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[Vikanias]

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Chamber Minister Skinner Signs Internactional Protectionism & Fumes Act
-by Renart Sauvageau

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Energy production in Olpen, mandated as the Fume Act of 2022

The Chamber Minister has signed the Global Protectionism & Fumes Act today following approval from the Chamber of Ministers and Senate. The bill was originally was proposed by Scezonian Senator Renart Smithon as Scezonian sea walls had a minor burst in the city, which is 6 feet below sea level.The bill will sanction trade against carbon-negative nations.
The government has announced that any country that is carbon negative will be sanctioned by 15%, regardless of whether or not the company selling to Olpen has any bearing on this. The intent is to make it so that it's in countries' best interests to go carbon positive. It is also meant to make companies go local in the interest of avoiding tariffs.

You do know that Carbon positive means producing more CO2?

[South Olpen]

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Chamber Minister Skinner Signs Internactional Protectionism & Fumes Act
-by Renart Sauvageau

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Energy production in Olpen, mandated as the Fume Act of 2022

The Chamber Minister has signed the Global Protectionism & Fumes Act today following approval from the Chamber of Ministers and Senate. The bill was originally was proposed by Scezonian Senator Renart Smithon as Scezonian sea walls had a minor burst in the city, which is 6 feet below sea level.The bill will sanction trade against carbon-negative nations.
The government has announced that any country that is carbon negative will be sanctioned by 15%, regardless of whether or not the company selling to Olpen has any bearing on this. The intent is to make it so that it's in countries' best interests to go carbon positive. It is also meant to make companies go local in the interest of avoiding tariffs.

You do know that Carbon positive means producing more CO2?

SHUT UP I KNOW THAT NOW AND I WONT CHANGE IT. But yes, I know. Consider it carbon negative.

[South Olpen]

Poll Data: MoC's Skinner Approval

The chart above shows that Chamber Minister Skinner is broadly popular. He has a 57.3%approval rating, with another 17% of the polled populace giving a mixed response. While the approval is lower than other LibCom leaders, like Gabrielle Sorit who at this point had a 86% approval rating, it is still higher than most modern leaders. The dip is attributed to a general dislike of his anti-internationalist stance. That said, others support him for his commitment to self defense.
He is most popular among the poor and the young. This is because these groups usually bear the burden of war the hardest, for instance, gas taxes or tax hikes affect the poor the most. He has also consolidated General Brown's alliance formed during the last election of soldiers and anti-interventionists, even placing General Brown as an ambassador to the Galapagos.

[Sebrenskiya]

Barcaju National Post
Media Outlet of the Parliament of Marasalia

Prime Minister Pinheiro: Marasalia will provide "significant" support to IFC efforts to contain Phenyzian aggression

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PARNATOS, Marasalia - The Marasalian National Parliament today announced a string of legislative priorities passed regarding military conflicts aggressed by Phenyzia, reports the Prime Minister's Office. Among this, a temporary military authorization has been passed, authorizing the use of military force against Phenyzia and the wider Global Entente of Nations and Alliances (GENA) at the sole discretion of President Débora Barros. It also provides adjunct funding for Freedom of Navigation Operations (known coloquially as FONOPS), as well as humanitarian assistance in Western Europe, where its reported that the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction is occurring without "due regard for international law and treaties".

The International Freedom Coalition (IFC) has been pounding the alarm in regards to Phenyzian aggression, passing a resolution in early june denouncing the actions of the nationstate. Recently, a new resolution has been introduced, pushing to condemn the entire GENA for their own failures to contain the aggression by Phenyzia and failing to attempt to enforce international law regarding the usage of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Related: Marasalia's "Fortaleza" ABM system intercepts 71% of targets in mid-course, pre-MIRV stage in testing in leaked 2021 test of the system

Marasalia has readied "NBC" personnel, trained in dealing with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear warfare in order to further aid Western Europe. Marasalian Defense Minister Tércio Simões had this to say when asked for an interview earlier by a different news network:

"Marasalia will not back down from the words of tyrants and authoritarians. We have watched with horror and disgust as this rabid dog known as Phenyzia conducts atrocity and crimes against the human race as a whole in Europe. We watch with anger as GENA does absolutely nothing to contain these events, and the lastest threats by Phenyzia, we cannot stand idly by and hope that GENA will respond with the feriocity needed here. Marasalia agrees with the government of Shazbotdom, we must act swifty and decisively. And if GENA believes that they want war with the International Freedom Coalition, if they want war with Marasalia, we can only make the following promise: Someone else will be raising your children. I have no further comments at this time.

