The Democritus Times (Democritus Only)

[Grandes Terres]

9th December 2021

Edifice Global Investments reveals $250 million pair of office towers for Santiago's El Golf business district

Today Edifice Global Investments, the National Sovereign Wealth Funds main company used for building and infrastructure developments across the globe, announced that it has begun construction on a pair of office tower in El Golf, the upmarket business district of Santiago, home to its tallest buildings. Once complete, the buildings will be the 3rd and 4th tallest buildings in Santiago after Gran Torre Santiago and Torre Titanium la Portada, which will help to fill out the skyline of Santiago. The shorter tower, Fountain Place, will stand at 150 metres, just metres higher than Torre Telefonica, meanwhile the tallest tower, Parkside Place, will stand at 170 metres, 23.9 metres shorter than Santiago's 2nd tallest building, Torre Titanium la Portada.

Magellan law requires that tall skyscrapers in cities must provide public space, so Edifice Global Investments has tasked Senator for Life and famous contemporary architect who designed the Shard in London, Renzo Piano, to design a park and piazza named 'Edifice Park' for the development that will include a garden restaurant, fountains, newly planted trees and a stunning amphitheatre for public venues such as orchestras and plays.

The office towers themselves will contain small office spaces specifically designed for start-up businesses. With the success of the Start-up Magella programme demand for high quality, modern office space with connection to fiberoptic internet has skyrocketed in Santiago as the city is the economic centre of Magella. This huge demand has caused prices to rent or purchase offices to skyrocket, attracting EGI to built these impressive towers. Pre-completion virtual tours are already attracting buyers from Magella's start-up tech scene and it is predicted that both towers will be fully sold out before the towers even finish construction.

Rendered images of Fountain Place and Parkside Place:

[Somerville]

Hopeville Missile Silos

Colonel Autumn had finished the first part of what effectively constituted homework: an assignment by the United States Government on how to make America return to its status of world power.

To The United States Federal Government,
As American industry and infrastructure return to acceptable state and the nation returns to economic self-sufficiency, the terrifying question of how to restore America's influence and once endless goodwill to the world becomes ever so common. This paper is to reflect on what made the United States of America a dominant and beloved nation. The conclusions drawn in this paper are not necessarily easy solutions nor are they supposed to be. However, if we are to restore our power, we must understand what made us powerful in the first place.

Economics

Economic self sufficiency of the United States is paramount to national security: it allows for the U.S. to sell to others during conflict to profit and to prevent foreign contractors from selling dangerous assets. During this nation's storied history, it provided financial resources to belligerents during conflict, as seen during World War 1. During the war, the U.S. profited tremendously off selling goods and raw materials to Johnny Foreigner, particularly the U.K. and France. Exports to Europe consisted $4 billion in 1917. It is remembered the punitive punishments inflicted by the Anglos and French onto the Germans, but the tremendous debt they owed to the United States is forgotten. Americans banks were the deciding factor in the Entente's survival until 1916, when the Federal Reserve advised them to stop investing into Entente debt. The Federal Government alone lent $11 billion from 1917-1919 to the Entente. Those nations needed the reparations from Germany to pay back savvy American lenders. Profiteering off war is fundamental to restoring our strength. Besides this clear advantage of being able to sell excess materials to belligerents, economic self-sufficiency provides a needed peace of mind. Imports from foreign countries always have the potential to be dangerous; this is common sense of course, however, it cannot be forgotten.

The maintenance of a self sufficiency (a current account and budget surplus) allows for domination of countries in other ways, as demonstrated through Dollar Diplomacy and, to a lesser extent, ARAMCO. Dollar diplomacy under Former President Taft was to create stability abroad to protect American financial interests. The policy was primarily used in South America. It entailed guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries, safeguarding American financial interests, and allowing the U.S. to benefit from financially exploiting weaker South and Latin American economies. While it failed to prevent revolutions in areas including Mexico and Chile, it had notable successes. For instance, Taft's Secretary of State Philander C. Knox secured the entry of an American banking conglomerate, headed by J.P. Morgan, into a European-financed consortium financing the construction of a railway from Huguang to Canton. Dollar diplomacy also allowed the U.S. to financially benefit from poorer nations whilst preventing other powers from doing the same. Now, of course, it will be difficult to find such a nation willing to go into tremendous debt to the U.S., but the time certainly will come. ARAMCO, the once legendary oil prospecting corporation, temporarily provided America an almost infinite amount of oil and was allowed by the Saudis. Time have changed of course, and renewable energy now is more important, but it remains a great example of proper economic policy.

A final comment on economics: industrial production is the ultimate form of leverage in event of conflict, as goods are always more valuable than fiat or artificial assets. The United States's current trend of reestablishing industry rather than a service based economy must be maintained for the simple purpose of obtaining this leverage. Ultimately, when a net importer nation of weaponry, food, or raw materials is conflict with a producing nation, the producer will almost always win.

Interventionism

I maintain: unfettered interventionism is a waste of this great nation's people and resources and often has far-reaching negative impact that the hasty decision makers cannot see. For instance, U.S. support of Israel during the Six-Day war resulted in extreme hostility from the Saudi Monarchy. This in turn caused the king to force ARAMCO to stop sending oil to the United States. Israel was, during the existence of the Old United States, a cancer. They sucked resources from us, gave us nothing, spied on us (Jonathan Pollard incident), and caused immeasurable hostility between the U.S. and Arab states. "Allies" such as Israel are a waste of time. The negatives of supporting these allies far outweighs any benefits of "spreading democracy."

A similar point can be seen in the Vietnam War. This was the first war where Americans returning home were seen as traitors and baby killers rather than national heroes. Vietnam made trust in the military drop to an all-time low. A war without clear objectives, long-term plans, or a purpose is not a war to be fought. At the least, the U.S. should fully mobilize itself to fight any conflict it must in the future.

We must intervene only into conflict when previously mentioned conditions are met.

The Constitution

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

When written by this nation's Founding Fathers, the meaning of these worlds were clear. The U.S. was founded by rebels united in their hatred of British domination and exploitation. The Constitution and associated Bill of Rights were written to safeguard the individual and ensure a government that could never become too powerful.

The abandonment of the Constitution under America's military junta was the most disgraceful act in history. America had turned into an apocalyptic version of itself that could best be described as the America of the Fallout video game franchise. The Constitution is sacred and must be upheld at all costs. Government power and authority must be limited. This is getting personal, but I feel that personal taxation (the income tax) and government spending ought to also be limited, exceptions for time of war of course.

I have touched upon several issues in the restoration of America. In future documents I will expand to more. I take it that you will see the points I am raising and understand what needs to be done to return our great nation to its glory. God bless America.

