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The Democritus Times (Democritus Only)

PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:07 am
by Democritus Founder
The Democritus Times

Bringing you news from across Democritus

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This thread is for region members to post IC only updates on events within their states and the region.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:07 am
by Democritus Founder
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:16 pm
by New Metropolitan France
Algerian War Ends!

Paris, New Metropolitan France - 22 August 2015

After four long weeks of conflict, the Algerian War is over. The Battle of Zairzaitine has ended in a Coalition victory, with the Algerian People's Liberation Front (APLF) leadership destroyed and their forces in full retreat. Of the 12,000 terrorists, it is reported that approximately 6,000 have been killed, 2,700 wounded or captured, and 3,300 fleeing across the Algerian-Libyan border. The APLF commander, General Omar Kateb, was among those killed when Algerian, French, and HDU special forces attacked his base in Zairzaitine, Algeria. The NMF Government was unable to give details of Coalition losses at this stage, however confirmed that the elite troops of the Hyper Democratic Union and French air power were significant factors in the campaign's success.

As the reconstruction of Algeria begins, NMF President François Hollande has pledged to stand by the Algerian government, and ensure that their security is not threatened by cross border raids from war-torn Libya. It was also announced that the HDU would be joining the Democritus European Union (DEU), in a move which will greatly increase trans-Atlantic trade. This was believed to have been due to growing NMF-HDU cooperation caused by the war effort. This means that the DEU now has three member-states: The NMF, HDU, and 2nd Chance. The Algerian Terror has changed regional politics, showing that Western Powers are prepared to intervene in North Africa should terror threaten their homelands again. President Hollande was quoted as saying "Europe, Africa, and America must work together to ensure regional affairs remain stable and prosperous. The DEU is only the first step: linking Europe and the HDU. With the Algerian government still in power, we can now work towards a defence agreement with Algeria."

- Henry Stiles

The United States Invasion

PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:32 pm
by The United Kingdom of Greater America
New Berlin- August 22nd, 2015

Today is a historic day for The United Kingdom of Greater America as we prepare for our invasion of The United States of America. The USA, now a broken nation took over New American provinces is Southwestern US in 1997, and The UKGA has been looking to regain those territories ever since. 4,000,000 New American troops have been deployed to take down The United States, and they are expected to fall soon due to their disheveled state.

Walter Perkins, The New Berlin Daily Journal

PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 6:04 pm
by New Metropolitan France
North American Continent Faces Uncertain Future!

Paris, New Metropolitan France - 23 August 2015

NMF President François Hollande has made an official statement regarding threats against the USA by The United Kingdom of Greater America.

These are uncertain times indeed for North America. We do not support any war of aggression, and encourage all countries to use diplomatic means of dialogue. However, should any of our allies or interests be threatened by any nation, they will face the full fury of France - force de dissuasion. As a result, I am ordering that all French forces around the globe be placed on a higher status of alert. As such, we will commence communications with the Democritus European Union member states, and in particular the HDU, before deciding upon a course of action. We strongly urge all nations to remain calm during the next few hours.


- Henry Stiles

PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:04 am
by The Turkish State
Ankara - The Turkish State


There is much celebration in the streets of the Turkish capital today, as with most major cities across the country, due to the recent legalisation of gay marriage in Turkey. Rainbow flags don many buildings and joyous crowds March waving the rainbow banners.
"It really is a good day for civil rights today in our esteemed country." Mehmed Osoguli, civil rights campaignist noted, "It truly shows how advanced we are."
However, there has been much objection across the more reactionary parts of the country, with many Muslims implying that the decision would bring upon the wrath of allah. As of August, 2015, Turkey is the only Muslim majority country to legalise gay marriage.

Providing the Best Quality Turkish News - TBC

PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 12:20 pm
by New Metropolitan France
Democritus European Union Expands!

Paris, New Metropolitan France - 23 August 2015

The Democritus European Union has again been expanded, this time reaching far to the East. The Turkish State has accepted a NMF invitation to join the DEU, bringing the total number of member-states to four. The first DEU summit is expected to begin next week in Lyon, with the HDU, 2nd Chance, and the Turkish State invited to send representatives.

NMF Military Exercises!

Cherbourg, New Metropolitan France - 24 August 2015

The French Navy is preparing to transit into the Northern Mediterranean today, as part of the NMF's warning to those participating in the conflict in North America. The Charles de Gaulle will be escorted by a sizable fleet to international waters in the North Atlantic, where it will conduct training operations. The NMF has also invited the HDU to take part in these exercises.

- Henry Stiles

HDU Joins France in Military Exercise & other news

PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:53 pm
by The Underground Movement Union
Unionian Times News

The HDU responds to the NMF's offer in performing military exercises. The Union as well sends a fleet, and with them their aircraft carrier named "Independence".
Furthermore, the Hyper Democratic leadership urges the United Kingdom of Greater America to cease attacks on the United States of America, and to come to a peaceful conclusion. The HDU President furthermore states in an interview, that "The Union and its people, will not tolerate Imperialist ambitions or anything similar, especially in their home continent."