The Defense Ministry's office has confirmed the deployment of the Defensor carrier strike group and the Guárico support carrier group, and indicated that more assets may be deployed "as needed". No comment was made about the unusual, long convoy of EE-T3 tanks on a train to Petrobá Naval Installation.

Related: Marasalia's Destroyer Group 7 intercepts 15 simulated ICBM launches before entering they entered midcourse phase, intercepts 3 more in midcourse phase

slavicbasedboy · 54 minutes ago
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NOOO THEY'RE SENDING THE SOLDIERS AWAY

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[Phenyzia]

OOC: Because I'm an idiot I accidentally edited my previous post instead of posting the new one, oops. Anyway here's the actual new one again:

A column of Phenyzian Löwe tanks advancing into Spain

The Imperial Eagle
The only factual news you will ever hear

Ireland falls, British forces pushed back into Scotland, French resistance collapses, Imperial forces begin their rapid advance into Spain, total collapse of european front within the next few hours expected

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The staggering advance of the Imperial Military continues, with only Scotland, Spain and Portugal remaining capable of continuing the fight, the Phenyzian liberation of western europe seems to be almost at an end after less than a week.

Imperial High Command has confirmed the activation of all 12 Yggdrassil systems, which together with tens of thousands of ICBMs as well as other strategic weapons form the deterrent policy of the empire. In a statement Reichsmarschall Wagner noted that "The IFC should consider it's next steps carefully, nuclear war would leave no winners but would be the inevitable consequence of an attack on the Empire. We are talking about the end of life itself on the planet, the IFC should immediately reconsider it's stance and return to the negotiation table instead of gambling the fate of mankind. They have nothing to gain and everything to lose."

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[Zarnicovia nova]

SIC:

OPERATION PAIN

-NCP remnants-

"We will gain revenge and those who helped in our defeat and the death of Mayfield."

Operation 'friend of an enemy'

"Phenyzian pain"

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Following the support of Phenyzia by Romanic Imperium the UASN would begin a quick response. Sending in agents into the country. They’d find the diplomats responsible for the Phenyzian-Roman alliance. Planting 2 pipe bombs to try and kill him.

IC: the soldier to manage the Assassination was atop a nearby building watching the scene as the diplomat approached the trap. The bombs went off. Through the somnolent and rumble the shooter thought he was dead. Some others also were killed. Police returned fire but the shooter ran away and is still believed to be at large. However the ambassador was not killed surprisingly.

Causilities:
1 diplomatic official injured
5 police killed
3 police injured

[Romanic Imperium]

OFFICIAL COMNUQUE TO ALL IFC LEADERS

Dear Leaders,

Im going to be blunt. Stop your baseless claims agianst the Grand Nation Of Phenyzia. Phenyzian matters are none of your concern. Shall you comit to an attack on Phenyzia's sovereignty, The Armed Republic of Romanic Imperium will not hesitate to defend her ally. Phenyzia and her citizens will stay under their current government

Sincerely, President Jaguar Aquilion

[Zarnicovia nova]

SIC:

OPERATION PAIN

-NCP remnants-

"We will gain revenge and those who helped in our defeat and the death of Mayfield."

Operation 'friend of an enemy'

"Phenyzian pain"

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Following the support of Phenyzia by Romanic Imperium the UASN would begin a quick response. Sending in agents into the country. They’d find the diplomats responsible for the Phenyzian-Roman alliance. Planting 2 pipe bombs to try and kill him.

IC: the soldier to manage the Assassination was atop a nearby building watching the scene as the diplomat approached the trap. The bombs went off. Through the somnolent and rumble the shooter thought he was dead. Some others also were killed. Police returned fire but the shooter ran away and is still believed to be at large. However the ambassador was not killed surprisingly.

Causilities:
1 diplomatic official injured
5 police killed
3 police injured

[Kingdom Of The UN]

Commonwealth Katona Guard patrolling the border of Arbeitsam-Kriegsherren

Fort Arbeitsam-Kriegsherren: AK becomes a fortress after Phenyzia launches war!

