The Western Isles News

by **Weinam** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 5:36 am

12:23 - 31st July 2018

NATION BEGINS SHIFT FROM COMMUNISM

The sun rose on Weinam this morning shining a new light down on the nation. The shades of red that shrouded the nation for decades are being washed away with a new identity of blues and golds as Weinam dramatically shifts from the Left to a more Center - Right position in the world. News of Weinam's shift in political views are still echoing around the world, but Weinam is wasting no time in transitioning from red to blue. All communist propaganda, messages, statutes, signs and banners are being removed and burned from every city, town, street and building. The Weinamese military, police force, security services and government departments are also undergoing radical change into the new light. The country already feels so different, it feels fresh, reinvigorated and happy. People have been seen dancing, laughing and smiling in the streets waving blue flags and the new Weinamese flag soon to be unveiled has also danced in the breeze of rebirth.

President Lin Zheng, who was appointed leader following the controversy of her predecessor, has guided Weinam into new territory with strong confidence and determination to build Weinam into a global powerhouse. Reforms in trade, security and economy was the foundation for this historic moment which we now stand. It is going to take some time before Weinam is fully transitioned, but changes are already being made, changes which are giving the Weinamese citizens hope and freedom for a brighter and stronger future.

Weinam's change in stance is not without it's troubles. Weinam had a very strong and close friendship with Thuzbekistan and Samudera during it's communist years. Those friendships are unlikely to remain standing, given recent developments, yet President Zheng doesn't seem worried or fazed by the fear of broken relations. Zheng admitted that it hurts to suddenly close very open and free relations, but Weinam now had the means and the freedom to build even more ties to the international world. Zheng also stated that Weinam does not have any ill-feelings towards Thuzbekistan or Samudera and will continue to seek communication with both nations wherever possible.

Freedom of the press and media will also play a huge part in the future of Weinam. The ability to provide uncensored and unbias affairs to the people of Weinam will bring mass information never seen before. Television and radio shows previously banned or censored are now flowing through the airwaves, as are movies never before shown in Weinam. These changes are going to take some time to adjust to, especially for those who know of no other life, but it's hoped that the country will see these radical changes benefit the population over the next few months as a new brighter sun begins to shine over the country.

13:05 - 31st July 2018

OTURIAN NATIONAL TO BE RELEASED

The Oturian national, who was arrested for spying, is to be released without charge. The unnamed individual will be allowed to leave Weinam and return to Oturia with all charges dropped. It's thought that the reasoning is related to the new Weinamese political stance, but official reasoning has yet to be given. The man will be given a free flight from Weinam to Oturia, but is believed to be unable to re-enter Weinam for a period of 12 months as the countries immigration, visa and visitation policies are being restructured. Prisioners across the country are also being reviewed following this change, with many more expected to be pardoned and released over the coming weeks.

Other News:

- Football team set for new identity.
- Street parties planned across nation.
- Health care to be reformed.
- Conscription to end.
- Land Ranger to unveil new model.
- Weinam to have new superheroes.

by **Menna Shuli** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:45 am

TATTA PROPOSES WARRIOR EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

SHUHAKALLU - In his first major move with temporary 'uhitap authority, Hitap Tatta has announced his intention to push for a broad spectrum set of initiatives to better the lives of the warrior caste in Mênna Shuli. Urban warrior caste face endemic unemployment, and laws regarding the warrior compound system limit these small communities' capacity to grow and maintain warrior populations. Sources estimate that up to three quarters of warrior caste individuals maintain states of unemployment, which lends heavily to growing crime problems in urban areas. Of particular note are the increase of warrior gang activity in low caste neighbourhoods in Shuhakallu.

"We can not only succeed in reducing crime and making the streets of our country safer, but we can increase our military power and respect abroad," Tatta announced. "All this requires is a concerted effort on the part of this government."

Tatta proposed a massive increase in military and law spending to prepare for recruitment drives in both the armed forces and in law enforcement across the country. He further suggested initiatives to train more young warriors as wilderness guides for tourists, undermining an increased market in banditry amongst some warrior poor.

"There's a market for these guides," Tatta said, "unemployed warriors line up in public places to convince tourists to follow them into the wild, especially in Kilâmkallu. In the best of circumstances, these young people aren't trained to do what they are doing and put themselves and foreign nationals at risk. In the worst of circumstances, these young people work with organized militant groups to lead tourists into traps to rob or kidnap them. We've let these issues flourish in recent years. We can do better."

Critics ask where the money to pay for these initiatives will come from. National budgets are tight and increasing debt is a looming crisis for Mênna Shuli. Low caste rights groups argue that these initiatives will ultimately put the burden of cost on already ailing workers.

"Money has to come from somewhere," said Kiahêspê Kinikiw Washat of One People One Spirit. "The government will have to levy new taxes, and they won't level them on the princely caste. The only conclusion is that the burden of these taxes will be put of the worker, most of who already work and live at a subsistence level. Without reform, these proposals will bring in an era of worker pain and death."

- Kiavêvit Iktuta Xattê, MÊK Correspondent
30/07/18

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by **Oturia** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:47 pm

Dunik City News

Oturian Returned Home

After a long struggle, an Oturian citizen who was arrested in Weinam for suspicion of spying was declared not guilty and released.
Hundreds of Oturians greeted the man, welcoming him home.

Many people are curious on how this will affect Oturian-Weinamese relations, President Weston has stated that the future is uncertaint but all that matters is that an innocent man was spared and is safe at home.

by **Menna Shuli** » Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:33 am

POLICE CONFIRM "FATHER" FREE

KILÂMKALLU - Following the breakout at Shaspêvman Prison on Monday, the largest of its kind in Mênnan history, police officials in Kilâmkallu confirmed this morning that the notorious criminal leader known as "Father" was among the escapees. Father is the leader of the ecological and anti-prince political group Nâtkut Sumi ("Blue Yesterday"), and has been interred at Shaspêvman Prison for the past fifteen years. Father is believed to have connections to warrior and worker gangs across Mênna Shuli.

"This is a tremendous failure by the staff of the prison," said Prince-Constable Hitap Mipax Shuxi. "Father is a dangerous man with broad connections. His loss will be a rallying point for criminals around the country."

The Prince-Constable did applaud the hard work of his forces in the city, stating at this point they had rounded up "the majority" of missing fugitives.

"We've captured twenty known escapees at this time," said Mipax. "This is a substantial move."

Nâtkut Sumi has connections with smuggling, drug-running and organized crime in several cities around the country, including the Twin Cities region. They are known for using political rhetoric to recruit vêkita'at to a life of crime. However, the Sâtêp removed the organization from terror watchlists five years ago, downgrading them to a more standard criminal organization.

"Despite their political rhetoric, Blue Yesterday no longer operates with political motive," said the 'uhitap at the time. "They are a financially motivated organization, like any other group of smugglers or gang. At this time, we cannot continue to treat them as a terror threat."

The confirmation of Father's escape has some questioning if Nâtkut Sumi was involved in the attack on the prison and whether the choice to shift them out of terrorist watchlists was premature.

"At this time, we do not have evidence to confirm the involvement of Nâtkut Sumi in the attack on the prison, and we are treating Father's escape as a moment of opportunity," said the Prince-Constable.

More on this story as it unfolds.

- Kiavêvit Iktuta Xattê, MÊK Correspondent
01/08/18

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by **Cosie** » Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:28 am

29 July 2018

MSFC Cup Grand Final
Verona Beach

2 - 3

Cosie
Funan's brace wins Cosie the Mesder Cup

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Match Stats

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 VERONA BEACH                                COSIE 
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           42    Possession (%)              58
        (6) 8    Shots (On Target)           11 (6)
            5    Corners                     5
        (0) 0    Yellow Cards (Red Cards)    3 (0)
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Goals (Assists)
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  4' Funan (Casan) - Cosie
 38' Belomouc (Casan) - Cosie
 49' Scott - Verona Beach
 59' Paczik - Verona Beach
 80' Funan - Cosie
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NEW LIBANG, ATHARA MAGARAT - After a drought spanning more than fifty years, new life has been breathed into the Cosian national football team's trophy cabinet. Cosie has defeated Verona Beach 3-2 to claim the Mesder Sea Football Confederation Cup (MSFC Cup). Ace striker Royce Funan bagged himself two goals as The Crocs put on an entertaining performance against a Veronese side who came close to repeating their early victory over Cosie back in the Isle Cup Mesder qualifers. The well-earned trophy will keep Cosian spirits high as the national squad head into the Western Isles Cup as one of the Mesder Sea's strongest teams.

