian general election of 2018, which will happen in December 2nd.

The situation looks better for the Party of the Marian Workers (PTM), that is expecting to elect 65 congressmen to the Chamber of Deputies of Dragão do Mar. It is believed that this apparent success is in big part due to the active campaign its leader Carlos Lacerda is conducing. The Conservative Catholic Party (PCC), under lead of Esmael Santos, is expected to get major gains in the Chamber.

The Party of the National Democracy (PDN), leaded by the current Prime Minister of Dragão do Mar, Leonardo Pinheiro, might face significant losses in its number of seats, currently hoping to elect 60 congressmen to the Marian Chamber of Deputies. And the Social Ecology Party (PES), leaded by Ms Akemi Silva, is expected to suffer heavy losses. PM Pinheiro, who is campaigning for a re-election, may have his plans frustrated if the situation doesn't change until Sunday of the next week.

by **Oturia** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:24 pm

Dunik City News

MRU banned in Oturia

After a deep investigation by the AIC on the MRU of Dragao do Mar, president Weston passed a law banning the organization from Oturia for supporting the Red Dragons terrorist group.

President Weston has labeled the MRU as terrorist sympathisers and warned members that if any of them stepped foot in Oturia they will be arrested.
President Weston is giving any MRU members in Oturia 24 hours to leave or else they will be detained.

by **Dahyan** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 11:40 am

Al-Masirah News Agency

Imam Sayyid Abdul-Malik Husayn al-Rassid speaks to the People

Sayyid Abdul-Malik Husayn al-Rassid, Imam of Dahyan and Commander of the Faithful, has addressed the assembled masses in the Dahyan City on the occassion of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

During his speech, Sayyid al-Rassid congratulated the people of the Islamic People's Republic of Dahyan on their great achievements since the unification of the nation in 1990, and praised the tenacity and courage with which the Dahyani Revolution has been carried out.

The unique national political system of Dahyan, merging Zaydi Islamic principles with the tenets of Marxism-Leninism, has brought great prosperity to the country and its inhabitants, the Imam stated, to great applause of the thousands of assembled people.

The Imam furthermore emphasized that the historical role of Dahyan ever since the time of the Prophet has always been to carry aloft the torch of Islam, and to build up a true Islamic society, against all odds and any enemies. As such, Imam al-Rassid stated, "the birthday of the Prophet also in a way signifies the birth of Dahyan as a nation".

"I therefore call on you, brave men and women of Dahyan, to march on in the name of Islam, in the name of the Ummah and in the name of Allah the Merciful, in order to brave all obstacles on our way and to continue the historical duty that has been bestowed upon us."

by **New Totzka** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:29 pm

Government majority to form from rebels and separatists

The Separatists: Referendum on Yhai independence confirmed for New Year’s Day.

The Yhai National Flag has been seen across Yhaiva since last week's election

After almost two weeks of talks between the president’s staff and the leadership of the Front For The Yhai Nation (FPANY), President Améro has confirmed that he will not prevent the party from invoking Article 5 of the Totzkan Constitution, enabling the three Yhai states to seek independence from the Totzkan Union via referenda. The referendums will be held on New Year’s Day this year, giving the pro and anti-independence movements a little over a month to campaign. In return it appears FPANY party leader Ado'Osho Kimba has promised to support the government within the Comissão Popular until the referendum.

During the national elections two weeks ago FPANY swept through the Yhai states, winning all the seats in the states of Terra de Osho and Terra de Rosma and wining a decisive majority in Terra de Salash. As per the constitutions of these states, the federal government in Parazina will propose individuals to form the state governments to the FPANY controlled Comissão Estadual who will have the opportunity to veto the federal government’s proposals. Names such as Ado’Illusan Vilo, a lawyer who made a career out of protecting militant Yhai separatists in the early 2000s, and politician Ado’Salash Leo, who has been accused of having ties to Yhai terrorists are being rumoured for possible nomination as State-Governors.

FPANY’s success may make many Totzkans fear that Yhaiva’s separation from the Union is a fait accompli however it is important to remember that there is much opposition to these referendums both within Parazina and within Yhaiva itself. Socialist commissioner and Father-Of-The- Comissão Rajender Castelo Duda stated “since 1859 Totzkans have bled in Yhaiva and now it is being given away as a part of a cheap deal by our president. As a single united country we will not allow this to pass. I will personally be involved in the campaign to ensure that the dream of Totzkan unification, which was achieved after two decades of bloodshed and millions of deaths, remains a reality.” Former president Desidéria Lorena Sharma said President Améro’s actions were “disgraceful” and “disrespectful to the legacy of Ado’Rosmakona Iagano”, Sharma’s predecessor and Totzka’s only Yhai president.

There is also opposition to independence from the sizable Pamil and Ilhan communities living in south Yhaiva. These communities settled in Terra de Salash in the 1950s to work extracting petroleum from Yhaiva’s oil sands which drive Totzka’s powerful petrochemical industry. Petrochemical plants in Pamilya and South Totzka will certainly close down following Yhai independence and millions of jobs will be lost. For people like Adi Bianco Neheres, leader of a Pamil Magkawan Ethno-Union based in Tsukh Mina, the threat not only exists towards his livelihood but also toward his home. He told Verdade that many in the Pamil and Ilhan communities fear they may be forced out of Yhaiva post-independence and that he believed violence was likely to break out between the Pamil, Ilhan and Yhai communities. Mr Neheres stated that “he wished to see the government in Parazina protect his people” and that the voices of ethnic minorities were being supressed in the Yhai governments.