This afternoon The Commonwealth Minister of Arbeitsam-Kriegsherren Trevor Von Archtin with the approval from Varosa has declared a mobilization of troops in AK after war once more enters Europe. Military personnel, vehicles, and artillery have been set up near the border in case of any sort of attack coming into AK. Fighter jets have been put on high alert in case of Phenyzian fighter planes entering AK airspace, the 7th fleet as you know earlier this week was mobilized because of nuclear strikes in Turkey but now the 7th fleet as more to worry about now that Phenyzia has declared this war against Western Europe. However, the 8th fleet that is currently dispatched near the Mediterranean to move AK for backup in case of a possible attack. As war rages on AK prepares itself for any possible attack on it at anytime, meanwhile in Varosa they have their hands full trying to figure out what to do with the mess on their plate, whatever it maybe lets pray that war does not come to the KUN.

Andrej Trubiski is a journalist and writer for The Commonwealth Broadcasting Network Article Branch

[Phenyzia]

An column of older Löwe tanks in Portugal about to enter urban combat in Lisbon

The Imperial Eagle
The only factual news you will ever hear

British Isles and Spain fall, Imperial troops about to take Lisbon, War in europe over in less than a week

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Despite minor holdouts across western europe the rapid advance of the Imperial Military has shocked the world, with Lisbon about to be liberated the short but bloody european conflict seems to be about to end. Within merely five days millions of troops swept across western europe, crushing any resistance and finally liberating the continent.

At the Imperial Palace, Imperial Chancellor Richter has announced the integration of the western european territories into the Greater Empire, stating that at last we have achieved our natural borders and that the Eurasian dream finally stands realized.

The Imperial Chancellor furthermore adressed the IFC, calling for deescalation stating that this is no longer the cold war. Marasalia especially should reconsider it's futile stance. The terror attack on Phenyzian and Roman diplomats merely continues to prove that this operation was necessary to restore global stability.

As Imperial scientists of the Imperial Research Institute of Future Combat have pointed out the Ragnarök-26 hypersonic glide vehicle can not be intercepted unlike older ICBMs due to it's ability to constantly change direction and altitude making it's movements impossible to predict. And that the deployment of NBC gear merely proves how much the IFC is underestimating the capabilities of Mantikor. Therefore we at the Imperial Eagle agree, an attack on the Empire would be the end of the IFC.

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[Shazbotdom]

After much debate, we will not stand down, nor will we bend the knee to Phenyzian Aggression or the blatant idiocracy of the member states of GENA that stand with their 'ally' as they wage a war that violates the Sovereignty of other nations. Which, it is rather hilarious that they are going to defend their ally's Sovereignty, but not defend those who have done no wrong to their ally that their ally seeks to invade and conquer others. It is also a little funny that the leadership of Phenyzia is unable to send a notice to me themselves and instead has to do so via their State-Owned News Conglomerate. It is almost as if their leadership, their leader, has not had their balls drop yet.

[Phenyzia]

Im Namen Gottes und seiner Majestät dem Kaiser

To: The Government of the Empire of Shazbotdom
Encryption: Open

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To whom it may concern,

As it has apparently not occured to the leadership of this trainwreck you call an empire, we had deliberately chosen not to address a dog barking aggressively. However your continued threats are starting to become a nuisance so, since the Kaiser is far too busy to deal with you himself, I shall do so in his place. I will try my best to ensure you understand what I am about to say.

Right now you have two options:

1. You cease saber-rattling and instead act like a civilized government and seek to negotiate and normalize relations with us.

2. You violate imperial waters, have your forces wiped out by tactical nuclear weapons and if you think now that you will simply retaliate in that case. The moment you even consider giving that order I will authorize the launch of every ICBM, SLBM, smaller warhead, chemical, kinetic and biological weapon in the Imperial Arsenal. Far more than you could hope to protect against or intercept even in your wildest dreams.

How many do you believe can you intercept in a nuclear exchange? 100? 1000? 10000? I've got far more coming your way. Maybe I will feel merciful and only wipe your little excuse of an empire off the face of the planet, or maybe I will feel just petty enough to put an end to this entire planet. Shall we find out which one it will be? Then continue your attempt at fighting the empire.

I hope I finally made myself clear enough. You are about to play russian roulette with a fully loaded revolver so back down while you still can. This goes for any other would-be hero as well, pick a fight you can actually win instead of one that assures your destruction. I know you are reasonable enough to make the smart choice now that I've clarified the stakes in this matter.