[Losconia]

North American Chronicle
Bringing news from nine perspectives

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N.A.F and the F.S.R sign Treaty of Lima

North American diplomats have met with F.S.R representatives in the Andean city of Lima to sign a historic agreement between the two sovereign states. The signing of the treaty of Lima will hopefully open a new door to warmer relations between the North American Federation and the Federation of Socialist Republics; many are hopeful that this agreement will also bring about a more stable world, as it limits the risk of an armed conflict between these two nuclear powers and also limits foreign involvement in the "powderkeg" continent of Africa. With the signing of this agreement, diplomatic normalcy will be restored between the N.A.F and the F.S.R and the F.S.R will rejoin the C.S.N, bringing it back into the international community.

Recent events have seen the relations between these two superpowers fall at a historical low. The F.S.R withdrawal was met with a harsh North American response, effectively seeing diplomatic relations terminated. F.S.R meddling in Africa has also caused clashes between North American forces and F.S.R supported militants, and the recent Nigerian conflict risked escalating tensions further. Both F.S.R and N.A.F authorities are aware of the disastrous consequences that a war between the two nations would bring. As such, before tensions could escalate the F.S.R opened diplomatic negotiations with the N.A.F via back-channels and both nation's agreed to meet in the Andean city of Lima. The negotiations were long, lasting days, but in the end the following was agreed on:

1.) The F.S.R cannot fund Socialists, Communists, Anarchist, and/or any Marxist aligned organization, militant group, insurgency, etc., in non-Marxist/Communist/Socialist/Anarchist aligned countries for 5 years

2.) The F.S.R cannot deploy their military in future and/or present conflicts that do not involve them or an international treaty (such as a mutual defense pact) for five years

3.) The F.S.R will lower their defense spending to 2% of their GDP for five years
3a.) This clause applies after the Nigerian war ends
3b.) The FSR can raise their defense spending if they’re declared war upon or if they get into a war via treaty obligation,
such as a MDP, but must lower it back to 2% of their GDP when the aforementioned war ends.

4.) The F.S.R will permanently allow the N.A.F to monitor all of their nuclear facilities.

5.) The F.S.R will rejoin the CSN

6.) F.S.R-N.A.F relations will be reestablished (economic, diplomatic, treaties, etc.)

7.) The N.A.F will pull out of Nigeria but will be allowed to keep 300 soldiers for special operations.

8.) The F.S.R will ensure that North American citizens, property, and businesses are protected or are left unmolested by the N.S.R.

The treaty was signed on December 8th, 2021, and will hopefully see warmer relations between the two super powers.

[Puertollano]

Bomb detonated in NBPM HQ

A DIY explosive has rocked central Caracas today, with the headquarters of the National Bolivarian People's Militia being the target. There are reported to be no casualties as of yet, but three people are in the critical state and another 19 injured. The explosive was reportedly filled with nails and spikes, resulting in many being rushed to hospital with injuries. No group has been found responsible as of yet, however the police are investigating the attack. However, the attack resembles growing discontent among young middle-class teenagers and adults who are displeased with the direction President Castillo is taking the nation. The National Bolivarian People's Militia is a common target of political attack by the opposition, for its' suspected alignment with socialism and preservation of the 'Bolivarian Revolution'. The NBPA, although being funded by the government (therefore supposed to be neutral), has condemned the National Conservative Round-Table Party for its desire the cut funding to it and other social programs. This all comes after heated clashes in Bogota and Quito, with rioters using molotov cocktails against security forces, the opposition has cheered on the protests in the major cities, but they are facing severe criticism from the President. "These mobs do not represent the people of Puertollano," the President said on national television. "They are a small minority of terrorists that are responsible for the bombing of public institutions and incredulous attacks on security forces."

[Bendicion]

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AusGroup buys majority stakes in American Sports Franchises

December 9 ,2021 | Aaron WIlliams

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Three franchises, three elite star players, now part of AusGroup

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LOS ANGELES - The Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks and Kansas City Chiefs are finally majority Australian owned as of December 8,2021 EST. AusGroup Fund recently stroke a deal with the team's owners with the American government's approval of the sale. AusGroup Fund reported that the Fund bought the 3 American sports franchises for almost $5.80B, with the Houston Rockets selling for $2.0B, the Bucks for $1.30B and the Chiefs for a whooping $2.50B. The deal made AusGroup as the majority 60% owner of the franchises.

The Fund declared that the purchasing of the sports franchises will enable AusGroup companies to bid for advertisement deals with the teams and will likely increase the market potential of AusGroup companies into the American market. AusGroup Fund Spokesperson Sharon Reich told that the AusGroup group of trustees favored the three franchises due to market potential, winning potential and increased interest of fans. The Houston Rockets, led by James Harden and Chris Paul are expected to go for 2 more runs to try and clinch the NBA Title. The Bucks, led by rising star Giannis Antetokounmpo, are expected to compete again and again for the NBA Title with their strong young talent. In the NFL, QB Patrick Mahomes is in the middle of putting up MVP numbers, as the Chiefs are now 13-1 for the season.

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|| Toyota Center to be renamed as TransGen Arena, new extensions to be added to the Arena || Chiefs fans not happy of AusGroup purchase || Mahomes: "I'm ok with new ownership"

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[Bengal and Assam]

MINATO Shimbun

MoT announces joint rail project with FSR

The Ministry of Transportation has announced that an official plan is underway to create an intercity rail transport system across the country. The system aims to connect metropolitan countries of the area with one another in a “more environmental friendly and efficient manner” according to the words of MoT PR Secretary Lee Hyung-bok. The present Bengali railway system is very complicated with each prefecture maintaining its own railways that connects cities and towns inside the prefectures, with interprefectural rail connection virtually non-existent. According to the Ministry of Transport, the rail construction will be divided into several phrases. In the first phrase, a high speed railway will be built connecting the cities of Ilsung, the royal capital Shin Minato and Nanami. The first few phrases will be under the supervision of a firm from the Federation of Socialist Republics (Arcelan-Orostanian Union), during which, Bengali firms will learn from the experience and will continue the further phrases with little to no foreign help.

This high speed railway project is expected to reduce traffic congestion and overly dependency on the National Highway Network, and is opposed by car and private air and transportation companies, but according to recent polls is welcomed by the ordinary citizens and officials of the three cities mentioned. It has also received commendation from environmentalist parties within the National Diet. Cargo firms are also welcoming this project and many have already submitted applications for using the railway network to speed up their delivery services. For the construction of the railway, the Housing Department has started buying up properties at official price rates, and is also providing discounts for buying new properties to the former occupants of those areas.

The Prime Minister’s Office has announced that the joint railway project between Orostan and Bengal may bring about a thaw in relations between the countries. Orostan and Bengal remain at odds over the three sided African Cold War, which is fought between Orostani backed Socialists, domestic Islamist militant groups, and Allied back Democrats. Recently, the Royal Bengal Self Defense Force was dispatched to Mauritania to temporarily conduct emergency services such as healthcare, disaster prevention and law enforcement, but went there as a part of the Allied contingent which was backing the opposition party of Mauritania.