The Rebels: Rao’s socialists defy party and support Government

Artur Patrico (above) and Aline Carmo Rao (below)

Aline Carmo Rao, Nirapanzan Commisioner and member of the Partido Socialista do Povo, has announced that she will be defying her party by supporting the government within the Comissão Popular. A week prior to the 2018 Comissão elections Rao mounted a bid for to assume control of the party against incumbent party leader Artur Patrico. Although Patrico won the support of the party’s grass roots membership and thus will remain leader Rao was able to bring 32 Commissioners to her side. Those same commissioners will be joining Rao in their support of Améro’s government in the Comissão Popular along with several new arrivals to the party who won seats in the states of Faixa-Oeste and Territorio Leste last week. Its estimated that Rao may be able to influence as many as fifty commissioners into supporting the government.

In an interview prior to the leadership vote Rao claimed that she was “angered” in Patrico’s choices as party leader, in particular his decision to stop supporting the government after the 2018 Comissão elections which Rao claimed was “entirely political and lacked long-term vision”. While Rao admitted the Amero presidency was “flawed” she stated that “change was only possible by working within the system, not by opposing it”. When asked if she was intending to quit the Partido Socialista do Povo and form a new left-wing party Rao replied, “I’m a socialist at heart, just not one of the Patrico’s socialist”. In a press conference Patrico has stated that he is “deeply disappointed” by Rao and her compatriot’s decisions but that it would not affect the party’s position in opposing the government.

Rao's desertion will come as a serious blow to Patrico’s leadership of the party, especially after he fought the election primarily on the party’s ability to oppose President Améro. The Partido Socialista do Povo took a battering in last week’s election by loosing the three Yhai states to FPANY and the defection of nearly half their commissioners could see Patrico having to yet again defend his position as party leader.

by **Belle Ilse en Terre** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:04 am

6 November 2018 ‬
Le Île
Port de Belle Île, Belle Île, Belle Ilse en Terre

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New Royal Initiative

In an attempt to reverse current economic trends, the King has decided to invest heavily in infrastructure, calling for both the commons and the House of Lords to increase spending, as well as pressing local Lords to pursue such projects themselves. This has generally gone over poorly, with increased internal security spending being the primary desire of the Commons, and excessive taxation the prohibitive factor for the Lords. Local Ilsan companies have been loathe to work in the region for fear of violence to their workers, and insist on being payed in cash, of which the government has little. As such, the King has elected a Svalbardian based company to begin construction work. The company has agreed to accept Royal bonds at 3% along with an unspecified down payment, and security measures which are currently being effected. Rumours suggest that the king is nearly penniless, and can scarcely afford his residences in both Ost-in-Edhil, Gloria, and the country, and will likely sell one or even two of them, if only to keep his meagre company of knights in pay. The King has already been resorting to land promised, which has of course required expelling the lands previous occupants, though even that must end, unless the King wishes to disgrace the Ilse with yet another bloody war. ~~Armand* at least was solvent during his reign, kept order.~~

*OOC Note: Armand, formerly King Armand II, descended from King Victor II the eldest son of King Maximilien III , was exiled in a legal coup, as the current King George, who expelled him, is descended from Baron John Fitz-Faulkner, who married Princess Alice, the eldest child, elder brother to Victor II, semi-illegally, but acceded to renounce any claims to the throne, after Alice’s Rebellion was quickly put down. It is notable to observe that at the time most of the nobility hated Princess Alice, and were still somewhat mistrustful women on the throne.

The whole legal coup was made easier, as King Armand II had not been living up to the reputation of the legendary King Armand I, who is still widely remembered as one of the greatest Kings of the Ilse and as a model of wisdom and justice. It also helped that King Armand II had not renewed the oath, and that the nobility was somewhat antagonistic towards him.

by **Balnik** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:00 am

Valknoibalma, Nov 20, 2018

Seventh Balniki Missile Tests Ends In Failure

Many looked up to the cold northern night skies to see a bright streak of light ascend and then fall back to the earth, exploding midway through in it's descent. What citizens have seen was the most recent attempt at a Balniki missile launch, primarily it's intermiatate range ballistic missiles. The missile reached an altitude of 1.5 km before falling back to the surface. The government has identified the crucial error as a decoupling issue and overheating in the rocket, leading to it to explode midfall. This is the most successful test to date, with most missiles failing in the acceleration boost phase. The next missile test is scheduled to take place in December with an ICBM model.

Photo of launch captured by Juvan Straad

by **Ainslie** » Fri Nov 23, 2018 6:08 pm

Your Weather: Arnton - 13C/4C

DOMESTIC: Election campaigns continue in Wesland
Arnton, Ainslie
Welcome to the Arendai Roundup, where we summarise and categorise the events of an election week. The Wesland election campaigns have begun and since the 14th of November, the potential governors of the electorate have been campaigning amidst a strong defence from ACEGAD on multiple fronts in what was previously considered as safe seats. This unusual attention has increased support for the party, yet the threats of UFA in the urban areas and the Indenats in regional Wesland remains.

Centre-right candidate Brianna Hailes had a busy week alternating between regional and urban areas. She has not been alone on the campaign race, with Deputy Prime Minister Thomas Wilton lending his services to the young politician. Hailes announced a future expansion of Kianara Wesland Ranges on Tuesday, stating that "it is time that the vibrant tourist hub of Kianara gets the attention it deserves". From there, she hit the dirt track meeting and talking to farmers in the Western Tablelands whilst Wilton organised and facilitated Town Halls in many urban electorates with an eventful day in Hauton leading to security guards escorting a 19 year old man who attempted to throw a shoe at the Deputy PM.

