Flames of Revolt (APSIA Only/IC)

by **Noorizadeh** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:12 pm

President In Recovery, Assassin Prosecuted

July 3, 1999

The President, recovering at his vacation home.

I saw allah. And he told me to promote the free market.

by **Shiandor** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:13 pm

July 14, 1999

Government Dispatch

The Committee of Government Reform would like to cordially inform the Hammerfesten people of the recent changes made to the government and economy of Hammerfest. Enlightened socialism is still held at the core of the beliefs of the State of Hammerfest, but with the new changes the state will be able to more easily apply our core ideology into the dynamic markets of the world.

Government
The government of Hammerfest is now a socialist parliamentary republic
The ideologies of enlightened socialism and social democracy is enshrined in the constitution
The National Worker's Congress is to consist of 465 members, proportionally represented among the forty-two provinces, one autonomous region, and three municipalities.
Democratic centralism is to be enforced in all parliamentary debate
The Socialist Party of Hammerfest is enshrined in the constitution.
The National People's Front consists of the SPH and any daughter parties. Daughter parties must follow enlightened socialism and be vetted by the SPH.
Federalism will be practiced within the government
Ultimately all power is vested in the national government, but local administrations are given control of day-to-day responsibilities and powers in their respective regions.
The executive branch will consist of a Premier (head of state) and a Prime Minister (head of government).
The premier will be elected by popular vote every 3 years.
The Prime Minister will be elected by the NWC every 4
There are no term limits for any government office
The NWC will meet 3 times a year, and will elect a Standing Committee to take the role of the NWC when not assembled.
The Secretariat of the Socialist Party of Hammerfest is the highest decision making organ.
It will consist of the General Secretary, Premier, Prime Minister, Deputy Ministers, and heads of the NWC.
It will develop all plans and views for the party.
It will meet twice a year, the Politburo will rule in its stead while the Secretariat is not convened.
The autonomous region of Qamutikrai is excepted from the aforementioned changes.
Qamutikrai will keep its own national government and have considerable control over its internal legislation.
It will only yield to the Hammerfesten state in matters of macroeconomy and foreign policy.
If any legislation passed in Qamutikrai is deemed by the NWC to be a degradation of the nation's views, it shall be nulled.

Economy
The economic system adopted by the government of Hammerfest is coined as a socialist-oriented market economy.
It's goals are to adhere to enlightened socialism while being able to apply its teachings to the dynamic global markets.
All companies are to be state owned, but will be organized and act like corporations.
Citizens are allowed to own shares in all Hammerfesten companies through the ISEx.
Taxes are proportional to wealth earned, with fluidic tax brackets and the existence of tax credits.
The government shall operate a welfare state that will take care of the people of Hammerfest through services such as universal healthcare, free education, free public transport, income security, pension plans, and welfare programs.
The autonomous region of Qamutikrai is to be exempted from the aforementioned changes, unless otherwise decided by the Qamutikrainian state.
The cities of Malmö, Stockholm, and Gothenburg are designated as special economic zones, where a local Committee of Economic Planning will decide economic policy that differs from national policy.
The state of Hammerfest acknowledges that the new economy is much more capitalistic in function, but assures that it follows enlightened socialism and will allow us to progress into true socialism.

With the changes mentioned previously, the Ministry of State assures the Hammerfesten proletariats and workers of the world that Hammerfest will become a bastion of socialism and be a shining city upon the hill of what socialism can achieve. We have no doubts in our minds that these changes will lead Hammerfest to greatness, and we implore the Hammerfesten people to believe in the state as well.

by **Apsiamaharlika** » Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:37 pm

New Legislative Building Approved, Expected Opening 2005.

The new legislative building, or the Batasang Pambansa, has been approved to begin, with construction beginning in Budget Year 2000. The Building has been budgeted 1.5 Billion Dollars over the 5 years of construction or 300 Million a year. The design chosen by the Congress, is based heavily in Neo-Classical Architecture, and will be built on the coastal end of Rizal Park, where President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo decreed that the Government would be centered in.

