The Federal Republic of Alexis [IC/CLOSED/INVITES-ONLY]

[Oostfalea]

ABA ON UVA-TNJ: WEEK 1
PUNDIT OPINIONS

86 (1-0)	77 (0-1)
KONING, Erwin (C): 21 pts, 11 rebs, 5 ast, 3 blks, 6/13 fg, 9/14 ft	JAMAL, Lamarcus (PG): 12pts, 2 rebs, 9 ast, 2 tov, 5/8 fg, 2/3 ft
DE KLERK, Unger (PG): 7 pts, 4 rebs, 10 ast, 4 tov, 2/4 fg, 3/5 ft	RAAKERS, Boudewijn (SF): 15 pts, 5 rebs, 2 ast, 1 blk, 5/6 fg, 4/4 ft
KONING, Martijn (SG): 16 pts, 5 rebs, 2 ast, 2 stl, 3blk, 7/15 fg	CHERON-CAVELA, Dietrich (SF): 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 ast, 5/7 fg, 5/6 ft

The Koningsdam Kaisers, lead by the twin-towers of Erwin and Martijn Koning, defeated the Los Santos Stars today at the Kaiserdome Arena in Nordierk-Wartier, Oostfalea. The Kaisers, coached by Rudy Tomjonavich, cruised past the Los Santos Stars in the opening game of the 1st ABA season. The Kaisers front-court anchored by the defensive stoppers Erwin Koning at Center, and B.J. Oestertag with J.J. Konijenbeld at the forward positions, totalled for 7 blocked shots and 4 steals. This prompted the Stars headcoach, Carl Lamar, to rely more on outside shooting, at an above average 38%. The Kaisers offense consisted mostly of slow-paced, methodical offense, relying on the danger of point guards de Klerk and Canizales to get effective post positions for the frontcourt.

With effective shot-blocking in the paint from the Kaisers, the Stars moved their offence to the perimeter. The Stars simply lacked low-post presence, and even the 7' tall, 269 lb Roberto Bautista could not face up against the length of Koning and Oestertag; Bautista was reduced to a measly 3-of-14 shooting. On the perimeter, Jamal did as good as he could, with the 6'10'' Martijn Koning locking him down for the whole game. In the last 2 minutes of the 4th quarter, Martijn Koning suffered a twisted wrist when Bautista landed on him. Kaisers medical staff say he will be able to play for next week's game.

This was simply a case of great defence. The Koningsdam Kaisers put on a defensive show unmatched in other Week One matches. The Los Santos Stars are a good team, but the long reach of the Kaisers shut down any chance of them winning the season opener. In the post-game interview, Coach Tomjonavich said that the whole Kaisers team deserved an ovation, including the bench, that outscored the Stars bench by 14 points.

107 (1-0)	98 (0-1)
LA SANTOS III, Miguelito (SG): 34 pts, 5 rebs, 4 ast, 3 tov, 15/31 fg	ANG, Zhou Lin (C): 27pts, 9 rebs, 3 ast, 4 blk, 12/17 fg, 1/2 ft
SAN MIGUEL, Eduardo (C): 25 pts, 8 rebs, 1 ast, 2 blk, 12/16 fg, 1/5 ft	ROBERTSSON, Hans-Kendrick (SG): 17 pts, 3 rebs, 4 ast, 5/7 fg, 7/7 ft
SRIJNEMAKER-MANJERES, Aleks.(PG): 8 pts, 2 rebs, 11 ast, 1 stl, 4 tov, 4/9 fg	ANDREWS, Matthias (SF): 12 pts, 4 rebs, 5 ast, 3 stl, 5/8 fg

These two teams ran small-ball lineups; four small perimeter players with one supporting big man. The lack of blocked shots in this game is evidence to the lack of rim protection these two teams possess. Coach Xuan Zhao Ang put the responsibility of scoring on the 18 year-old la Santos III, son of President la Santos II. Although he did put up the most points, Coach Xuan said that the 18 year-old had a problem of shot selection. One instance was when the 6'6'' guard went up against the 7'2'' Ang Zhou Lin, twice he tried and twice he was blocked. The 18 year-old is one of the hottest contenders for the MVP award, however he could use with more experience on the court.

Throughout the game, centres Eduardo San Miguel and Ang Zhou Lin went head-to-head in the vicinity of the post. San Miguel, with his weight, muscled into the lane on many occasions, overpowering the Requiem Raiders' frontcourt. Ang, with his array of hook shots and fadeaways, managed 27 points, despite the defensive effort of San Miguel.

Coach Alexander Ivanovich of the Raiders is happy with the players he was given, and said that the defeat would be a lesson to the young rookies. The match was held at the Ring of Requiem Stadium in Nestiland, as Gatayan City was deemed unsafe by ABA officials.

99 (1-0)	97 (0-1)
BENNINGTON Jr., Juan (PG): 20 pts, 5 rebs, 4 ast, 2 stl, 9/14 fg	KARZEBEGOVIC, Andre (C): 26 pts, 6 rebs, 3 ast, 3 tov, 11/26 fg
BALASCO-BAILON Jr., Kennedy (SG): 19 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast, 2 tov, 6/10 fg, 2/3 ft	ROMEIJNSEN, Bruce (SG): 14 pts, 6 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl, 5/7 fg
BALCAZAR-BANERES, Victor (SF): 12 pts, 6 rebs, 5 ast, 1 blk, 4/5 fg, 2/2 ft	VIZACAYA, Aiden Louiz (PF): 10 pts, 9 rebs, 4 ast, 2/8 fg, 6/21 ft

Coach Ernesto Lawrence III said before the match that the Skyforce team will have to own the perimeter if they would have any chance of beating Aurora City. Andre Karzebegovic, the 6'11'' center, dominated the floor from almost every angle, and shot well from behind the arc the entire game. Coach Lawrence said that he would need to find a solution to Karzebegovic's shooting spree. In the first 2 minutes of the third quarter, Aiden Vizacaya was intentionally fouled numerous times, slowing down the pace of the game and putting Karzebegovic off his game.

Juan Bennington Jr. proved to be a threat from range as well. Him and Balasco-Bailon Jr. drove the Skyforce to a 16-3 run in the last 8 minutes of the game. The shorter lineup of the Skyforce would be compensated by their pace and precision on the offensive end. Aurora City was outmoded, and even the near-perfect shooting of Bruce Romeijnsen from beyond the arc could not save the Typhoon from a morale-crushing defeat at home.

Coach Bagyo Boyvya said that the Skyforce played them well and that he would have to dedicate time to Vizacaya's shooting. Aurora City Police reported assaults in the vicinity of Breeze Arena following Aurora City's loss.