Centre-left UFA Governorial candidate Lucas Gilmore spent much of his time along the east Wesland coast this week, with visits to Port Blaxland and nearby fishing towns being the pinnacle of his pursuits. Many of these villages feel disillusioned with the ACEGAD, LLST and APC parties and a high volume of votes directed towards Independents suggests that there is indeed ground to cover in these districts by the party.

Liberalist Ashton Ardill has been running on an environmentalist agenda this week with a commitment to increasing the size of national parks and adjusting building codes with an intention to make more greener cities. This is unlikely to appeal to the fishing villages of the East Coast yet it is a notable appeal towards their base who have been drifting further towards' Hailes centre-right focus on innovation and sustainability. The marked difference between the two parties has been their commitment to preservation and improving biodiversity.

Meanwhile, the Weslandic wing of the APC Party, led by Isaac Dobson, has sought to do damage control amidst strong opposition from the formation of the United for Ainslie Party. In a similar fashion to Gilmore, Dobson spent much of his time in Port Blaxland but went to Upper Wesland on Thursday in an attempt to "woo voters away from LLST idealism towards a more realistic and established leftist force" as one fervent supporter of the party said to one of our reporters. Federally, animosity has been growing between the UFA and APC parties and it has been speculated that it will seep into the race for the leadership of Ainslie's most populous electorate.

The 'Arlanah effect' is what Indenats candidate Xavier Broadby is attempting to channel with noteable swings from centre parties towards the conservative party by rural voters being a defining feature of the lead up to this election. A noticeably strong tone from the candidate directly juxtaposes much of the moderate and rational timbre seen in more mainstream candidates. It appears that the Indenats are seeking to obtain the balance of power by taking rural seats whilst other parties seek to take a more broad and general approach.

In the midst of all this, let's take a look at the regions of councils whose success could either make it a lot more difficult or a lot easier for a Governor to do their job.

Arnton North is predicted to be well within ACEGAD's reach with a 5% swing towards the party indicative of the warm reception voters in the area have had to Wilton's presence. Likely retain for ACEGAD.
Arnton Central is likely to stay under ACEGAD control due to the demography of its voters very much lending itself to their ideology. Likely retain for ACEGAD
Arnton South has made a swing towards UFA of approximately 13% with a further swing against LLST already dampening hopes of a miraculous reclaiming of the seat after losing it amidst the May 2017 scandal. Many of the still hostile former LLST voters have been moving to the new leftist party en masse. Tight race between UFA and ACEGAD
Eastern Forests have responded well to UFA presence, with a sudden jump in the polls in the electorate likely to decrease ACEGAD's chance of maintaining the seat as a result of preference flows. Likely loss for ACEGAD.
Foothills: A significant swing against the APC party has led to a sudden increase in UFA support in the lower middle-class areas of Wesland. Likely loss for APC. Results will depend on the volume of preference flows between ACEGAD and the LLST party and between Independents and the UFA Party.
Hauton continues to swing against the LLST amidst high levels of concern around their ability to govern. A movement of LLST voters towards UFA instead of ACEGAD gives the party an opportunity to win in this electorate. It will be a tight race, with this group of annoyed historically LLST voters likely to be the deciding factor in the obtaining of this seat. LLST is likely to lose this seat, which they only marginally held in the last election as a result of ACEGAD preference flows.
In Highland Ridge, a surprising abandonment of leftist ideology has presented an opportunity for ACEGAD to increase its lead within the electorate, with the APC and UFA fighting an uphill battle to ensure this seat maintains under leftist control. Tight seat between ACEGAD and the APC/UFA coalition.
Kianara is likely to go to ACEGAD and despite a 4% swing against the party, Hailes' political battalions have successfully fended off the threat of their centre-left opponents. Likely ACEGAD win.
Port Blaxland has undergone a significant shift in political dynamics, with a strong swing against the APC party signalling the demise of the party's longstanding control of the region. UFA and ACEGAD support have both increased proportionally whilst LLST votes stagnate.
Southern Tablelands have shown that they mean business with a change in sentiment from rural voters regarding centre-left politics highlighted by a steady swing from UFA to the Indenats, with ACEGAD support declining slightly. Likely win for ACEGAD yet is likely to be one of their most marginal regions depending on the volume and direction of preference flows.
ACEGAD candidates in [/b]Upper Wesland[/b] have been enjoying the political returns of high investment by the federal government in the region, with a swing towards ACEGAD signalling that the party is currently winning the battle for the centre in the party. Likely win for ACEGAD alongside a gain in support.
Wesland Ranges voters have taken well to Brianna Hailes, with a very small swing against the party mitigating a possible large swing away from ACEGAD amidst intense opposition from UFA and the Indenats and a tendency for voters to side with LLST environmentalist politics.
Western Tablelands provides one of the largest glimpses of hope for newly established conservatives from the Indenats Party, with a swing against ACEGAD and the APC providing an opportunity for the party to win big. Tight race expected between ACEGAD who will need to rely on preferences from the centre and from their liberal political allies and the Indenats, whose rhetoric appears to be envoking a strong response from rural voters.

Here's how the candidates for governor fared:

ACEGAD

-3

+6

-2

-1

+2

And that's all for this week, a week that has established the scene for a competitive election that serves as a litmus test for the ramifications of a significantly altered domestic political landscape. Next roundup will be in a week, the morning when the polls open.