The Designer's depiction of the Exterior can be seen below

Interior Depictions

Grand Entrance/Rotunda

Hallways

House of Representatives Chamber

Senate Chamber

Supreme Chancellor's Office

by **Nice-Pontivy** » Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:18 pm

Imperialism manifest: The Zengari Axis, and all you need to know about them
July 21st, 1999

In the past week, a series of events that many sane viewers would consider "concerning" has occurred. These events all center around a group of nations that in the past have been troubling, Gehraveka, Genovica, and the newly formed Sutherysk. These nations have banded together into what they have called the Zengari Axis, a military and economic alliance.

Genovica has begun what many experts have called an "ethnic cleansing", as the Goths, a significant minority in the nation, were expelled to Sutherysk, a primarily Gothic state. President Clemenceau firmly denounced this, although he had little support from the international community. As he stated,
Migration agreement is the Genovican code word for expulsion. Both Genovica and Sutherysk are complicit in the removal of a sovereign people from their land.

Tensions between Oghuz and the newly created Sutherysk reached a boiling point, with Oghuz attacking shipping in the region, and Sutherysk, Yahel, and France all declaring war as a response. Oghuz was finally overrun today. However, the contents of the peace deal have set off a new crisis. The annexation of Constantinople has been denounced by Pavlovsk, Santa Rosa, Yahel, and France as a blatant attempt to crush the people of Oghuz.
A statement from the Pavlovski delegation to APSIA read:
While the Pavlovski state does fully support the dismantling of the previous, tyrannical Oghuzian government, the Pavlovski state does not support the action of retracting all sovereignty from the Oghuzian people. The Sutheryskan monarchy has forcefully stolen lands from a sovereign peoples, and are now dismantling their religious and cultural heritage, such as within the Hagia Sofia and the city of Istanbul. The Pavlovski delegation calls upon all nations of the APSIA Organization to denounce these heinous acts committed by the Sutheryskan monarchy.

The Santa Rosan delegation to APSIA stated that the annexation of Oghuz was "blatantly criminal".

Benis Benis, Yahelian delegate to APSIA, stated:
While the Turkish regime has been nothing more than a thorn in the side of the continent for untold time, revoking any sense of national identity from their people puts us on the level of their cruel leaders and to right the wrongs of the past, we cannot continue to make the same mistakes.

President Clemenceau stated:
We simply cannot understand, nor tolerate, the actions of the nations of the Zengari Axis. There is a clear, irrational line of thinking among them, that might makes right. Might does not make right. This has been proven time and time again. I think France itself knows that best. The time for ethnic cleansing, irredentism, and the destruction of entire cultures ended a long time ago. It is time those nations realized it.

Recently, the French military undertook an unannounced readiness test, which high command has announced will occur annually at a random date. This readiness test seems to have spooked the Gehraveka and Genovican militaries, as heightened readiness was found on their side of the border. In addition, in a move that many analysts have called concerning, Sutherysk deployed 200 thousand troops to northern Genovica. President Clemenceau quickly denounced this as an overreaction, and on the 19th the military announced that the readiness test was at an end. However, this action has led to a significant deterioration of relations between the Zengari Axis and France. In addition, Alicia firmly denounced the actions of Gehraveka in the EC, and reaffirmed their commitment to France. Albion has yet to comment on the situation.

by **Panjal** » Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:18 pm

Lezgi Gazet
July 22, 1999

Poutine makes historic visit to Balaton

Kennedy (left) and Poutine (right)

Last Monday, General Secretary Vladimir Poutine made a scheduled visit to the nation of Balaton, making him the first Pavlovski leader to visit the country since the Balo-Pavlovski split in the early 1980s, which saw our two nations drift apart over ideological differences.

The visit was seen as a rapprochement between Balaton and Pavlovsk by many, with General Secretary Poutine and Chairman Kennedy appearing friendly and talkative to one another. The main outcome of the visit, however, was the sale of a large plot of land within Balaton to be sold to the Pavlovski military, for the construction of a new, large-scale military base. The base is set to be completed in the first few years of the new century, though construction has not begun just yet.