[Orostan]

RAILS OF SOUTH AMERICAN STEEL

Federation cooperatives have been brought into a deal with the Bengal Government currently worth around 20 billion NAF dollars to construct a passenger rail system for three major cities in Bengal. The country of Bangladesh is known for its dense population centers and high transit volumes, and NIB planners will be expected to develop a system that will be able to tolerate extremely high passenger loads. The rail link will connect Shin Minato, Nanami and Ilsung with high speed electric locomotives designed and built in The FSR. The high cost of the project has been attributed to the infrastructure of the operation which includes a wide mainline and robust bridges designed to weather the monsoon seasons. The high speed rail will be laid on concrete to facilitate higher maximum speeds and because of this will require its own drainage system to better adapt to the monsoon season, similar to high speed rail in Orostan. The Bengal government has made it a point to use eminent domain liberally to save costs. As the construction contract specifies that the intercity line must join the existing commuter network above ground, the planners managing the operation have chosen to widen existing above ground rail currently only used for suburb to city commuter travel. Properties built up next to the rail line’s planned expansion will have to be demolished, and it is the Bengal government that will be footing the bill for that section of the operation. The intercity link will not use existing coach yards or maintenance shops and instead will construct its own, due to the significant differences between the storage and servicing of commuter diesel or electric multiple units and high speed electrics that use overhead wires. The choice was made to use overhead wire systems regardless of already existing third rail systems because of the difficulties of using a third rail system at high speeds and weather concerns. Very little of the line will be underground, with the only large tunnel being under a mountain range between Shin Minato and Ilsung. To avoid flooding, parts of the railway which pass the banks of rivers will be built on trestles up to ten feet high in some cases. These trestles will be constructed out of metal with a concrete foundation. Because of the maintenance costs, these stretches of track will likely be the most expensive to maintain. However, they will allow the trains to move at 100 miles per hour over what might normally be impassable terrain. In Orostan, such trestles are used extensively to make the Amazon river basin passable to large and heavy cargo trains as well as intercity lines. Expansion of the deal is being negotiated, but the government has made it clear that they want self reliance in the transit industry. The NIB has stated that is is prepared to license production of its rail assets to Bengali state industry and to begin training programs on how to operate and maintain the system. Components required to maintain the system such as locomotive and coach parts will still need to be imported from the FSR, and it is likely Federation engineers more acquainted with systems like the planned rail link in Orostan and the FSR will continue to play a part in the Bengali system for a long time to come. The NIB has also proposed cargo network capacity upgrades and possible upgrades to the current commuter system of Bengal.


Other news
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- Flight BIG-4U crashes with no survivors.
- Orostan National Rail challenges Japanese Rail to race.
- Orostani rail network still superior to German rail.
- Defense treaty signed with NSR

[Grandes Terres]

14th December 2021

Enel announces joint venture with Bulgarian government to construct 200 km2 offshore wind farm in the black sea

Today Italian energy giant, Enel, announced that it is constructing a 200 km2 offshore wind farm in the black sea just off the coast of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian government insisted in having a 30% stake in the project, which lifts the financial burden slightly off Enel but means it will also lose 30% of profits from selling the energy to Bulgarian and URT consumers. The wind farm will have the capacity to power over 1,000,000 homes meaning that there will be surplus energy as Bulgaria does not currently require that much extra power. To counteract this the surplus energy will be sent to the URT where there is sufficient demand across the country due to its size.

Enel says that it is proud to be increasing investment in renewable energy and has been moving away from fossil fuels for many years now. Last year Enel closed its last coal power plant in Italy, and as Italy's main electricity supplier this sent a major message across the energy industry in Italy and Europe that coal is no longer needed. Enel is also making strides to eliminate gas power plants by 2025.

The Italian government has pressured Enel to make these changes over the years as its largest shareholder and today after the news surrounding the offshore wind farm was released the Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed that it had increased its stake in Enel from 25% to 45% in an effort to exert greater control over Enel and its anti-fossil fuel agenda. As the founder of Enel in 1962, the Ministry of Economy and Finance says that it is proud to become a greater shareholder in the company and admires the progress the company has made in switching Italy and its worldwide clients from fossil fuel energy to renewables.

[Helensted]

The Austro-Danubian Empire

Martin von Habsburg-Lorraine

Word of the Nigerian Socialist Republic's surprise offensive targeting French and Australian occupying forces in Nigeria was quick to reach the Directory. With Europe's interests in the region in peril and the conniving manner in which the socialist menace began its unlawful attack, the Austro-Danubian Directory met in an emergency hearing that would decide the Empire's response to the French Republic's plea for help.

Emperor Martin von Habsburg-Lorraine stood in the center of a Socratic-esque amphitheater tucked away in a corner of Schönbrunn Palace. The Directory was assembled before him, shouts and unintelligible shouting blasted around him. The traditionally quiet Directory was split on how to handle the current matter. Shouts in support and shouts in opposition of a major Austrian intervention in Nigeria deafened the room until a bell rang through the room's sound system, giving the latest intelligence reports from the tattered country. Major Socialist offensive encircling Australian held Okene... no hope for coalition forces... 600,000 socialist troops storm Nigeria... Benin City approached by large Socialist army... The entire room silenced, each member of the Directory trying to gather what information he or she could.

The Emperor took the silence in the room as his cue to give his word on the matter, knowing whatever faction he backed would have their way. He adjusted his gray trench coat, tightened his tie, and took the floor. Proconsuls Nicolae Dumitru and Lukas Birschoffshausen stood at either side of him. "My associates, my friends..." he room's focus immediately shifted to him, "...I believe it is of this Empire's moral duty and responsibility to stand up for both Europe and for the world in the times to come."

The room burst into a rage of yelling once more. A man, louder than those around him, shouted at the Emperor in a Macedonian accent, "We don't have any treaties with the French! This simply isn't our fight!"

The Emperor raised his right hand into the air and the assembly was once again met with silence. "You cannot put a treaty on friendship, my friends. Am I bound to my coming daughter by treaty, or is it not love that ties me to her? This Empire has stood for itself for long enough, its time we look outside of the Triumvirate and to the greater good of Europe. If we do nothing Nigeria may very well fall, and what next? The socialists will establish yet another stronghold on Africa for them to do as they please! They, in their ignorance, will oppress the peoples of Africa and maybe even beyond! We must stand with our French and Australian friends and fight for what is right, in the name of the free world..."