Lineups
(c) = captain
(y) = yellow card
(yy) = two yellows + sent off
(r) = red card + sent off

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Formation: 4-3-3
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  8 Guillard

  5 Dauterive
  4 Pollard
  3 Erickson
  2 Fitzgerald (Robinson, s 45')

 10 Williams (Cantrell, s 73')
  1 Rodriguez (c)
  6 Scott

  9 Gorov
 11 Paczik
  7 Kaminsky
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Formation: 4-2-3-1
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  1 Dubois (y)

  2 Hines-Bocarty
  4 Deviya
  5 Sosa (19 Correa, s 81')
  3 He

 14 Serna (y)
  8 Ellton (20 Elias, s 77')

  7 Casan
 10 Fontana (c) (y) 
 11 Belomouc (15 Salceda, s 77')

  9 Funan
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With the locals still recovering from Athara Magarat's elimination from the MSFC Cup, over sixty thousand faithful Cosian and Veronese supporters arrived at New Libang to fill up the seats of Su Stadium, where the final match in the MSFC Cup took place. As expected, Verona Beach's team came on to the field with their game faces firmly in place. Surprisingly, our boys were also taking the occasion more seriously, with their usual pre-match hijinks kept to a minimum.

Cosie kicked off the match slow and steady, with players passing the ball between themselves as they tried to find chinks in the Veronese defense. It only took four minutes for them to make a breakthrough.

Veronese left-back Edmund Fitzgerald attempted to close in on Cosie's Asric Casan as he was receiving a pass; before Fitzgerald knew it, Casan had snuck the ball through his legs, and the Cosian winger dashed past his opponent on a run into the Veronese box. Verona Beach's center-backs converged on Casan before he could attempt a shot, so Casan instead went with a through-ball between the legs of Donald Erickson. The ball eventually found the feet of Cosian striker Royce Funan, who promptly fired it past keeper Jules Guillard for his sixth goal in five games.

Though the Crocs managed to take the lead so early in the match, they weren't about to rest on their laurels. In fact, the boys in white-and-teal oozed more confidence as they made more daring attempts to guide the ball into the Veronese net. Verona Beach, on the other hand, were not looking too confident as they tried to get their defensive priorities back in order.

Just as it seemed Verona Beach had recomposed themselves against Cosie's tricks, the 38th minute saw it all go downhill again for Edmund Fitzgerald and co. The Veronese left-back found himself holding up Cosian winger Asric Casan once again. Casan looked to be putting another ball through Fitzgerald's legs, so the Veronese instinctively closed them together. Casan reacted instantly by chipping the ball over Fitzgerald as he ran past the defender. Fitzgerald stumbled over himself as he tried to recover his balance, leaving Casan free to curl in a cross into the box.

Neither the Veronese center-backs nor keeper Guillard could reach the ball in time to clear it away, and it even eluded teammate Royce Funan as the ball flew past his legs. But Cosian winger Belomouc was at the right time and the right place to receive the ball, tapping it past Guillard to score his second goal in two consecutive matches.

Verona Beach were shaken by the end of the first half. Something must have stirred inside them during the half-time break though, as they kicked off the second half with far more vigour than they've shown in the previous 45 minutes. Cosie themselves started the half confident as ever. Some might even say they were overconfident.

The kind of overconfidence that lead to Verona Beach scoring their first goal four minutes into the second half.

Cosian winger Asric Casan was eager to thread more balls through the opposing left-back's legs. His attempt to do so on Robinson, half-time substitute for the lacklustre Edmund Fitzgerald, was scuppered as the Veronese defender quickly passed the ball out for his team to counter-attack. The Crocs scrambled to keep the ball away from Verona Beach's acclaimed "Russian Three", only for them to miss a run by midfielder Paul Scott near their backline. Before they knew it, Scott was through on goal, and it was a sure thing for the Veronese to put the ball past Cosian keeper Roman Dubois.

As they tend to do after conceding a goal, the Cosian players began to make full use of their guile by pulling unsavoury moves on the Veronese, doing whatever it takes to keep possession away from the opposition. Unfortunately for The Crocs, the officials in charge of this match were more quick-sighted than they expected; in one instance, Cosian captain Carlos Fontana was cautioned for sticking a leg in the way of Veronese captain Alexander Rodriguez. In another instance, Cosian midfielder Hamal Serna was booked for striking Verona Beach's Tyrone Williams in his nether regions. Clearly, Cosie's penchant for cunning play was compromised under this referee's watchful eye.

Alas, Cosie's efforts would prove fruitless when the ball ended up in the possession of Verona Beach's Pavel Kaminsky, one third of the feared "Russian Three". As Kaminsky distributed the ball among his attacking partners, Cosian defenders tried to get themselves in the trio's way. Finally, the ball was passed over to Andy Paczik, who calmly slotted the ball past Cosie's goalkeeper to level the score in the 57th minute.

Verona Beach were on the verge of another comeback against Cosie, and truth be told, The Crocs were looking worse for wear. After a brief huddle held by national team manager Beminaire Julius, Cosie restarted the match very slow and very steady. The boys stuck to a short passing game, bringing the ball back and forth between themselves while an energised Veronese team chased after them. Periods of frenzied running when Verona Beach controlled the ball were followed by long lulls in activity when Cosie took back possession. The Veronese team, as well as many of the spectators, were getting increasingly restless as their opposition continued to dally about with the ball.

In the 80th minute, Veronese center-back Erik Pollard moved forward to put pressure on Cosian playmaker Carlos Fontana as he was about to receive the ball. In one swift motion, Fontana used his heel to guide the ball through Pollard's legs into the open space he left behind. Veronese defender Donald Erickson ran over to collect the ball, only to be beaten to it by Cosie's very own Royce Funan. Funan would go on to shrug Erickson off before rifling the ball straight past Veronese keeper Jules Guillard.

That's 7 goals in 5 international games for the striker; only Verona Beach's Andy Paczik has managed to score 2 more goals in that period.

With ten minutes left until the end of the match, Verona Beach's players fired on all cylinders as they searched desperately for an equaliser. Cosie's players, meanwhile, used what energy they've preserved to make more offensive runs as they sought to extend their lead. Both teams were tussling hard for the ball going into stoppage time; Slava Gorov almost equalised for Verona Beach, but his fiery shot in the 91st minute was deftly saved by Cosian goalkeeper Roman Dubois.

Soon afterwards, the referee blew his whistle. It was now set in stone: Cosie were champions of the MSFC Cup.

Steel drums, brass instruments and jubilant cheers filled the air in New Libang as Cosian supporters celebrate their national team's first international trophy in over fifty years. The Veronese, though disappointed with the final result, could at least leave Su Stadium with their heads held high after their strong showing these past few months. Meanwhile, almost every Cosian present at the stadium continued to celebrate their victory til sunset.

Cosie may be kings of football in the Mesder Sea, but their job is not over yet. The Crocs will still need to prepare themselves for the trip to Corindia next month, where they'll be taking part in The Western Isles' most popular sporting event: The Western Isles Cup 2018. Here's hoping our boys can build on their historic achievement with an even more historic achievement.

'Mon De Crocs!

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by **Ainslie** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:03 pm

Your Weather: Arnton - 28C/15C

DOMESTIC: Purpose of Lereneau revealed
Arnton, Ainslie

PM Kenzai today revealed the purpose of the recent Lereneau developments which have attracted much speculation. Lereneau is a township 38 kilometres northeast of Arnton’s CBD and it has been attracting much attention after large swaths of public land were paved over to make way for apartment blocks, tree lined streets and multistorey office buildings. A high speed rail was opened in April, and citizens took to social media when they noticed the tunnel continued from Atande and emerged near the Burnett Highway at Lereneau .

Speculation has been from prisons to a special economic zone, but today in a press conference it was revealed what these new developments are, dubbed the “International City”. Here’s an excerpt from the speech:

“Ainslie is recognised on the world stage as an advocate for a rules based international order, one which balances its obligations in the spirit of its own nation’s history. It has been over the past five years that this objective has been facilitated, developed and I can now state the purpose of the developments in Lereneau. It will become an international city, a hub of diplomacy and collaboration which will see the projection of fundamental Ahnslen values to a global audience. Amongst the institutions that will move into Lereneau are intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and multiple Cooperative Union agencies. However, the judicial arm of the Cooperative Union Court of Justice shall remain in Laccore, Arnton.”