Analysts have speculated that Balaton has opted to open up to the Pavlovski government solely out of necessity, as nations such as Landersvich-Kychova have been posturing themselves against the small, landlocked nation. The topic of this posturing did not come up in any publicly held conversations, however.

by **Toluca-** » Thu Dec 12, 2019 7:15 pm

Government Dispatch

July 22, 1999

Classified: The First Directive

Months have passed since the Tolucan Rebellion flared up. While the general military strength of the Federation has not faltered, the immense support for Free Toluca has proved that this troublesome flame will not be put out by conventional firefighting methods.

This rebellion actually provides a unique opportunity for our nation. The harsher we slam down Tolucan spirit, the lesser tensions will exist in North America as a whole. As a result, the First Directive has been concocted by the Coalition in an effort so firmly and radically end Tolucan national spirit forever.

Phase 1: Limiting National Freedom
I. Censorship
It would be extremely unwise to perform this operation without sufficient protections for the state. For example, what's stopping other parts of the Federation rising up while our armed forces are tied up in Toluca, or enemy propaganda to flood our nation and turn our people against us. As of today, radio, television and newspaper media forms will be restricted. Only authorised sources will be allowed to publish any form of media. The most heavy bans will be for news channels.

II. Communication
The free spread of ideas and news is a major threat to our operation and the forging of a new Federation. All communication, telephone and interconnected computer networks especially will be heavily monitored and restricted. This is in an effort to limit word of the Federation's deeds to spread throughout the populace and inevitably internationally.

III. Travel and the movement of peoples
To prevent further revolutionary issues, as well as allowing the Coalition to exact the narrative required, citizens will be unable to leave their state boundaries. For larger states, like California, this clause divides their relevant travel zones in half.

All of the above conditions scale with income and net worth. Primarily, this is so the upper class of the Federation stays onside with the Coalition.

Phase 2: Law in Toluca
I. Martial Law
All parts of Toluca still under the control of the Federation will be held under martial law, severely limiting movement and communication, as well as curfews for citizens. Parts of cities may be commandeered by the Government to use for military purposes. Public executions will be conducted for severe crimes or for suspicious persons.

II. Galvanising Military Power
To make up for lost manpower that has been swallowed up by the Rebellion, a conscription lottery will begin in the Central States, as well as a recruitment campaign. Training will last 3 months, with recruits expected to complete learning modules during spare time not in battle. In addition to this, military hardware will be contracted from various arms companies to not only cement our strength over Toluca but the world.

Phase 3: Reclaiming the South
I. Securing Mexico
The Federation Armed Forces has managed to hold Mexico for the entirety of the Rebellion, but the city is at it's limits. It's likely it will succumb in the next month without a serious operation. Operation Doomfist aims to reclaim Toluca and secure the state all the way to the city of Heroica. Sun Tzu's Art of War details that you must play to your opponent's strengths; in our case, numbers and public support. As a result, we must be ruthless in cutting down our opponent. Do not hesitate to wound civilians in our pursuit of strength.

II. Sullying the Culture
In occupation zones, soldiers are encouraged to sully the spirit and culture of Toluca. This is more than simply ruining the people: we must brutalise every aspect of Tolucan culture. The language, the customs, everything. Toluca should not even exist as a concept in their, our your, heads.

It is of vital important that this directive is followed absolutely and excellently. Order your commands accordingly.

Ernest Hutchinson
Acting Leader of the American Federation

by **Landersvich-Kychova** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:54 pm

July 31, 1999

Landersvich Navy Begins Creation of a Navy
As tensions rise the need for a Navy increases, especially due to piracy threats and a ever so larger need to import goods. That is why just yesterday, the Landersvich Navy has begun construction on their first naval dockyard in Mbalean Somalia. The dockyard will be fitted to construct submarines, that will be kept at the Slovene ports in Sutherysk, where Landersvich currently keeps a small patrol fleet of 14 Gunboats.
Rumors have been going around that the Union Government is attempting to get access to the sea from the country itself. Weather this means getting access through rivers or possibly buying Land, nobody yet knows.

by **ApisaVolta** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:33 pm

Sweeping Infrastructure Reforms Pass Legislature; Signed by President

August 3rd, 1999

This morning a bipartisan development package overwhelmingly passed both legislative houses and has been signed by outgoing-President Omuro.