Edmund von Grau

It had been three day since the Directory caste its vote to declare war on the Nigerian Socialist Republic under the Emperor's persuasion. Oberfehlshaber Edmund von Grau sat in his private quarters at his desk, filling out his typical paperwork. He had recently retired from political duties after a term of being one of the Empire's Proconsuls, but he still watched the happenings of the Empire's Directory with great intent. He was the Commander in Chief of the Empire's Wehrmacht and Reichswehr ever since his daring successes in the wars against Poland, after all.

At exactly fifteen o' clock he was interrupted by a knock at his door. Thinking nothing of it, he scooted out of his almost too comfortable chair and walked over to the door. He opened the door to find the Emperor himself on the other side. "Herr von Grau. We are at war, your Empire needs you..."

[Helensted]

The United Roman Triumvirate

The Triumvirate Goes to War!

The Consul of the Roman Senate, Valentin Angelovski, announced this morning that all three Empires within the United Roman Triumvirate have declared war on the Nigerian Socialist Republic. He cited that the Triumvirate will stand with its European allies for the greater good of the world as a whole, and how the French and Australians are in desperate need of assistance in the region.

The Austro-Danubian Empire was the first of the Triumvirate to declare war on the Nigerian Socialist Republic, with the Italian Republic and the Fregantes Empire shortly following suit in that order. Meetings between the three Empires have already taken place, and it has been established that the Austro-Danubian General Edmund von Grau would be in charge of a United Roman Triumvirate Army in Nigeria. The Triumvirate has allocated 150,000 troops for the coming operation, with an additional 50,000 waiting on standby as a reserve corp.

The initial Army, titled the "Legion of Africa" consists of 100,000 Austrian Wehrmacht, 25,000 Italian infantry, and 25,000 Fregantes infantry. An additional 50,000 Austrian Foreign Legionnaires are to serve as the reserve corp.

[Zackaroth]

Abdullah' wins High Leadership for a third term. Pledges to fulfill MDP with France

In a tight, emergency election, Shepard Abdullah has once again obtained the High Leadership of Zackaroth. With the now former High Leader, Nassaar Akram still in the medically induced coma, Abdullah has stepped up for another term. This has worried some Zackarothians as any conflict with the NSR brings back into focus the FSR and Orostan as well as memories from the time Toss was attacked in the first Nigerian war. However an MDP signed with France obligates Zackaroth to assisting them when called upon which makes the situation murkier. However in his induction speech, the new High Leader promised to honor the MDP.

"Today I stand before all you honored yet humbled. The sickness former High Leader Akram was not the way I wished to win the High Leadership back. I can only wish him a speedy recovery and promise he will get the best care the Zackarothian medical service can provide. Get well soon my old friend.

However, our nation faces a massive crossroads right now. Our efforts in Africa have been limited to the purely economic, our forays mostly kept friendly...if questionable at times. Our alliances have faltered and our nation in threat of stagnation. This is why this war in Nigeria is so important. France has activated our military alliance and if we do not respond then we are no worse then the cowards who seek to plunge Nigeria into another civil war. If it where us under attack then we would want France to come to our aid and honor its commitment to us.

That is why I am pledging the full force of the Zackarothian military to this war. I call upon the NSR to heavily reconsiders what this means as hiding behind their benefactors does not scare Zackaroth as I have shown before. To reconsider this war and sue for peace because we will do everything in our power to ensure our and our allies victory in this war. As for my long term plans for our nation, for now things will continue as they have been and I will honor most agreements made by the former High Leader. Once the war is over however I shall be reviewing the status of our nation, the ZAC and our agreements with other nations. Thank you for your support and may Zackaroth prevail through the hardship ahead stronger then ever"

[Grandes Terres]

18th December 2021

Christian missionaries arrive in post-war Mauritania from Rome

Today Christian missionaries from Rome arrived in Mauritania to introduce pagan tribes and recently freed slaves to the words and teachings of God and the Christian faith. In the staunchly conservative muslim country, the missionaries are seeking to introduce the few who do not follow the muslim faith to the teachings of tolerance, forgiveness and love in the bible. Baptisms will be offered to anyone who makes a request, courtesy of the Church.

The missionaries have received funding from the Vatican to build small churches in communities in order to allow communities to gather and worship God. Hymns of worship have been translated into Arabic and tribal languages to allow Gods music to be heard and sung by these new Christians, from young to old.

It is hoped the power of Christ will give communities trying to build a safe, stable and healthy life in the impoverished nation an idol to worship and never give up on in order to gain prosperity for their communities and for Christ himself. The solidarity and bond of Christian communities is undeniably powerful in keeping peace among those who are different but share the same faith, for this reason it is hoped the light of God will keep Mauritania's tribal and former-slave communities in peace for eternity.

A missionary meets a former slave in rural Mauritania to teach the words of God:

[Anxiety Cafe]

19 December 2021

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New Bill in Congress; And It's Important

Recently, President Salamanca and the National Congress announced a new bill to encourage economic growth and diversify the economy further. The bill, which is very wide reaching, includes a reorganization of Magella's welfare system into a "workfare" system, similar to the one outlined in Carlos Sanchez's plan. In this system, in order to receive benefits, able welfare recipients must undergo basic vocational training to enhance future job prospects while occupying a low-paying position in the public sector, and must also provide proof of job applications in order to ensure repeated efforts to reenter the workforce. Intended to curb unemployment and prevent so-called "leeching the system", this system is also predicted to, in the long-run, reduce costs.

Additionally, as part of the bill, price ceilings and floors for certain goods will be introduced to assist cooperatives and consumers in keeping the prices and quantities of goods at market equilibrium so as to prevent wastes of resources. While criticisms often include comparing the system to Orostani centralized economic planning, proponents have argued that the government is not controlling the economy, but rather offering assistance to help ensure growth.

The bill also includes efforts to encourage Magella's manufacturing industry, which has thus far been relatively undeveloped. Designed to complement the Start-Up Magella program, which, through its rule that graduates must have a headquarters and substantial business operations in Magella was also intended to assist growth of Magella's manufacturing industry, the bill offers reduced cooperative tax rates on domestic business entities in this industry. The bill, which is still on the debate floor but is likely to pass, may also include a provision in this section lowering student fees for engineering majors. It is thought that the focus on the manufacturing industry is due to predictions of somewhat faster growth than other industries, due to Magella's raw material wealth and associated large mining industry, which was in fact recently boosted due to the introduction of seafloor mining equipment to Magellan mining companies by the Pacific Federation's ATI.

