The Western Isles News

by **Ainslie** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:45 am

Business as usual in Samudera

Karina Seranden, 19:45 WAST (Arnton, Wesland)

With foreign sanctions limiting investment and economic development in the lands of our southern neighbour, there remains a strong Ahnslen presence. Armex International, Natbank, Magnus Hill Mining, Fortitude - all still in Samudera. Ahnslens do not seem worried by the recent events, nor do the corporations they form. The recent state visit brought about no change in rhetoric and no progress on bilateral relations - it seemed like a meet up of friends, similar to when they met in June. Further elaborating on this, Ahnslen companies have not been leaving the nation and some of them have even been expanding, taking the opportunity of reduced foreign competition to increase market share and competitive advantage. Despite everything up in the air when it comes to Samudera's international reputation it feels like business as usual when it comes to bilateral relations and this reveals a deep truth in Ahnslen-Samuderan relations.

The Ahnslen Government remains unfazed, the Ahnslen businesses hardly worried.

It is because this is all normal, completely unsurprising to Ahnslens, it appears.

A cycle of turmoil is what Ahnslens are used to seeing in Samudera and the rhetoric from the Ahnslen Government appears to just affirm this. Despite other nations placing heavy sanctions on Samudera, Ainslie has targetted sanctions at individuals and groups seen to have linkage to the aggressors - as they always have done so with Samudera. It all seems like deja vu, once again.

In a recent state visit in which President Susanto visited Prime Minister Kenzai, a part of the latter leader's speech is eerily similar.

"Despite everything that has happened, it is not the government of Samudera which truly matters to the Ahnslens. They remain a secondary concern to the Ahnslen people and thus it must be similar for our Government. Centuries of history have joined Ahnslens and Samuderans as brothers and sisters in a complicated family. It is the people that are central to the concerns of Ahnslens and thus we must refuse to punish the entire nation for the deeds of individuals and portions of samudera's government."

A strong message against the party and the Government in Samudera. This is not unusual. In fact, it is strikingly similar to the rhetoric by WWII-era Prime Minister Daniel McKenzie who had to respond to revelations that Samudera were involved in the Axis, ideological opposites to Ainslie. He didn't sanction the whole nation. Instead, Ainslie picked up the pieces of a broken Samudera and worked to implement policies with the post-war government to redevelop the nation.

Let's hope Ainslie does not have to do that again and in all fairness it likely shouldn't happen.

That's because Samuderan politics is not normal at the moment. There remains a likelihood that Samudera could restabilise amidst heavy backlash against the current Government.

We have to remember that although the Executive is run by the socialists, they do not have the power. In fact, SCGAD holds much of the political power in Samudera recently and we can only hope that a Burnell-style split will occur in the Samuderan Government.

The Ahnslen Government doesn't seem to be responding as much as they should to the events in Samudera and Ahnslen businesses have been operating as normal. They've seen this all before, it appears. This has to be confidence, ignorance or hyperawareness and only with time will we discover which one it is.

This is what politics over the mountains and on the tablelands is all about.

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by **Alteran Republics** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:02 am

Back from the brink - DamiTech launches new tech
Andrew Patricks, Altera Innovates | 27th October 2018

Now owned by Alteran tech-giant Conway, DamiTech announced new phones, laptops and small appliances aimed at the 'prosperous and growing Middle Class'

Despite already producing smartphones, such as the pictured Quantia Q3 and X, Conway appears to be
carefully launching products through DamiTech that won't put a dent in their own sales figures

"Whilst we full appreciate the smartphone market has a wide variety of high end and premium smartphones - there isn't a whole lot of choice for many aspiring middle and low-income users. The Orogen is set to change that, affording a powerful and modern device at very fair and competitive prices."

Although considered less powerful then their new sibling Quantia premium-devices from Conway, the Orogen series
is set to make substantial ground in the rapidly growing budget and mid-spec phone markets across the region

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by **Oturia** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:00 am

Dunik City News

Man Goes MISSING!

A week ago, university teacher and outspoken communist, Talin Maximus went into the northern mountains on a hike.
Before he left on his trip he posted on his Spacebook that he was going to "run for president" and "build his utopia".

Three days ago he posted one last post "help!"
The next day his account deleted.
When his mother went to find him they found his favorite spot empty with a covered up fire pit.

What happened to this man, where did he go, will we find him?

by **Nezaeva** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:40 pm

Eraevan truth
28th, October, 2018
Capital city of Eraevas

Private sector petitions Council to repeal Isolation Act
Across the nation, the owners of many of our proud nation's private businesses have begun petitioning the People's Council to seek to mend relations with other nations within the western isles and repeal the Isolation Act following the second year in a row of insufficient supply to meet our great nations demands in many fields, an issue that has unfortunately plagued this great nation intermittently for almost two decades now.

The most notable of those petitioning however was the agricultural sector. A spokesman for our great farmers has claimed that these shortages have significantly damaged all output, which may lead to severe consequences should this persist for even another year, and nation wide rationing may have to be further increased should they fail to reach their targets yet again.

Great Nezaeva has maintained our dignity through the Isolation Act of 1959, maintaining a status quo of closed borders towards all other nations in response to denouncement for removal of all undesirable elements, including foreign citizens, from our nation. It is cruical to note that the private sector has requested not only to repeal this protecting piece of our history, but to actually seek warm relations with foreign nations in order to alleviate nationwide shortages through the use of trade.

Arbiter Aindreas McAlpine was reached for comment, stating.
"The concerns of our people have been noted, and the council does indeed find them legitimate. What has been requested however is extremely significant, and we will be discussing the issue at great length before a vote is passed. But needless to say, it is our highest priority right now."

The official date for the vote is set to be held on the Second of November, but Arbiter McAlpine did go on record to state that it was almost certain to change. When further asked what his choice would be should the Cardinal Council vote 2-2, he declined to comment.

None of the Cardinal Council could be reached for comment on this matter.

by **Suttenland** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:48 pm

Oct 27, 2018

Kramer-Kramer top executive arrested.

Mr. Alexander Vonlear being quizzed at his initial Board of Accusation.

Mr. Alexander Vonlear, a Vice President of Finance - Division of Underwriting, was arrested as he left his office for home today under accusations that he had been working to finance terrorist organizations and undermine the national agenda. If found guilty Mr. Vonlear may serve up to seven years in house arrest.

During his initial Board of Accusation, held earlier this evening, Mr. Vonlear was quizzed over his role in allegialledy providing aid in the form of bond issuance to violent non-state actors.

When asked about his knowledge of the clients for the bond issuence Mr. Vonlear was clear that "The broader responsibility of vetting clients" was not his and "Only ensure[d] accurate underwriting for decision makers"

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Furthermore, Mr. Vonlear was unable to produce any working knowledge of the bond clients business model nor the clients reason for issuing bond in the first place. Both key elements Mr. Vonlear had described as being essential for accurate underwriting in a company memo issued just last week end.

In statement Kramer-Kramers's CFO Samuel Kramer said "We trust both our staff and the market to make good monetary decisions to increase their own wealth. If a bond client is rubbish, it will be a fact well known."