In other news, a representative from Madrid, in Spain takes a ride to Lyon for the very first DEU summit, and they expect to reach Lyon in a few hours

-Frank Taylor

PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:33 pm
by New Metropolitan France
Democritus Regional Senate Established

Paris, New Metropolitan France - 24 August 2015

The DRS has been officially granted legislative power over Democritus by adopting the Democritus Constitution, and now addresses a bill proposed by the NMF: the Nuclear Arms Act. The NAA, as it has been dubbed, seeks to ensure that Nuclear Weapons remain an important tool in diplomacy, however do not unnecessarily pose a threat to foreign nations. It also prevents the testing of nuclear weapons in international territory without authorization by the Senate. NMF President François Hollande made this comment:

Nuclear weapons remain an important part of French defensive doctrine, however they pose a major threat to all in the international security. It is hoped that this Act will be approved by the Senate, so that Nuclear prosperity may continue unhindered by the threat of an Atomic Conflict.


- Henry Stiles

PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:33 am
by The Turkish State
In being Invited to The DEU in Lyon, the Turkish State shall send a delegation led by seasoned diplomat Berat Çelik. The Turkish State hopes to gain valuable movement towards peace and co-operation on the European Conintent in the meeting in Lyon.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:51 pm
by The United Kingdom of Greater America
New Berlin

The Eastern United States has made a shocking move today by unifying with The UKGA. They are expected to officially become part of The UKGA soon.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:11 pm
by New Metropolitan France
French Nuclear Testing Resumes!

Papeete, French Polynesia, New Metropolitan France - 27 August 2015

After a pause in testing that lasted several years, France has planned a new series of nuclear weapon tests on Mururoa Atoll, in French Polynesia. 4 ASMP air-to-surface missiles will be tested within the month. The ASMPs are a last-resort "warning shot" weapon, designed to detonate with the equivalent force of 300 kt of TNT. With the recent UKGA annexation of the Eastern USA, the tests are widely speculated to be a show of the military might of the NMF.

NMF President François Hollande made this comment on the way into the DEU's first meeting:

The weapon tests are to ensure that our policy of force de dissuasion is perfectly clear to the world powers: France is a nuclear power, and any attack upon the NMF carries the risk of a nuclear confrontation. We will of course observe all international law passed by the Democritus Regional Senate, however as French Polynesia is part of France, the tests 100% comply with our proposed Nuclear Weapons bill.


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A previous Nuclear Weapon test at Mururoa.


- Henry Stiles

PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:53 am
by Empire of the United Kingdom
Brighton Summit 2015

Brighton, England, EotUK - 10 September 2015

A summit has been proposed in one of the EotUK's grand cities, Brighton. It will commence this year on the 20th of September. The dating has been criticised due to the short-notice, but it has been praised due to the urgency of a world-wide discussion. All disputes between nations must be left 'at the door', and that this summit is neutral ground for all.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 1:43 am
by New Metropolitan France
NMF Air Power On Display!

Lyon, New Metropolitan France - 10 September 2015

The NMF has launched a major military exercise of it's Air Force and Naval aircraft, as the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle has returned to France after it's operations with the HDU. Nearly 50 jets took to the skies as the Metropolitan Navy attempted to out perform their Air Force colleagues, in both dogfights and beyond visual range engagements. At the same time, in French Polynesia the second atomic weapons test was underway, with Mururoa Atoll again getting blasted by a nuclear bomb. These combined exercises within the last month seem to suggest a major endeavor by the NMF to show their might against the UKGA. NMF President François Hollande, playing down the heightened military actions, has said that he will send a representative to the Brighton summit and the NMF remains committed to both world peace and a united Europe. An invitation of joining the European Union has been extended to the government of the EotUK.

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A NMF Air Force Dassault Rafale takes off from a French Air Base.

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The Charles De Gaulle Aircraft Carrier


- Henry Stiles

PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 1:04 am
by The Turkish State
BREAKING NEWS


In the stead of other Islamist risings in nations near Turkey; conservative ruralist areas have defected and ceded from parliament to form a Islamist government based in the east of the country. Turkey is in a state of civil war. Ankara, Instanbul and Izmir remain in government hands and the military remains mainly republican due to their obligations to defend secularism and the constitution. 15% have defected however, mainly from those areas and are getting support from other Islamist groups worldwide. The government would like to note that as of now, it can deal with these threats on its own militarily, however material and financial support would be greatly appreciated. Ankara is threatened by Islamist forces and the government has temporarily evacuated to Izmir.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:23 am
by New Metropolitan France
Libyan Intervention!