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Signed,
Alexander Richter,
Reichskanzler / Imperial Chancellor of the Greater Phenyzian Kaiserreich

[The Aquaria]

Formation of the Aqua Commonwealth: Upcoming?

The Federal Government of the Aquaria proposed a commonwealth plan to all its former colonies during the empire era. Among them, the Federation of Erenine, the Socialist Republic of Moulin, the United Diyghuan Emirates, the Republic of North Poloski, the Republic of Angalal, the Republic of Salomon Islands, and the Federal Republic of Kharamasu have expressed their approval and will to join and form the commonwealth, to increase the economic, social, and diplomatic cooperation between the 7+1 nations.

The signing of the treaty to form the Aqua Commonwealth is expected to be on 1 July and forming officially on 1 September.

[Shazbotdom]

Let your leader know that, since he's unable to talk to me himself, I will discuss things with you. I'll go down your little list and reply to each one individually.

1. I will continue to say what I want when I want. Nothing you can do will change that.
2. And if I do violate imperial waters, and you do launch MRBM's or SRBM's, do you really think that a nation that has been around as long as mine has doesn't have a way to protect itself? We have already been attacked once before in our history by Nuclear Weapons and, thus, have not only land-based ABM Systems totaling in the hundreds but also nearly 500 satellite-based ABM defense platforms at our disposal. The question is, what protections do you have?
3. The Empire has, at last count, more than 70 SSBNs as well as more than 200 land-based ICBM locations with a total of more than 15,000 missiles with hundreds of thousands of independent warheads. How many will you be able to shoot down before your nation is obliterated into plate glass?
4. Honestly, I don't think your nation, nor your leader, has the balls to end the world, so stop with the Schlong-measuring, because you are just making yourself, your leadership, and your nation look weak to the International Community. Especially since you have been suspended from GENA from what reports from the Imperial Intelligence Agency has given to me in the last 12 hours. My allies number in the dozens, how many do you have left, child?

[Phenyzia]

Im Namen Gottes und seiner Majestät dem Kaiser

To: The Government of the Empire of Shazbotdom
Encryption: Open

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To whom it may concern,

so the foolishness continues. Very well.

Perhaps your weapons may be effective at shooting down ICBMs, which I might add we seem to possess almost four times as many of as you do, but do you seriously expect a nation which has deployed orbital kinetic weapons would not have developed systems to rapidly take out hundreds of sattelites? I expected better. But you are already making the mistake of believing we rely merely on outdated ICBMs.

The Dolch-class nuclear autonomous torpedo would make short work of your coastlines, while the Ragnarök-26 hypersonic glide vehicle was specifically designed to quite literally dodge attempts by ABM systems to shoot it down. And I assure you these are far from our only superweapons.

I think you misunderstand the game we are playing, I do not need to win, I just need to ensure you lose if you continue making such reckless moves.

As for your claims about the international community, more useless barking. Their outrage will stop eventually, as it always does. It is by patience that we will ultimately triumph.

This is no 'Schlong-measuring' as you like to call it, this is your short-sighed inability to see the inevitable consequences your next actions will have. And if we are measuring intelligence, I believe your agency has just failed at doing it's job, the Greater Kaiserreich has not been suspended from the GENA.

Go ahead, dig your hole even deeper with your next declaration, little emperor.

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Signed,
Alexander Richter,
Reichskanzler / Imperial Chancellor of the Greater Phenyzian Kaiserreich

[Common Territories]