101 (1-0)	95 (0-1)
PAULETEVIC, Miroslav (C): 13 pts, 14 rebs, 2 ast, 6 blks, 4/16 fg, 4/6 ft	RASKE-NAVARRO, Wessel (C): 19pts, 4 rebs, 2 ast, 1 tov, 8/15 fg, 3/6 ft
ARMENDAREZ, Ernis (SG): 18 pts, 4 rebs, 3 ast, 1 tov, 6/10 fg, 6/6 ft	ANDERSSEN, Jan (C/PF): 9 pts, 12 rebs, 9 ast, 1 blk, 3/8 fg, 3/5 ft
BARBERO, Henry (SF): 14 pts, 6 rebs, 2 ast, 2 stl, 6/10 fg, 1/2 ft	CYLICH, Brandon (SG): 16 pts, 4 rebs, 5 ast, 7/9 fg

Miroslav Pauletevic, the Balkan Beast, as coach Sigurd Henrikssen of the Conquistadors called him, had six blocks on the opening night. His presence on the low post had single-handedly changed the mechanics of the Conquistadors offense. This, and the consistant effort of Ernis Armendarez and Henry Barbero, pressured and broke the Conquistadors in the closing minutes of the game. In the final period of the game, the Conquistadors threw up 6 airballs, and 4 turnovers.

However, the Conquistadors possess the low post hook shots of the 6'11'' Wessel Raske-Navarro, and the passing of his big-man pairing, Jan Anderssen. Navarro and Anderssen displayed great chemistry, Anderssen managing to deliver pinpoint passes akin to a quarterback from outside the arc to a waiting Raske-Navarro. This however would not be enough to earn victory in the Air Alexis Arena in downtown Ciudad de Alexis.

Coach Henrikssen would be smart to consider improving on the chemistry of Jan Anderssen and Wessel Raske-Navarro.

[Oostfalea]

THE ALEXIS ARBITER
POLITICS|ENTERTAINMENT|ECONOMY|SPORTS|TECHNOLOGY|FASHION|AX-TV

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AFFRA garrison routed from Tuguegarao
Communists seize regency capital, with coverage of the Insurgency thus far on the 2nd Page

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A soldier of the 4th Gatayan Army Rangers crosses the street, while vehicles move up towards the Tuguegarao Regency office. The AFFRA reported yesterday that the garrison of 300 men in Tuguegarao had been routed from their positions by Communists. Roughly 700 communists have taken the Regency office, while the main force disperses into the foothills of Mount Blanca. Major General Ulrich Junker said that his forces have been tracking the rebel movements; troops and national guard of Gatayan City have been mobilized.

By: Jovan Sanchez
Published: 20th December 2017
After their defeat in San Fernando City, the forces of the Communist Party of Alexis withdrew northwards in the direction of Gatayan City. Although the majority of the forces bypassed the capital of Tuguegarao Regency, Tuguegarao, a small regiment of roughly 900 men stormed the local police station and office, subduing the local AFFRA garrison unit and capturing the Regent of Tuguegarao, Alejandro Aguinaldo. On the trail of the main body of the Communist forces, the 4th Gatayan Rangers and the 21st Terudel Mechanized Cavalry were dispatched to liberate the city. In the paddies and streets of Tuguegarao, the soldiers and rebels fought in brutal close-quarters.

Following the 3rd Platoon of Charlie Company of the 4th Gatayan Rangers, our journalists came under fire from rebel sharpshooters close to the outskirts of the regency capital. On a direct order from Major General Junker, air support would not be allowed within 500 metres of civilian buildings, so the grunts had to move in behind the cover of Armoured Personnel Carriers, with supporting fire from machine guns and artillery pieces. Grenades in hand and weapons trained, the soldiers scoured the buildings for hiding places and weapon caches. A large ruckus erupted when one man from 2nd Platoon pulled up a young boy from a foxhole, with a rifle in hand. After a commotion on what was to be done with him, the boy was escorted away by military police.

In the last few minutes of daylight, the 3rd Platoon came under fire from mortars and small-arms in the streets. A 105mm recoilless rifle was brought forward and demolished a small building housing a communist machine gun nest. Fighting continues in the streets of Tuguegarao, with the whole Quick Reaction Force being held up by the stubborn defenders. Major General Junker said that advancing forward would risk the supply lines being cut by guerrillas in the hills surrounding Tuguegarao.

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[Oostfalea]

PADALARANG RANGE, FEDERAL STATE of TERUDEL
0544 HOURS, 16°C, CLEAR
23rd of DECEMBER, 2017
CAPTAIN DIRK MARTIJN SCHEER
It was two days from Christmas, yet Dirk had to trod in the wet mud and steep slopes of Padalarang. Following the incorporation of militias into the armed forces, Dirk had been given an officer's commision and granted command of 1st Platoon/Bravo Company of the 101 Oostfalea Rangers. From the forward operations base in San Fernando City, the 101 Oostfalea Rangers had been deployed to the steep mountains of Padalarang range and Mount Maya to flush out any rebel resistance that lay in wait to ambush the rear echelons of the Quick Reaction Force as they moved north to destroy the main body of Communist forces near Gatayan City.

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Men of 1st Platoon/Bravo Company, resting during a lull in the firefight, 0901 Hours

Manoeuvring through the dense undergrowth, the platoon scaled high rock walls and cut through tangled branches in an attempt to reach Hill RT-22, 9 kilometres South-West of Maya City. Aerial reconnaissance and local tribespeople have reported the presence of a large force of Communists. Although unconfirmed, there have been reports of heavy artillery and rocket launchers stationed atop Hill RT-22. The 101 would sweep the area and destroy any rebel positions atop the hill to prevent a bombardment of Maya City and the A-323 autoway.

As Dirk crested a hill, his eyes locked onto an earthen and wood building in the distance about 50 metres away, on Hill RT-22. Between him and building, a small stream had carved into the rock, creating a shallow defilade. Before he could tell his platoon to duck into cover, machineguns on the opposite side started their tirade of fire, with one bullet hitting Dirk square on the chest. Falling backwards and down into a small dugout, he felt the wind was knocked out of him, but upon further inspection by the corpsman, the bullet did not penetrate his body armour but left him bruised. Returning fire from the crest of the hill, the Rangers' green tracers contrasted with the red that the communists use. As the volume of fire increased, Dirk reached over to his radioman, Corporal Eriksson. Eriksson had ducked down behind a dirt mound, his leg wounded by a bullet from what appeared to be a large calibre weapon. Unable to move, Eriksson called for the Corpsman to pull him back.

Dirk ripped the radio from Eriksson and called for air support and backup from the other platoons, "Goddamn it, this is Duck-Maid-Two, coming under fire from Hill RT-22, in sector 33215-AS. Requesting fast movers on target RT-22, adjust west 60 metres, south 125 metres. Grease the fucks."

"Duck-Maid-Two, this is Slither-Foxtrot-Five Actual. We currently have no aircraft available for your request. We will contact the Navy, standby."