Mr. Vonlear was let home with the initial board not making any public decisions. They will review the evidence and call a confirmation Board of Accusation to determine whether there is enough evidence to suspect Mr. Vonlear of criminal activity.

In Other News

High milk prices cause one farmer to think more green.
Chief Executive of the National Mandate, Mr. Shen Kramer, announces plans to visit foreign countries and spur on trade.
Police issue notice to residents in the north east of an upcoming live-fire military drills

News · by **Samudera** » Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:30 am

Tuesday, October 30th 2018

ENG | SGR | AHN

Today's HOT NEWS

President Justuva shortly
after landing in Nova Lantae

Diplomacy
STATE VISIT TO ALTERA

After a 3-hour flight from Aland to Nova Lantae, President Justuva is ready to conclude his diplomatic tour with a visit to Altera, a close partner of Samudera. Last but not the least, cited from the Ministry of Foreign website. Ever since the Reformation in 1991, relations between the two have improved significantly, especially in the economic sector. A vast resource of human skill in Samudera has attracted Alteran companies, with many establishing their manufacturing base in many parts of the nation to serve Gael market. In today's visit, President Justuva will bring his entourage which includes some big names, such as Tulus Maladewa, CEO of GoTor, and Entong Gelana, CEO of Samudfood. Several Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will also be signed, one of which will detail the acquisition of 'abandoned' factories by some Alteran companies, including DamiTech which had earlier announced the partnership three days ago. Read more here..

SAFI is accussed of conducting
an illegal covert operation in
Orsandia to support the rebels

Politics
CHIEF OF SAFI IS CALLED TO THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY

The Federal Assembly has finally used its inquiry right in an effort to shed some lights to the true nature of the Orsandian scandal, or 'Orsandiagate' as dubbed by some. The scandal, that implicated President Justuva and might seriously threaten his administration, revealed an illegal covert operation in Orsandia which saw SAFI supplying rebels faction with armaments and foods. SAFI's involvement is allegedly approved by the President himself, but there is no concrete evidence so far. Much conflicting information about the true nature of the illegal operation exist, which prompted the Federal Assembly to inquire the Chief of SAFI about the operation itself. The Assembly has previously indefinitely cut SAFI's budget, due to 'mismanagement' and 'breach of law' within the agency. It is hoped that the inquiry will finally shed some light on the scandal, as a previous effort to conduct a public inquiry has backfired due to the objection of the Supreme Court. The state of the Supreme Court lately has been marked with increased politicisation ever since the assassination of previous Chief Justice Malanggeng which was famous for being the 'butcher of high-ranking criminals'. Read more here..

by **Ainslie** » Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:00 pm

Your Weather: Arnton - 23C/13C

DOMESTIC: Cult members self-immolate on Halloween
Anertah, Ainslie

A distressed emergency services call today from a rural area 10km north of Anertah, the electoral capital of Arlanah sparked revelations surrounding what is now believed to be a somewhat standard ritual for doomsday cult enthusiasts. Recently, cults such as the Disciples of The End and the Loyal Brotherhood of the Times that are Nigh have experienced significant publicity by performing acts far away from the scope of reasonable logic. Today's events were no different, with reports of fifteen men setting themselves on fire on a paddock believed to be owned by a private equity firm connected with the Disciples of the End (DOTE).

DOTE recently made headlines after attempting to sail to Gresswell Island to witness what was said to be "the first signs of the second coming". In that incident, they were prevented from going into international waters by an Ahnslen Navy vessel who detained the screaming and raving men in robes more appropriate for bedwear. Instead this morning, three police cars and two ambulances rushed out of Anertah, making their way to an undisclosed property.

Police recovered two bodies which are too burned to be easily identified whilst four men were rushed to hospital after they were extinguished. Nine men were taken to the Electoral Police Department in Anertah, where they are undergoing questionning.

Despite concerns from the community and health officials, police do not believe any of these nine men have an immediate mental health concern.

It appears Arlanese police got information out of the men too, with raids on the aforementioned property north of Anertah as well as three apartments in the city being conducted this afternoon.

Police were quick to deter others from engaging in this behaviour, with Arlanah Police Deputy Commissioner saying the following

"It is clear that what we are experiencing is not some Halloween ritual but rather a deep concern of the ideological kind. This is not a joke. This is serious manipulation of individuals and we will be investigating this incident further."

When pushed on whether this will become a federal matter, the Deputy Commissioner was open to the proposal.

"Well no, not immediately but we do encourage interelectoral communication regarding this group and if the Federal Government picks up the wider case we would support that."

This incident alongside the aforementioned boat incident and the invasion of a Xrevaran village prevented by ARSF personnel has prompted and fuelled calls for a closer inquiry into the prevelance of the cults and their connections with other parts of the nation's society. Political commentator Alex Nones this afternoon had the following to say on this incident, writing on his blog the following

"THIS IS A CONSPIRACY! A NATIONWIDE CONSPIRACY DESIGNED TO INTERLOCK THE UNDERWORLD OF AINSLIE! IT IS BECOMING CLEARER THAT THE CULTS OF THIS NATION ARE PULLING THE STRINGS! BUZZ, THE KIDNAPPING OF CHILDREN, MASSIVE BUSHFIRES, DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS, THE ATTEMPTED INVASION OF A XREVARAN VILLAGE THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED MY FRIENDS, THE RISE OF THE DESTRUCTIVE AND SATANIC INDEPENDENT NATIONALISTS PARTY. ALL CONNECTED! THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED MY FRIENDS! IT'S THESE CULTS - THEY ARE DESTROYING THE PURITY OF OUR NATION!"

Mr Nones hit back against calls for an inquiry, stating that the deep state of Ainslie would corrupt the trial.

Electoral Governor David Roberton had the following to say about the self-immolation.

"It truly concerns me that this is happening in Arlanah or anywhere in Ainslie. This is not what we stand for as a nation and it is quite confusing at this point the motives that would lead people to such an act. It is no secret that our law enforcement is working around the clock to work out what is going on and I hope for the sake of the community, the families who are now in such a harrowing place and for those being brainwashed and manipulated that we find some answers. Answers is what is being called out for today and we certainly hope to deliver them."

Arendai reached out, using its channels of communication, to both the Disciples of the End and the Loyal Brotherhood of the Times that are Night for comment. Neither group has responded to Arendai reaching out for comment.

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by **New Totzka** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:48 am

Latest polls predict trouble for Government – Yhai independence on the horizon.

PSdP rally in Nirapanza

With just ten days to go before the Comissão elections, new polling data shows public support for the Amero administration and the Partido de Allianca to be at its lowest, as just 27% of the electorate intending to vote for the Partido da Aliança on the 10th of November. With Artur Patrico, leader of the government aligned Partido Socialista do Povo, publicly renouncing their support of the government two months ago, the government must be scrambling to find allies to keep their government afloat for the next three years.

Most of the major parties look set to see losses in November with the only gains looking to be made by the recently decriminalised Frente Para A Nação Yhai whose promises of Yhaivan independence look set the sweep the north eastern states. If the polls are correct, FPANY will take three states that have been held by the Partido Socialista do Povo since 1979.