Finally, the bill includes a section affecting corporate tax rates for foreign companies with "substantial" investments into the Magellan economy. The tax rates will be reduced by varying amounts, depending on the amount of investment. This section is likely spurred on by a number of different foreign investments into the Magellan market, including Edifice Global's combined 1.8 billion NAF$ projects (a mixed-use development complex in downtown Santiago, the Costa Ritoque resort city on the Pacific coast north of Valparaiso, and the Edifice Park and office towers in the colloquially called "Sanhattan" area of Santiago) and, most recently, investments from German and American companies where talks just succeeded. The joint German-American investments include a 13.5 billion NAF$ project to create a "Magellan Disney World" entertainment complex in the relatively flat area south of San Antonio and a Disney-themed "Mall of Magella" modeled after the Mall of America. Additionally, German companies are pursuing separate projects, including hotels in the area between Santiago and Valparaiso in anticipation of profitable business spurred by the future tourist attractions, and affordable housing in Santiago intended to receive tenants fleeing from the continued gentrification of northeastern Santiago and the Sanhattan area.

The bill, which has received outspoken support from President Salamanca, will cause a jump in her approval ratings that she needs after last month's close election. However, it has definitely not escaped notice that certain parts of the bill align more closely with Carlos Sanchez and allies' beliefs, including the reduced tax rates and workfare program. This seeming compromise has likely garnered Salamanca political capital she predicts she will need in the future, should she support more controversial bills.

In Other News: Carlos Sanchez "hasn't ruled out" another go at the presidency; "Hey, what about us?" Concepción mayor jokes in reference to lack of foreign investment; Why you shouldn't jump in front of a speeding car—unless you're drunk; Magellan Health Act still operating well; Conspiracy theorist declares his property independent, until it's found he's squatting on the property

[Zackaroth]

Zackarothian Agriculture Company begins selling Hydroponic Farming Equipment patents

Today the Zackarothian Agriculture Company, Desert Yield, has released the patents for creating several types of Hydroponic farming equipment it has developed over the years. Its been rumored that the Zackarothian government had gotten it hands on its own pair of patents and was auctioning them off to local companies to improve and design a system that could help feed the Zackarothian people. It turns out Desert Yield won these patents and now is ready to release their own to other companies, both foreign and domestic. The patents range from simple single person Hydroponics to massive operations that could feed entire towns or even cities. Desert Yield itself revealed it has created three Hydroponic Farms that are placed below Zackaroth. They are testing sealed underground greenhouses, that pump Carbon Dioxide inside to increase yields and plant fertility. So far Desert Yield has claimed they can successfully produce tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, green beans and even some fruits in mass quantities and are working on other vegetables and food.

This is an important advancement in the Zackarothian initiative to supply its own food and rely less on the ZAC and outside trade. One of Zackaroth's biggest weaknesses is the fact that nearly all its territory on the mainland is desert and not suitable for farming. Zackaroth was believed to be looking into Hydroponic farming but was still a ways behind from developing it own system. This sudden emergence comes as a surprise to many. Infact those who have looked at the patents say some of the early versions look extremely similar to the FSR's own Hydroponic Farms, though it is unknown if Zackaroth had somehow got the patents to their technology or this is a very timely coincidence despite the tensions ongoing in the world.

[The Underground Movement Union]

Hyper Democratic International Post

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Religious great awakening? In the 21st Century?
December 18th, 2021
Ever since the Church of Canada joined the Orthodox Church, religion has became the most important thing in the lives of most Canadians once again. With this, evangelism and a desire to spread their new faith followed.

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Canada's joining of the Orthodox Church was no doubt the biggest change in Christianity since the Protestant Reformation. Over a hundred and a half million adherents had thus joined the Orthodox Church, making it a far larger and more united entity. But with this, brought a revelation to the Canadian people. With their mass conversion, they grow the need and desire to spread their religious revival far and wide. Already, hundreds of Orthodox Christian missionaries are setting out to spread their faith to the neighboring Pacifica, Midwestern Republic, United States, Southern Federation, and all other members of the Federation, stating that "It would be both convenient and best to spread our faith to neighboring Republics in the Federation."

However this is much more far-reaching than just the NAF. Dozens more have departed for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India and Asia, and more specifically, France, Britain, Iberia, Germany, Scandinavia, Italy, Mauritania, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zackaroth, Persia, Turkey, Syria, Kurdistan, Israel, Japan, Eurasia, Egypt, and China.

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The Hyper Democratic Union of Canada officially adopts the Julian Calendar!
December 18th, 2021
With their conversion to the Orthodox faith also comes the need to adopt aspects of their traditions.

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With the conversion to the Orthodox faith, many Canadians have been adopting many of the customs and traditions of their Eastern counterparts, including the Julian calendar. Even though the Gregorian calendar has became dominant globally, the Canadian peoples see it as an important piece to take from the religion, stating that "It helps all Canadians learn the new officially recognized holidays and holy days." This has been met with minor opposition from Protestant and Catholic opponents, stating that it is "highly unnecessary" and that some worry that it will lead to the creation of an Orthodox Christian theocracy, however Feodosiy Quinlan, the incumbent president of Canada has stated that "Hyper Democracy is an ideology that is pan-Christian" and actively avoids offending the Protestant and Catholic communities. With that in mind, official holidays will be changed to the dates of that in the Julian calendar, however they will continue to recognize their Gregorian counterparts.

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IN OTHER NEWS:
North American Union of Fascists believed to earn seats in Midwestern Confederation and Canada this upcoming elections
National theological debates begin between Protestant and Orthodox Christians
The F-22 vs the UI-9; who wins?

[Bendicion]

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New South Wales launches scholarships for university students

December 13 ,2021 | John Bracken

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With SB 477, students can go debt-free through college

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SYDNEY - The state ministry of Education of New South Wales has announced that it will now be giving scholarships to university students who are studying in state universities located at New South Wales under State Bill 477. The scholarships are part of the state government's plans to help lower and middle income families in Australia to have government paid scholarships as well as an allowance depending on the student's financial background.

However, the state government will not needlessly be giving scholarships. In order to attain a scholarship, students must first pass a State achievement test that involves Science, Math, Technology fields of study and another separate achievement test for Civics, Economics, and History. Getting 80% in both achievement tests will automatically put the student as a candidate for government scholarship. Signing an official contract automatically formalizes the student for government scholarship. Signing the government contract, the student must accept several agreements with the government:
1. The signer must agree that he will continue to maintain his academic grades not less than 80% throughout the duration of his scholarship.
2. The signer must work for 3 years within Australia and its territories immediately after graduation.
3. The signer will be blacklisted from going out of the country 4 years after graduation.
4. The signer, if fails to complete his/her part of this agreement, must pay the amount given to him/her.
and many more

Furthermore, if the student wishes to get an annual monthly government stipend, the student must pass papers that answer his personal and financial backgrounds. The amount of government stipend a student receives will depend on his background. The government will categorize scholarships into four groups: Full, S2, S1 and Special. Full scholarship category are to be given to students with the lowest income backgrounds, and Special scholarship category will be given to students with high to high middle income backgrounds.