Ahnslen delegate Mikayla Atherton confirmed Kenzai’s claims that some Cooperative Union agencies would move to Lereneau but was concerned about delays

“Although the CU move is on track, it will still be a week or two at least before the CU Commission is set up - let alone all the other agencies that need to be settled in. This is going to take time - but the facilities are very appropriate for the Union to move in”

The Ahnslen CU mission today stated that the Council, the Commission and the Parliament would be up and fully operational by the end of the year in Lereneau.

Local stakeholders remained cautious, with many waiting to see if the economic benefit outweighs the increased strain on infrastructure that will be experienced as a result of this. Although the high speed rail will alleviate some of the congestion, the Governor of Wesland stated that the “flow of the highway could be concerning - if and when roads get shut down in this region, the government needs to be fully aware of the damage to local productivity they could create.”

This new development has been created on Federal land, with laws to pass the Parlai within the week in order to officially hand over jurisdiction over the International City from Wesland Police to the Federal authorities. It is unclear as to if a new body will be created or if the ARSF or Federal Police will oversee the International City.

The International City appears to be a step towards the centralisation of institutions and agencies that have made their home across the country over the past years. This new development, according to the Ahnslen Treasury, is going to foster new regional development and increase the efficiency, coordination and cooperation of international organisations and mechanisms.

DOMESTIC: Missing bushwalkers found north of Arnton
Arkana, Ainslie

Three teenagers; two 18 year olds and one 19 year old were found by authorities at 6:20am this morning in Capital-Wild Rivers National Park after they were missing for 48 hours. Darryl Barret, Maurits Paige and Elma Cooper, all three being Dormill-Stiuraian nationals, were on the 8 kilometre Caranda track which links a dirt road to swimming holes and a lookout with picturesque views of Arnton and the lower tablelands.

It appears to have all went wrong when the teenagers mistook an oddly placed stick for a “Kenaran”, an Ahnslen word to describe certain modifications of the environment that bushwalkers often make to help subsequent walkers navigate the track effectively. They had been spending a week in Caranoor at the “Caranoor Craze” festival, which thousands of Dormill-Stiuraians attend after their final year of high school comes to a conclusion. After this, they decided to go to Arnton and explore its major national park before returning to their hometowns of Veldzicht and Viares.

Distressed family members, unable to contact their teenage kids, reached out to the Ahnslen Government in order to gain contact with them once again. The Federal Government referred the matter to the Wesland Government, who immediately established a search party comprising of local police, rescue volunteers, National Parks authorities and representatives and specialists from the International Parks and Nature Organisation. A rescue helicopter was mustered alongside approximately 100 people searching for the three teenagers.

There were concerns that the three teenagers were not appropriately prepared for the conditions, with the park often being hot and humid at this time of year. There was concerns that the three teenagers would not have access to clean water and thus if found would develop secondary infections or water-borne diseases.

Finare Marande, leader of the search party and a senior official in Wesland Parks, provided a statement to the media this morning

“We are very much pleased that these three teenagers were found safely - however, although they are literally out of the woods, the metaphoric meaning of the expression is certainly true in this circumstance. There is a likelihood these teenagers are dehydrated and vulnerable to diseases if they have taken some of the water or eaten some plants or animals whilst in the National Park. They will spend some time in Arnton, within the reach of doctors before they are granted leave in a minimum of 24 hours time.”

The Republics of New Friesland and Lieurneux in Dormill and Stiura have called on Wesland to return the teenagers, stating they have the facilities available to their nationals in their cities also. The families have contacted their President, Cedar Dyson, asking him to place pressure on the Ahnslens to allow for the teenagers’ rapid return. The Electoral Government has not issued a statement in response to any of these incidents and it appears that they will be unlikely to do so, congruent with other instances of this happening over the past few years.

It is likely that the Dormill-Stiurians will return to their hometowns next week, after tests have been completed upon them and they are cleared to travel. Wesland Parks would like to remind amateur and inexperienced bushwalkers to follow well-signed tracks only or to be accompanied by an adequately experienced individual if they attempt tracks with less obvious signage. They remain resolute in the safety of their parks, stating that “vigilance is integral, you are out there in the wild - signed tracks or not”.

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by **San Jimenez** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:21 pm

Jimenean Economy on Brink of Collapase!

Rebel Armies Continue Retreat as Republicans Remain Close Behind After Del Agua!

Other News
• Chamber of Congress: Liberals are put into vacant positions after many Conservative
Jimeneans resign after Church wages war.
• House of Confederates: Abortion is officially included into Jimenean healthcare access.
• Jimenean Catholic Church: Bishops killed in Del Agua burning, it is unknown
if any survived.
• Isles Cup: San Jimenez beats Corindia 2-0 during CEFA Finals match making it first in the division!
This gives the team and its fans high hopes for victory as it qualifies for the Isles Cup!
• President Canone ousted amid the outbreak of violence in the country.
• National Republicans organize regiments for the subjugation of the Guadalupanas.

Del Agua City, August 5, 2018

|Nation Near Economic Collapse|
With the recent retreats of the rebels, many have swept through Jimenean plantations and small farms, taking what food and crops they could find, after paying families that owned the property on which the crops were taken. After groups of rebels proceeded to burn what they left behind and crops in the field, hoping to keep it from the Republican army. With agriculture being one of the main sectors of the Jimenean economy, it seems as the economy will suffer a sort of recession or collapse due to the lack of exports leaving the country. Rebel trade cargo ships have been destroyed attempting to leave Jimenean harbors by the Republican navy as well as the goods they carried. The rebellion directs its hope to the idea that the destruction of the national economy will deter the Republican war effort and possibly build a platform of peace, however, that may simply not be the case. Republican armies have begun taking cities with Guadalupana sympathizers, starving them out and forcing surrender. Republicans have also not hesitated to burn Guadalupana plantations and factories that have trade ties to the rebellion. If any exports are being made from San Jimenez, it is very little in quantity and low in quality. Many also predict the rise of inflation and prices in the country as trade between foreign nations will become scarce with San Jimenez having little to nothing to offer. A large portion of the population has also been left unemployed since they worked on the very plantations which are being burned and pillaged. It seems that this makes the situation much more dire for the rebels due to their lack of money since the Republican government has access to the National Treasury of San Jimenez since the Republicans took full control of the federal government. Trade partners of San Jimenez are left with very little to receive from the island nation at the moment and San Jimenez is expecting to have very little luxury imports due to the priority of wartime material/weaponry imports. The rebels are left with the arms and weaponry of the population and any they manage to capture from the Republican army.

|Del Agua Struggles as Rebels Retreat|
The once proud, magnificent, and beautiful Cathedral of Saint Jimenez, built in the ancient times of the island, has been left a smoldering ruin after Republican destruction of the city. Cardinal Pius III, left dead, decaying on the cross on which he was nailed. Bishops of the nation with their priests and nuns, thrown into a mass grave in the center of the ruin, rotting. The people, left in total shock. The city has since been placed under martial law with an early curfew by the Republicans with the religious clergy being transferred to concentration camps, however, the Republican government has claimed that death is not the intention of these camps. Churches have been either been shut down or converted into military garrisons for Republican soldiers. Rebel sympathizers have managed to escape the city and find their way to the retreating army, now, growing tired of the war and the false hopes held. Del Agua has ultimately been made a symbol of the punishment of the Church for it having declared war against the Republican government.

Many consider the war over, with the rebels clinging to life by a thread. It's government lacking funds and it's army lacking food.

Thank you for choosing the Gran Teran Gazette, stay connected for more information regarding events unfolding within our borders, goodnight!

by **Torom** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:48 am

August 05,2018

Toroman Visit to Weinam
Relations To Blossom Further

As of tomorrow, on August 6, Puro Anton Hemvina, along with his family will be visiting the Weinamese capital, Teikong to further establish relations between both countries. The visit will last over the span of 4 days and after a short trip around the city of Teikong, Hemvina and his family will leave on the 11th and land on Torom by the 12th. They will be staying with President Lin Zheng for the span of the visit.

Weinam and Torom has had close relations and have been friends for much of history and for the past few years have worked with each other greatly, politically, diplomatically and culturally but relations have been limited ever since the takeover of the communists of Weinam. Although relations have mostly been kept strong, the takeover of the communists in Weinam restricted greater interaction between both countries.

The recent fall of communism however, has opened new doors for both countries to interact and allow them to further deepen their relationship. Many Toromans and Weinamese immigrants received the change in Weinam with resounding joy and many more citizens are more open to visiting the country sometime in the near future.