National Weather
City (Max / Min)
Anertah (19C / 9C)
Arborai (22C / 14C)
Arnton (13C / 2C)
Hauton (22C / 13C)
Highland Ridge (20C / 9C)
Kennedai (21C / 9C)
Mandara (28C / 14C)
Menindai (20C / 9C)
Port Blaxland (22C / 5C)
Rathane (24C / 11C)
Quirindi (21C / 4C)
Watarah (27C / 14C)

by **Roendavar** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:18 am

November 25, 2018

Announcement from the Royal Family and the Roendavarian Government

Below is the official text from the thousands of letters sent to homes all across Roendavar between 7:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Local Roendavarian Time. Similar letters have also been distributed to all governments of the world and are expected to arrive tomorrow. The letters were printed in paper made from Roendavarian pine, enclosed in a black envelope embroidered with gold and a velvet seal embossed with the Royal Seal.

To the fair people of Roendavar, friends and relatives of the Royal Family, and to the citizens of the world,

This letter comes with a heavy announcement, one that will influence Roendavar's future for the months, perhaps years, to come. And that is, the Hero of the 1969 Treoirevikos, the Father that tamed the Red Storms, the Reformer, Dragoi King Vladimir IV Draculul Avarești, has succumbed to his illnesses and passed away 5:59 P.M. Local Roendavarian Time at November 25, 2018.

We shall always remember him as one who stood his ground even at the most chaotic of times. He ascended to the throne when he was 24, and along with his coronation, came the Feast of Yralia bombings, who killed 148 people and paralyzed the capital, catching it unprepared for the 1969 Treiorevikos. Amidst the chaos and violence, with vigor and passion, he slowly rallied the people to the country's cause and defeated the rebels on June 23, 1970. During the First Red Storm, when the students were rioting the streets and marched to the Royal Palace, instead of hiding, he opened the doors and discussed plans with the youth that would eventually pave the way for the vibrant liberal policies the country continues to impose up to this day. And, perhaps, he is most well-known for his role in the Second Red Storms, where once again, he united the Roendavarian people and ended the ceaseless violence that spread throughout the country.

During his life, he was known as the man of the people. He married Queen Alexandra Azaliți, the first time a native Vastarosi entered the royal family. He was constantly seen every year during the country's numerous festivals, and participated in several relief missions not just in Roendavar, but around the world. He opened the country's borders to all citizens of the world, making Roendavar one of the most welcoming and diverse places in the world. He expanded our Welfare system, improved our schools and universities, and boosted our healthcare system. The Roendavarian economy, once stagnant during the Red Storms, recovered and grew fast during the 90s. Because of him, we became one of the fastest growing countries and restored our country's riches.

Now that he is gone, Roendavar faces new challenges. Let us ask ourselves, what will the great King Vladimir IV want? He would want the Roendavarian people to stand united. Head strong in all problems we shall face. He would want us to continue the reforms he brought our country, and to continue being the bastion of peace and unity in the world. Before he passed out during his last meal, he spoke a few words, with a stern smile on his face, "Roendavaraus etri irali". Roendavarians shall live. It may not mean much, but Roendavarians know what it carries. Even in death, King Vladimir IV knew, we, as a people who managed to unite, shall continue to do so. There will be no Andavariari, Sudeveriae, Tillanoraie, or Vastarosiae. Only Roendavarians.

Along with this, we would like to invite all Roendavarian citizens, as well as all heads of state, for the funeral that shall be held on the evening of December 25, 2018. Join us in remembering the late King and as we welcome a new era of Roendavarian History without the Father who Tamed the Red Storms.

From,
Queen Alexandra Azaliți Avărești

by **Negarakita** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 3:28 pm

Promises begin as snap election draws near

As the election comes ever closer, the KAR make their promises to the electorate and the opposition rally behind a new party.

Muhammad Azhar Suwardi, leader of the newly-independent Wasat Party, at a rally

By: Wisnusra Satrio Sumadi

As always, it is in the weeks leading up to an election that the parties begin to kick into gear. But it is rare that such a large announcement is made as the one received by Negarakitan voters. Following the corruption scandal which damaged the Islamic Unity Front, both the party and the Islamist political factions were divided. The composite parties of the alliance announced on Sunday that no common ground could be found between the two largest parties, the Islamic Community Party (Parti Jemaah Islamiya) and Moderate Party (Parti Wasat), and that they would be splitting to form separate parties in the election. While the PJI have sworn to maintain a hardline Islamic position and defend the sharia laws "like Ali or Abubakir in battle", Wasat have positioned themselves in the centre of the new political sphere. Their ideology, as the name suggests, is based upon the Islamic concept of wasatiyya, and they have expressed support for legislation proposed by the KAR to cut back on caning and other crimes.

The Wasat Party's new angle on Negarakitan politics aims to break the traditional Secularist-Islamist divisions by offering an alternative closest to the Christian Democratic model seen in many other countries. It also differs from the trend in Negarakitan politics by placing value on "economic social justice" which they have defined as the establishment of proper governmental welfare and aid, a departure from the IUF's previous policies which relied heavily on Zakat charity to aid the poor. This centrist stance, while still centre-right internationally, has placed them firmly to the left of the PJI and PdlR, and has forced concessions from the KAR. Wasat's leader, popular modernist Imam Muhammad Azhar Suwardi, has attracted large crowds at his rallies, leading many to believe that they could be a significant member of a ruling coalition, as they are unlikely to win outright and will most likely not work with the PJI in opposition.