The only other party predicted to make a net gain in Comissão is the Constitucionalista. The young party looks set to win over even more disaffected Partido de Libertação Unido voters and cement their 2015 gains in Pamilya and Cas Vilsti as well as make inroads into Partido da Aliança and Partido Socialista do Povo strongholds in South Totzka. While not set the win a majority in the Comissão Popular, the Constitucionalista may end being the largest party present in the legislature. This raises the question about how a party based off a platform of preserving constitutional rights will deal with the issue of the Yhaivan states invoking their constitutional right for independence.

Retaliation for Okhary-Karoletz – Partido Socialista do Povo members targeted

The last week has seen a rise in the number of attacks made against leading figures within the Partido Socialista do Povo motivated by revenge for the riot at a Constitucionalista rally three weeks ago. Party leader, Artur Patrico was ambushed while he was driving to his party headquarters in Parazina on Monday. Although no one was injured Patrico has made a public statement claiming he is seeking compensation for the damage done to his vehicle. Party donor Ajay Inderjit was reportedly chased out of a restaurant in Sao Tiago eight days and was forced to use his personal security team to incapacitate his hecklers. A fundraising event in Mt Lonli saw a “beating” occur in the streets between the fundraisers and Constitucionalista-supporters. Even individuals and organisations associated with the party, such as Voz media, have received verbal and physical abuse.

While the violence and deaths in Ohary-Karoletz was a tragedy there is no evidence that the perpetrators were anything other ordinary Karoletzan citizens disaffected with Constitucionalista controlled state government of Osyante-Apayo. These attacks however demonstrate a conspiracy by the Constitucionalistas to use violence to intimidate Partido Socialista do Povo candidates from standing. It seems someone ought to remind the Constitucionalistas that while their party was born from the relative comfort of the Chirapati administration, the Partido Socialista do Povo was forged in the horror of the Totzkan Revolution and has survived much worst that a party of thugs and lawyers.
The lacklustre response from President Amero to this violence means he joins Ado’Rosmakona Iagano and Desideria Lorena Sharma as a leader to afraid of being labelled authoritarian by the international community that he fails to properly defend our democracy. We urge all Partido Socialista do Povo members to do what the federal government won’t and defend themselves and their comrades from brutish intimidation.

by **Cosie** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 2:07 am

Your time-honoured source for news on The Layman Island.

Cosie Comments
Cosie Comments: CASH-ing In On College Opportunities
Locals weigh in on government's new education initiative with Ainslie

by Daphne Hardaway
Updated: 2 November 2018

THE WESTERN ISLES bore witness to a historic occasion last month, as President Giulian made a presidential visit to The Unified Electorates of Ainslie. The visit was the first made by a Cosian leader to an Isles neighbour since the nation's ties with the rest of the region were re-established; the last visit made in Isles territory took place in 1969.

One of the most substantial results coming out of the visit was a landmark deal for Cosian education. The Cosie-Ainslie Scholastic Honours (CASH) programme offers Cosie's brightest students the chance to study abroad at one of a number of Ahnslen universities, including Naracarai Unife and the University of Upper Wesland. Ainslie's universities represent the crème de la crème among the Isles' institutions of higher learning; Cosian students will soon have the opportunity to study there, and with the Cosian government expected to foot the bill, students will be doing it free of charge.

On this edition of Cosie Comments, we surveyed the Layman Island and got your thoughts regarding the upcoming CASH programme, the benefits it'll bring to Cosian society, as well as the downsides that might get overlooked while the programme gets underway.

My parents have had to sacrifice a lot to make sure I keep myself 100% focused on my education. It's amazing to learn that I have the chance to study abroad in one of the region's most prestigious universities, and it's even more amazing that our government is willing to let us do it for free! I'm going to work harder than ever to take part in the programme; after everything my parents have done for me, there's no way I'll let it go for nought.

- Sienna Saralegui, 16, Grade 11 student

My kids don't know how good they have it. When I finished secondary school, my parents couldn't afford to put me through college. Even after holding down two jobs, I find I can't afford to put my own kids through college either. With a programme like this, they better make the most of the opportunity and work their bums off; Lord knows that's what I would've done at their age.

In fact, I should just apply for it myself. I know I've got the credentials, and the terms I've read said nothing about age limits. There's no way they'd turn me down.

- Joshua O'Neal, 47, tailor / personal trainer

We taxpayers should realise how awful this "opportunity" really is. The government said they were going to foot the bill for this, right? How are they going to afford to keep sending people off to these foreign big-name unis? They sure as hell aren't going to give up their fat salaries. Taking another chunk out of our own meagre salaries, though? They definitely won't see any problem in that!

It's a government CASH grab, plain and simple.

- Lauren Redd, 39, banker

Why are we sending our kids away to Ainslie? Does Giulian think our institutions aren't good enough to develop Cosie's future leaders? If that's what he truly thinks, why not use the funds to improve Cosie's universities instead of improving those half a region away? It pains me to call myself a Cosian lecturer when the government is out here pulling stunts like this.

- Camilla Ashley, 52, university lecturer

This is quite an interesting topic to bring up. I read about it earlier and learned plenty of new things; some positive, some negative. But I think it's a little early to speculate on something of this scale; give it some time, and I think we'll be able to better discuss the matter in-depth.

- Tyson Wallace, 44, consultant

I don't know much about this CASH programme, but I wanna shout-out my man, Jeffrey, cos he just got himself engaged! Heard he put a ring on his boo just last night! Can't believe it took so long, they've been together since, what, Grade 7?

Yo, J! Congrats on the engagement! Much love to you, and to Lupe, and to your mom and pops! And make sure you make me your best man on the big day!

- Rodney Lavan, 28, travel agent

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• The Cosie Courier logo uses the 'Cinzel' font by Natanael Gama of Ndiscover (taken from Google Fonts).

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by **Almorea** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 2:25 pm

ECONOMIC WOES IN OCTOBER REPORT
Almorean economy adds only 3,000 jobs; unemployment rises to 14.6%; budget bill wounded by partisan bickering

Unemployed college students take part in the "Ready for Work" demonstration in Valesavan, Ranmore province, October 30, 2018

ELLSBURGH (FBCA)- The Economic Report to the President for the month of October was released by government economists today, showing a cooling economy, sharply-declining job growth, and rising unemployment in Almorea.

During October, the Almorean economy added only approximately 3,000 new jobs, mostly in the textile industry, a staggering decrease from September's laggard 29,000. Wage growth, however, rose in both the average hourly and weekly indicators, the result of a contracting labor pool.

Labor force participation fell by approximately 60,000 as Almorea's aging workforce shrinks due to a record-breaking exodus of retirees. Unemployment inched up to 14.6% despite the paltry job growth, leaving many economists worried.

The sagging labor market is putting the brakes on an economy that was already sluggish. Although wages are rising for the average working Almorean due to labor shortages, economists expect inflation to tick up as a result of labor shortages, rendering marginally fatter paychecks worthless in the long run.