A Vigil for Del Agua
Prayers for the Catastrophe in San Jimenez

After the disastrous fire that destroyed Del Agua City, the center of Catholicism in the whole Western Isles, Cardinal Kataba has arranged a mass vigil in Meva this Sunday in front of the Lona li Meva after the 9:00 PM masses have finished.

After being asked about his opinion on the situation unfolding in San Jimenez, Cardinal Kataba said with tears in his eyes, “I was shocked at the events conspiring in San Jimenez when I found out about the Guadelupan revolt and when I heard the news about the destruction of Del Agua, it was devastating. After what has happened the past few months in San Jimenez and especially Del Agua, one cannot feel heartbroken over what has transpired. I have talked to Lenaderra about the stained glass window they have yet to finish, we agreed to install it here in the new chapel here in Lona li Meva when the chapel is finished. I pray that the chaos and bloodshed in San Jimenez ends quickly and that no more blood has to be spilt on that soil again.”

Charities, programs and rallies for San Jimenez have popped up in multiple cities in Torom after the burning down of Del Agua City to end the civil war, help the victims or as refugee programs. Members of the High Council as well, have cooperated with the Church to open other programs to help with the situation and to help restore and/or scavenge whatever remains of the holy city after the civil war and make it a symbol of the love of God and not the fall of His Kingdom on Earth.

by **Wellsia** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:22 am

EALDWIC DAILY NEWS

This is Christopher Vane reporting from Northwest Haven, Arobi Colony. As many remember back on 21st of July, an unknown and unmarked aircraft left the Army Air Base here and dropped an atomic bomb in the ocean, southeast of here. Luckily for all the bomb was a dud and didn't explode. Acting quickly the government appointed Fieldmarshal Ponsonby to lead the investigation of the incident. Understandably our neighbors went to high alert, to insure the protection of their territories and citizens.
Upon the request of the Wellsian government, our good friends, the Miklanians dispatched the salvage and rescue ship RMS Intercessor, which using her DSV submersible the Nautica to recover the device. The Miklanians expected the device and determined that is was not leaking radiation and then disposed of the device.
Since then the investigation has been two fold, by Imperial Intelligence here in Ealdwic and the military in Rudhula Colony. Imperial Intelligence with the assistance of Ealdwic City Police were trying to determine how official orders from II was sent to Northwest Haven Air Base giving authority for the plane to land and take off. This investigation lead to one Erza Pratt, an administrative assistant, at Imperial Intelligence Headquarters. When Mr. Pratt had not called in or shown up for work fro three days, investigators were sent to his home, where they found Mr. Pratt dead from apparent suicide. He was found in the tub with a toaster. After searching the house, and number of papers were found showing where he had practice forgery and a suicide note was also found. Other clues lead to Mr. Pratt's actions had to do with the on going conflict in Charbagnia.
Yesterday, while this reporter was flying with elements of the 3rd Airmobile Battalion, a patch of dead grass stood out among the surrounding green foliage. Landing to investigate the attached OCES agent discovered that the grass had been killed by radiation escaping from a crack in the ground. Knowing that caves are common in the area, the Airmobile begin to fly in an expanding circle to locate the entrance. On our third pass,, the accompanying helicopter was hit by a MANPAD SAM missile and destroyed. Landing our on team was ambushed by an unknown number. While pin downed, this reporter was able to film three helicopters take off from the direction of the assumed entrance of the aforementioned cave. To let everyone know these pictures have been turned over to our own and other nations intelligence agencies to determine the make a model, and possible ownership of the helicopters. After the arrival of reinforcements, we moved toward the entrance of the cave, lead by OCES agents wearing Hazmat suits. Inside the cave was found 37 bodies, all professionally executed, with a gunshot to the back of the head. According to the OCES, it was believed that these were technicians, and not the scientist. At the back of the cave, blocked off by a concrete and reinforced steel door was found a chamber designed to build a gun-type fission weapon. The OCES agents were not able to verify if a second weapon may have been built.
Within the cave was also found evidence that this was a Charbagnian project, and it was later determine that the cave and the surrounding land was purchased by a Charbagnian corporation some 10 years ago as a company retreat. The OCES claimed that that would have been the amount of time needed to develop the cave as a weapons chamber. It is believed that the Charbagnia nuclear weapons program was more developed then expected and this was a hidden location to prevent the League from learning about their efforts. With the collapse of the Charbagnian government, and the occupation of the country by League Forces disrupted any plans to attack the blockading fleet by nuclear bombardment. While the learning of who and what happened to the nuclear scientist in South Rudhula is important and with the aid of other national intelligence agencies the location of said scientist can hopefully be found.
Fieldmarshal Ponsonby has declared that the primary investigation is hereby concluded and that Wellsia is exonerated from this event.

by **Dragao do Mar** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 3:44 pm

August 6, 2018 | Fortaleza, AL, Dragão do Mar

Recent research reveals alarming increase
of marijuana usage in Dragão do Mar

A reporter with a hidden camera shows easy access to drugs in the suburbs.

Today, August 6th, the Marian Institute of Society and Statistics (IMSE) released a report that shows a increase of drug usage in the year of 2017, a grow of 183% in comparison with 2016. Marijuana, the most produced and consumed illicit drug of the country since the beginning of researches, accounts for much of the overall change, growing continuously since 2012.

In Dragão do Mar the consumption of marijuana increased from 1,2% in 2016 to 3,4% in 2017 by persons between 15 - 65 years old. By the other hand, cocaine showed a slight consumption decrease from 0,06% in 2016 to 0,04% in 2017. The report also shows the increase of marijuana traffic in the province of Aldeota, especially in urban centers, conducted by organized groups of marijuana growing and traffic. According to the IMSE, this increase probably reflects the ease of growing weed in the countryside and its commercialization in the suburbs of big cities.

The marijuana was completely outlawed and criminalized in Dragão do Mar in 1952, during a government that adopted a rigorous structure of inspection in ports, highways, the countryside and urban centers by the Military Police and severe laws on drug dealing that maintained the existence of drugs, especially chemical ones in the country nearly null. In 2002 the things changed, when the government cut a big part of the budget for security that, making the traffic of the cannabis plant become possible. Since that, the marijuana became present in small towns, mostly produced for self-usage, but it is believed that drug cartels started to sell it in the most important cities in 2011, where they achieved bigger profits, and the weed usage in suburbs of cities of Dragão do Mar is growing since then.

Prime Minister Leonardo Pinheiro breaks his silence to condemn
the conflict in San Jimenez

PM Pinheiro during his official statement

In this Monday, at 4:30 pm, the Prime Minister Leonardo Pinheiro executed a pronouncement in the Prime Minister's Palace that was broadcast by the most important television channels and radios in Dragão do Mar. You can read here his complete statement.

"Good afternoon, and my salutations for every viewer or listener of this pronouncement.

First of all, I want to say that I've been observing with attention the escalate of tension between the Guadalupana Rebels and the government of San Jimenez, and I must tell that i'm extremely desolated to see the moment that this nation is going through, and I'm sure that every person in Dragão do Mar shares this feeling, as we all desire freedom and tolerance in the home of this people that proved to be a reliable allies. Having said that, I announce that Dragão do Mar will never recognize the Guadalupanas as anything different from a terrorist organization. We request the leaders of this attack to the democracy and the legal order, including Lucas Canone, to think where they exactly expect to get by attempting to subjugate their compatriots, and what they would do after that."

"I believe that for any kind of conflict there is a diplomatic solution, and this case is not different, but now the Jimenean government should do any sacrifice in order to keep their democracy free from the menace of this dangerous crime organization that put their beliefs over everything. If the Republic shows that it isn't capable to achieve the end of the war, I will have the obligation to find a role for Dragão do Mar in the resolution of this conflict."

Thanks for taking your time. A democracia viverá!"