Against this "Blue Wave", the ruling Populist Action Congress have been forced to make big promises of their own. Lukman bin Awang's party have pledged increased investment into public transport, a popular policy due to the congestion in downtown Candrapura and Asah, as well as the phasing out of single-use plastic bags and other small green initiatives aimed at cleaning up the grungy reputation of the city. Socially, both the KAR and Wasat have pledged to decriminalise sodomy and repeal the controversial Adhan law. In response to Wasat's pledge to increase social security, the KAR have also agreed to raise welfare spending and put in place initiatives to lower house prices. However, this scrapping over the moderate vote has led to fears that the vote could be split and the PJI benefit. An initial poll had the KAR at 41%, Wasat at 26%, PJI at 23%, with the other parties making up 10% of the vote (Margin of error 3.1%, based off a sample of 1000). In this scenario, it is the smaller parties such as the PdlR and Liberal Party who lose out, as the emergence of the Wasat party has dragged away much of the moderate vote. Whatever happens on Election day, it is likely to have large influences not only on Negarakita, but on the Tanahair region and Gael in general.

by **Cheoju** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 6:43 pm

November 26, 2018

Nuclear Power Plant Construction Underway in Southern Cheoju: "Should conclude before end of 2020" - Daewoo Energy CEO

By Jason Kim | Senior Columnist / CNJ Economic Correspondent | Economy

After energy companies engaged in a months long bidding war to sign the latest nuclear project supported by the Cheoju government, a familiar figure in the indsutry snagged the coveted contract once again. The nation's leading power grid provider, Daewoo Energy, begins construction on two new reactors in the Southern Cheoju Peninsula.

The company's latest undertaking comes after completing a modernization project on one of their older reactors in the north. A revamp that begun and ended at a blistering pace, the modernization project took less than a year, surprising many in the industry who predicted a timeline of more than 24 months. Looking towards this latest undertaking, Daewoo looks to once again complete construction at record speed.

"Many of our competitors scoffed at our proposed timeline at the beginning of our modernization project earlier this year, but our staff and team accomplished the goals and plans we had set and that will be no different as we begin this next project" said the Daewoo CEO Yang Tae Min at the groundbreaking event this afternoon. His goals for the new power plant seem to aim even higher with the industry leader stating he was "confident that construction will be completed before the end of 2020", less than 3 years from now.

Those familiar with Daewoo Energy know the sheer magnitude of operations the company maintains, one that continues to grow in size as well. This largely comes from the fact that unlike almost all of its energy competitors, Daewoo does not subcontract its' projects construction and operations to third parties. This "do-it-myself" approach has been a subject of controversy among many. Some claiming that this hurts the construction industry and shows the company's never ending push to monopolize the energy industry, while others applaud the "revolutionary" approach it supposedly brings. Whether either side holds more merit than the other, one thing is clear: Daewoo has now become the go-to option for massive energy undertakings because of their recent record of success, and its' unique system plays a big role in this recent run.

Alas, while those within Daewoo excitedly look towards their latest contract, many in the industry are left unsatisfied and disappointed with the government's choice to not test the waters with a proposal from another competitor. In an interview at his company's headquarters in Yeowon, Core Energy Systems COO Charlie Siu echoed the dissatisfaction many in the industry are currently feeling. "The Cheoju economy is renown for the competitive atmosphere that has become synonymous with our country's name, but I fear the government is slowly moving in the wrong direction" commented Siu, who cited that "[the government] is now starting to play favorites and selecting [Daewoo] again only highlights this even more.

Siu's comments are not all hot air either. 3 out of the last 5 energy related projects with the government have been led by Daewoo, with Siu's company leading the other 2. Daewoo's executives say claims of favoritism are "nothing more than rumors," pointing to their proven track record as the reason behind their recent string of selections. Others doubt the issue is as black and white as Daewoo Energy would like it to be, pointing out the close relationship current Prime Minister Elizabeth Liang holds with top-ranking individuals within Daewoo, some even going as far as claiming the PM is currently dating one of its executives. These claims are largely unsubstantiated, with no factual evidence supporting the idea that the PM is engaged in any sort of activity.

While the nation's top energy companies will continue to duke it out in search of greater profits and growing its base of consumers, with Daewoo the current king of the hill, the public will be the clear victors of this newest addition to the energy grid. Since the independence of the nation in 2002, the population of Cheoju has grown substantially. The rapid growth has put an undeniable strain on the country's power grid even as the likes of Daewoo and Core raced to meet consumer demand through both private and public power plant projects. With this latest addition being built in the south, the Cheoju power grid will move closer towards a balanced distribution of energy production across the island.

Prior to this new construction, much of the nation's power came from the two plants located in the northern region of the island, leaving the southern portion of Cheoju prone to power outages and brown outs when the lengthy lines connecting it to the north were struck by monsoons and other disasters. With a power plant on the southern peninsula many in the south can now relax a little more. Not only does southern Cheoju get a dedicated plant, but the workload placed on the northern plants are substantially reduced lowering the risk of a meltdown or a nationwide power grid failure.

Should Daewoo Energy once again top its' record for speed and efficiency many of its' competitors won't be smiling, but the rest of the nation can look forward to a stronger and more balanced power grid in the very near future.

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by **Magtel** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 10:53 am

27th of November, 2018

Publishing Giant goes Digital: "E-books are our future, or should I say E-future"

By Leon Garcia, Business Columnist.

In a move surely to set a precedent for the industry, the publishing house Publicadora Hortega's CEO stated that by the year 2020, they intend to stop publishing physical all-together. An early adopter of the E-book craze, the company has long since been the top e-book publisher among it's competitors, with around 80% of all the publications also sharing a digital copy. While the first couple of years after the launch of their E-book platform in 2004 ran at a loss for Publicadora Hortega, they have enjoyed a very lucrative spot at the top of the market since the platform started growing around late 2007.
In his most recent interview, the CEO of Publicadora Hortega, Luis Ferron, had only good things to say about their projected transition to a wholly digital business model. Highlighting their position at the top, Ferron reveals that over half of the company's revenue of the last two years has come from their E-book platform.
He had this to say:
"E-books are our future, it's not only the kids that don't buy physical copies anymore but the adults too. We here at Hortega's are innovators and explorers, and we are confident in our decision to phase out books all together, since all they're good for these days seems to be taking up space on your coffee table."
Further adding:
"Reading isn't like war, it's changed."