In the lull when both sides were reloading, Corporal Eriksson pulled out a flare gun and let loose a string of coloured flares; red, red, green, white. It was the signal that the Platoon would need immediate assistance from any other unit within visual range. Dirk hoped that at least someone had noticed the signal flares and come to their aid. The rebels certainly did and increased their fire after reloading. With the cacophony of gunfire ringing in the air, the radio set burst to life again, this time from the Navy.

"Duck-Maid-Two this is Blue-West-Blue Actual. We got your message. Fast movers are inbound, eta 19 minutes. Hang on to your butts. Out."

Flying in at faster than the speed of sound, fighter-bombers launched from the Cuatro de Junio moored in Floridablanca were reportedly inbound. Dirk ordered the platoon to keep up the fire, while hopefully another platoon would relieve them.

Ammunition was running low, and it had been 45 minutes since the beginning of the firefight, and the rebel fire had not wavered. Then in the distance, the low warning of fighter jets droned in the valleys and hills of Padalarang. The rebels realized this and displaced quickly before the fighter-bombers could get on target. The F-105s buzzed the treetops, dropping their time-delayed bombs in a 200 metre long stretch of forest running from West to East. Cannon and machine gun fire punctuated the delayed explosions of the bombs, the sky filled with the shrapnel and flames, and the gunfire died out. As the platoon reached the top of the hill, all that was left was frayed trees and the wrecks of two small calibre anti-aircraft guns.

Bravo company as a whole had lost 18 men and suffered 52 casualties. Upon returning to base in San Fernando later that day, Dirk sat down and dictated a letter to each of the 9 families that had lost someone during the firefight. Helicopters came and went, airlifting dead and wounded from the front in Tuguegarao. In the distance he could hear the dull thud of artillery firing as the day came to a close.

[Nestiland]

MUSSORGSKY TOWER APARTMENT, AUTUMN SQUARE, NESBOROUGH
1830 HOURS, 16°C, OVERCAST
23rd of December, 2017
INSPECTOR MARKUS BONIFACIUS

The subtle lighting of the contemporary apartment, coupled with the light relief outside provided the perfect ambience for Inspector Bonifacius to sit down on his favourite, velvet recliner looking out the wide window of the apartment just to unwind. However, the entire " sudden disappearance of Bartolomeo Sanders" episode still bothered him and preventing him from taking his mind off of work. "It is my assignment after all. Who am I kidding?" the young inspector muttered to himself. Inspector Markus Bonifacius was sent to investigate on the disappearance of the Sanders family only three days ago. "This is ridiculous! If the investigation was allowed to be carried out on the same day the family disappeared two months ago, I would be enjoying my free time in Christmas!" Markus thought to himself while clenching his fist on his favourite recliner. He always had a gut feeling that some of his superiors, or the superiors of his superiors intentionally delayed this investigation or maybe tried to unauthorize the investigation of the disappearance of the Sanders family.

As he stood up and walked to centre table with marble finishing in the kitchen, he tried to regain his focus on his work and compile all the information he had collected so far in the investigation while having a fine connoisseur of wine. "Well, I know that the baddies abducted the family in a black minivan." The inspector said to the glass of wine with a light smile as if the glass of wine was a person. He then took his phone and made his way to the wide window of his apartment.



As he reviewed the grainy CCTV footage given to him by the Police Chief of Cadiz, Solomon Del Cruz, he noticed that the black unmarked minivan stopped at the security checkpoints when entering and exiting the estate. This would mean that the guard house would have all the records of all the vehicles entering and exiting the estate. Then the license plate of the minivan can be looked up. Although the logo of the vehicle was covered with black duct tape, the body of the minivan is a clear giveaway that it is a Mercedes Benz V class.

"Looks like the baddies weren't so smart after all."
"Tomorrow, I'll have to make my way back to Cadiz to get a hold of that record." He let out a heavy sigh afterwards.

After feeling satisfied for a brief moment, he sat back on his recliner and wondered. "Who the hell hates Bartolomeo Sanders to an extent on having the entire Sanders family murdered? As far as people know, no one really. Terrorists groups looking to destabilize the system were largely suspected thanks to the government drilling the idea into our heads through the media every now and then. Although some hardcore online conspiracy theorists states the it was our own president who is currently having a "vacation" in Maldives. Which can be true as the colonel went up against the current president in the recent elections. Is this the reason behind why the authorization of the investigation was so delayed? Which in turn taking away my holiday? Piece of shit." He mumbled. "But hey, who knows."

[Terudel]

MALDIVES
1020 HOURS, 25°C, CLOUDY
25th of DECEMBER, 2017
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

Miguelito glanced at Zelha for a brief moment before looking back at the blue water outside their room. Thoughts were clouding his mind as he had just found out that investigations were being carried out regarding the death of Colonel Sanders. "These investigators are just disturbing the poor old soul of Bartolomeo. Why can't they let him rest in peace?"

Zelha stared at him for a while before replying, "These pests are carrying out these useless investigations not because they care about Sanders but for the sake of trying to find a loophole in the government. Like what Jeremiah has said, there have been rumours about some ministers planning to overthrow the government. I suggest you get the military involved."

"Let's not go to that extent yet, honey. The slow and steady wins the race. Getting the military involved now will only lead those assholes to the truth. We will make use of the secret police for now. They will get us the intel that we need. Once we have the list of names, we're just going to purge them and say that they were part of a communist conspiracy. For Sanders, we're just going to say that he ordered to kidnap his family and he killed them before committing suicide. Perfect way to end this meaningless saga."

Zelha smirked and said, "Always a genius, you are."

[Oostfalea]

UITZENDNETWERK VAN ALEXIS-TELEVISIóN NACIONAL DE JUNIO
RECAP OF THE WEEK

|24th of March, 2018|SATURDAY|28°C CLEAR|7.00 p.m.LIVE FROM METRO ALEXIS

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Images of Philippine Marines landing unopposed on Islas de Aguilas. The first wave of 200 marines landed near Point East and captured the capital of the Islands, Porto Nuevo, within 4 hours. Philippine national television reports further reinforcements heading towards the Islands.

Good evening, my name is Gaspar Westfield.
Loss of Islas de Aguilas
After months of posturing and fruitless negotiations, President Bartolomeo proclaimed on a live television broadcast that the Islas de Aguilas had been "liberated from Alexian tyranny". President Bartolomeo had promised to retake the islands during his electoral campaign and now has received jubilant responses from the Philippine people. It would seem as if President Bartolomeo had picked the perfect opportunity to retake the islands, with the communist insurgency in Terudel, and the second Iraq-Iran War raging in the Middle East. Sources have said that Bartolomeo is banking on the idea that President la Santos will not react to this aggression.