Reports tonight indicate that President Alasdair Hallowell has asked the Treasury Department to begin planning for a dramatic cut in interest rates to take effect in 2019. Treasury Secretary Walton Balliol visited Carldon Hall today along with economic advisers and congressional leaders for what one source described as "crisis talks".

"They know there are problems, big problems, with the economy right now. They've fumbled the ball," the source told the FBCA. "Heads will roll if the bad times get worse come 2019."

Across High Street in the Palace of Congress, the 2019-20 budget bill has come under attack as its bipartisan sponsors rush to present it for the President's signature as soon as possible. The authors of the Budget Authorization Act 2019, which would take effect in April, are aiming to have it passed by both houses of Congress by early December.

The Act in its current form allocates $123 billion in federal spending for fiscal year 2019-20, a $9 billion increase from the current budget.

The bipartisan Budget Committee agreed on a compromise in late October that would allow both the majority Federalist and minority Almorean parties to have some say in how the government spends its money.

The cost of federal unemployment assistance will rise to $55 billion, a $4 billion increase. The Act envisions a rise in the average sum paid, under the current system, biannually to Almorea's unemployed citizens. The Almorean Party has also secured the extra $3 billion necessary to fund a packed itinerary for President Hallowell during 2019, which includes planned trips to Dragão do Mar, the Totzkan Union, Storalia, and the International District.

The Federalists, in turn, have secured major policy goals in the Act. The military budget will be raised by $2.5 billion dollars to approximately $25 billion. The education budget will also be cut by $500 million. In a major win for the Federalists, the Budget Committee announced on November 1 that the Income Tax Adjustment Act, which removes two federal income tax brackets, would be incorporated into the budget bill.

It was precisely that inclusion which triggered a fierce battle in Congress today. In the Chamber of Representatives, Almorean Party congressmen stood to attack the Act as a "stealthy torpedo", in the words of Rep. Steve Holt (A-Queensland), that would "sneak this Federalist bill under the President's pen and make it a law. We can't let that happen."

Rep. Anna Holley (F-Culawee) accused Holt of "misrepresentation and outright partisan lies", sparking a verbal brawl that forced the intervention of the Majority Whip, Rep. John Granland (F-Talavora), who led Holley away to calm down.

In the Senate, Sen. Jon Fitzlane (F-Frasyrland), the Presiding Officer, was forced to defend the Act from the lectern for three hours against attacks from four Almorean Party senators. In the aftermath of the heated debate, which was broadcast on public access television, FItzlane took to social media to ask "In light of the recent electoral violence in Totzka, is this really the image that we, as Almoreans, want to be presenting to the world?"

The sagging economy and sharp partisan divides in Ellsburgh have combined to give Congress an approval rating of just 21%. President Hallowell's approval rating currently stands at 36%, eight percentage points higher than his February 2018 low of 28%.

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by **San Jimenez** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:17 pm

Cardinal Stephen V (Right).

"The Cardinal of The Common Man", Bishop Stephen V Appointed Jimenean Catholic Cardinal.

Other Domestic News:
• Consitutional Convention adjourns before a final vote will be made.
• Cardinal Stephen V to appoint new bishops after recent election.
• Constitutional Convention grants former Republican soldiers amnesty if a pledge
to the new government is taken.
• Negarakit President Lukman proposes a joint public-private
reconstruction progam for San Jimenez.
• Noronnican Prime Minister finally releases reaction of the
Guadalupana war while opposition critizes his tardiness to respond.

Del Agua City, November 2, 2018
|New Jimenean Catholic Cardinal||S.J.|
The bells of Del Agua's cathedrals rang out with joy as the appointment of former Bishop Michael Juarez as Cardinal Stephen V was announced. Juarez said before he said a mass earlier today that his reasoning for choosing this name was because of his commitment to the Church and it's people, even to death. This relates to the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen. Thousands gathered around the site of The National Cathedral of Saint Bolivar Jimenez, which is still being reconstructed. The former bishop held a mass in the lower levels of the cathedral where the relics and sacred texts were kept, left untouched from the flames of war, and emerged, greeted by the shouting and bells of the Jimenean faithful. The cardinal has had a reputation with the "common man" for quite a while, long before now. During his time as a parish priest in Del Agua City, Father Michael Juarez, now Cardinal Stephen V, had a history of defending worker's rights and protecting adequate conditions in the workplace which gained him much support and favor from the Jimenean poor/middle class. In his years as bishop, he has stood for the foundation the traditional family, the rights of the laborer, and the defense of all life. Despite his youth, he has remained an outspoken voice for tradition within the Church as well as its own purification, especially in the wake of rising sex abuse scandals, none of which have been within the Jimenean Catholic Church.

Cardinal Stephen V appeared before almost 750,000 people in Del Agua City for his coronation as Cardinal and head of the Jimenean Catholic Church. The coronation was broadcasted internationally over GTG airwaves as well as his speech which we will show to you right now:

Benedicere Christus ecclesiam. Christus benedicere populum suum. (Christ bless the Church. Christ bless its people.)
I come before you, not as a prince of the Church but as a servant. I have given up my liberty, to a King who has every right to as he has given it to me. I do not desire freedom, for what good is it if it would keep me from God and enable me to sin? We, as the Mystical Body of Christ, must be willing to die to ourselves so that we may live forever. Our history has been plagued with persecution, bloodshed, martyrdom... it causes me great grief to contemplate this but I do feel it is necessary we never forget it. Now, more than ever is the time to rise up and be the saints the Church needs at this very moment. Indeed, we have suffered. But has our Lord not suffered, did he not stumble to his eternal throne? He, the Christ, is a powerful symbol of who we are and what we shall strive to become. Through the Christ, we will build a Church that will live forever and overcome the horror of our modern time. Our shrine, our sacred temple, The Cathedral of Saint Bolivar Jimenez will be rebuilt and the echoes of Christian tradition throughout the ages will continue to ring for the entire Isles to hear for centuries to come. God is love, therefore, this nation and Church will be built upon love. It shall be built upon God! We will be built upon God!

Jimeneans were ecstatic of this new cardinal and are looking ready for traditional leadership in the nation but more importantly in the Church. After recent slams of sex abuse scandals hit the Catholic Church, many question whether the Jimenean Church will take steps to prevent this from happening in San Jimenez. Cardinal Stephen V will also have the mammoth task of overseeing the cathedral's reconstruction and preserving its relics. He will also release a list of bishops appointments for Jimenean dioceses in the following weeks. Before he left for his apartment in Del Agua City after the speech, he prayed over the coffin of former Cardinal Pius III and blessed it as his successor. That is all the news we have for you at the moment, stay tuned with the Gran Teran Gazette for Jimenean news in Jimenean fashion, goodnight!

by **Nezaeva** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:45 pm

Eraevan truth
5th, November, 2018
Capital city of Eraeva

Isolation Act repeal passes 3-1
Following the requests made known by our great private sector, the issue of if the Isolation Act, a series of laws that have made our gaze inwards alone, and whether it should be repealed, has been at the forefront of our attention. As suggested by the wise Arbiter McAlpine, the final vote on the matter was postponed as the cardinal council debated on the merits of this potentially radical change in our society. However, the decision has come forth with the North, East and Western members voting to repeal the act, and the Southern member voting otherwise.