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by **Norstham** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:18 pm

New climate change and environment report slams government

The minister’s repeated and conscious refusal to address the very issues his ministry exists to tackle is a damning indictment of the attitude of the current government, these were the harsh words an independent, government-commissioned report into the state of the environment and the threat of climate change in Norstham concluded today. The report found, amongst other things, that state-funded investment into renewable energy resources was, and had, been deliberately mismanaged and badly invested under the last four years of SDP government, in what the report called, a deliberate effort to maintain what some might call “cosy” relations with the under-regulated, morally corrupt and environmentally destructive fossil fuel driven energy companies”. Furthermore, the report cited that if the current government, as well as future ones, did not commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Norstham significantly, then the effect on the many diverse ecosystems in Norstham, particularly in the mountainous ecosystems in the centre of the country, would be catastrophic. The Conservative Party, growing in confidence as a result of what some might call the beginnings of an ideological crisis in the SDP, as well as a sharp rise in voter dissatisfaction, will no doubt place significant pressure on Minister for the Environment, Karl Lentans, to resign his position in the cabinet.

The report itself makes very serious claims that state funds for renewable energy programs were deliberately mismanaged and invested in ineffective token projects, at the explicit discretion of Mr Lentans. This, the report claims, was part of an Environment Ministry scheme to remain on good terms with the influential fossil fuel based energy companies in Norstham, and the report suggests that Mr Lentans received personal benefits, such as holidays, from these companies as a result of his actions. There has been little reaction as of yet, but on the publication of what was a government-commissioned report and review, the Chief Whip of the SDP has referred Mr Lentans to the Ministerial Standards Committee. Whilst the issues of the maltreatment of funding, whilst morally and politically questionable, are not thought to be in breach of any Norsan law (albeit as the current status of the allegations are understood), it is thought that Mr Lentans could face criminal charges for any financial gain he made from the receiving of bonuses and benefits from officials at energy companies, potentially including corruption charges.

Whilst an official statement is yet to be issued by neither the ruling SDP party or the Conservative party, who form the opposition to the SDP in the Norsan parliament, the leader of the Conservatives, Hans Klaasen, has been quoted as “condemning the actions of the Minister in every manner”. Both parties are expected to issue full statements in the coming days, and the minister will no doubt be questioned immediately by his peers in parliament. It must be stressed however that this story is still developing, and the allegations detailed in the report are only allegations.

by **Ainslie** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:09 pm

Your Weather: Arnton - 11C/-2C

INTERNATIONAL: Ainslie prepares for aftermath of Roendavaran King’s death
Arnton, Ainslie

Whilst Ahnslens and the media come to terms and send condolenses to the Roendavaran King's family and the people of Roendavar after the monarch's death, Ahnslen politicians have been quick to respond to the King's death. Both in sending their condolences but also to prepare for the phenomenon known as Treiorevikos. It is a longstanding part of Roendavaran culture and it ensures that all acts against the government are legal for three months, a week after a monarch's death. Whilst the Roendavaran Government is strongly discouraging the observance of this practice it is likely it will still go ahead with the resources of the nation likely unable to enforce safety amidst this period. In line with Ainslie's recently announced commitments to the Roendavaran Government surrounding security cooperation, PM Kenzai today signalled his intentions to deploy the ARSF before and after the funeral of the former King of Roendavar.

"I believe it is in line with our duties to ensure international laws and norms are upheld in a nation which has reached out for our support. As a result of this, two rotations of Federal Corporals will be speedily deployed before Christmas and after Christmas in order to ensure safety and security. After this, more heavily armed ARSF personnel will be sent on a four month deployment in the new year to ensure safety and stability in Roendavar. This is no invasion or unwelcome intrusion as these ARSF personnel will work in support roles around the existing structures and processes in the nation."

Whilst killing is heavily discouraged, arson, protests and riots are all legal under national law. However, principles of Responsibility to Protect and international and transnational laws remain in force. This is the area where the ARSF will likely be able to maintain order under with the Roendavaran authorities.

ARSF Chief Aaron Drennan reaffirmed his support for Kenzai's move saying that "it is an important step to prevent the proliferation of activities which could flow over to Ainslie. It is integral that Roendavar remains stable and steady for many reasons beyond just what I presented."

The first deployment is likely to leave Highland Ridge on the last day of November, spending Christmas Eve in Port Blaxland before flying back to Dociara for the King's Funeral early on the 26th. A handover is likely to take place after this with ARSF soldiers flying in from Arnton in order to assist with security for the next four months in the nation.

Here at Arendai, we send our condolences to the people of Roendavar and to the people close to the King. We also wait, holding our breaths for what the first monarch's death in Roendavar in almost six decades will cause in the nation.

DOMESTIC: Voters go to the polls in Wesland
Venterra, Ainslie

Welcome back to the Arendai Roundup, where we summarise and categorise the events of an election Week. Today is election day and as voters go to the polls, this is the most reliable source for you to get up to speed regarding what has happened in a busy week in the Electorate of Wesland. Uncertainty rises in the Central North and the West of the electorate surrounding the United for Ainslie party whilst they surge in the polls in the east. Support grows for the Indenats in the lower tablelands.