Islas de Aguilas lies 560 kilometres South-East of the Philippines and to the West of Palau. Originally part of the Spanish Possessions in the Pacific, the islands were handed over to Alexian viceroys and has remained in Alexian control ever since. However, many in the Philippines claim these islands should have been handed over to the Philippines, due to their close proximity to the Philippine archipelago. This has been a thorn in the side of Philippine-Alexian relations for much of the 20th and 21st centuries. In the morning of the 23rd of March, a battalion of Marines landed near Point East and moved on the government quarters of the islands in Porto Nuevo. The AFFRA garrison on the island, consisting of 70 personnel and three artillery pieces, were held up in Old Fort, a colonial-era fortification in Porto Nuevo. They held out for 6 hours, before the governor of Islas de Aguilas, Fidel Fernández, surrendered the islands on the terms that there be no bloodshed. The Philippine flag was raised over the town hall in Porto Nuevo, and radio transmissions broadcasted the loss of the Islands to the Alexian capital. The men of the garrison were said to have been transported to Davao to be interned.

According to local islanders, they were taken to the town hall later that day to take pictures for their "Philippine passports" and were given food and other supplies by the Marines. The 17,000 Islanders, most of whom have never seen the Philippines, were said to have been obligated by the Marines to sing the Philippine national anthem as it played over the air raid sirens in the major towns. The RAS T-211, a small armed tugboat, was the only military vessel moored at the docks of Porto Nuevo. The Marines seized the vessel and claimed it as theirs.

Both the parliament and the people have demanded retaliation. President la Santos has been seen travelling to numerous meetings with his top aides and members of parliament, presumably on a way to resolve the matter. MP of Torre del Mar in Terudel, Marcus Dimapindan, has tweeted that the AFFRA be mobilised and "destroy the opposing forces and restore Alexian control over Islas de Aguilas". Premier van Houten has denounced the invasion of the Islands, calling it "an attempt on the sovereign soil of Alexis", and that the Philippines have "no business on the islands.". Maj. Gen. Ulrich del Rosario has said in an interview with UVA-TNJ that the AFFRA will not be afraid to deploy overwhelming force to retake the islands. "Though violence might be the last resort, we will not be afraid to report to a swift and decisive operation to liberate the islands from Philippine imperialism. We shall not falter in the face of imperialism."

Philippine television shows convoys of troops and equipment embarking large transport vessels bound for Islas de Aguilas. If the Alexian military does not respond quickly, they could face a well-equipped and well-entrenched force on the islands.

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1830 HOURS, 26°C, CLOUDY
28th of MARCH, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

Miguelito stepped onto the podium to address the cabinet on the potential war with the Philippines.

Good evening everyone. As you all know, The Philippines have invaded one of our islands. This is alarming. A year ago, we gained our independence and now, it is threatened. We have to stand up to the Philippines and show them that we are not a nation that they can push around. However, I won’t be able to do this without your cooperation. What I need is to be granted emergency powers. I promise that with that, I will put a stop to the Philippines' imperialist expansion. I, too, promise to only use the powers that will be granted to me for the sole purpose of protecting this nation's sovereignty. That is all. Thank you.

[Terudel]

EL CONSEJO FEDERAL de la REPÚBLICA FEDERAL de ALEXIS
FEDERALE RAAD van de FEDERALE REPUBLIEK van ALEXIS
FEDERAL COUNCIL of the FEDERAL REPUBLIC of ALEXIS
TWENTY-NINTH of MARCH, TWO-THOUSAND and EIGHTEEN

BILL 66/Pg 1 of 1

To be enacted: Immediately
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR: President Miguelito Luiz De La Santos II
TOPIC:Granting Of Emergency Powers

To the Federal Council,
Reminding the Federal Council that it is our responsibility as the Government of the Federal Republic of Alexis to counter any foreign invasion of our sovereign land,

Reminding the Federal Council that emergency powers will enable the President to fully defeat the foreign invaders

Stressing the need of the Federal Republic of Alexis to approve the request of emergency powers by the President

Insisting that it is necessary for the President to be granted emergency powers and will use it responsibly

Re-assuring that the purpose of this is to protect our independence and sovereignity

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1420 HOURS, 29°C, CLOUDY
30th of MARCH, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

“The meeting is in session,” Van Jakob declared unenthusiastically for the 66th time. The Party members submitted their ballots.

“348 Yays, 152 Nays!” Van Jakob announced, “Emergency powers for the President, it is!”

President La Santos stepped to the front, with cameras pointing at him, to address everyone.

“With my first move under the Emergency Powers Act, I will create a Grand Army of the Republic to counter the increasing threat of the Philippine Army! All abled men aged 18 to 50 from all low and middle class families across the nation will be automatically enlisted to the army. Tomorrow, I will be holding a meeting with the Generals to discuss our counter offensive.”

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1220 HOURS, 31°C, SUNNY
1st of APRIL, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

“General Ulrich, I am putting you in charge of this amphibious assault,” Miguelito commanded.

“Very good sir. Just to remind you, the Philippine Army will not go down without a fight. We may be able to re-capture our island but that will cause them to retaliate. A possible invasion of our mainland.”

“I am aware of that General. I have other plans. The amphibious assault will send a message to the Philippines that we are going to protect our land. What they don’t know is that we are going to execute a surprise invasion on their land. For the amphibious assault, you will be leading the 3rd and 4th Oostfalea Infantry, the RAS Nestiland and the LST-112 landing ship.”

“As you wish sir. Who will be leading the mainland invasion then?”

“Springsteen will be the one. I will be the one to provide him the details of this. As for now, no word should be spread around regarding the invasion. Is that understood?”

“Yes sir.”

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1910 HOURS, 25°C, CLOUDY
1st of APRIL, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

“Mr Springsteen, I have appointed you as General for our invasion of the Philippines."

Springsteen thought for a moment before responding, “Understood Mr President. However, I would need a huge battalion to pull that off.”

“No worries. The entire army is at your disposal. But don’t forget that we are still defending our own land so do leave sufficient men and artillery.”

“Of course. I will inform Ernécito about this. But what about the UN?”

"They should condemn the Philippines instead of us. The Philippines started this." Miguelito continued, “I have secretly made a pact with China. They will support us in the invasion in return for 8 army bases here in Alexis.”

The two gentlemen shook hands before leaving. “Alexis will become a superpower,” Miguelito thought to himself.

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1530 HOURS, 28°C, CLOUDY
2nd of APRIL, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II


A very good afternoon Alexians. The loss of Islas de Aguilas to the Philippines will not be permanent. I will not sit here and watch our people forced to sing other nation's anthems and be forced to call themselves anything else but Alexians. The threat of mainland invasion is imminent. We cannot sit here and think that the Philippines will stop at the island. An invasion of our very own land sends a clear message that they are out to take our independence away from us.

We are going to fight! We will take back Islas de Aguilas, whatever the cost may be. This is an act of aggression. President Bartolomeo Mateo is trying to expand his political influence into our land. His promise to the Filipino people to "retake" the islands is ridiculous. Retake what? Since when did those islands belong to him? He needs to understand that even though we are a new nation, we are not to be reckoned with. If he wants war, then so be it.