- Leonardo Pinheiro, the Prime Minister of Dragão do Mar

by **Xrevaro** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:24 pm

August 6, 2018
X.I.N.N.
Bréevira, Xrevaro
Police Intercept Illegal Shipment
At approximately 3 A.M., local police in tandem with the ARSF, apprehended 15 individuals outside an abandoned warehouse on the docks of Rehusó. Officials were able to confiscate 5 motorized dinghies filled with various ammunitions, weaponry, and opioids. In a statement released at 8 A.M. this morning Police Chief Fidkin Dus-Omat revealed that the smugglers were attempting to move their product to the contested Illa Isle.
Illa Isle, which symbolically declared its independence exactly a month ago, has received a fair amount of support and recognition from nations in the Isle-most notably, the nations of Thuzbekistan and Weinam.
Surprisingly, Parliament has long been silent on the matter of recognizing Illa Isle given Xrevaro’s outspoken nature toward colonization. Public opinion polls show that 61% of those polled are in favor of recognizing Illa Isle, with 34% against, and 5% with no opinion. A look at Parliament’s agenda reveals that recognition of Illa Isle is not even in the government’s periphery.
Bees International, a non-governmental humanitarian aid organization based in Mejóel, has listed Illa Isle as a problem region and is currently fundraising to help the impoverished nation. The organization has plans for August 10th to be its first day on the ground distributing aid.
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by **Funce** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:05 pm

The Southern Sea
Questions Arise Following Wellsia's Conclusion of the Primary Investigation on Rogue Nuclear Bomb

Press Secretary James Riddleton addresses Press Corps

By David Realmore August 6, 2018

FUNCAN, Funce — Shortly after the news reached Funce concerning Wellsia's Fieldmarshal Ponsonby concluded the primary investigation and exonerated Wellsia from the incident, citizens were shocked and upset at such a juncture. The Funcan Post managed to obtain some of the citizen's common questions and concerns by interviewing locals on the street.

One woman said, "frankly, I think it's ridiculous. The Wellsian appointed investigator decides to write off his country after they put forth "evidence" that this was Charbagnia and not Wellsia? Was there any international investigators permitted in this investigation or allowed in the crime scene? To me, it sounds like a ploy to clear their name."

Following the constant pressure on the Funcian government to comment on the issue, Press Secretary James Riddleton addressed the Press Corps the same day as the event unfolded. Journalist Carolin Javadere representing Funce News Network (FNN) asked the Press Secretary to comment on the events and how the Federal Council is responding to the situation.

James Riddleton stated "the situation surrounding Wellsia is a very precarious one, one in which the Federal Council is paying very close detail to."

Before she could follow up, Secretary Riddleton moved on to the next reporter which was the Funcan Post's David Realmore, in which he asked the Press Secretary to expand on the actions being taken. Secretary Riddle sighed and smirked a bit, as if he expected the next reporter to press the issue.

He flipped through his papers for a second before clearing his throat and stating, "the Federal Council shares many of the same concerns as the Funcan people. The Council sees it that it is inappropriate for Wellsia's Fieldmarshal Ponsonby to dismiss Wellsia from the center of the investigation. Funce sees it that they should be issued back into the investigation or have international investigators be present in investigation. Wellsia has not answered all the questions such as how this bomb was allowed to be built and remained unnoticed by Wellsia. How did Wellsia not recognize this piece of Chabagnian land to be of special interest of the international community considering the events unfolding in Charbagnia. Funce continues to pressure Wellsia, with or without the international community, to investigate this fully and completely."

The Office of the Press Secretary later went on to release statements that expressed Funce's willingness to offer their own investigators and has been in close contact with both the governments of Iosnil and Samaj, whose nations share similar aspirations for the international community to be more involved in the investigation. They go on to applaud Miklania's efforts to retrieve the device from the ocean and asks that it be ceded to a nation familiar with nuclear technologies and logistics, such as Ostehaar, and have it dismantled under international view.

by **Mandeka** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:58 am

7 August 2018

International Headlines

Xrevaran forces capture illegal shipment
Rise of marijuana use in Dragao do Mar
Toroman Head of State visits Weinam

Williamsburg, Mandeka

Protest marchers in Williamsburg

Man beaten by Williamsburg police officers

On Sunday, Keanon Johnson, of Lu descent, was beaten by Williamsburg police officers, after he allegedly drove without a license. A policeman walked up to his car and asked him for his driver’s license. Keanon said he didn’t have one, but was going to get one soon. The policeman ordered him out of the car, and Keanon didn’t understand why. Soon the policeman forced him out of the car and then Keanon stood with his hands up. The policeman called for his squad members and they came to beat Keanon with their police batons. Keanon was severely injured and is currently recovering in hospital.

All the police officers involved have been named: Nathan Jackson, Will Jones, Khaya Zulu and Patricia Davids. The four police officers went to the courthouse yesterday, however there was an issue. The judge, Phil Barnes, revealed that the police officers tried to bribe him for 20 000P (Pollards, equal to $2 000). Phil refused and found the officers to be guilty of assault and bribery, and he is set to make further decisions on their future in the next courthouse hearing on Thursday.

After the Williamsburg police officers were discovered to have committed assault and bribery, protests against police brutality and government corruption broke out all across Mandeka. Several Lu also protested against the ill treatment of Lus, believing that the assault was racially charged. Thankfully most protests have been peaceful, however in Williamsburg a small riot did start, but it was contained.

Well, dat be al o’ de nuuz in de nation o’ Mandeka dis day. Dem Williamsburg popo best get de act together, no more shenanigans!

Article written by Khaya Ndlovu

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LamarWilliams - 20 minutes ago
Williamsburg PD has had a long history of corruption and police brutality, I’m surprised they were only found out now, but it is a good thing they were. We need to teach them to not feel as if they are superior, because everyone in Mandeka is equal.

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TicTacToe - 15 minutes ago
Sorry fe Keanon Johnson, dem popo be de ones to get away wit al their mess. Meh hop dat de police do not get freed, these officers must pay.

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anonymous - 30minutes ago
Those police officers did the right thing, the Lu are not deserving to live freely in Mandeka, they have discriminated against Africans for the longest time!

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by **Weinam** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:24 am

14:33 - 7th August 2018

SHOCK TERRORIST KHANGBA ESCAPES WEINAM

Weinam is alerting the international world today as SHOCK terrorist known as Khangba has escaped Weinam. Khangba was due to be transfered to Athara Magarat jurisdiction with a prisoner exchange set to take place at the Weinamese port of Keijing. Alarms were raised when Athara Magarat officals arrived to find out that Khangba had already left with a group that was believed to Magarati officials.

Weinam has issued a national emergency and deployed naval ships to the Mesder and Argean Seas to try and locate Khangba who left Kejing via sailing boat. The government of Weinam has issued a warning to the nations of Keomora, Polar Svalbard, Vancouvia and Norstham to be on the look out for Khangba as it's believed he could be on route to one of those nations. Weinamese security forces will co-operate with any nation to try and recover Khangba who now has a shoot on sight policy placed upon him by Weinam.

Khangba is considered highly dangerous and likely armed, he left Weinam in a group of six others believed to all have links to SHOCK.

by **Menna Shuli** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:43 am

TATTA CALLS ON DIASPORA TO DEMAND ANSWERS IN WELLSIA

SHUHAKALLU - Following the release of findings made in Wellsia regarding last month's failed nuclear test, 'AT Hitap Tatta has called upon members of the diaspora in neighbouring Wellsia to demand answers. Tatta was incredulous of the findings of the Wellsian investigation, claiming inconsistencies and holes that "do not hold up to close scrutiny".

"We are being led to believe that this was all a Charbagnian plot," said Tatta in his pronouncement. "However, the plane carrying the bomb took off from a Wellsian army base. We have no clear answers as to why or how such an event occurred under the noses of the Wellsian government. An internal investigation claims to have exonerated the state of Wellsia, but I for one do not trust the rushed and frankly shaky explanation presented by the Wellsians. The Mênnan people ask for and, in fact, demand proper external investigation and answers to this breach of regional security. Those brothers and sisters who find themselves living in Wellsia should demand answers of the local administration and not take this threat to their homeland's security, to their family here in Mênna Shuli, lying down."

Tatta has been vocal in his condemnations of the event ever since his appointment to his current position.

"Mênna Shuli has a right to know, as a neighbour with shared ecological boundaries vis a vis Coral Bay, what exactly is going on," he stated. "We will support any and all investigations into this matter."

Tatta has authorized a state of military readiness to "maintain the sanctity of our borders and national safety" in response to the threat.

In a lighter announcement, Tatta ended his press conference by announcing that the 'uhitap has been moved from hospital to his private villa outside Shuhakallu, and that family and friends say that he is "safe, comfortable and stable".

"Ancestors willing he will make a recovery and return to the fine work of running this nation sooner rather than later," Tatta said. "We should all ask our ancestors for their intercession and blessings on his behalf."

- Kiavêvit Kipatiksêv Xita, MÊK Politics Correspondent
30/07/18

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by **Menna Shuli** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:54 am

GOVERNMENT REEXAMINES URANIUM POTENTIAL

SHUHAKALLU - Government spokespeople announced this morning that the Sâtêp is currently reexamining potential land development in Mênnan wilderness areas to access uranium deposits. Oster and Mênnan officials have been discussing the known uranium access for months, with the majority of Mênnan individuals polled opposed to development in affected savanna areas due to the potential effects on local wildlife. However, experts believe that the current reexamination of the potential deal may be as a result of 'AT Tatta's push for a warrior caste employment initiative, which will require massive funding overhauls and new government revenue streams in order to put into action.