The government of New South Wales hopes that this program will help university students in their students, entice more students from Australia and abroad, increase the number of professionals in the state and help increase the demand rates in New South Wales. The government of New South Wales is expected to shoulder 80% of the budget for the program, with the remaining 20% to be paid by the national government.

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|| New scholarship program receives high praise from Parent-Teacher's Association || State Bill 466, a model for other states || NSW expects 30,000 to 50,000 foreign students for 2022

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[The Underground Movement Union]

Hyper Democratic International Post

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Bank of North America raises interest rates on all loans from Zimbabwe!
December 23rd, 2021
Tired of a regime oppressing their citizens? Well why invade when you can just raise all economic assets on them?

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A video received by the North American embassy in Zambia had revealed the terrible fate of rioters in Zimbabwe was released by the press and has been uploaded to several social media and video-sharing platforms, and since spread across the Federation, reaching the hearts and minds of many. "This was absolutely disgusting. An act of terror by the state of Zimbabwe." Stated Graeme Oliver, former Canadian Army Officer and current HDP Senator.

Congress is still debating on a proper response to this act of state terrorism, however, for now has had the Bank of North America rapidly increased all interest rates on all loans from Zimbabwe. "This will surely crush whatever economy they have," stated Lavrenty Nathans, former Economic Minister of Canada under Overbeck's regime, "I'm unsure if it will even phase such a malevolent regime, but let's hope they're still human enough that it'll prompt them into talking." He added.

In the Congress, there's mixed views as to how the NAF should act. A small minority are still calling for a direct invasion of Zimbabwe, however most agree that they should just send them reasonable terms and if they reject, act against the regime. The factor that currently leaves them divided is what specifically the terms should be.

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IN OTHER NEWS:
AntiCOMA membership stagnates as it begins to become too large
Hyper Democracy and Social Democracy; the differences every outsider should know
Toledo, the movie to premiere this February.
The Canadian Greyshirts, who were they?

[NPC Controller of Zackaroth]

Possible biological attack on protester in Zimbabwe, raising of interests rates causes havoc in fragile Zimbabwe economy

The video released by the North Americans have painted a grim picture of the current situation in Zimbabwe. Cut off from most of the world thanks to a tightening of Internet Regulation, most of the ongoings inside the country have become unknown. Until now. In what appears to be a biological attack, anthrax from expert opinions, Zimbabwe seems to be taking more extreme measures to silence the frustrated and growing opposition. We will play the tape for you but please be warned it is uncensored and viewer discretion is advised.

The video starts out with a protest on the streets of Bulawayo. Its a big one, with people chanting and calling for new elections as well as Puertollano to leave the country and stop the lockdown of the internet. They are eventually confronted by a police and a riot ensues. It seems live fire is used but the riot police are overwhelmed ad retreat.

The video cuts to what seems to be a few hours later. The camera is tracking a bright glowing object in the sky. When it passes over the crowd of protesters it seemingly explodes. Some sort of spray can be seen dropping down from the sky as well as what look like bomblets

Video cuts again to the camera investigating one of the metal bomblets.

The video cuts once more and its inside a hospital where people are showing signs of some sort of sickness. For anyone who saw the aftermath of the Italian attack in Nigeria...its obviously anthrax. The segment ends when the riot police enter the hospital and start pulling the sick and wounded from the beds, trying to round them up. They are wearing gas masks.

The video comes back for a final time with the camera man talking about how he is going to try and escape the country so the world can hear what happened. Without the internet they cannot let the world know what is happening in Zimbabwe.

The video finally ends.

In response to this, the NAF has jacked up the interest rates on Zimbabwe's foreign loans. This has caused massive economic turmoil in the country, only held together by Puertollano's economic plan to aid the country and lower its debt. Infact its unknown if Puertollano knew about this attack at all since no comment has come from them. The Zimbabwe government has responded however, calling out the NAF for looking for a reason to invade the country, topple the legitmate government and gain a new colony since that's what the west seems to be doing in Africa right now. They claim the footage was faked by the North American government by "using Holloywood glitz and glamour" to give them reason to begin opposing the ZAPU. They finished by saying they would not be intimated nor colonized and that their allies would help them through this dark time.

[Grandes Terres]

30th December 2021

11 Italian companies announce investments worth $10.05 billion in Magella

Investments worth NAF$10.05 billion have been announced by a wide range of Italian companies after the Magellan government announced a new bill to encourage economic growth in Magella that is likely to be passed soon. The bill includes corporation tax reductions for companies that invest in Magella, with greater reductions based on the amount invested. The newly established Italian Chamber of Commerce for Magella (ICCM) based in Santiago's glamorous 'Sanhattan' financial district referred to as "South Americas glowing beacon of prosperity" and proclaimed "Magella is entering a new golden era of wealth and prosperity for all." The announcement of lower corporation tax has been described as "The cherry on top" by the ICCM as many Italian companies were preparing to invest in Magella before the new bill was announced, but the announcement has exacerbated this investment particularly from Italian banks and insurance companies that are seeking to move their South American head offices to Santiago. Many more Italian and international investments in Magella will likely be coming very soon.

Companies investing in Magella:

Poste Italiane- $2.5 billion investment in making Poste Italiane avalible throughout Magella and the Spanish South American territory

Atlantia- $2 billion investment in new international airport for Valparaiso and international airport for Ancud

TIM (Telecom Italia)- $1.5 billion investment in giving fiberoptic internet infrastructure to smaller towns and cities across Magella

IVECO- $1 billion investment in industrial vehicle manufacturing plant in Antofagasta for Magellan mines in northern Chile

Assicurazioni Generali- $800 million investment, moving South America head offices from Buenos Aires to Santiago 'Sanhattan' district

UniCredit- $600 million investment, moving South America head offices from Buenos Aires to 'Sanhattan'

New Holland Construction- $500 million investment in construction machinery manufacturing plant just outside of Santiago

Intesa Sanpaolo- $500 million moving Central and South America head offices from Mexico City to 'Sanhattan'

Eni- $300 million investment in 100 Eni-branded combined electricity, hydrogen and gas stations across Magella

Luxottica- $200 million investment in new 'Sunglass Hut' eyewear stores across Magella, focussed in the Santiago-Valparaiso region

Enel- $150 million wind farm in the foothills of the Andes near Santiago to power 1,000,000 homes

Total investments: $10.05 billion

[Puertollano]