The UN should do its job to condemn the Philippines' actions. This is internationally unacceptable in the eyes of the law. Does Bartolomeo think I am foolish enough to overlook this? I fought for years to gain our independence. We will not lose it. I am going to make sure that will not happen! I propose a negotiation of peace with the Philippines. Leave Islas de Aguilas and we shall have peace. There is no compromise.

If in the case that they refuse, then we will take immediate action. It's that simple. Give back what is rightfully ours and there will be no bloodshed. We will not hesitate to send our troops to forcefully take back our islands. I promise all of you that.

[Terudel]

EL CONSEJO FEDERAL de la REPÚBLICA FEDERAL de ALEXIS
FEDERALE RAAD van de FEDERALE REPUBLIEK van ALEXIS
FEDERAL COUNCIL of the FEDERAL REPUBLIC of ALEXIS
THIRD of APRIL, TWO-THOUSAND and EIGHTEENBILL 67/Pg 1 of 1

To be enacted: Immediately
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR: President Miguelito Luiz De La Santos II
TOPIC: PASSING OF NEW LAWS

THE LAWS ARE:

1. ANY POLITICAL PARTY OPPOSING THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE SEEN AS AN ENEMY OF THE REPUBLIC AND IS PUNISHABLE BY LAW.

2. ANY ANTI-GOVERNMENT POSTERS, COMMERCIALS OR ANY FORM OF MEDIA WILL BE TAKEN DOWN AND THE PUBLISHER WILL BE EXECUTED BY FIRING SQUAD

3. THERE WILL ONLY BE 3 LEGAL POLITICAL PARTIES: THE PEOPLE'S POWER PARTY, THE UNITED ALLIANCE FRONT OF NESTILAND AND THE NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT OF OOSTFALEA. THE REST OF THE POLITICAL PARTIES WILL BE DISINTEGRATED.

4. ELECTIONS ARE BANNED

5. THE PRESIDENT WILL BE ABLE TO PASS LAWS WITHOUT THE COUNCIL'S APPROVAL EVEN AFTER THE TERM OF EMERGENCY POWERS HAS ENDED

6. THE PRESIDENT WILL NOW BE CALLED SUPREME CHANCELLOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF ALEXIS

7. ANYBODY WHO ATTEMPTS TO OVERTHROW THE LEADER WILL BE EXECUTED

[Oostfalea]

REPUBLIC OF ALEXIS NAVY
Honour and Fealty to the Fatherland
CLASSIFIED: R1 CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Information has been redacted

DATE: 11th of April, 2018
Author: Rear Admiral Paul van der Huis
Title: Sinking of the RAS Wren by the Philippine Navy
Involved: RAS Wren, 1 Patrol Helicopter of the RAS Wren, 4 Motor Patrol Boats of the Philippine Navy,

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Figure 1.1

Image from RAS Wren's patrol helicopter of the ship moments after it is struck by a Harpoon Anti-Ship missile. The missile struck the RAS Wren in beneath the superstructure on the starboard side and detonated in the auxiliary fuel cells. The RAS Wren broke at the keel and foundered within 40 minutes.

Preliminary reports suggest that the RAS Wren had been detected by ground-based Radar on Islas de Aguilas on the 8th of April 2018 at 2100 hours. Originally its mission was to provide intelligence as to the disposition of Philippine transports vessels from a safe range, out of detection of Philippine radar. Lieutenant Yanus Fernando working with Alexian Intelligence reported that all radar stations on the Islands had been damaged by saboteurs. Alexian Intelligence had assured Naval Command that the Philippine Forces would only be able to spot our vessels visually, at least until the start of March. However, as the sinking of the RAS Wren has shown, Alexian Intelligence is ill-prepared and are currently not able to provide accurate information, endangering the lives of Alexian servicemen. At 0244 hours on the 9th of April, Captain Rodrigo Kennedy Andrew Dimasalang reported that the ship was being tracked by two Philippine patrol boats. Naval Command advised the captain to continue her given course and to avoid confrontation with Philippine vessels. A transcript of radio transmissions aboard the RAS Wren has been printed:

[0244; 9th April]
[RADAR OPERATOR 1]: I've got two contacts on our starboard stern, 46 kilometres and closing. Confirmed bogeys.
[RADAR OPERATOR 2]: Lieutenant, we got contacts following us, along a North-westerly heading.
[LIEUTENANT Hugo Peeters]: Stand-by -[inaudible]- hold on, yeah?
[0453; 9th April]
[RADIO OPERATOR of the RAS VALKYR]: This is the Valkyr, we are on-route to your current location, stand-by for coordinates transfer, over.
[RADIO OPERATOR of the RAS WREN]: Naval command reported numerous patrol boats in our sector, we got eyes on four at the moment, do you copy?
[STATIC BEGINS FROM 0455 to 0553; RECORDS ABOARD THE RAS WREN SUGGEST A FAILURE WITH THE SHIP'S RADIO COMMUNICATIONS]
[0921; 9th April]
[BRIDGE RADIO]: I've got multiple attack boats on the Starboard side.
[UNDISCENRNIBLE CHATTER IN THE BACKGROUND; ATTACK BOATS BEGIN FIRING UPON THE RAS WREN WITH CANNON AND MACHINEGUNS]
[BRIDGE RADIO]: 30 degrees to Port and flank speed ahead, fire at the closest enemy vessel.
[BRIDGE RADIO]: Direct the RAS Valkyr to our position immediately. Get us the hell out here, Lieutenant.
[1206; 9th April]
[AFTER TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACKS, A PHILIPPINE PATROL BOAT FIRES A HARPOON ANTI-SHIP MISSILE AT THE RAS WREN FROM THE SOUTH-WEST. RAS WREN'S RADAR DOES NOT PICK UP THE ATTACK BOAT SIGNATURE ON HER RADAR, BUT DOES DETECT THE HARPOON MISSILES]
[1208; 9th April]
[GUNNERY OFFICER 1]: PHALANX system active and tracking, the missile will be in range in 10 seconds.
[PETTY OFFICER Alexander Davao: [OVER INTERCOM] Brace, Brace, Brace!
[AT 19 SECONDS AFTER 1208 HOURS, THE HARPOON MISSILE STRIKES THE BOW OF THE SHIP, PASSING THROUGH THE FORWARD BALLAST ROOM. THE MISSILE FAILS TO DETONATE. REPORT BY LIEUTENANT Hugo Peeters SHOWS THAT THE PHALANX CIWS WEAPONS SYSTEM WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY DESTROY THE INCOMING MISSILE]
[1630; 9th April]
[RADIO OPERATOR of the RAS VALKYR]: RAS Wren be advised, we are currently suffering a rudder malfunction. Stand by for further updates. Proceed with rendezvous at point Sierra-Foxtrot-9-22-14-8 at 1900 hours.
[1934; 9th April]
[THE RAS WREN ARRIVES AT DESIGNATED RENDEVOUS POINT, BUT THE RAS VALKYR WAS 92 KILOMETERS AWAY, HER RUDDER STILL JAMMED TO PORT. DAMAGE CONTROL TEAMS ABOARD THE RAS WREN HAVE ASSESSED THE INTEGRITY OF THE SHIP AND DEEM HER SEAWORTHY]
[2006; 9th April]
[RADAR OPERATOR 2]: I've got two missiles incoming off the starboard bow.
[AT 1949 HOURS, CAPTAIN Rodrigo Kennedy Andrew Dimasalang HAD ORDERED THE SHIP TO MOVE AT QUARTER SPEED IN AN ATTEMPT TO SAVE FUEL. SHE WAS BROADSIDE ONTO THE INCOMING MISSILES]
[BRIDGE RADIO]: Turn to starboard, 50 degrees. Lieutenant, get our guns on those missiles.
[2008; 9th April]
[GUNNERY OFFICER 2]: PHALANX is tracking the closest missile but I can't seem to get a lock on the other one, sir.
[GUNNERY OFFICER 1]: Firing.
[PHALANX DESTROYS THE FIRST INCOMING MISSILE AT 43 SECONDS PAST 2008 HOURS. THE SECOND HARPOON MISSILE IS NOT DESTROYED, AND CONTINUES ITS COURSE TOWARDS THE RAS WREN]
[PETTY OFFICER Alexander Davao]: [OVER INTERCOM] Brace, Brace, Brace!
[BRIDGE RADIO]: -inaudible- take cover.