The Act, which involves heavily restricting access to the vile outside world and its access to us, along with a ban on all external trading and diplomatic relations, has been in effect for over half a century, and many citizens of our fair nation have questioned what to do in light of this sudden change. Many even noted their fear at the damaging effect external cultures may have on our proud values, but once again, Aindreas McAlpine came to assure to public that our society would not crumble in the face of attempting to reconnect with other Island nations.

"We intend to focus on those peoples who share ideologies similar to our own. However, we ask for time. The task of acquiring what we need to alleviate our current issues is significant. But it will be accomplished, by the hand of the people you voted to serve you. If need be, I will go forth personally to visit who we deem to be potential friends to convince them to aid great Nezaeva. The struggle is at an end, and we will be adamant. I will be adamant. To not compromise ourselves while we acquire what we need."

The Grand council has not currently answered the question as to how they specifically intend to approach the matter of reestablishing any form of relationship with another nation following the wake of the Isolation Act beyond Aindreas McAlpine's words. We of the Eraevan Truth hold no doubts that our current Arbiter can accomplish this task, of course, and the entire nation waits with a held breath to see what they can accomplish.

The Cardinal Council had no comment on this matter.

by **Belle Ilse en Terre** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:54 pm

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

Economy Turns for the Worse

With law and order still lacking in many rural parts if the Ilse, the Ilse is suffering from low growth. The primary culprit seems to be Noble impersonation, after which the deceivers confiscate and resell transported goods. A few impersonators have been executed, though one particularly roguish group injured the Lord Vieuxpont in a chase.

Another result of the anarchy has been an increase in government expenditures, especially in law and order. Because taxation of the outer provinces is near impossible, and would be prohibitively costly to enforce, the King has resorted to issuing bonds, a large number of which have been bought by the Magarati based Samudera Bank. Another consequence has been the loosening of immigration policies, especially towards Magaratis, who have been banned since the Lortik war.

These funds have been put into dredging major ports, investing in transportation infrastructure, and healthcare, though medicinally focused universities in the Ilse are generally of lower calibre, even in the Belle Île region. This dates back to the general investigations of treason in universities with the car bomb plot against King Maximilien IV, after which universities were scrutinised and many forced to close. The result has been questioned, for though the number of assassination attempts has fallen, the standard if living has not risen significantly since the abolition of feudalism. However, there is still hope that the royal investments may help improve the Ilse, if they are well advised, and well distributed.

Ilsan French Repressed in Angers Region

Though Angers had left its past Germanic elements behind with the invasion, including specific verb location in the second spot and specific declensions, as well as a genitive case, and had inherited characteristics of the invasion French, it appears to be regressing towards its more original state. These trends are mostly selective, and manifested through the replacement of perceived “French” words with Kennings, and the re-introduction of the Angers genitive case, ‘thes’, ‘ther’, ‘theses’ for the masculine, feminine, and plural cases. While this trend is fairly new, it appears to be substantial and will likely continue on with educational concurrency in the ethnically Angers provinces. This further hindering any semblance of national unity, the King George has turned a blind eye, as English is his native tongue.

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by **New Totzka** » Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:23 pm

Leadership Challenge seals socialists' fate.
With just three days left to go until voters across Totzka head to the polling booths to elect their commissioners the Partido Socialista do Povo (PSdP) were already facing a tough election. Despite party leader Artur Patrico’s vows to reform the party’s image they have struggled to shake their reputation as the party that twice (arguably thrice) enabled authoritarians to take control of Totzka. After their most recent puppet, Rohan Siva Amrit Korrapati, was forced into exile in 2014 the party immediately and mindlessly struck a deal with the first populist demagogue who offered them a chance at retaining some form of power. Their alliance with President Améro quickly proved to be a deal with the devil as, under Patrico’s leadership, the party failed to stop the gentrification of poorer urban estates, the stacking of the federal courts with Améro’s cronies or sacrifice of working Totzkan wages for the profit margins of big business. How does our Jzebey president repay their meekness? By decriminalising Frente Para A Nação Yhai (FPANY), a group of Yhai separatists (along with threatening to break up the Totzkan Union) look set to easily take the three Yhai states in the upcoming elections which the PSdP has kept its hooks in since unification in 1979.

As this party of cronies and liars looked set to finally show some spine (or rather rely on the Constitucionalista’s spine) and oppose Améro’s latest scheme to cripple Totzkan workers, the Act of Government 13-10-2018 (preservation of manufacturing) some of their ‘loyal’ comrades decide to not only vote against their party but then follow this rebellion up by challenging Mr Patrico for the party’s leadership! After four years of gradual decline it seems a sizable portion of the party’s membership have decided that only the removal of Patrico as party leader will save the PSdP. These members are apparently willing to risk cleaving themselves in two with less than 72 hours until the decade’s most important elections is to be held.

These ill-timed challengers are led by one Aline Carmo Rao, former quota-filling yes girl and now party leader hopeful, who represents Nirapanza’s 17th district located in the Nirapanza’s famously impoverished Porto Velho borough. Rao’s constituents were hit hard in August when Interior Bureau Director Rashmi Richa Uttara announced a scheme that would force 45,000 residents to be moved elsewhere to make room for a new seaport. Rao’s rebellion appears to have the support of just 32 of the party’s 105 Commissioners however most of her supporters all come from PSdP strongholds along the urban coast. Its likely many of Rao’s fellow rebels feared that the party’s upcoming defeat on Saturday would see many voters consign the PSdP to history, similar to fate received by Partido de Libertação Unido (PdLU) after their losses to the Constitucionalista’s in 2015.

Under the 2015 party’s rules, implemented by Artur Patrico, elections for the party leader can’t be held until after Comissão elections on Saturday meaning the PSdP will be polling on a split ticket. This is not unprecedented; famously the Partido de Libertação Unido faced a similar prospect in 1995 when both the Comissão Popular and the presidency were being voted on. The PdLU successfully secured both however the political landscape has significantly changed since then. In the upcoming elections voters will have more choice about who will represent them than ever before as six parties are expected to either retain or gain seats in the Comissão Popular. With FPANY set to seize the Yhai states from the Partido Socialista do Povo the loss of 32 of their safest street will spell the end for the party likely paving the way for a new era in Totzkan politics with the Constitucionalista at its helm.

by **Thuzbekistan** » Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:42 pm

PLF Defeated At Roremond; Allies Retake Lahpso Taha
11-7-18

Early this week, the Battle of Roremond came to a dramatic end as the PLF forces in the area were systematically destroyed with casualties mounting to 4-6,000. Allied Forces rolled into Lahpso Taha and spent the next days consolidating gains and mopping up.