Toulon, New Metropolitan France - 22 September 2015

The NMF has intervened in Libya, deploying the 4th NMF Mechanized Division, 4th NMF Infantry Division, and the 8th NMF Parachute Division. These divisions will combat extremist forces in Libya alongside the Libyan Government, and will be supported by aircraft from the Charles De Gaulle. The involvement in Libya means that the NMF is now in combat within three states (Libya, Syria, and Iraq) against extremists, with intervention in Turkey remaining a possibility. It is hoped that the HDU, EotUK, and other members of the DEU will support other member states against the extremists before the conflicts spread abroad.

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One of the French tanks that will see combat in Libya


- Henry Stiles

PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:45 am
by Empire of the United Kingdom
You Must Join!
A reminder to all British citizens:
We must purge the lands from the evil that is anti-governmental fighters in northern Africa!
It is compulsory for every citizen to join the army and save our Egyptian brothers from the evil extremists!

Honestatis et Integritatis!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:01 am
by New Metropolitan France
NMF Proposal in the Senate

Paris, New Metropolitan France - 24 September 2015

A bill proposed by the NMF has been submitted for debate to the Democritus Regional Senate, and is known as the Chemical Weapons Act. The CWA, as it has been dubbed, seeks to ensure that Chemical Weapons do not pose as much of a threat to civilians in conflicts. NMF President François Hollande made this comment:

Chemical weapons remain a silent evil in international conflicts, and there is currently very few limitations on their use in Democritus. It is hoped that this Act will be approved by the Senate, so that Chemical Weapons may never be used against civilians in any conflict.


- Henry Stiles

PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 3:11 pm
by The Underground Movement Union
Unionian Times News
Edited & Authored by Ryan Stones, September 24th

Militia Expeditionary Act Approved!
After a seven week debate as to whether or not Unionian militias are allowed to send their members and volunteers has finally been approved. The Unionian Civil Bloc militia group has gathered a group of 4,000 volunteers who will be the first people and militia group to be deployed in the front lines.



Unionian Military Researches Weapons of the Future.
Thanks to the heavily funded and successful military suppliers, the Hyper Democratic Union Patriotic Army, Navy, and Airforce have been the most powerful and most feared army in the world. Having the funding, ideas, materials, and intelligence, the HDU Unionian Industries and Unionian Patriotic Arsenal both begin researching various weapons of the future. The types of weapons are currently classified, but will be declassified a week after it has been field tested and produced.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:15 am
by Fangwall
FANGWALL TIMES NEWS.
September the 30th. Edited by Gorden Fellbrook.

TENSIONS RISE BETWEEN RAZOTIA AND FANGWALL.

This morning, The government, led by the glorious leader Grunan Fellham, sent a formal telegram of protest against the military growth of our neighboring nation, Razotia. This is particularly worrying due to recent military cutbacks to make room for education. Grunan officially stated "The continuing survival of our nation, and the threat of foreign invasion is an ever present question in everyone's mind, the recent military growth so far does not mean war is on the way. I WILL NOT sacrifice peoples education over fear mongering." When asked if the military cutbacks could endanger us, or if Razotia's forces were actually a threat, he simply stated that "In the past. Our specialty has been defense. Razotia's would be foolish to attempt a war."

Grunan is yet to confirm or deny the claim that messages have been sent to Socailist Ukraine requesting assistance against the potential threat.

PostPosted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:20 pm
by New Metropolitan France
President Hollande of the Republic of New Metropolitan France wishes to make this announcement:

The World faces grave struggles at the present time. Currently the Metropolitan Air Force and Metropolitan Naval Aviation are conducting bombing raids against hostile forces in the skies of Iraq, Syria, Libya, and Fridur. At the same time, the Metropolitan Army is deployed in Libya and Fridur. These conflicts, combined with our recent NMF-HDU involvement in Algeria, has shown that the NMF Armed Forces is capable of deploying with strength across the world. However, it has also shown our dependence upon our primary aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle. As a result, the NMF has officially commenced construction of a new class of Aircraft Carrier. In addition, the NMF Navy shall deploy two Minstral-class vessels to the Mediterranean from Toulon. One of the ships will support the Turkish Government, the other will operate in cooperation with Coalition forces in Libya. The NMF Army will undergo increased training to prepare for more deployments outside of Western Europe. The Air Force is being strengthened with a new defence contract with Dassault Aviation. To cover these costs, income tax will be increase by 1.5% on those in the top tax bracket, and a decrease in Government subsidies to larger businesses.”

New Metropolitan France’s President proposes that all DEU members sign a mutual defence pact, which requires full combat support to the DEU should any member be attacked by a foreign power. He also calls for a strengthening of DEU actions in Libya, in an aim to end the conflict within the month. President Hollande made this statement:

“The DEU is already a strong economic force to be reckoned with, commanding the majority of world manufacturing capacity and largest combined regional GDPs. However, Europe must now become a military force again. The mutual defence pact would ensure that the DEU remains secure from all foreign threats, a most desirable objective. The current NMF defence upgrades will also allow us to become one of the DEU’s main force-projection states.”