To: Reichskanzler Alexander Richter; Greater Phenyzian Kaiserreich. From: Emperor JC, Imperial Marshal of the Imperion Coalition. Subject: An Official Promise. Encryption: None. Dear Mr. Richter and to whom else this may concern within the Phenyzian government, As Imperial Marshal of the Imperion Coalition, it is my sworn duty to protect and defend members of the Coalition against foes and adversaries, foreign and domestic. Nay, it is my honor to defend our brothers and sisters in arms against those whom wish to test my sacred oath. It has come to this Coalition's attention that the Phenyzian Kaiserreich has threatened the Shazbotdom Empire, a proud member of this Coalition, with not only the use of tactical nuclear weaponry, but the outright obliteration of their nation by means of nuclear weapons. "Maybe I will feel merciful and only wipe your little excuse of an empire off the face of the planet, or maybe I will feel just petty enough to put an end to this entire planet." By making this egregious threat, you have not only threatened Shazbotdom, but you have also threatened the entirety of the Imperion Coalition. Threatening the world and your allies as well it seems. It does not matter if you share the same ideology in regards to monarchism and imperialism as we do, your nation has made one of the worst decisions it could make in this lifetime. To threaten a member of this Coalition is a certain, brutally epic, surefire way to end up deceased. One could say it's the most effortless, roundabout way to commit suicide on behalf of your people. Furthermore, your nation is now in full violation of the Amicable Relations Agreement fostered between the Imperion Coalition and Global Entente of Nations & Alliances. By threatening the immediate use of nuclear weapons unprovoked against a member of this Coalition, you have dirtied not only your hands, but muddied the international organization crazy enough to protect your equally deranged nation. There was zero communication through deconfliction lines or official public lines of communication throughout this entire situation - a clear violation of the Agreement's second bullet-point. In spirit, the Phenyzian Kaiserreich has totally stomped into the ground this Coalition's generous attempt at diplomacy with GENA. As such, you have dragged your entire organization into the crosshairs of every Imperion Coalition's military forces - including its nuclear arsenals. It is therefore my urgent demand that leadership within the Global Entente of Nations & Alliances take immediate action to deconflict this situation and enact severe reprimands against the Phenyzian Kaiserreich for its actions here today. If GENA fails to reign in its rouge membership, the total ceasure of relations between both bodies is the least of their concerns. Leaving this situation in our hands is something GENA will never forget. Let me be perfectly clear to those leading the Phenyzian Kaiserreich and to those whom defend it in GENA still. This Coalition is unlike any organization you've encountered in your recent upcoming. Imperion was founded in total war, it thrives in total warfare, and there is no mistake in that Imperion is ready for war. Don't be fooled, Imperion has been prepared for every scenario since its inception. We are far more willing to commit the gravest of sins than humanity could ever conceptualize within nightmares if such actions protect its member states. There is no hill too high, no canyon too deep to prevent our wrath from reaching you. We take your threats very seriously. Honestly, we do. Which is why, as Imperial Marshal of the Imperion Coalition, I have issued the immediate correspondence to each head of state within the Coalition to immediately ready their nuclear forces to fire within a moment's notice. By the time you are reading this, eleven members of the Imperion Coalition are poised to launch their nuclear arsenals at every major population center, military target, and strategic resource area not only within the Phenyzian Kaiserreich, but at every Global Entente of Nations & Alliances member nation (through direct membership or by alliance). If GENA wishes to safeguard its rouge member as it attempts to deliver nuclear weapons against this Coalition, it has no right to object to its own participation in the fiery bloodbath to come. I can assure you as the Emperor of TECT, I have already issued targets for the Empire's nuclear forces; their directives are strict and each member within GENA is on the target list. They only await a single utterance from myself to fire their salvos. If you wish to bring the end of the world so badly, we shall ensure your nation meets the same fate, as will your allies whom protect your country from any serious consequences. Of course our regular and irregular forces within the Coalition have received their orders as well, but that's less impressive than the amount of warheads aimed at your nation alone I suppose. If you wish for these weapons to deactivate and return to standby, to deconflict from this perilous tragedy, Phenyzian Kaiserreich and GENA will adhere to these demands to the T. Phenyzian Kaiserreich retracts its nuclear threats against this Coalition's members and proves its commitment to refrain from making such threats again. Our forces will only return to standby if the Phenyzian Kaiserreich deconflicts first. We are strong believers in Mutually Assured Destruction. By no means we do we wish to use nuclear weapons on anyone, even our most hated foe. But if we are fired upon, we will return enough fire to block out the Sun. Deescalate. Now. Furthermore, GENA is to take immediate steps to reign in their member nation and issue scathing penalties towards the Phenyzian Kaiserreich for bringing nuclear warfare between both organizations to the forefront. Imperion will not tolerate anything less than serious consequences for this flagrant threat of mass genocide against its member states in total violation on both text and spirit of our amicable relationship agreement. Failure for these demands to be met will result in one or all of the following: At first signs of launch or preparations to launch any strategic missiles from Phenyzian Kaiserreich against the Coalition and its members, all nuclear forces within the Imperion Coalition will begin firing their arsenals at each designated target within Phenyzian Kaiserreich and GENA. Survivors will be hit again with another salvo. If the previous consequence failed to make this clear, the state of war will exist between the Imperion Coalition and all members of the Global Entente of Nations & Alliances. We will let your imaginations answer where things go from there and how that's settled with or without nuclear arms. The immediate ceasure of relations, contact, and cooperation with GENA. GENA will officially become an enemy of this Coalition and all who call it an ally. This will be your only warning to cease these threats of nuclear war. We do not wish for nuclear and will refrain from making such threats. However, we do promise nuclear war will occur if the conditions laid out come to happen - that is a promise. Imperion will never, ever tolerate filth such yours to desecrate our grand organization by bringing harm to our member nations. Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo! Sincerely, HIRM Emperor JC, Imperial Marshal of the Imperion Coalition The Imperion Coalition.