"With the developing Mênnan economy sitting where it is, we cannot overlook potential areas of employment and growth," said the spokespeople in their announcement. "The Sâtêp is going to look at every angle of this issue and try and minimize damage to local ecosystems without holding back the burgeoning Mênnan energy sector."

Traditionalist and tribalist groups across the country stepped out in opposition to the proposed development. "These lands are critical to our uniquely Mênnan creatures," said Kivêla Hitap Ushuki Kashaka. "The damage we could do here will resound across the entire future of our nation. We have to respect the way of life that we have built here."

Most notably, criminal organization Nâtkut Sumi released notice of their opposition to the development. "Should this development proceed, you can expect swift reprisals," said a document sent to media outlets following the announcement. "Such efforts will only line the pockets of princes, all while destroying our natural wonder. Such an affront to our brotherhood as Mênna will not stand."

This announcement has military and police reevaluating the current status of Blue Yesterday, especially in the wake of the escape of "Father" from Shaspêvman Prison last week.

"We have to operate under the very real assumption that Nâtkut Sumi will return to terrorist activities," said Hitap Aska Pikit, Prince-Constable of the Shuhakallu Capital Police Force. "We will be treating them as a terrorist organization, and urge the government to recognize them as such."

- Kiavêvit Iktuta Xattê, MÊK Correspondent
09/08/18

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by **Menna Shuli** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:31 pm

TATTA PROPOSES INCREASED TARIFFS ON TRADE WITH SAN JAVIER

SHUHAKALLU - Responding to growing concerns of drug smuggling from San Javier, 'AT Tatta has said that he and the Sâtêp are "critically concerned" and that they are "closely considering current trade deals". Most tobacco utilized by local cigarette companies is imported from San Javier and there has been growing concern of the "epidemic levels" of tobacco consumption in Mênna Shuli, along with growing criminal connections between criminal organizations in the two nations.

"If a person in this country, whether Mênnan or tourist, has consumed an opioid in the past twenty years, there is little reasonable doubt that it came from San Javier," said Tatta. "If we are to curtail gang violence in our worker and warrior neighbourhoods, we must first curtail this history of drug smuggling and criminal cooperation."

Tatta made several comments claiming that San Javier constitutes a "failed state", and that there are "better trade partners for our purposes in more stable nations". Critics, however, claim that San Javier has represented a "strong market for Mênnan military goods" and that these potential tariffs could be disastrous to Mênnan arms manufacturers. In addition, they remark that any changes will cause tobacco costs for consumers to skyrocket.

"That is, of course, part of the point," Tatta pointed out when reporters discussed the matter.

Internationalist and modernist commenters have supported the move, claiming that severing ties with "anchoring states" and searching for stronger connections with more developed trade partners is critical at this juncture. Tatta has expressed a keen interest in developing stronger military alliances with friendly nations in addition to new trade agreements.

"There are present dangers that need to be addressed," the 'AT stated. "We need partners of like mind to ensure our progression forward."

- Kiavêvit Kipatiksêv Xita, MÊK Politics Correspondent
30/07/18

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by **Alteran Republics** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:01 am

11th August, 2018
GOV.ALT
Alteran Republics

Billion-Credit Backing for Alteran Innovation

Billion-Credit Backing for Alteran Innovation
GOV.ALT - 11th August 2018
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Ͼ780m of extra funding for high-tech hubs
Backing for Alteran expertise at 40-year high
Altera’s world-leading researchers and entrepreneurs will benefit from an additional Ͼ780 million to create the technologies of tomorrow, the Praetor announced today (10 August 2018).

Stephanie Qi-Hou will expand successful ‘catapult centres’ which are fuelling innovation across the country as part of the Altera’s ambitious, modern Industrial Strategy. This new funding backs Altera’s brightest talent – supporting work in high-tech labs, cutting-edge factories and advanced training centres.

So far this has helped create hundreds of new products, services and inventions, including a portable pollution sensor that parents can attach to a child’s buggy, cellular therapies to fight cancer and improve recovery of stroke victims, LED treatment for blindness, and more-efficient wings for aeroplanes.

The Praetor made the announcement during a visit to the West Midlands on the day GDP figures showed the Altera economy has grown by 1.4%.

The Praetor for Trade and Investment, Stephanie Qi-Hou, said:

We are working hard to build a stronger, fairer economy – dealing with the deficit, helping people into work, and cutting taxes for individuals and businesses. Unemployment is at its lowest since the 1970s, our national debt is starting to fall, and the economy has grown every year since 2010.

It is by backing innovative Alteran companies to grow and create jobs that we will continue this progress and build an economy fit for the future. Today’s Ͼ780 million investment will support innovators across the country to create the technologies of the future, and the better, highly-paid jobs we urgently need.

We are a nation of innovators, creators and entrepreneurs. Through our modern Industrial Strategy, backed by the largest investment in R&D in 40 years, we are boosting growth, creating new highly skilled jobs and helping change people’s lives for the better.

This government wants to make Altera the most innovative nation in the world and the investment in our world leading catapult network will play a key role in building on Alteran strengths, bringing new ideas and products to market and helping drive local economies across Altera and RTEA member nations.

Today’s significant announcement means our world-class network of catapults can build on their success and continue helping thousands of businesses across the Altera to undertake innovative R&D. This long-term investment will mean the catapults can help deliver the Grand Challenges of the Industrial Strategy in their sectors and help the Altera achieve its ambition to raise investment in R&D to 2.4% of GDP by 2027.

In their first five years the catapults have supported around 3,000 small businesses to develop and exploit new technologies. They operate more than Ͼ850m world-class facilities and are also training hundreds of apprentices and doctoral students, such as at the High Value Manufacturing Catapult where in the last year 900 apprentices have gained invaluable practical experience with cutting-edge technologies used in modern manufacturing.

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by **Alteran Republics** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:13 am

Alteran First - AR Rail to Deploy Drones 'Regularly'
Jamie Causcicus, The Servator | 11th August 2018

Could drones became part of regular security and engineering routines?

I’m delighted to be operating the first-ever railway drone flight in the region. The training was very thorough and often challenging, but completely worth the effort for the benefits this technology will bring.

It will also allow inspections to be carried out by air without closing the railway and improve performance and reliability. Using a drone means we can reduce the number of times we send engineers onto the tracks.

We welcome any initiative that can improve safety and performance. Trespassing on the railway network can have tragic consequences and cause unnecessary delays. I hope that the deployment of this new technology will discourage trespassing and reduce delays for passengers.

Anti-Nyssic Protests Errupt in Segovia
Samantha Quin, The Servator | 11th August 2018

Segovia has entered a state of mass civil disobedience

all along been listening attentively to the members of public and are committed to maintaining a diversified society

is an important step forward in the constitutional development of Altera and is surely better than a stalemate,

Raw emotion—for or against the proposed political reform—will get us nowhere,

no intention of asking for help from the Noronican armed forces.

leave now, for the sake of their personal safety.

I’m so scared, but I want to support the students,

I want to stand here and see the truth. The students are “protesting for democracy. I want that too.

Students have opened the door for the AFA,

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OOC Note: 'Ethnic Alterans' are of an Asian Korean-Chinese. Majority of population is Alteran or mixed Noronican/Nyssic[white caucasian]-Alteran ethnicity. Most senior positions within the government are held by white Nyssics.

by **Athara Magarat** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:43 am

August 11th, 2018

Over 100 beached whales die in Little Linaviar; political debates rage in the aftermath

LITTLE LINAVIAR

While everyone was busy watching the opening match of the 2018 IFAF Western Isles Cup on August 10, two Galuhese sisters were headed for fishing to the southeastern shore of Little Linaviar, West Linaviar Hangate. Ua Luh and Iyada Radha Sundra then became the first individuals to know of the mass whale stranding which has since caused heated debates in Athara Magarat. They alerted the authorities but despite the best rescue efforts, more than 100 of the stranded whales of various species had died by nightfall. Among the hundred dead whales included at least a dozen individuals from the endangered Jellari's whale species (see Species 320 in the Fauna of Magarat list).

"I had never seen a whale stranded; let alone this many." The elder sister Ua Luh told The Libang Herald.