PostPosted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:19 pm
by Losconia
BREAKING NEWS
At precisely 8:00pm Pacific time New Sacramento was reporting shelled by artillery by an unknown source. With over 1,000 and counting dead or missing the Government has not yet spoken on the matter, as it is in the process of relocating. Experts however speculate that this horrific attack was committed by the Neo- Unionist party, a group of right wing radicals that are heavily resistant towards the Socialist government, and have aims to reform the old and forgotten United States. This group of terrorists have been known to attack or kidnap individuals associated with both the lower and upper chambers. Though an attack this extreme may be a full out declaration of war against the USSL. The Californian Republican Guard has began a complete occupation the heavily damaged city, and many residents are now in the process of a total evacuation before they put the city in a complete lock down. The artillery used in this attack has not yet been identified, nor has it been found. More to come soon.

PostPosted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:42 pm
by Empire of the United Kingdom
Glory to EotUK!
A reminder to all British citizens:
All nations of the region Democritus are invited to see our military might in EotUK's newest military parade! 100,000 brave and courageous sons of the empire shall march under the glorious flag of EotUK - all shall stare in awe at our amazing scientific advances and our sheer strength, which rivals our neighbour regions!
In other news, rumours of a so-called pact have been spread - but the government has denied this in a press release from the govenmental body:
No such pact will be signed - our nation must remain a military powerhouse and even to our allies must be seen as strong. Honestatis et integritatis!

Another rumour is that this pact will be signed in private - but unfortunately our reporter went missing when sent to ask the government about this.

Honestatis et Integritatis!

PostPosted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 4:56 pm
by Losconia
GOVERNMENT REFORMED!

Following countless civilian unrest, and the shelling of New Sacramento, and a rapid decrease of political freedoms, the Government of Losconia has re-declared the old Federal Republic. The USSL was quickly falling apart, with separatism in all 4 states. This new Federal government has made Socialism completely optional, and will now allow the formation of Political parties. However this decision will anger hardliner Socialists, and Communists, whom may even take up arms against our new Republic. Re-Elections to replace the existing government, mainly because 20% of them are dead due to last nights shelling, will be held on the 10th of October of this year.
Given recent events, and recent changes, it is sad for me to announce that this "grand" Socialist Union that I worked so hard to establish has failed, given such I am resigning as People's Chairmen, and The President now has full power, I hope you will welcome the new head of state, President Micheal Daniel.
~ Former People's Chairman Johnson Abraham.


NEW SACRAMENTO UPDATE!

The artillery used in last nights shelling still remain unknown, however the Neo- Unionist Party, now declaring it self the New American Federation, indeed take credit for the assault and warn that worse will come. The current number of dead from the attack range from an estimate of 3,000- 10,000 people. This attack isn't the worst tragedy of the nation, but is by far the worse terrorist attack. The New American Terrorists claimed that the attack was 100% committed by them. However the Military and the Government both accuse the New Michigan Republic for supporting these terrorists. The new De- Facto capital will, for the time being, be Seattle, Cascadia. New Sacramento is still somewhat intact, with the many people still living there. Residents and districts closest to Government buildings and other areas that were shelled have been completely evacuated.
THIS ATTACK IS A FULL FRONT ASSAULT AGAINST US! WE WILL NOT GIVE INTO THESE TERRORISTS NOR WILL WE LET THIS ATTACK GO WITHOUT JUSTICE! I CALL FOR THE IMMEDIATE MOBILIZATION OF OUR ARMY AND A TIGHTER CONTROL OF THE MICHIGAN BORDER! THESE NEO- TERRORISTS OF AWAKEN A SLEEPING GIANT!.
~ Federal President Micheal Daniel.

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:07 pm
by Empire of the United Kingdom
EotUK Military is #1!
A reminder to all British citizens:
Our fine land shall soon see the likes of the mighty Invincible-class aircraft carriers! British in manufacturing and at the taxpayers best possible interest, these fantastic mechanisms shall protect our nation throughout any feeble attacks.

Our fine ally, the nation of New Metropolitan France(NMF), has offered to help in the expenses in a joint operation between us and the NMF. Apparently they will also be receiving a ship - thus linking to the help in payment. It is also rumoured that it will be named after the famous Ark Royal!

Men of EotUK...rejoice! When you join the military at your coming of age, you shall witness not just marvellous and extraordinary technical advances that are ahead of the world - but also defend our allies like NMF!

Unfortunately there have been many deaths from the wars in █████ ██████ and the extremist uprisings in ██████, but alas - loss must not deter our brave lads.

Honestatis et Integritatis!