[Gralov]

June 17, 2:53 / HOME / GLAKFORD BULLETIN

Ministry on Development and Scientific Advancement and the Ministry of Public Works to expand Gralovian Rail Networks - Glakford
The MDSA and the MPW collaborates to expand railways and make them more efficient.

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One of the many railways inside Gralov. (Noticeable dog in the background)

The MDSA and the MDW today announced something during a speech conference in Glakford that they have plans to further expand the rail infrastructure of Gralov, and improve the quality of current railways and trains to increase efficiency and reduce reliance on cars that pollute Glakford and various other cities in Gralov.

Ministry of Public Works Executive Jurrien Slotmans told news reporters that the project will be "vital" to public transport and has added it is a good way to reduce carbon emissions and remove air pollution from various cities in Gralov. The Ministry on Development and Scientific Advancement Molkenboer von Brunsman has also publicly stated that due to rapid technological advancement, Gralovian railways will be much safer, even at increased speeds. He also added that more AI and more computers shall be added to the trains operating systems to operate independently in case the driver is incapacitated or tired.

According to the current studies by some rail experts in Gralov, they say that overall increase in rail transport has severely had an impact on the environment and the economy, which has increased due to less congestion in major Gralovian cities, therefore expanding much more space whilst decreasing the effect of motorized means of commuting. It also adds that due to the government shifting to rail transportation traffic has been less bad than before. But they also say that it might further tense maintaining the vast networks of rails, rendering them useless if ever used again. Many government officials have responded to this as they say that they can "simply" fix this with robotics and regular scheduled maintenance and checking for defections and degenerations in trains or rails.

High-speed railway is now also competing against air transportation as faster trains are being designed to further emphasize Gralovian rail expansions, experts say that soon the railway industry may surpass airplanes as the means to travel at short period between cities, however, this does not mean that high-speed trains may surpass airlines at transporting people at vast distances.

[Phenyzia]

Im Namen Gottes und seiner Majestät dem Kaiser

From: Alexander Richter, Reichskanzler of the Greater Phenyzian Kaiserreich
To: Emperor JC, Imperial Marshal of the Imperion Coalition
Encryption: Open

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Emperor JC,

perhaps you would be well advised to teach members of your coalition about the obvious consequences of invading a nuclear superpower which I have been trying to spell out very carefully for the government of Shazbotdom, considering their inability to figure out the obvious on their own. I kept calling for deescalation while laying out the obvious consequences for failure to do so on Shazbotdom's end.

Do not blame me for their inability to consider the consequences of their actions. And do not make the mistake of thinking that Imperion would stand a chance of success, I will not need nuclear weapons to defeat you and your outdated organization.

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Signed,
Alexander Richter,
Reichskanzler / Imperial Chancellor of the Greater Phenyzian Kaiserreich

Im Namen Gottes und seiner Majestät dem Kaiser

From: Crown-Princess Viktoria, Heir-apparent of the Imperial Throne
To: Emperor JC, Imperial Marshal of the Imperion Coalition, Supreme Emperor Larry Williams of the Empire of Shazbotdom
Encryption: Highest

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Emperor JC and Supreme Empror Williams,

my sincerest apologies for the words and actions of this bumbling buffoon who just signed his own death-warrant. Normally I try not to involve myself in the everyday diplomatic matters of the empire, as I am currently preparing for the matter of my ascension to the throne considering my grandfather's rapidly declining health, but this has gone too far.