The recording stopped at 55 seconds after 2008 hours. The RAS Wren's patrol helicopter captures the following explosion with its onboard camera. Flight Captain Klaus George Becker reported that the explosion and debris damaged his SeaKnight's tail rotor. Of the 219 men on board the RAS Wren, 98 died in the initial explosion. A further 19 died of injuries while awaiting rescue by the RAS Valkyr. Rescue came at 2202 hours; naval command deemed the area too dangerous for any further action for the time being. The RAS Cuatro de Junio, 109 kilometres north-east, was recalled to safe waters following the sinking of the sinking of the RAS Wren. Naval Command is currently convening to discuss potential methods for curbing the dangers of small patrol craft near the Isles. Captain Rodrigo Kennedy Andrew Dimasalang will face court-martial in front of a panel of 6 navy and air force generals on the 30th of April on charges of gross negligence, the loss of military equipment and violating the rules of engagement. Further investigation is currently being carried out.

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1530 HOURS, 28°C, CLOUDY
12th of APRIL, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

Good afternoon my fellow Alexians. The Philippine Army showed its aggression by sinking the RAS Wren. Our ship was on a peaceful mission to negotiate with the Philippines on the fate of Islas de Aguilas. Instead, they chose the war. War for the islands. War against us. Are we going to sit here and watch our fellow people in Islas de Aguilas be oppressed by Philippine tyranny?

I officially declare war on the Philippines. As I have said before when I was granted unlimited power, I will create a grand army of the Republic. To add on to that, women are encouraged to work in factories to support the war effort by manufacturing weapons. I have already guaranteed support from China in our war effort. They will provide more weapons and troops.

The UN needs to understand that we are declaring war not because we want to expand but to defend our own land from foreign aggression. Condemn us if you want to but never forget that the Philippines started this.

General Ulrich will lead the counteroffensive. A decorated general, he will be able to lead us into war. Victory and only victory is our goal. And if anyone from Islas de Aguilas can hear this, if you want to be free of Philippine tyranny, then fight! Fight for our nation!

[Terudel]

EL CONSEJO FEDERAL de la REPÚBLICA FEDERAL de ALEXIS
FEDERALE RAAD van de FEDERALE REPUBLIEK van ALEXIS
FEDERAL COUNCIL of the FEDERAL REPUBLIC of ALEXIS
FIFTEENTH of APRIL, TWO-THOUSAND and EIGHTEENBILL 68/Pg 1 of 1

To be enacted: Immediately
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR: President Miguelito Luiz De La Santos II
TOPIC: PASSING OF MORE LAWS

THE LAWS ARE:

1. ALL PRISONS NATIONWIDE WILL BE CONVERTED TO MILITARY TRAINING CAMPS. PRISONERS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK AND TRAIN IN THOSE CAMPS AND ANYONE WHO DISOBEY THE AUTHORITIES WILL BE EXECUTED.

2. ALL WORKING CITIZENS MUST PAY A FIXED INCOME TAX OF 10%

3. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX OF 5% WILL BE APPLICABLE TO ALL ITEMS ON SALE

4. AUGUST 24TH WILL BE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF THE SUPREME CHANCELLOR. BIRTHDAYS OF THE PREMIERS WILL ALSO BE A HOLIDAY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES

5. USE OF DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED AND USAGE OR POSSESSION OF IT WILL BE PUNISHABLE BY DEATH

6. ALL WOMEN ARE ENTITLED TO 3 MONTHS PAID MATERNITY LEAVE WHILE THE MEN ARE ENTITLED TO 1 MONTH PAID PATERNITY LEAVE

7. ALL STUDENTS ARE TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM EVERY MORNING IN SCHOOL AND A COMPULSORY NATIONAL EDUCATION WILL BE IMPLEMENTED

8. THOSE WHO COMMIT MINOR CRIMES LIKE STEALING, LITTERING, DRUNK-DRIVING ETC. WILL BE LIABLE TO A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS IMPRISONMENT AND A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN B100 000

9. THE PREMIERS WILL BE ABLE TO PASS DOWN LAWS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT VIOLATE ANY LAWS THAT ARE PASSED DOWN BY THE PRESIDENT

10. CITIZENS WILL BE ABLE TO OWN A CAR FOR A MAXIMUM OF 11 YEARS BEFORE NEEDING TO REPLACE IT

[Terudel]

TERUDEL TIMES

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President Miguelito Meets With President Bartolomeo To Discuss Peace Terms
BY JENNY REYES

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On the 16th of April, President Bartolomeo flew to Alexis to meet with President MIguelito. They shook hands as they met each other for the first time to discuss about the situation in Isla De Aguilas. Bartolomeo mentioned that he only intended to take the islands and nothing else and he reassured Miguelito that he has no plans to invade Alexis.

Miguelito agreed on a compromise with the Philippines. The Philippines get to keep Isla De Aguilas as long as the Philippines would be an ally of the Republic. Bartolomeo was pleased and pledged his support in Miguelito’s war against communism.

Though it may seem like a loss for the Republic, Miguelito has said that this decision is for the overall benefit of the people in the mainland and he assured that the people in Islas De Aguilas will not be oppressed and be well taken cared of by the Philippines.

“President Bartolomeo and I have agreed on this. A war with each other will not bring about any benefits to both our nations. However, being each other’s allies will strengthen us both.” said Miguelito.

When asked about the opinions of China, Miguelito responded, “China is not against the decision. The main point is that we must maintain peace in our region to ensure that a war will not break out.”

Miguelito has ordered for his troops to withdraw from the islands and has declared April 16th as National Peace Day.