Foreign Ministry rebuts chemical weapons claim

The personnel of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Puertollano in Zimbabwe responded in a press conference aired live on Zimbabwean State Television to the claim of a chemical weapons attack. The Chief Ambassador Santos standing next to an entourage of scientists in white coats said; “the claims of a chemical weapons attack are not true, scientists from Puertollano and Zimbabwe have visited the supposed site of the attack and nothing was found. The only evidence that exists is from North American media, however this is not solid evidence. From the evidence the Bolivarian Republic has collated, this has the markings of a false flag operation, abetted by the Opposition and agents in the North American Federation." This would be made in a bid to convince the public that the Movement for Democratic Change is but a European and Yankee puppet, working to overthrow and colonise the African nation. The Bolivarian Republic has ramped up efforts in Zimbabwe in response to the NAF raising of interest rates. A branch of TeleSUR has been established in Harae and has begun broadcasting messages of anti-imperialism and sentiments sympathetic of the ZANU-PF Party and its' history. This would be made through television, radio and online (unblocked by the Zimbabwean Fire Wall). Soldiers from the Puertollanoan Military Base have been deployed across Harae too, in an effort of stabilisation. Troops have been stationed in places of importance, such as the main organs of the government, ZANU-PF HQ (which is still being refurbished) and television stations in order to prevent a possible uprising. Unknown to the international community, apart for the Government of Zimbabwe itself, the Puertollano Special Operations Taskforce was sent out to Zimbabwe. They began an operation of sabotaging and arresting the major members of the Movement for Democratic Change. Their leaders would be tranquilized and arrested in the night around the same time and deported to Puertollano. When morning arrived there was an entire media blackout on the happenings and hopefully it all went unnoticed. This would, in effect, destroy the structure of the main opposition, causing it to fall apart.

[Somerville]

The United States of America

"Gentlemen, the subject of the official name of this great nation has come up in many instances to myself and others. It is with urgency that I present us the ORIGINAL NOMENCLATURE RESTORATION bill," said Democratic Senator William Proxmire of Pennsylvania. Proxmire was a tall, imposing man, renowned in the Congress for his anti-waste heroics and anti-corruption campaigns. "I know that I am not easy to make friends with, but this bill is above partisan politics. This bill is about something greater, the restoration of our nation's pride and honor. I call Colonel Autumn of our armed forces to testify."

The forty-five year old, with alleged connections to militia groups, began: "Thank you, Senator Proxmire. This issue is simple and clear-cut. The name 'Second United States' is nothing short of an insult to our nation.

America was founded, not by a classist or race based revolution as many other nations would be, but on principle. The principle of being free, of not being under the damned thumb of someone else a thousand miles away. Life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness. Those simple words have defined the American experience. The freedom to live your life and pursue success. America's legacy is the most rich of any nation on this planet, and the damned 'Second' I hear added to everything is a rejection of that legacy.

Decade ago, seemingly centuries ago, the word 'American' was a word of honor, even amongst foreigners. After our triumph in World War II, Ho Chi Minh, that son-of-a-bitch that we ended up fighting, called us 'the true friends of the oppressed of the earth.' And he was right. America had fought for the right, against fascism and eventually against communism. We stuck true to the vision of a righteous and dominant state that our founders laid out for us. 'American' meant, and it still can, mean so much to the world.

Of course, the damned egg heads of D.C. took a tragic course. Our glorious constitution was abandoned, thrown to the waste side. But every republic goes through its tragedies. What is important is that we came out of that period, alive. Most republics, they wouldn't exist after such chaos. Look at Rome, Athens, Weimar. They collapsed under the pressure. But America, America survives.

If we are to ever advance ourselves, if we plan on ever having pride in ourselves, if we plan on being a leader, then we must change our name. It's simple, sure, but it is crucial to our very society. I come to you, Senate of the United States, without bribes, without promises of wealth for voting in favor...only with the promise that your vote will help restore our great nation.

Thank you. God bless America."

Thunderous applause shock the Senate. The "Second" United States was now the "United States of America."

The Will of the People

A day after America returned to its rightful name, another hearing occurred in the Senate. This time, for a more troubling purpose.

Senator Proxmire was the first to speak: "Calling Senator Mendel Rivers, Democrat, South Carolina, to the stand."

Rivers had long been a legend for his pork-barrel politics. He would, with the support of lobbyists, attach countless amendments and support countless bills giving his state more subsidies at the expense of the American taxpayer. This time, he had tried to pass a bill for a restart in F-22 raptor production, despite the fact that the new, Phoenix-Class stealth fighter was far superior and cost-effective.

Proxmires spoke: "Mr. Rivers, is it not true Phoenix-Class fighter is superior in every measurable way to the Raptor?"

"The Raptor would produce more jobs! You can't seriously be thinking about cutting American jobs, can you?!"

"Jobs are already being produced from the Phoenix-Class and other military ventures. Tell me, what's the real reason behind your support of this plane?"

"I, uh, you must hate South Carolina. The people should know: You're trying to destroy jobs."

"Mr. Rivers, these documents from the Pentagon reveal that you've been given $1 million from Lockheed Martin, starting three years ago. Since then, you've consistently tried to launch more pork-barrel projects to support that Lockheed Martin plant in your district."

"It isn't bribery! Look, Lockheed Martin is vital to our national defense, and if we lose it, then, who knows what will happen?!"

"I call on Senator Buckley of New York, member of the Conservative Party."

"Thank you, Senator Proxmire. Mr. Rivers, this country is a market-economy, not a charity for failing corporations. Defense contracts are given to the most effective weapon. It's clear the Raptor, which is still somehow alarming over-expensive, isn't that. If we were to restart Raptor production, we'd be inefficiently allocating resources and effectively giving a subsidy to a program that we all know only got passed in the first place because of Lockheed's commitment to lobbying and buying of legislators. The legislation you're proposing, 200 orders of Raptors, is financially and principally insensible."

Rivers was silent. He was beat. His bill to attempt to buy more Raptors got only one vote in favor of, and that was himself. He returned to his South Carolina home that day, dejected, but it wasn't over for him yet.

At his estate in rural South Carolina, a beautiful, almost picturesque piece of property as domineering over the landscape as the old southern plantations, a large crowd was waiting for him. Five hundred Americans, including local police and even some army members of the nearby Fort Sumter, all members of the Citizen's Militia, were armed, blocking the entry to his house and calling for his resignation. "Sellout!" "Corrupt!" and numerous insults were being thrown at him as he tried to get back inside.

"What do you want from me?!"

"Integrity! Honor!" Far too many responses were shouted for Rivers to do reply.

Rivers was shot dead. A special election was called, and South Carolina elected John Blaska as senator.

Rivers's death was hailed across the nation as a triumph of Jeffersonianism. Americans had done a cleansing of the blood of tyrants, as any good citizenry should. Life returned to normal.

[NPC Controller of Zackaroth]

Attacks against Christians on the rise in Mauritania

Recently Italian Christian Emissaries have arrived to Mauritania in attempts to aid and convert the beleaguered people. While they are having small success there is somey evidence showing that this may actually be hurting the efforts to reestablish the nation. There are reports of new churches being burned down, those who convert being harassed or assaulted and disturbing reports of attempted murders and abductions of the Italian missionaries. Islam remains the most prevalent religion in the country and many of the people, mostly in the more rural areas but a large chunk in the cities, have said they view the missionary arrivals conversion efforts to be a direct attack against Islam by Europe. This may be hurting already strained relations with the Coalition occupation as people are sheltering ICM terrorists and providing some form of aid, which in turn has led to an increasing number of attacks and suicide bombings.