With the Kaiser's declining health Richter has been handling most of the day-to-day government business in recent months. I assure you that there will be no nuclear exchange. And I assure you that Richter has damaged the Phenyzian reputation on the international stage for the last time. All I ask for is some time to deal with this fool and his clique for good.

it is regrettable that I must reach out to such respectable monarchs for the first time under such circumstances but I pray that you will trust me that none of this was approved or supported by me or my grandfather, the Kaiser, who is currently on his deathbed. I hope that relations between Shazbotdom, the Imperion Coalition and the Phenyzian Kaiserreich can in the near future be normalized again.

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Signed,
Viktoria von Hohenzollern,
Heir-apparent of the Imperial Throne of the Greater Phenyzian Kaiserreich

[Janpia]

• • • Kalisight Treaty Organization • • • Democracy • Peace • Security The Kalisight Treaty Organization has approached the Imperion Coalition about possible trade deals, economic cooperation, and security concerns that could benefit the two alliances, citing the ever-increasing national threats as well as growing security and economic concerns, on both national and international levels. The Imperion Coalition is a monarchist pact that strives for the betterment of the people, to establish stronger economies, and to strengthen monarchist culture. While indeed the KTO focuses on democracy, peace, and security; unity is one of its core values, opening its arm for any inter-alliance cooperation and mutual benefits. During a closed bilateral talks through the back channels, both parties discussed possible economic agreements, along with the concerns of international security. As such, both parties have agreed on various topics, along with actions of interest to take As agreed, all members of the Imperion Coalition will receive 45% discounts on any KTO state's stores, along with a 30% tariff cap on trade and exchange cooperation. Trade incentives were also given for the benefits of the member states' economies. This will allow both sides to profit, establish mutual trade agreements, and allow the free movement of goods. The results of the bilateral talks have also suggested future economic forums between the two alliances to further solidify and establish future economic agreements or cooperation. Another part of the agreement is on international security, which establishes mutual intelligence sharing and security-based cooperation on an agreed mutual enemy. Back channel communications were also established for any future conflicting interests between the KTO and the Imperion Coalition, preventing unwanted conflict and allowing cooperation in security concerns. With this in regard, we believe that both KTO and the Imperion Coalition will advance together in understanding and cooperation, in the matters of peace, prosperity, and diplomacy.

[South Olpen]

Stan Westroe
Castle of the Evil One, Miami, United States

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Stan B. Westroe sat. It was odd, unexpected, that the King of Darkness had to think. He should have all the answers to his questions. But undeterred, he sat on his throne of amethyst throne pondering his question determinately. Westroe and Satan thought, their ideas teleporting between Satan's corporeal form in the pits of hell and his body on Earth. They were in agreement.
Late into the night, he was interrupted by a lieutenant. His aide came with the news, great and terrible news. Cortot was near. The plan could begin. He assembled his advisors, summoned his staff, and charged his horse. They did the same. Between them, they had enough Unholy Energy to obliterate cities. They had the power to level cities, and destroy all remnants of many countries. They were ready for battle.
The beast was an elegant monster. His body gleamed in the Twilight like sculpted obsidian, it's 6 black, horrific wings could shred a man without thought. Its eyes burned red with the souls of those who fell to Satan. His noble steed rose. From this position, he could see all of Miami. It was a beautiful sight, but to him, the life and joy he could sense was a blemish on the Earth. He rose further, above the clouds. He pressed forward, his advisors following him on similar beasts.
They went all the way to the Archivum Ordinis Regii. To the unenlightened, it would seem only a church. A beautiful church, an ancient church, but a Church. To Westroe and his comrades, though, he could see behind the facade. He could see the defensive enchantments, he could see the portal that led to the other Chapters in the graveyard. But, he could also sense it. The pure Holy Energy was weakening him, the power of God was stripping his strength. He had to leave soon. The barrier was strong, a protective ring around the church, glowing with gold, connecting like a gleaming silk spiderweb. On each cardinal direction, there was a cross.
He rose his staff as if it was a sword, and his lieutenants did too. They summoned power from the underworld, the pure energy of darkness and chaos, the unadulterated power of hate and deceit, the indivisible force made purely of rebellion, and illness, and they blasted. 1, 2, 3, 4 volleys they launched. With each hit, the barrier was getting weaker and weaker. 5, 6, 7, 8 shots each. The barrier was no more. So easily, he could charge in, destroy the artifacts, and kill the High Acolyte. But then he flew away. He liked to play with his food.