Brianna Hailes has spent much of her time in rural Wesland in what appears to be an attempt to curb support for parties further away from the centre. Hailes has announced a review into water managaement in Wesland as a drought begins to set it in the area. Prime Minister Kenzai joined the election campaign in Upper Wesland today, speaking with voters at a rally whilst also making radio appearences. Hailes joined Kenzai in Upper Wesland towards the end of the week in Arnton, visiting the southern councils of the city which have been swinging away from ACEGAD.

Centre-leftist Glimore toured the Western Tablelands this week as well as crossing paths with ACEGAD in Upper Wesland towards the end. An attempt to appeal to disillusioned voters in rural councils by both ACEGAD and UFA do not seem to have reaped results. Ardill, the LLST candidate has continued from an environmentalist agenda towards a renewable energies agenda, with the young leader committing to new solar and wind projects across the electorate. This seems to be an attempt to appeal to Upper Wesland and Hauton voters who have not appeared to take a liking to the leader.

APC continues to do damage control whilst putting up a reasonable defence against the United for Ainslie Party who are set to take the majority of their voters. Gilmore continues to increase in popularity in Wesland amongst those from the left as the war of words between the APC and the UFA parties continues in Wesland.

Independent Nationalists candidate Xavier Broadby brought in the federal leader of the party, Lawrence Jackson, a very popular figure in rural Wesland. He spent much of the week meeting and greeting people in the southwest of the electorate. His call to further cut immigration and change the visa structure to ensure migrants go to major population centres seems to resonate with rural voters who believe that the "cultural purity of the nation, and of the bush is compromised".

As voters go to the polls, let's take a look at the regions of councils who dictate the legislative process in the electorate:

Arnton North continues to vote ACEGAD, with a welcoming of major ACEGAD personnel to the city seen well by voters. Likely retain for ACEGAD.
Arnton Central is to remain under ACEGAD control if there are no sudden suprises
Arnton South has moved slightly towards ACEGAD, with the party beginning to offset the large swing towards UFA that was experienced last week. Now, it will certainly be a tight race between UFA and ACEGAD.
Eastern Forests appear to be moving more towards the LLST and APC over both UFA and ACEGAD. Either of the latter parties could win here, yet will need to rely on preference flows.
In the Foothills, UFA continues to grow in popularity amidst a swing against the APC Party. Independent vote will likely decrease. Likely UFA win.
Hauton continues to swing against LLST with voters moving to UFA in growing numbers. LLST are to lose the seat if there's no sudden surprises with UFA to gain it. Likely UFA win.
Highland Ridge's affections for ACEGAD grow with a declining leftist vote ensuring the party grows in importance. Possible ACEGAD win.
Kianara's decline in ACEGAD support is still not enough to make this seat unsafe. Likely ACEGAD win.
Amidst the stagnation of the LLST and APC votes, Port Blaxland continues to grow its support for the UFA Party whilst APC are to lose it. Tight race between UFA and ACEGAD.
Voters in the Southern Tablelands are turning their backs on the APC and the LLST, with the Indenats and ACEGAD capitalising big. Depending on preference flows, UFA could win.
In Upper Wesland, ACEGAD continues to enjoy the returns of their focus in the region. There will likely be a large swing to ACEGAD in this electorate.
In the Wesland Ranges, voters are very much happy with Brianna Hailes, who hails from the more progressive swing of the ACEGAD party. Amidst a strong offence from UFA and an affinity to LLST politics, Hailes continues to soar in the polls.
The arrival of Lawrence Jackson in the Western Tablelands created a surge in popularity for the Indenats amongst rural voters. There's a slight increase in support for ACEGAD, who must rely on preference flows if they are going to prevent the Indenats from winning big in this region.

Here's how the candidates for governor fared:

Brianna Hailes (ACEGAD) - 44% +5
Lucas Gillmore (UFA) - 32% +3
Xavier Broadby (IN) - 9% +3
Ashton Ardill (LLST) - 8% -3
Isaac Dobson (APC) - 4% -3

That's all you need to know from the campaign trail this week as Wesland voters head to the polls to vote for their councils and for their governor. We shall have a good idea of how the real votes fall in a day's time.

National Weather
City (Max / Min)
Anertah (14C / 7C)
Arborai (10C / 4C)
Arnton (11C / -2C)
Hauton (8C / -5C)
Highland Ridge (7C / -7C)
Kennedai (18C / 4C)
Mandara (18C / 9C)
Menindai (19C / -1CC)
Port Blaxland (13C / 2C)
Rathane (17C / 8C)
Quirindi (18C / 0C)
Watarah (13C / 7C)

by **Oturia** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:10 pm

Dunik City News

Mass bannings, Terrorist executions and imprisoned MRU members.

After the official banning of the MRU in Oturia, 22 MRU members studying at Oturian collages were arrested as promised, and will be held in a max security military prison camp until the red Dragon menace is delt with.
They will then be deported back to Dragao do Mar.

Oturia has also lengthened it's ban on Thuzbek and Dopplar goods, making products from these nations illegal.

Earlier today 15 red Dragon Terrorists were drug out and executed by firing squad, the heartless communists wished death upon Oturia and that every high class girl shall be raped and impaled on spikes set up on the borders.
This further proves that communists are less than human.