The mayor's spokesman said in a statement that the rocky beach terrain, dead whales surrounding the survivors and rough seas were challenging factors in moving the surviving whales. He further added that there was a risk the surviving whales might come back into shore and re-strand.

"Cetacean strandings can occur when whales are sick or injured, or make navigational errors, particularly along gentle sloping beaches." Professor Char Bahadur Jimbuhang from the University of Arun Valley (UAV) says. "Sometimes beached animals can send out distress signals that attract other whales to become stranded. But regarding yesterday, we cannot say for sure why it happened. One factor my colleagues point out is the rising environmental variance. It is sad case that many nation-states of the Isles still do not take climate change and its impacts as serious issues. The other factor might be military sonars."

While most of the Magarati scientists believed the reasons to be natural (as certain sick or injured whales bringing in others as well) or the effects of environmental variances due to climate change, Magarati politicians were quick to jump the jingoist band-wagon and blame Miklanian military sonars for the mass stranding.

"Who else has ships large and so many in numbers that they drives out even mighty creatures like whales?" Matrika Prasad Lawoti of the ruling People's Civic Congress questioned. "Definitely not the antique Ilsan vessels. Definitely not the less than 15 Magarati ships. And definitely not the state of Mesderina which doesn't even have a navy."

"Once again, the Miklanians dump the consequences of their actions on other nations. It is nothing but a warmongering state still stuck in the Cold War era and with a monarchy, no less. In 2015, they occupied what they dub as Miksolc Island by landing troops in blatant violation of international law. They continue to lead an aimless organization whose very objectives are nowadays questionable. The Cold War is over. There is no communist threat. The UCCR does not exist. And we have seen time and again, what an uncontrolled state like MIklania with an uncontrollable military, who believe they are unique and above everyone else. Take a look at the Imperial War. The Noronicans helped us rebuild the schools, the roads and the houses. The Miklanians only knew how to destroy them and they still act like that." A leader of the Armajaist Party said.

"This is ridiculous. Do they not realize that military sonar is utilized by Athara Magarati ships and antique Ilsan vessels as well?" Divan Hangma, the Speaker of the Divan-i-Magarati and the leader of the so-called "Pacifist Faction" within the government, told the press. She claimed that the opinions of a few Magarati politicians was not the official government stance. However, she did also say that the Miklanian navy, owing to its larger size, was more responsible that the much smaller Magarati or Ilsan navies if Friday's disaster was indeed caused by the use of military sonars.

by **Noronica** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:10 pm

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Foreign Secretary Issues Statement On Altera

Rachel Harman, Foreign Secretary

Yesterday was a calm day in the Alteran city of Sergovia. According to public reports from the city, which is one of Altera's key financial centres, the economy was on the up as businesses prospered and the ordinary working Alteran gained their well-deserved wages. Today, it is a different story. The Far-Right pro-ethnic group, 'Altera-for-Alterans', initiated a massive and aggressive campaign to disrupt the city and the country's daily work. Altera has been hailed as one of the region's most prosperous nations, and now with this campaign, many are wondering whether its prosperity shall see a downturn.

Since the introduction of Noronica to Altera in 1432, there has been tension between the two major ethnicities, Alteran and Nyssic. While many Governors Generals and Strategos' have attempted to achieve unity between the two peoples, groups such as 'Altera-for-Alterans' have often disrupted this process in favour of divisive ethnic-politics. Events such as today have happened before, but Altera is often returned to peace, and settlements are made to ensure this peace.

NMC's Alteran correspondent, Markus Jīng, reported that many of those who are of Nyssic-descent living in and outside Sergovia, 'fear for their lives' as the city descends into chaos. Many fear that while the campaign started as a 'peaceful process', which was claimed by the leaders, it will become a targeted racist campaign against those who are not of 'pure Alteran descent'. Andrew Pen, a father of three, had this to say,

"As these people protest, you have to wonder whether there are those within this 'group' who have very real extreme racial views against people like myself or my children. They say that they fight for democracy, but I am often a vocal critic of my local government when I need to be and I know I can vote on what matters. These people are here for one purpose and that is to try and ruin people like myself. I mean, is this going to degrade into a pogrom? Is lynching on the table for these people? I can't call myself an Alteran national if people like this keep asking me 'when are you going home?'."

The Noronnican Government is reportedly monitoring the situation closely, and is 'fully prepared to send aid and services to those who are injured or are targeted by the protests'. Rachel Harman, Foreign Secretary, had this to say,

"My wife and I were awoken today by a phone call from the Strategos of Altera, who expressed with concern that the city of Sergovia was under the strain of a mass protest. As ardent allies and supporters of Altera, the government and I expressed our mutual anxiety over the situation and were deeply saddened by its message. Let me make this totally and utterly clear, the Noronnican State and Crown have no say over the daily happenings of the Alteran State. It is not our 'colony', it is not our 'possession', but it is a friend. As friends do, conflict arises in both our lives, but we ultimately pull through to envision a brighter and safer future for our people. I can, without doubt, say that Noronica is highly progressive and it is only merit that sees a person thrive. No matter who they are, what skin colour they have, what sexuality they have, who they identify as, all are welcome to live in our nation. This is, without doubt, the same in Altera. Through our special relationship, Noronica and Altera often stand together on the great issues of our time, and we will strive to do so again."

"Let me also say that Altera has a full and thriving democracy. Democracy is a central tenet in the foundations of both our nations, as it allows both governments to truly connect and work for the people. In our past, Noronica set the foundations for Altera's political system as it is today, and we are always delighted to hear that Altera functions independently, sensibly, and is full of innovation. Whether you are of Alteran or Nyssic descent, you must accept that to allow for democracy to thrive, you must allow a government to serve you fully. In announcing a campaign against the common worker, the parent, the tourist, your friends and fellow humans, you starve yourself. I implore those that want to disrupt the daily lives of Alterans, think on those very people and understand that they are frustrated and wish to continue with their lives. When they go out to vote and decide on the nation's future, they do so knowing that they live in a very modern democracy that lets them tell the government exactly how they want them to administrate."

"We shall continue to monitor the situation, but we are also hoping to send a team to help the Alteran Curia continue to serve their country while this campaign goes on. This is purely an action between friends, and we hope that this team can also communicate openly and frankly with those that have initiated this campaign, so as to meet a common ground."

The NMC will continue to report on this story as the situation develops. If you are personally connected to this issue, please send us your thoughts to our Eyewitness page.

Read more on Altera here.

Prince Trystan Announces Political Campaign

Statue of Discovery, Founder's Park.

Prince Trystan, heir apparent to the Noronnican Crown, has today announced his interest in running for the position of Mayor of the City of Nolon. He hopes that he may make the position an 'honest and integral role in Noronnican politics to represent the diverse lives in the city'. This controversial move has been debated by both academics and social media users, who expressed concern or interest in the Prince taking a more active role in politics.

Prince Trystan returned only yesterday from his tours in Arván and Charbagnia, announcing his decision earlier this morning. We last saw him leave Noronica when he was sixteen to go on an 'educational tour' of the Western Isles. He later joined the Noronnican Army for four years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during the early stages of the campaign in Charbagnia. Now that the war is over, he returned with little pomp and circumstance, instead opting for a quiet return to the palace.

This mysterious return to Noronica has sparked interest from all over the country. He has always been a very popular figure in the Royal Family, often praised for being a 'miracle in dark times' as he grew up during Noronica's recovery period in the 1990s. Now that he returns an adult, many wonder if he is still a 'miracle child', or something different. He certainly showed no political ambitions in his early life, but now it seems that he wishes to change the relationship that the Royal Family has with the political system of Noronica.

While there is a rule against the Overlord having a political bias, there are no rules against other members of the Royal Family taking political roles other than the position of Prime Minister. The position of Mayor in Nolon is currently held by Richard Endrick who has held his position since 2014. Mr. Endrick expressed his 'pleasure' at the Prince taking an interest in this role.

With Mayoral elections taking place soon, Prince Trystan shall be facing tough opponents including Jenna McDowert, who has often shown herself a 'woman of the people', especially during her most recent media endeavour, which was the 'Concert for the Homeless', a concert paid by various charities and Jenna's own funding.