In what was hoped by PLF supporters to be a thunderous victory that carried the PLF past the river town of Roremond and into the Midlands, the PLF were decisively beaten. As they attacked along the whole front, Orsandian Troops appeared to falter and fall back. However, it was merely a ploy. By falling back so quickly, the PLF overextended their advance. Once they did this, the Allied counter attack began with a massive creeping barrage backed by air support. The PLF units in Roremond were nearly all destroyed in a few hours.

After the defeat, the Allied forces pursued the retreating PLF back to Lahpso Taha, where the PLF had started their attack. In only a couple days of short intense skirmishes, the city had fallen to the Allied forces. Now, the PLF seem to be breaking apart before the Allied advance, which has paused to clear out enemy strongholds in the Northern Part of the Province. In the meantime, the Allies have resumed a bombing campaign against PLF in Lihai, which was practically made unusable for the PLF by allied bombing shortly after its fall.

As the Allies shore up their victories, they are finding the brutal signs of their occupation. Executions, repression, and looting were all staple parts of the PLF occupation. There has been no word from the Islamic Socialist Party regarding these findings, but there are rumors that the information revealed to the party heads contained confirmation of such tragedies.

As the Allies prepare for their push against Lihai, the PLF released a video of the "brave men and women" of the PLF preparing for the defense of Lihai. In it, soldiers in tattered uniforms prepared road blocks and entrenched themselves in the city's downtown area. Despite this, many military analysts do not believe the PLF can hold as desertions become increasingly common among the remaining PLF.

"The organization started out with about 3-5,000 troops," a military analyst said in an interview. "By April, they had swollen to possibly 10 or 15 thousand. Though the PLF won in Lihai, it is believed that it cost them dearly. Casualties are estimated to be between 7,000 and 8,000. Finally, at the Battle of Roremond, the PLF may have produced 5,000-6,500 fighters, all of which may have been captured, killed, or simply deserted at this point save some cells of resistance. In all, there can't be more than 3,000 defenders in Lihai. If this is the case, it doesn't matter how prepared they are, they will eventually lose to the allies."

Despite this, the battle may be as intense as the first battle of Lihai. If so, there could be many more months to this bloody civil war.

Three Collectives Announce 'Complete Shutdown' of Facilities Across the Nation Putting Tens of Thousands of Workers on the Street

Parliament met in an emergency session this morning in response to the announcement that three collectives in Barshlon, Baslov, and Turvin Gahda had closed the doors to major processing plants, factories, and storefronts. At the same moment, the Federal Workers Council released a report from the National Bank of Thuzbekistan that Inflation was nearing "extremely worrying levels."

At the beginning of the session, Vanguard Party Chairman Atilla Lütfi gave a fiery speech blasting the League and nations like Ostehaar for the massive sanctions. In the speech, he called them "unfair, unnecessary, uncalled for, and a near declaration of war."

Though the speech only lasted five minutes, he insulted Ostehaar no less than 8 times by name.

"Ostehaar has blinded the world to its ways and, in their Godless, corrupt methods, turned the nations of the Isles against the innocent," he said at one point.

Once Atilla surrendered the floor, Islamic Socialist Party leader Emin Vedat proposed an emergency aid package to the workers which provided them with all the provisions to survive "the duration of the crisis."

However, the Opposition raised concerns that the government might not be able to provide them. In their opposing statement, they stated that "the crisis at hand is more immediate and horrific than the Famine of 1963 and has all the ingredients to bring about as much misery as the Famine itself."

Despite this, Most in the Opposition, including the Center Socialist Party, voted in favor of this bill, making it law by noon.

Even as the politicians began to work, though, protestors were gathering in the rural towns around Carzil and in the city of Turvin Gahda, which faced the most closings. A protest in Baslov, Thuzla, was dispersed with tear gas after rocks were thrown at the police. The protests have placed the police in "significant danger" the Prime Minister said Wednesday morning. He added that he would sign an order for the Army to help with the protests if things got out of hand.

This is a developing story and Thuzbek State News will continue to watch it closely.

by **Almorea** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:32 pm

TRAINS GRIND TO HALT AFTER FUNDING FREEZE
Transportation Department, local officials at loggerheads after rail repair funds "go missing"

Edward Munro Station in Seavale, Baranor province, under construction in 2014. It has not yet been completed after four years of work

BARANOR PROVINCE (FBCA)- Trains in Baranor province ground to a halt today after the federal Department of Transportation cut funding to the local Rail Repair Authority, prompting angry outbursts from the governor and local officials.

The Transportation Department had set aside $12 million to fix 69 miles of rusted and degraded track laid down in the 1950s, but the money was reported "missing" by the department's chief accountant on November 4. The Inspector General, an official appointed by Congress to audit the expenditure of the executive branch, is currently investigating the matter, according to the Office of the Inspector General.

Transportation Secretary Maisie MacDougall told the FBCA that she "did not know" where the money had gone. "I hope the Inspector General and federal officials will appropriately investigate this matter and arrive at a conclusion as soon as possible so that we can get back to providing excellent service to the Almorean people", the Secretary said in a press statement this afternoon.

The inability to fix the track by today's deadline means that most rail traffic in Baranor province, and by extension a significant portion of northern Almorea, will stop while officials try to reroute trains. Almorean Rail, the nation's state-run rail company, is expected to lose millions of dollars in cancelled tickets and compensation.

Social media filled with angry invective from local residents, some of whom commute to work by train. Others expressed frustration over the untimely cancellation of rail service at the beginning of the holiday season.

The incident is the latest chapter in Baranor province's troubled history with Almorean Rail. Work on Edward Munro Station in the provincial capital of Seavale, started in 2014, has still not been completed despite $59 million in federal and provincial investments. Ron Sandoval, the CEO of Almorean Rail who green-lighted construction on the station, was fired in 2017 by the company's state-controlled board of directors after the Hallowell administration took office.

Baranor Governor Neil Ellis (A) told reporters outside of his family home in Robertstown that he was "not happy" with the Transportation Department's inability to pay for railroad repairs.

"It's shameful. It's a complete failure by the federal government. We can only repair half of the concerned track without the DoT's funding. I'm not happy with the Department and I'm not happy with Secretary MacDougall for this incom- it's really incompetence." He added that the province's attorney general would open an investigation into the matter and could press a civil claim against Almorean Rail and the Transportation Department for the "gross inconvenience caused to Baranor passengers."

Senator Nora Soodalter (A-BN) attacked Secretary MacDougall on Twitter, saying that "she has time and again people down... Coates was better", a reference to former Transportation Secretary Caden Coates, who resigned in November 2017 after sexual misconduct allegations.

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by **Michigonia** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:18 am

11.9.18
The Alland Press
Alland, Michigonia

9 November, 2018
Dalia Ford

After Samuderan visit, government signals backtrack on sanctions

Alland- President Morris Ward signaled the possibility of easing sanctions on Samuderan officials in the coming weeks, on the heels of a visit to Alland by Prime Minister Susanto of Samudera in October. The targeted financial and travel sanctions against Samudera, as well as a trade embargo on Thuzbekistani goods, passed the Federal Council 7-0 in July, following allegations that both governments had assisted PLF insurgents in the Orsandian conflict.