War brings peace!
OBEDIENCE IS FREEDOM!

by **Dormill and Stiura** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:05 pm

The refugee crisis nobody wants to talk about

The wrath of war has nothing on the wrath of dealing with unwanted guests

A major refugee camp outside Klappenberg, Stiura

By: Sarina Clemens
Sarina Clemens is the Minister of Public Safety for Dormill and Stiura, and administers the Orsandia Refugee Program

Kapolder - It has been over half a year since the first signs of this new and terrible war began to show up. Things started out mostly fine as citizens protested the Orsandian Government after news leaked from Keverai on multiple issues of corruptions in the highest levels of government throughout the Isles, including Ostehaar and the United Republics. However, as time went on, the protests grew more violent, the protesters became more belligerent, and they began to rally more often under the banner of the People's Liberation Front, a communist revolutionary group hell-bent on reverting Orsandia to the barely stable communist state that took an entire civil war to topple thanks to the aid provided by the UCCR. Soon, police forces found themselves overwhelmed by the protesters, and some unfortunate officers cracked under the pressure and opened fire on a large protest. This served only to inflame the PLF, even after attempts by the Orsandian Government to mediate and take control of the situation.

Then the unthinkable happened, the PLF began openly attacking Orsandia, seizing control of the city of Lhapso Taha, a major city in the oft-forgotten and ignored Urching Autonomous Region, overnight in a surprise attack. Days later, the PLF began a several weeks long protracted attack against the city of Lihai, bringing their brutal campaign with them into the city. If it wasn't for the swift reaction of Orsandia's close partners, Lihai would've shared the fate of Lhapso Taha, instead it held on for nearly 2 months as a combined force of Aruians, Ahnslens, and Dormill-Stiuraians held back the communist hordes while evacuating the majority of the population of the city. This is where our unspoken problem begins.

Ever since the failed PLF attack on Roermond that ended nearly a month ago, most people began assuming that the PLF would be left on the back foot for the remainder of the conflict, unable to muster a fight without the aid of Thuzbekistan and Samudera, both of which are still facing steep League Sanctions imposed shortly after the Battle of Lihai ended. With most of the fighting over, the next important thing to worry about is getting these people home, but it doesn't seem like anybody is ready to start talking about that yet. The National Congress or Dormill and Stiura is still going to be out of session for the remainder of the year, and other news has consumed both Aruia and Ainslie, the other largest foreign sites of Orsandian refugees that seems to have also paralyzed the national conversation as to what to do.

For as much as the Orsandians are always welcomed in Dormill and Stiura, they should be returned to their homes as soon as we can send them, which also means we should also be responsible to bear the costs of repairing their homes and sending them back. With the PLF still active, if diminished, it might not be possible to allow the current refugees to remain in the nation and become citizens, hopefully though, they can live on their lives in a restored Orsandia.

by **Ruios** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:42 am

Wednesday 28th November

Writer: Jeffery Cheeseman

Ruios under pressure with Orsandia refugee crisis

Chancellor Hernandez is renowned for his casual style of politics

Chancellor Don Hernandez has resisted for many months from discussing the Orsandian conflict. Ruios sits fairly central in Gael but has spent the last few months distancing itself from talks of the war that has engulfed Orsandia, until now. With the aftermath of the conflict now taking center stage across the region, Chancellor Hernandez is now being put under pressure to offer a safe haven for thousands of refugees.

Ruios' opposition leader - Gulermo Jimenez is now calling on Hernandez to 'step up to the plate' and give safe haven to those who have lost so much. Ruios kept a very strong stance against any involvement in Orsandia but is now being pressured into providing some kind of foreign aid to the refugees or at the very least safe passage through the country to safer climes. Giving a speech in congress this morning, Jimenez stated that Ruios had the means and the structure to offer homes and a future to those who have lost so much in a bloody and needless war.

Hernandez has recently confirmed that he will talk with Gael regional leaders about possible aid and help but he stresses that it's unlikely to change the immediate crisis and time will be needed to assertain the situtation before intiating an appropiate response, issuing a statement in congress this morning:

"Ruios has for some time remained steadfast in its views and opinions on the conflict in Orsandia. Resisting attempts to interviene within regional hostilities and remaining neutral in stance. It is however, impossible to ignore the aftermath of the fighting and the countless lives now in ruin that scatter the torn landscapes. I am very aware of comments made suggesting that Ruios open it's borders to those affected by the war. To these comments I would like to say that I will offer to table talks with the leaders of fellow Gael nations and seek a viable solution to Ruios helping those in need. I would also like to say that these talks will likely take time to fully materialise into action, so I caution patience and understanding".

by **Razzgriz** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:18 pm

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November 28, 2018

It All Points North

By Rahel Hakim | RTK Senior Political & Technology Correspondent

North-Point, Basa of Yuba

Keeping in line with 2017 projections, the North-Point Areospace Center successfully conducted its fith test launch and recovery of the LRR 4 this evening, keeping its promises to the IslesNet Program to re-haul the aging LRR 3 and have a fully operational launch facility by May of 2019. Do to the influx of millions of Isks from recent government grants North-Point will play host to one the Isles most state of the art launch facilities, and experts believe the Grand Principality will be ready to meet program demands ahead of schedule as early as February and North-Point Residents are ecstatic.

The construction of the space center and LRR 4 has been one of the city's primary focus after being selected for the ..... back in 2015. Since then the city has experienced an economic boom and 40% increase in population growth according to local official, making it 4th fastest growing city within the Grand Principality today and with the facility going into full operation as soon as next year and figures expected to double that of 2018 the city is expected to become the 2nd, just behind Onn-Taras.

"There's a lot more people around here now, and I really quite like it. Keeps the loneliness away."
North-Port Resident Lidya Satau told reporters,
"Just over a year ago, whenever I wanted to go to the store I could walk from my house and go 2..3 miles without seeing a soul in sight. Now I just walk to the new Nala's over on Santi-Suma just across the street. It really is amazing how much has changed because of this facility."

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