Prince Trystan made his announcement at 11:40 this morning in front of the Statue of Discovery in Founder's Park. He had this to say,

"Centuries have passed where the Royal Family has ruled Noronica. As a people, we have seen many rulers who have ruled fairly and justly. Now, however, the Royal Family is a spectacle, something that people see in the News and then return to their normal lives. My father plays an integral role in Noronica, yet it is fair and right to say that no one cares what my sister and I do anymore, as we are just 'lucky people' who live in a palace. I hope to quash this belief, returning importance and respect to the Royal Family by serving you, the people directly. In running for Mayor, I do so having watched this city as a small boy from my bedroom window. I no longer want to be coddled and wasted, I want to use my skillset to its fullest extent and devote myself utterly to you so that I can ensure this city prospers and not take my position for granted. The position of Mayor is often disregarded as a corrupt position, a position that does not care about the ordinary working lives of the city's and the country's people. It may seem contradictory to some, but as a member of an old institution, I want to modernise the role of Mayor to respect and fulfil the needs of a modern and global city. For a modern and global people."

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by **Samaj** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:33 pm

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Monarchist Attack Kills 3, Injures 200, Investigation Begins

Most Asmjins look back on much of their history in a spirit of regretfulness. While the vast majority of our citizens utterly reject the concept, having seen its ability to decay into nepotism, greed and administrative failure, some wish for monarchy.

The Palace of Democracy, Samaj's legislative building and former royal palace, was attacked by a monarchist group: the Drón. The attack began at 6 AM this morning and was all captured on CCTV. Three attackers, dressed in suits, managed to sneak into the Palace by forcing open a small side door. The entry is seen as an embarrasment for security personnel, who were criticised previously in a 2017 report. The attackers quickly entred into the heart of the building, reaching a corridor that connects a meeting room and several committee chambers.

Two of the attackers sat down at one of the chairs by the wall. They stayed there for around five minutes, talking to eachother and trying to fit in with the official atmosphere, will carefully removing two pipe bombs from their jackets, hiding their moves. Analysis of CCTV footage and witness evidence backs this up, despite their moves being hard to distinguish.

They buried the two pipe bombs, with timers set for 20 minutes, down the back of the chair. They were fairly unnoticeable to the five other people who sat there afterwards.

At 7:08 AM, the corridor already being filled with civil servants and legislators, the two bombs detonated within the space of 25 seconds. The blast almost instantly killed 2 civil servants, who have not yet been formally named. The windows in that part of the building were blown out. The shattered glass fell on to tourists below, injuring some of them seriously. Part of the ceiling in the corridor collapsed, killing another civil servant.

Emergency services arrived within a few minutes. Dozens of survivors had to be removed by a crane from the first-floor corridor due to innaccesible stairs. Many were treated on the lawn by paramedics as almost all of Mésyerd was evacuated in fear of further attacks. Police spent the next few hours searching other buildings for bombs.

By the end of the day, 3 innocent people had been murdered. They will receive a state funeral. The President is expected to release a statement by tomorrow morning.

The attackers managed to escape the scene of the crime, but were accosted by police by midday. They were tracked down using CCTV evidence and held at gunpoint at the edge of Mésyerd. They were searched for weapons in front of a shocked crowd of about 50 people, who were quickly lead away, before being taken away for questioning.

The group have been linked by police to the Drón. They are thought to have been part of a larger cell. Police raids are expected to come soon as part of a crackdown on them and other monarhist cells. Police and intelligence officials are investigating links between the Drón and the military of Teronita, another monarchist nation which is also on a bad footing with Samaj, especially after a Presidential condemnation last month. The Royalist Party denies any involvement with the attack.

by **Oturia** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:55 pm

Dunik City News

OBL Fans ecstatic about upcoming match

Fans of the Oturian Boxing League are excited for an upcoming match, as the reigning heavyweight champion, Allo "The Bull" Brak has been challenged by the up and coming fighter, Ýuko "The Dragon" Kai.

With Kai's record, fans are predicting a knockout and a new heavyweight champion.
Though not everyone is excited, one woman, Vexica Lao had this to say.
"Boxing is such a brutish thing, it's a wonderful why this blood sport hasn't been banned, what has this country gone to?"

The fight will take place August 15th, tickets are 《15.00 each, pre-order them now at www.OBL.com/allovsýuko

by **Mandeka** » Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:42 am

13 August 2018

International Headlines

Monarchist attack kills 3 and injures 200 in Samaj
Noronnican Foreign Secretary issues statement on Altera
Over 100 beached whales die in Athara Magarat

Williamsburg, Mandeka

Officers involved in beating of Keanon Johnson sentenced

After the beating of Keanon Johnson last Sunday, a trial was started to find out if the officers involved were guilty or not. Last week Tuesday the judge found the officers to be guilty of assault and bribery.

During the court hearing last Thursday, judge Phil Barnes decided to give the cops involved a sentence of 4 years probation, combined with 300 hours of community service. If this probation is violated, the officer(s) will immediately go to prison for 5 years. The officers are still allowed to work but under extreme supervision and are not allowed to respond to any crime scenes.

Some Mandes felt the sentencing was correct, while others felt the officers were given too soft of a punishment. A couple protests have broken out, calling for the officers to be thrown in jail, and other protests calling for the officers to lose their jobs.

Well, dat be al o’ de nuuz in de nation o’ Mandeka dis day. Meh hop dat de officers begin to realize de wrong tings dat they did en change.

Article written by Lamar Simbason

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40DegreesOutMansNotHot - 30 minutes ago
The cops got off too easy! If a civilian got charged for assault and bribery, they would’ve gone to jail without probation! But good to see that the officers did still get punished, even if it wasn’t as severe as I would’ve liked.

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JohnDlamini - 21 minutes ago
I’m shocked that the officers were allowed to keep their jobs. As a retired Williamsburg police officer, I know for a fact that in its code of conduct it says that if any officer uses violence unnecessarily on an unthreatening civilian they will lose their job.

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anonymous - 25 minutes ago
These officers should die! They should be stoned to death! Seriously, there should be no mercy to these officers. I wish the death penalty was still around so they could die a painful death.

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by **Dragao do Mar** » Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:52 am

August 13, 2018 | Fortaleza, AL, Dragão do Mar

Study says that republican movements are growing in Dragão do Mar.
The government denies.

A governmental employee covering a anti-monarchism graffiti in a poor district of Fortaleza.

Independent researchers executed a study that supposedly found evidences that appoint to the growth of a movement that supports the establishment of the republican system in the country. João Amoedo, a anthropologist, and Guilherme Ceni, a sociologist, lead a big team that conducted the search doing including surveys, talks and interviews to about 24,100 persons between 12 and 68 years in the province of Aldeota. The published result says that "17% of the interviewed persons would appreciate the experience of voting for a national president", 12% of the interviewed persons agree that republican systems are more democratic that a monarchic ones" "6% of the interviewed persons strongly support the establishment of a republic in Dragão do Mar". The researches also documented that pro-republic graffitis can be found in the walls of some abandoned houses and poor districts of important cities like Fortaleza.

João Amoedo have talked to our reporter about his research: "I'm very surprised to see the repercussion of our findings. Our study concluded that the republican movement is no longer treated as a taboo by the most persons between 12 and 32 years, and that the majority of pro-republic persons are between 14 - 28 years old. We also noticed that anti-monarchists are commonly followers of Marxist or Anarchist ideologies." he also stated "Neither me or the team of this popular research have a defined political position, we just wanted to bring this information to the people."

Our reporters contacted a spokesman of the government, who stated: "This survey is completely partial and don't have any credibility as it wasn't lead by a recognized organization." he said "The IMSE (Marian Institute of Society and Statistics) was already scheduled to start a similar survey, so that we advise the population to wait for the data of the most reliable font of sources available."

The monarchy is a traditional and historic institution in the geographical location that Dragão do Mar is. There existed the Empire of Tabajara between 200 and 1243, the Hangate of Tamuwan from 1243 to 1420, the Kingdom of Aldeota from 1610 to 1822, and Messejana and Parangaba from 1654 to 1822. Dragão do Mar was established in 1823 under the Fortitudine ideology, created by Rafael Santiago, that united the Lusitan kingdoms of Aldeota, Messejana and Parangaba under one sovereign state and abolished the slavery. The major Republican movement in Dragão do Mar ever know existed between 1886 and 1890, lead by Afonso da Fonseca, a General of the Marian Army of the province of Messejana who attempted to execute a military coup to establish a republic, that didn't work, but almost created a nationwide civil war instead. In 1946 the Queen Lisete turned the country into a constitutional parliamentary monarchy. The last republican movement was created after the overthrow of the monarchy of New Totzka in 1979 that caused manifestations and instabilities in Dragão do Mar, but was slowly dissolved. It can be possible that a new anti-monarchy movement in rising, but we might have to wait a official declaration of the government in order to be sure.

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