Infrastructure, which Volta's most productive cities have struggled with, was always discussed in political debates, yet seldom acted upon. With a predicted surplus in the upcoming budget, funding has been allocated for repairing and building roads, planning city-sprawl, and day-to-day necessities. This also includes the creation of more locally-sponsored clinics, firehouses, police departments, and local governance offices. In and around the fastest growing cities, more roads will be prepared and mapped out to maximize investment, development, and management. This is part of a desire to stop the creation of slums and shift into a more modern housing approach.

Many legislators from rural Volta expressed concern about their interests being ignored. However, even city-dwelling legislators agreed that the conditions in undeveloped Volta must improve to slow the current migration trends. In an endeavor to keep some rural citizens from moving to a city, rural regions will be developed and primed for investment. In interior areas especially, restrictions and complications towards foreign investment will be removed. This will hopefully create newer and better-paying jobs in these areas, keeping the citizens there.

Domestic investment will be simplified with red tape and restrictions being removed. While foreign investors won't have the same benefits given to them as domestic investors, they'll see restrictions removed and process simplified nationally. Since Volta has such an insanely large workforce, factory number limitations will be stripped. Creation of these sorts of jobs, which usually pay more, will lower unemployment and present more opportunities to Voltans.

In an effort to keep wealthy and educated Voltans from leaving the country, wages for many high-level positions will be raised. Additionally, investment benefits will be given if they keep their capital and money in Volta. Tax breaks will be given to Voltans who employ more than 5,000 people and pay them a decent wage.

Infrastructure development plans are to be finalized by November 1999 and executed by February 2000. City-planning will be prioritized throughout all of this. Investment changes, though, will be implemented immediately.

by **Yustrait** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 4:35 pm

August 10, 1999

Van Esch Cabinet Eyes Helmandi Private Sector as Europe Sees Rising Tensions, Formation of Domestic Consortium Closer as ING Groep and Ministry of Finance Prepares To Seize Exor N.V. From Agnelli Family, Eyes Credit Rhone AG, UBS Group, Considers Including SocGen, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole: Street Wrap
Read more:
Referendum Renders Oghuz Independent of Sutherysk · French Nice News Network: Zengari Axis an "Imperialist Manifest" · Balaton Sees FDI Hike as Niagaran Union Allocates US$875 Million, Transforms Five-Year Plan into Four-Year · Sutherysk Allocates US$12 Billion For Infrastructure in Greece, Anatolia, Serbia, and Regions "Affected By War" · Volta Legislators Approve Infrastructure Reform Package, President Responds With Assent

On July 18th, 1999, the Sutheryskan government issued an official statement, revealing that it had sent what it labelled as a "peace-keeping force" to Rhone proper, now an independent republic, so as to allegedly protect and "defend the rights" of the Gothic and Swiss people residing in the region, in response to the French mobilisation on the Franco-Gehravekan border carried out in light of the formation of the Zengari Axis. The French government was quick to respond. On the 21st of July, the Nice News Network published an article with the headline "Imperialism Manifest: The Zengari Axis, and All You Need to Know About Them", that reported that President Jacques Clemenceau firmly denounced the Holy Empire of Sutherysk, arguing that the Genovican-Gehravekan so-called migration agreement is a "code word for expulsion", and accusing the two states of violating the right to self-determination of "sovereign people". The President has not yet responded to our request for a comment, and was met with little to no support from the international community. On the same day, Sutherysk, Yahel, Santa Rosa, Pavlovsk and France overran Oghuz, after the latter state attacked Sutheryskian shipping in the Bosphorus strait. The ensuing peace deal set off a new crisis. The annexation of Oghuz, especially Constantinople, lead to the other belligerents denouncing Sutherysk, accusing the state of attempting to "crush" people of Oghuz. While the French military exercise was called off on the 19th, the series of events has led to deterioration of relations between the Zengari Axis and the French Federation. Fellow European Community member states were passive with regards to the matter, with only Alicia denouncing Gehraveka, and reaffirmed their commitment to France. Nine days later, a referendum was held in Oghuz, renderring the East Oghuz, less Cyprus, independent of the Holy Empire of Sutherysk, with the latter pledging to "protect the new nation and its people".