"As I said before, the Prime Minister and I had a productive dialogue, and we have ensured him that we are reviewing the situation," said Ward when asked about the meeting, adding that as a G4 member, Samudera "deserve[s] respect."

Ward added, "Any punishment should be measured to fit the crime, and the people of Samudera should not have to pay for the sins of their government."

The President's statements come a day after two major Michigonian corporations announced they would be investing in Samudera. SantonPec Petroleum announced a new refinery project in Enerah, while MiTron, the Roggedam-based microchip producer, announced it would be expanding its manufacturing footprint in the country as well.

When asked about the naval taskforce sent to the Sapphire Bay to assist the Ahnslen and Aruian navies, Ward said, "We are actively reviewing the entire military situation, and we are engaged with our partners in the G4 and in the Gael region to work toward a peaceful solution in Orsandia."

Candidates Spar Over G4

President Ward has taken criticism for involving the navy from the two Federal Council candidates ahead of next week's national election; Conservative Assemblyman Sanato Rainey and Assemblyman Leonard Sykes of the Progressives have tried to distance themselves from the President, who has been walking a fine line regarding the Liberal Party's "diplomacy first" platform.

"When I am on the Council, I will be advocating for a multilateral approach to ending the conflicts in Gael," said Mr. Sykes, 74, at a campaign event on Wednesday. "There has been very little official discussion in the G4 Commission regarding the Orsandian conflict, I intend to change that."

Mr. Rainey, 36, offered a statement to reporters on Thursday, "We should bring our navy home immediately, and let those with an interest in Orsandia deal with the conflict. We have too many problems to deal with here at home to be spending our resources on the other side of Gael."

Both Mr. Rainey and Sykes voted against the naval assistance resolution in July.

Despite the rhetoric, President Ward's overall approval ratings have been hovering near 60% since July, climbing to 62% in September following the passage of a social security pension reform law which lowered the eligibility age to 65 from 66.

The national election will be held next week Wednesday and Thursday. All Federal Assembly seats are up for grabs, as well as the Federal Council seat from Jamesport.

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by **Oturia** » Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:47 pm

Dunik City News

BREAKING NEWS!

MISSING MAN FOUND

13 days after the original report of the university teacher, Talin Maximus's disappearance the AIC has found the man wandering the northern mountains rambling to himself, through his short time missing he seemingly had gone mad.

He was returned home to his mother who states that he is avoiding all computers and seems quite paranoid, the doctor that is assigned to stay with Talin suggests he was attached by a wolf and has some sort of PTSD.
We will update frequently on the matter.

Other News:
-another successful RD base raid
-new APC-O4 production started
-Train grid halt in Almorea
-PLF defeat at Roremond

by **Vancouvia** » Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:25 pm

November 12, 2018
VNN ~ Vancouvian News Network
Vesuvius, Vancouvia

Vancouvian Confidence in Congress Wanes

A poll conducted over the past week by the Independent Review Forum was released today, revealing some striking feelings Vancouvians have towards the Vancouvian Congress. The poll, which received opinions from 50,000 Vancouvians, showed that 42% of Vancouvians disapprove of "the direction the country is heading" while 45% disapprove of the Vancouvian Congress itself. This comes as a stark contrast to the usual 20-30% disapproval ratings that Congress has received over the last ten years.

What we note, however, is that over 5,000 of those surveyed currently reside on Illa Isle, still considered part of Vancouvia by the IRF. Of these 5,000 Illa Islanders, there is a whopping 79% disapproval rating. This seems to contradict Ambassador Augustia White's statements to the League two months ago when she claimed a vast majority of the Islanders support Vancouvia and are against de facto leader Ignacio Campos. These statements helped Vancouvia shut down a resolution that would have condemned Vancouvian actions on the island taken since the revolt.

Illa Isle has remained in a deadlock with greater Vancouvia for the past several months, with neither side willing to give way. The Vancouvian blockade, initially successful in stifling Illa's economy, has now been circumvented by an over 400% increase in air travel and cargo. Congress has been so far unwilling to implement a no-fly zone over the island, fearing it will force the military's hand into shooting down mostly civilian air travel.

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by **Ainslie** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:38 am

Your Weather: Arnton - 18C/5C

DOMESTIC: Election campaigns begin in Wesland
Arnton, Ainslie

It’s open season in Ainslie’s most populated electorate as the commencement of campaigns to elect a new Governor, new local councils and an electoral delegation are imminent. This is largely being seen as a litmus test for the sentiment of the centre towards ACEGAD following the formation of the United For Ainslie out of the Committed Ahnslens Party and the Christian Democrats. This creates for the first time in a while a viable, centrist alternative to ACEGAD. Whilst the governorship is an important part of this contest, what will be most interesting is to see how suburban Arnton and Hauton respond to the entrance of this new political force. In addition to this, it'll be intriguing to see the sentiment of voters from Highland Ridge, many of whom are typically to the right of ACEGAD's ideology. The fielding of Xavier Broadby of the Independent Nationalists Party appears to be directed towards these voters in that the party seems to want to plant itself as the conservative voice of Ainslie.

The ACEGAD Party of Jordan Whitten, the current electoral governor following the ousting of the LLST Governor following a vote of no confidence from the Judicial Council, achieved a lead of 75% amidst the crisis and scandal over the leftist (LLST) party's conduct. With Whitten retiring, this offers an opportunity for Brianna Hailes to step up to the possible role of Governor and it appears that it will be quite close. Furthermore, federal ACEGAD will be looking to her to deliver a victory to prevent the loss of a majority in the Electoral Council. Their major battlegrounds will be in Highland Ridge and suburban Hauton, with the reality of these seats swinging towards the Indenats in the former to the United for Ainslie or LLST Parties in the latter a genuine concern for the party. Brianna Hailes will be campaigning alongside Arnton Central City Council, whose ACEGAD candidates are looking to extend their lead this election

The LLST Party, being led to this electorate by 31 year old Ashton Ardill, will seek to clean up and recover from the May 2017 scandal. It is expected there will be a swing towards them with control of the Kianara Town Council, Wesland Ranges Regional Council, Hauton Council and Blaxland Hinterland Regional Council.

Lucas Gilmore and his United for Ainslie (UFA) Party will have their eyes on the prize this election, with a new and energised party likely to excite Weslanders into voting for them. It is not totally clear where UFA will get its base from as the nature of the centre-left party means that they will have to encourage either or both ACEGAD and APC voters to swing left or right. It is not entirely clear what UFA will campaign on, or how they will go about differentiating themselves from ACEGAD. Key areas to watch for this party will be in Port Blaxland and suburban Arnton where they are expected to obtain much of their vote.

It is not looking like good times ahead for the Ahnslen People's Congress, with Isaac Dobson having to fight for the retaining of safe seats for the party in Wesland. If this government is to get anywhere close to governing Wesland, they will have to form a coalition with either UFA who have been noticeably hostile to them, or with ACEGAD. It will be interesting to see how they go in Port Blaxland which is traditionally quite a safe area for the party yet this is threatened by UFA.