Zimbabwe Begins to break down

The internet block in Zimbabwe has seemingly been breached as videos are now resuming to be uploaded to the internet on both the clear and dark web thanks to TOR browsers and VPNs. The scene painted is disturbing. One video shows a mass grave site that seems to be near Bulawayo where bodies are being burned. Another shows the reported biological attack from a different angle yet having the same effects. Another video shows a fire fighting erupting between what seems to be a special operation squad of unknown origin and protesters erupt after an attempted raid.

Even more worrying is a statement that a chunk of the military has seceded from the government. A statement found online has said "The Anthrax attack on our people cannot be tolerated. That attack not only killed innocent civilans but also killed troops and police in the area meant to keep the peace. We will not fight for a government that will kill its own men and innocent civilians"

Reports are coming in of large chunks western Zimbabwe starting to give into an uprising. The Movement for Democratic Change has changed its name slightly but it may be an important intensifier for what may be to come and what idealogies are starting to take over the oppostion. Their new name is now Movement for Hyper Democratic Change.

[NPC Controller of Zackaroth]

A look into the Central African Republic Civil War

The Central African Republic is no longer a real nation. A weak government combined with religious violence and the added on pressure of a quickly destabilizing Africa, meant utter collapse was unavoidable. Whatever is left of the old government has either fled or perished in the fighting. The country is in complete anarchy. Two sides control large chunks of the former CAR, with a third presence in the Southwest that isn't playing a major role in the civil war but feeding into the nearby war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In control of the eastern CAR is the Central African Caliphate. As expected many of the leaders and veteran fighters are former ICN troops from Nigeria. The chaos of the country allowed to walk in and take control of the powerful but disorganized Sekala. The CAC is as every bit as brutal as its other incarnations and holds an iron grip over its territory. Nearly all christian and native religions have been wiped out in mass executions and killings, leaving only a loyal or cowed Muslim base behind. Thanks to their training, the CAC has taken control of various military equipment left behind by the former CAR military and uses it with impunity. They have most if not all the military vehicles left in the nation

On the Western Side of the former CAR, the Anti-balaka's have arisen in response. However, unlike the CAC, they are not a formal military. Instead they are a loose federation of local militias that sometimes work together to push back against the CAC. So far they have been successful in holding the CAC back and keeping them from fully taking over the country. A major issue however is that the Anti-balaka don't seem to be pushing forwards to gain ground, only playing defense. This is because again they are not a true fighting force. Their territory is divided up between towns and militias with various degrees of simple government. While not as brutal as the CAC, innocent islamic worshipers and thought to be spies have been killed in moderate numbers. While this group seems to be a prime canidate for support should other nations seek to intervene, it should be noted that the CAR does not have a government anymore and the Anti-balaka have no plans other then defense. Any nation aiding them will eventually have to considering they have to rebuild the nation from the ground up themselves.

On the south western side, the Holy Congo Army has taken up route. Orgrinally these where refugee HNA fighters from Nigeria. They attempts to take control of the Anti-balaka the same way the ICN did to the Sekala. However, that bid failed as the Anti-balaka were not made up of just Christians and a shicism occurred, driving the former HNA to the DRC and becoming the HCA in the process. They use the CAR as home base, sending troops into the DRC while fighting off the CAC. This forced the CAC to create a splinter group on the DRC to combat them that became the ICC. Right now the HCA and the Anti-balaka have a truce but should the HCA defeat the CAC and ICC and gain more troops then the civl war may just enter a second phase.



West of the Black Line: Anti-Balaka

East of the Black Line: CAC

Within the Red Line: HCA

[Puertollano]

'Resolute' action taken against coup plotters

In response to around 30% of the Zimbabwean Military declaring its' intention to overthrow the government, the Bolivarian Republic has said it will take 'resolute action' against the coup-forces in the West of the country quickly and carefully. Artillery stationed in Bulawayo, Charisa Safari Area and Chizarira National Park began their bombardment of rebel military unit camps in the West, targeting the main encampment spotted by Puertollanoan Satellite. This would hopefully for the military to rout and retreat further into the Hwange National Park, where the government and Puertollano seek to end the uprising. Loyal forces to Zimbabwe and Puertollano would fire on any enemy targets, whether that be rebels or the rebellious military close to the line of separation between the government and the rebels. The heavy bombing of Tsholotsho would also begin by the Puertollanoan Air Force, aiming solely at rebel personnel with care. This aerial assault would have been previously supported by Artillery fire, which would have knocked out anti-aircraft units (if there), and the jets would be flying too high for a regular hand-held SAM. Lucrative deals in secret were offered to the current loyal members of the Zimbabwean armed forces, such as better pay and accommodation. These were made to the coup-plotting forces too, and if they were to accept, they would put down their arms and return in peace. It was made public that the treasonous soldiers who joined the rebellion would find the fate of death if they continued their revolution and didn't accept the terms, through targeted radio broadcasts. It would be a powerful campaign of demoralisation. The site of the chemical weapons attack, if under the control of the Zimbabwean Government would be quickly cleaned up confidentially, with special forces cleaning away the remains of any such attack in the country. That would mean if the CSN observers do arrive, they would find little of nothing at the supposed sites.

[New Metropolitan France]

Starting the New Year with a Bang

The inhabitants of NAF-controlled Newfoundland and French-controlled Saint Pierre and Miquelon were treated to the spectacular sight of an ICBM launch in the opening minutes of 2022. The new S5 missile was pushed to the limits of its range, expected to deliver three unarmed MIRVs and two HGVs to a test target 15,262 km away - an offshore testing facility near New Caledonia. The next day, the naval equivalent of the weapon, the M60, launched from a ballistic missile sub near French Polynesia and deployed a single test warhead to near the island of Réunion. While many within the Confederation, both in government and opposition, criticized the fact that the new weapon had been needed so soon after the development of the S4 it was deemed an unfortunate necessity due to the rapid deterioration in global stability and the balance of power. Soviet, North American, British, and past French designs were all drawn from in order to finalize the prototype which would eventually enter production.

Other news:

French Confederation makes $13.85 billion deal to sell off surplus nuclear weapons and delivery systems to Pacifican Government, and $50 million deal with Canadian militia.

It a puzzling move, the French and Calin delegations to the DEU Assembly have jointly proposed the renaming of the North Atlantic east of the North Atlantic Ridge to the 'Euro Sea'. The name was the result of a national competition in Calindelo following their contract to produce sonar equipment for the MDSF,