[World of Krieg]

Krieg has begun to move its troops in India toward the border with Pakistan. Millions of colonists from the Imperium have been arriving in the colonies of Krieg. Krieg has not replied to Gonswanza's slander, with all state-owned media seemingly ignoring it. The Tallarn Desert Raiders 76th regiment have arrived near the border with Pakistan, preparing for an invasion. There were rumors inside of Krieg territories that a WMD would be used.

[Shazbotdom]

TO: Crown-Princess Viktoria
It is good that common sence has reigned in Phenyzia. Your little minion was really starting to get on my nerves with attempting to 'one up' us at every chance. His insolence should be punished. Might I suggest a very public flogging, followed by some time in solitary confinment? Maybe, 15 to 20 years in Solitary? Just a suggestions from one National Leader to another soon-to-be National Leader.

[Trenaka]

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King Frederick II dissolves Parliament, schedules new election for June 19th

Martin Kruger

MUNICH- After the governing coalition in Munich collapsed earlier this week, King Frederick dissolved Parliament to hold a new general election on request of Chancellor Friedel. This is a regular move in Trenakan politics, where if a coalition collapses, a new election is held. This new election, however, may end up far different than any other. Current polls suggest an easy Social Democrat victory, but it also shows the Communist Party splitting up into the New Left Party and what is left of the original Communist Party. It also shows the Freie Wahler gaining 3% of the vote. Freie Wahler is a centrist party that hasn’t managed to gain above 0.8 percent in national elections. If the current minority government of the Social Democrats, Greens, and United Democrats reforms, they would still remain a minority government, with 43% of seats. This would give them 40 less seats in Parliament than what they hold now at 298. They would either most likely align with the Liberty Party and Freie Wahler, which would give them 51% of seats (306) or align themselves with the New Left, which would also give them 51% (306). This would leave any governing coalition in a very precarious position, with them unable to handle even a few party members defecting.


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[Newer Cascadia Republic]

New Cascadia Military announces Frontier Legion

The New Cascadia Military has announced the formation of the Frontier Legion allowing foreigners to join the Legion and fight with the Cascadian Military. The Legion recruits anyone willing to die for the Cascadian cause and goals. The legion recruits those from various backgrounds although they'll have to go through a screening process those who are joining could range from those seeking a new life to deserters from other nations' military, and those seeking Cascadian citizenship. The Military states that all new recruits will be given a battery of physical, intellectual, and psychological tests before any training happens further down in the process, recruits will be screened for “motivation” to weed out those who don’t have the drive to make it in the ranks.

The Frontier Legion offers benefits for those who join and as follows
-Medical insurance including dental covers the Legionnaire medical bills both in New Cascadian territories and outside of said territories
-Legionnaire could apply for Cascadian Citizenship after 3 years of service
-The Legionnaire pays is $1430 a month
-Access to certain luxury Items

For one to join up all they need to do is find the Frontier Legion recruitment office and chat with the recruiter then they'll go through the screening process to join up.

[Svenska-Britannia]

MESSAGE FROM THE UNITED CONFEDERATION "UNITY IS STRENGTH, DIVISION IS WEAKNESS" "The United Confederation has been quietly watching the events of these past few days unfold as the Phenyzian Kaiserreich has done unjustified and immoral military invasions that sweep across the entirety of Europe as well as other territories and borders that have been invaded by the Kaiserreich. This act of wanton military violence against other nations has not only gained the ire of the 'Coalition', but it has also gained the ire of the entirety of the United Confederacy. Now with the advent of Nuclear Saber Rattling being present amongst all sides of the conflict, the United Confederation has finally had enough of the Neo-Imperialist Expansions of the Kaiserreich. Phenyzia must cease its military invasions across all territories and return the lands invaded to their rightful and former glory. If the Kaiserreich does not cede to this demands, then the United Confederation has no choice but to declare a 'War of Liberation' against the Kaiserreich to reclaim occupied territories back to their rightful government. The United Confederation will not be afraid to deploy over 10 million soldiers in order to fulfill the mandated goal of liberation against such unwanted and callous Imperial Tyranny. Phenyzia will be given only one warning, and if the warning is not heeded then the entirety of the United Confederation's military might will fall upon the imperialist state. " -Head of the United Confederation The United Imperium of Svenska-Britannia