The Indenats are led by Xavier Broadby in Wesland and it will be interesting to see where exactly his colleagues will get high support from. If there is a swing away from ACEGAD strong enough to remove them from Government, preference flows from the Indenats in rural districts will play a large role. UFA and the Indenats have been working together to an extent so it will be important to see how that relationship develops in this election. With a party that only has two seats in the Parlai, they will be looking to increase support in Wesland.

Current polling at this time forecasts a relatively safe race for ACEGAD but that is to be expected given that neither UFA or the Indenats have presented their platforms to the Weslandic people. Aggregate polling of councils (APOC) as of 11 November is below:

Arnton North 41% ACEGAD, 19% LLST, 17% APC, 15% UFA, 8% Indenats
Arnton Central 64% ACEGAD, 16% LLST, 7% APC, 6% Independent
Arnton South 52% ACEGAD, 28% LLST, 9% APC, 8% UFA
Eastern Forests 56% ACEGAD, 23% Independent, 11% LLST
Foothills 44% APC, 21% ACEGAD, 20% LLST,
Hauton 34% ACEGAD, 22% LLST, 14% UFA, 10% APC
Highland Ridge 62% APC, 21% ACEGAD, 12% LLST
Kianara 72% ACEGAD, 28% APC, 14% LLST, 6% UFA
Port Blaxland 52% APC, 23% ACEGAD, 10% LLST, 8% UFA
Southern Tablelands 43% ACEGAD, 20% IN, 15% UFA, 5% LLST
Upper Wesland 51% ACEGAD, 25% UFA, 10% APC, 8% LLST
Wesland Ranges 64% ACEGAD, 13% UFA, 5% LLST, 3% APC
Western Tablelands 39% ACEGAD, 22% IN, 10% UFA, 13% APC, 7% LLST

APOC is a reliable indicator for showing which party is likely to gain the most council seats and as a result have the largest influence on the acts of the electoral delegation (many of whom will hold senior positions in local councils before they are invited to the delegation by the Governor). Governor polling is as follows:

Brianna Hailes (ACEGAD) - 42%
Lucas Gilmore (UFA) - 23%
Ashton Ardill (LLST) - 13%
Isaac Dobson (APC) - 8%
Xavier Broadby (IN) - 4%

This will also be a test for the Kenzai Administration, whose government faces abnormally large political threats from the left and the right. Wesland is an electorate which typically swings between LLST and ACEGAD depending on general sentiment (with an LLST victory suggesting a swing towards the left nation-wide).

Campaigns will begin after the 14th of November, with polls open on the 28th.

National Weather
City (Max / Min)
Anertah (21C / 10C)
Arborai (13C / 7C)
Arnton (18C / 5C)
Hauton (14C / 2C)
Highland Ridge (13C / 1C)
Kennedai (24C / 13C)
Mandara (24C / 11C)
Menindai (23C / 12C)
Port Blaxland (23C / 15C)
Rathane (21C / 9C)
Quirindi (24C / 13C)
Watarah (19C / 8C)

by **New Totzka** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:06 am

[double post, my bad]

by **Alteran Republics** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:29 am

Massive explosion rocks in Nova Lantea, Curia feared dead
Jamie Causcicus, The Servator | 17th November 2018

Emergency services are responding to a 'extremely serious incident' in Nova Lantea, sparking fears about the Curia's safety

"Whilst were have just shy of 100 casualties from the area around the building, we've yet to receive any from inside the building itself."

Timeline of Events

11:55am - Curia members begin to arrive at the Griffon Godfrey building
12:22pm - Albinus Rector, the Strategos, posts on TWItter regarding the meeting
12:57pm - Keith Ryansan, Horizon Inc CEO and Praetor for information, responds via TWItter
13:02pm - Emergency services receive calls regarding a 'large explosion' at the Griffon Godfrey building
13:04pm - Albinus Rector posts a plea for help on TWItter
13:05pm - First responders arrive on the scene
13:12pm - First of the casualties arrive at trauma units across the capital
13:35pm - Carly Hardron, Vice Secretary for the Strategos, confirms that the Curia's safety is 'greatly feared' from her vacation spot in Ostehaar
13:42pm - Spokesman for the Nova Lantea University Hospital confirms first fatality
13:45pm - Mayor of Nova Lantea's office confirms the death toll at 43, but expected to rise
13:49pm - Foreign Affairs Office confirms death of Praetor Claudia Superbus as amongst the dead
14:51pm - Spokesman for the Strategos' Office confirms the death of Albinus Rector
15:31pm - Keith Ryansan; former Praetor for Information, Horizon Inc C.E.O. and Rector's Designated Survivor, sworn in as Strategos
16:42pm - Nova Lantea PD confirms death toll at over a hundred and "expects it to rise significantly"
17:03pm - Keith Ryansan makes first public statement, calling for "calm and cool heads" in Altera's "Darkest Hour"
17:21pm - Ludlum metro shut down after claims a bomb was found
18:02pm - Nova Lantea PD reports an increase in crime as a result of looting - 6 "looters" shot dead
18:19pm - Marshall Law still in effect in Nova Lantea and Segovia
18:52pm - Mobile network restored in Nova Lantea, Horizon Mobile requests that only "Emergency Calls" be made
19:03pm - A falling display in a Segovian shopping centre causes mass panic, fearing another bomb - 14 killed in the stampede
19:33pm - Nova Lantea PD state they are no longer "looking for survivors", now beginning a recovery operation
20:01pm - Frances Rector, partner of the deceased former Strategos, tearfully greets and thanks mourners outside their Nova Lantean home
20:12pm - Three rescue workers injured as remaining section of the Griffon Gregory building collapses
20:22pm - Masked gunman, claiming to be responsible for the bombing, shoots dead eight bystanders - police swiftly shoot gunman dead
20:31pm - Nova Lantea PD quickly state that gunman was a "lone wolf" and was not linked to the bombings

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by **Keipan** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:07 am

Saturday 17th November | 15:00

Emergency Aid Offered to Alteran Republics

The Keipan Government has just announced it has offered aid to Alteran Republics, following a huge explosion within the Alteran city of
Nova Lantea. Ministers from the Keipan Emergency Committee, speaking after brief discussions agreed that aid should be offered as news of the explosion began to spread internationally. Emergency care packages, rescue workers and equipment has already begun to gather at the Keipan military airbase - AFB Shao Jui Uio in preperation for possible deployment. Keipan Emergency Committee (KEC) spokeswoman Martha Tao explained that Keipan was always ready to help the international community:

"Keipan has always prepared for domestic and international crisis and would like to offer it's hand to the nation of Alteran Republics in its time of need. Whilst the cause of this explosion has yet to be determined, we believe that people are in need of emergency help and there is a large rescue operation to be undertaken in the city of Nova Lantea. We have extensive resources available to aid the international community and are already preparing to assist those within Nova Lantea, should our help be recieved".

It is believed that Keipan has already reached out to the government of Alteran Replublics and are awaiting a response. Resources from Keipan could reach Nova Lantea within the next six hours if given the green light.

Keipan has a extensive domestic and foreign aid agency for emergencies like Nova Lantea

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