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CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1400 HOURS, 36°C, CLEAR
21st of APRIL, 2018
PREMIER ALEXANDER VAN HOUTEN-SPRINGSTEEN
"I don't like where this is going," muttered Alexander to William Rotwurst, "this country is slowly descending into madness. Miguelito's lost the support of the military cadre, and I've got a half-a-billion Baav deficit I have to cut by the end of the year."

The motorcade of the Premier of Oostfalea was surrounded by Oostfalean Federal Police and led by men in dark suits whom many believe to be members of Miguelito's new secret police. When asked, they said they were the Palace guards of Miguelito himself, dispatched to protect Alexander. The Premier of Nestiland and Oostfalea were called to the Capital to discuss on ways to reduce the mounting deficit of Oostfalea and Nestiland. Terudel had received more than B800 million to eradicate the Communist insurgency on the outskirts of Gatayan City.

The motorcade moved at a snail's pace, surrounded by crowds of people, demonstrating against the loss of Islas de Aguilas and the lack of fighting spirit that Miguelito possessed. Even Springsteen couldn't believe that Miguelito had agreed to a peace treaty with President Batolomeo. No plans had been made to repatriate the captured soldiers of the Garrison and nothing had been said about the sinking of the RAS Wren. Springsteen was losing faith in Miguelito's ability to lead the nation. From inside the bulletproof, blacked-out windows of his limousine, he saw a flash of light from the steeple of the Grand Church of Our Lord. This was followed by a sharp bang and crack, along with screams and the chattering of the radio.

"Big Papa has been hit, the shot came from the church tower. All units, be advised, we have an active shooter in the Church Tower of the Grand Church, 6th Church Avenue, North Siguenza." the radio blurted.

There was a frenzy in the crowd, the radio interrogated the Presidential column; where was the President hit? Was he dead? How many people were injured? The motorcade came to a stop as the vehicles were stopped by a National Metropolitan Police roadblock. The Oostfalean Federal Police and the Metro Police got into a heated argument about the seniority of the passengers, that they had to get off the road, that their lives were in danger. This all as more gunshots rang out in the distance, followed by several explosions. The crowd, stopped behind the barrier with Alexander's motorcade, was visually stirred. A few started to throw rocks at the police, and a few more brandished their own pistols and started firing into the air. The Metropolitan Police responded in kind with gunshots and used water hoses to try and disperse the crowd. This only further angered the crowd, and what was a demonstration soon turned into a riot.

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National Federal Police prepare to disperse rioters.
98 people and 5 police officers were killed in the first day of rioting in the Alexian capital.
The gunman has yet to be captured. He is reported to be a Nestilandian of Philippine descent.

The motorcade drove through the crowd and police barricade. Alexander swore he saw several rioters and policemen ran over by the half-ton limousine. The motorcade travelled through the run-down districts of Ciudad de Alexis, dodging gangs of rioters and police roadblocks, and eventually stopped outside the old Estadio Presidente la Santos II, behind a perimeter of militiamen, whose loyalties were unknown to Springsteen. The Premier and his aides were ushered into the central field, where they boarded a military Huey. As they lifted off, away from the stadium, they received incoming fire from the south.

"Don't worry about it, we're all used to it by now," shouted the pilot over the intercom, a small grin etched on his face.

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
2042 HOURS, 30°C, OVERCAST
21st of APRIL, 2018
PREMIER ALEXANDER VAN HOUTEN-SPRINGSTEEN
"Yes, I understand your concern... I know you're afraid, but I've got a job to do, alright? I'll call you back when I've got time, make sure little Alex is safe okay? Goodbye."

As Alexander put down the phone, William walked up to him, a piece of paper in hand. Alexander glanced at it briefly, before dismissing it with a shake of his head.

"I know what happened. They say the President needs a few months, but doctors say he only suffered a busted kneecap and a little bloodloss. Jeremiah's in a bad shape, they say he's in a vegetative state. Doctors are working on him around the clock. But the bullet really did knock him out."

"Nestilandian State Police captured 43 people in connection with the assassination attempt. These aren't Communists, they're military trained. Marine Corps. I think you're right, Springsteen, the President's gone off the deep end."

Alexander put his finger over William's lip, and let out a curt hush, "We won't discuss this further, who knows who could be listening. Did you lock the doors? The windows? Those men in black suits weren't palace guards. They're his fucking secret police. Don't you get it? We voted a maniac into office!" whispered Alexander, though his eyes gave it away that he was in an animated state of anger. He looked out of his hotel window; soldiers and police officers had cordoned off the main avenue leading to the National House, and the walls of the citadel were manned by soldiers. The roads were empty. Though martial law hadn't been enacted, people were wise to not travel on the streets at night anymore, lest they wish to be shot at by the Metropolitan Police.

As he gazed into the distance he heard gunfire, the pattering of glass being smashed, and the sirens of police vehicles and ambulances. This was not how he thought the Federal Republic would look like a year into existance.

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
2230 HOURS, 28°C, CLOUDY
21st of APRIL, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

Miguelito, lying in his bed, looked to Zelha and said, “Get Springsteen for me.”

“No. At this time, we cannot trust him. Don’t you see? You have lost the trust of the army because you make bloody decisions that only benefit yourself! A peace treaty? We barely got anything done and you are surrendering? My dream was for you to rule with an iron fist! Not conceding to a President who has no manners!”

“Calm down, honey. Yes, I made mistakes. Yes, I might have lost the trust of my generals. But for fuck’s sakes, there is a shooter on the loose. Everyone here in this government is in danger! Luckily, only my kneecap is busted. I will speak privately with Alexander and Ernécito. You too. You three are the head of the Federal States. I will discuss with you guys regarding our masterplan. This peace treaty is part of it. I know what you are going to say. That this was not done by the communists. I know. Mobilise the Noche. No one and I repeat, NO ONE gets out of their place. All ministers will be placed on house arrest as well as the generals.”

“I hope you know what you are doing,” Zelha sighed.

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
0220 HOURS, 26°C, RAINY
22nd of APRIL, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

“Hello Alexander and Ernécito. I hope you are doing alright. Have you gotte..”

Springsteen interrupted, “Cut to the chase Mr...President.”

Miguelito paused and looked at him in the eye before saying, “I need your help. I need you to get the army back on my side. This situation is getting out of hand. A marine? We have a war against communism and we have a bloody marine shooting at us? If we are going to have a divided nation, the communists are going to overthrow this government and we will fall to communism. Do you want that to happen? I’ll break everything to you. The men in suits weren’t the palace guards. They are my secret police. They will be protecting you guys from now on.”

Ernécito, though a man of few words, responded, “Miguelito, we are not facing a small crisis here. We are on the brink of civil war. I suggest you make peace with the army.”

“Alexander will help with that.” Miguelito look towards him, “I hope you are not planning anything foolish. From now on, the rest of the ministers and the generals will be on house arrest. As long as the gunman is not caught, it would be safe if no one goes out. We will discuss the rest at a later time.”