Meanwhile, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a state that has become famous for maintaining a (comparatively) cautious, if not neutral, stance with regards to recent affairs, and even staying uninvolved in the Franco-Zengari tensions; the Dutch have still to respond to a proposal made by the French Federation that would involve a mutual defense pact, in spite of common interests that emerged as soon as the Ministry of Finance, among other firms, seized a dominant stake in three of the largest French financial institutions. Every since the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy won the January 16th snap election by a landslide, the Chairman of the party, and current Prime Minister, Sjors Van Esch, has promised ING Groep N.V., as well as others systematically important banks and firms, that his cabinet will oversee the formation of a banking consortium, a state-owned bank holding company controlled by its de jure subsidiaries; a banking trust, in essence. Naturally, the Netherlands would first have to prepare all of the potential trustees for entry into the consortium, among them Exor N.V., a holding company headquartered in 22 Gustav Mahlerplein, and owned by the Vitolian Agnelli family. The Ministry of Finance has already made a US$9.159 bid for a 51%, and thus, dominant, stake in the publicly-traded firm, at a price per share of US$77.65. Giovanni Agnelli B.V. has accepted the bid, leaving the Vitolian dynasty with a mere 1.99% of all common stock. It is likely that the family accepted the bid only because it was greatly appreciative of the otherwise nigh-worthless stock. Holdings of the company include CNH Industrial N.V., a firm that produces and sells agricultural and construction equipment, with a market capitalization of US$14.74 billion. This is merely the first step to the formation of the long-awaited banking trust, however; as for now, certain entrants are ING Groep, Exor N.V., the Royal Dutch Company N.V., Aegon N.V. and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., with a market capitalization of US$46.33 billion, US$18 billion, US$263 billion, US$9.24 billion and US$15 billion respectively. Following extensive lobbying from the aforementioned firms (save for the recently acquired Exor N.V.), Prime Minister Sjors Van Esch is meeting the Minister of Finance "soon", so as to discuss the potential inclusion of the Dutch state-owned Societe Generale, BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole, with a market capitalization of US$28 billion, US$65 billion and US$38 billion respectively, as well as other promising potential entrants, namely, the two Swiss private banking, wealth management, asset management, investment management and leveraged finance blue-chip giants, Credit Rhone Group AG, with a market capitalization of US$28.22 billion, and UBS Group AG, with a market capitalization of US$40.55 billion, the latter also having a retail and wholesale banking division. Naturally, this would require the acquisition of the two banks, which would, based on the assumption that the bid would evince no premium on the market price, cost, at the very least, US$35.07 billion; this is a lot of money, and the Ministry of Finance has yet to respond to our request to issue a statement as to how such an amount of capital would be so suddenly raised; the deadline proposed by the Prime Minister is as early as late September, 1999. The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance are also likely to invite a delegation from the Independent Republic of Salib-Helmand to the talks, as ING Groep and other lobbyists have turned their attention to the Middle Eastern state in light of recent geopolitical events. Why?
August 7th, 1998. The Independent Republic of Salib-Helmand feared potential tariffs harming the domestic private secture. In light of this, multiple companies, including Aryan Oil Company, Gohvajeesh Gas, as well as multiple metallurgy firms, following government-issued subsidies, formed the Consortium for Helmand, a right-leaning lobbying bloc represented by former Tehrani mayor Abdul Mirza. Almost one year later, Aryan Oil Company performed its initial public offering on the Tehran Stock Exchange, seeing comparatively lukewarm reception in spite of increased demand for crude oil in light of recent geopolitical events, its market capitalization failing to exceed US$630 billion. Meanwhile, Gohvajeesh Gas has begun acquiring metallurgy and mining firms, managing them via Kirekoochak, a subsidiary wholly owned by Gohvajeesh Gas, so as to not perturb anti-trust officials in Helmand. Save for a brief skirmish with Punjab, which led to its subjugation by the Independent Republic of Salib-Helmand, the region has been seeing a period of political and economic stability, a beacon of solidity, by stark contrast to EMEA, which has seen crisis after crisis, from the ripple effects of the collapse of the Asian Trade Sphere and the ensuing financial crises, to the Algiers crisis and military engagements in Oghuz and even a brief (if not still extant) cold war between the French Federation and Sutherysk and Gehraveka. This is why ING Groep and the other so-called "trustee lobbyists" are considering cutting funding for European retail banking operations, in favor of investments in Helmand, most likely in the form of an investment fund headquarted in Amsterdam and incorporated in Amsterdam and Tehran. One such proposal is pooling capital from the trustee lobbyists and other banks and non-bank financial institutions across EMEA, as well as billionaire Steef Grissen who has expressed his interest in the matter, so as to form an Exchange-Traded Fund; an investment fund traded on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and Tehran Stock Exchange, that would hold a basket of assets across different asset classes, such as stocks, commodities, bonds, derivatives and other asset classes and instruments. The Van Esch-Grissen Multi-Style EMEA Allocation I C.V., the proposed name for the ETF, would operate with an arbitrage mechanism designed to keep it trading close to the net value of assets under its management, thus incorporating a passive strategy, primarily due to the fact that the trustee lobbyists seek a low-volatility, low-risk investment given the ensuing events in Europe and Western Asia. The fund would most likely be a Limited Partnership, with the sole General Partner being a figure (or venerable institution) entrusted with the management of fund's assets, which would be paid on the basis of a 2/20 annual compensation structure common in hedge funds. President Mohammad Mohammad has not responded to our request to comment on the matter, most likely due to the fact that he would rather wait for an official statement issued by either the Chancellery of the Prime Minister or Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