As the two premiers left, Miguelito whispered to Zelha, “The time has come. Execute Order 77.”

“It will be done.”

[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
0620 HOURS, 25°C, CLOUDY
23rd of APRIL, 2018
Zelha Ferdel Reed


Zelha read through the piece of paper again with Miguelito’s signature on it:

Order 77:

When this order is executed, all people suspected to be an enemy of the Republic will be killed by the Noche. No mercy will be shown. Their bodies shall be thrown into the sea. If in the case the army is against the President, the army will be reorganised and those who are suspected of being anti-government will be sent to prison camps and be subjected to torture.

List of prominent people suspected:
General Ulrich
William Rotwurst
Dirk Martijn Scheer
Alfonso Banderas
Robert Mcdaniels
Paul Van Deen
Alexander Springsteen
Michael De Santa Phillips
Hamilah Van Jakob
Wilhelm De Jong
Brian Castanãres

These killings must not be made publicised and should be done secretly.


Zelha phoned the Noche and ordered them to execute Order 77. She looked out the window and smirked.

[Nestiland]

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Los Santos Declares State of Emergency
Peaceful demonstration took a violent turn

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A burning convenience store in Little Seoul.(Image above)

By: Dwayne Wayne
Date: 21st April 2018

Protesters turned violent after a brief exchange with police enforcers outside the city hall in downtown Los Santos this morning. What started as a peaceful protest about the brief conflict in the Islas De Aguilas turned into a melee battle royale in a matter of minutes which in turn, incited a riot. The riot began to spread across the city of Los Santos in a matter of hours.

"The authorities have no idea how to handle situations that are heating up" said Emily Burke whose face is bathed in blood and was one of the protesters outside city hall. "The police officers were the ones who started hitting us with their batons!"

However, SGT Dante Woodman, one of the officers who first responded to suppress the protest, disagrees about who were the aggressors. "They started throwing homemade smoke bombs and molotov cocktails towards the officers in a formation. Minutes later, it was then I realised the entire avenue turned into a shitstorm."

As of now, there are 578 casualties with over 2000 injured and the property damage cost has reached B22 million. There are still fires blazing across Los Santos and most of it are on residential areas like Vespucci Drive, Grove street, East and West Vinewood and Rockford Hills. There have also reports of gang wars taking place in Grove street, Saints Avenue and La Puerta Avenue.

So if you are trying to get back home please avoid the areas that were identified as unsafe.

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AFFRA mobilised in Los Santos
The military is deployed in Los Santos to subdue the riots under the orders of the Nestilandian Premier

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Soldiers of the 4th Nestiland Armoured Division disembarking from an APC

By: Luke Alejandro
Date: 23rd April 2018

The riot in the city of Los Santos has been raging for 3 days as of now. This resulted in over 1200 deaths and about 6500 injured. The LSPD were too overwhelmed by the situation thus, military intervention was necessary. This afternoon, there were orders from the Nestilandian premier to mobilize the 1st and 4th Nestiland Armoured Divison, 3rd Nestiland Infantry division and the 41st Engineer Brigade to subdue the ongoing violence in Los Santos.

The 1st Nestiland Infantry division, stationed at nearby Fort Zancoudo were the first on the scene and met little resistance as rioters surrendered promptly upon seeing military personnel trucks began rolling in. However, the help of the an armoured division was needed for suppressing gang-infested neighbourhoods such as Grove street, Saints Avenue and La Puerta Avenue. After one and a half hour, the streets of Los Santos feel silent and only military personnel and vehicles are seen roaming around. The intervention of the AFFRA killed 198 rioters and arresting 84 more. Property damage stacked up to B26 million after the riot.

A city-wide curfew was also put in place with another Nestilandian Infantry division coming in. The curfew is expected to continue until the following week. The Nestilandian premier was impressed by the quick work made by the armed forces.

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[Terudel]

TERUDEL TIMES

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THOUSANDS DEAD AS RIOTS BREAK OUT IN GATAYAN CITY
ANGRY CITIZENS RIOT AFTER PRESIDENT LA SANTOS II 'LOST' ISLAS DE AGUILAS

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Police lines up to stop angry rioters

By: Earl Jones
Date: 24th April 2018


Over a million Terudelians gathered at the heart of Gatayan City starting from 19th April, angrily protesting against the decision of President Miguelito Luiz De La Santos II's decision to sign a peace treaty, losing the Islas De Aguilas. The people felt that this was a weak move by the Leader in order to minimise government spending on the supposed war. The rioters burned cars, robbed shops and caused havoc.

The Terudelian police was quick to act, deploying its riot control squad to try and stop the citizens from inflicting more damage. However, this only angered the citizens even further as they started to throw homemade bombs at the police, resulting in a few hundred police dead. Premier Zelha Ferdel Reed showed no mercy and gave the order to openly fire at the citizens, resulting in a few thousand more dead.

Until now, the citizens have not backed down from their protest and Premier Reed warned to use explosives to wipe them out if they are not willing to stop. This is only one of the many riots that broke out in the state of Terudel and the entire nation of Alexis. Many citizens have expressed their displeasure against the decisions of President La Santos II and his increasingly authoritarian regime.

The President's condition is not critical and is expected to address the nation soon. The gunman who orchestrated the attack on the Presidential Limousine has yet to be caught but is suspected to be a marine. There are rumours that there are many in the army who are planning a military coup on Miguelito's regime though it has not been confirmed. The government's plans have not been made public and the riots are expected to continue unless President Miguelito forcefully puts a stop to it.



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[Terudel]

CIUDAD DE ALEXIS, NATIONAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
1820 HOURS, 27°C, CLOUDY
25th of APRIL, 2018
MIGUELITO LUIZ DE LA SANTOS II

Miguelito nervously sat on his chair as he faced the cameras to address his nation on national television.

A very good evening to you, my fellow Alexians. I am here before you today to formally inform you on why I signed the peace treaty with President Bartolomeo. Just a year ago, we were at civil war. A catastrophe. I dreamt of this nation, free of war and communism. If I did not sign the peace treaty, we will be at war once again. I do not want to waste our soldier’s lives on a meaningless fight. The Philippines will not oppress the people in Islas De Aguilas so there should not be any fear or displeasure from you guys.

Are your actions in the past few days justified? Riots on the streets, almost close to million dead all because of your actions. Such unruly behaviour is not permitted on this soil. I may be a benevolent leader but such actions are absolutely unacceptable. Fine, we may have lost a ship on its way to the islands. So what? It is not like we lost our independence. I vow to bring home our men who are left on the island.

But to address your behaviour, I will permit all officers who are controlling the riots to openly fire at all of you. I don’t care if many more of you die if you are going to show me that you cannot be civilised.

We will also blockade the capital to ensure that none of you peasants step foot on such a beautiful place. Surrender now and you can keep your lives but if you continue, then I will make sure all of you are brutally slaughtered. Thank you.