by **Oghuz and Associates** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:36 am

Economic Reforms

As of today, citizens of Kurdistan with a brutto income of 3.000€ a month are no longer subject to any major income tax. Until reaching 4.200€ of monthly brutto income, this doesn't change. The imposed tax on 4.200€ to 5.200€ brutto income workers is 20%. This steadily rises by 1% for each 1.000€ gained until 34.200€ income is reached. The last increase is on 200.000€ income where it goes from 50% to 55%. Company tax rate is set on 23.5% and taxes for pets and the social taxes are introduced. 35€/Pet directly linked with mandatory registration of pet animals unless for commercial use whereas a different registration is needed. Each person earning more than 1.000€ brutto per month is subject to a 125€ payment for social taxes. This includes financing of mandatory healthcare, supported housing programs, government retirement plans and public transport. People earning less than 3.200€ do not pay a certain percentage of income tax but rather a steady amount of 290€. Taxation follows after the purchase of a permanent residence in Kurdistan, establishment of a citizenship in Kurdistan whilst being present in the same and resumption of work in Kurdistan. Guest workers are no exception. Tariff baseline on every product not from GLASCOM is at least 5% and international money transactions are taxed by 0.5%. The usage of the Internet is tied to a 20€ annual payment and so is TV (satellite and cable). Radio channels pay a 80% income tax unless respecting every demand made by the Kurdish Government. Playing government-chosen tracks and music also lowers the payment to 7.5% taxation.

by **Free Titano** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:41 am

January 27, 1999

FOR THE EYES OF VIHN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ONLY
List of the new Liberation Commitee Official: PART 1

Prime Minister : Shen De

Age: 38
Place of Birth: Hanoi, Vinh
Shen De, a referent of the new Republic and charismatic leader of the executive, he was born in the old nation of Vinh but received an economic education abroad for many years and then entered the world of finance. From a young age, he showed a marked sense of justice and love for his native country, so much so that he returned to the country to lead the great revolt that led to the formation of the newly independent nation.

First Deputy Prime Minister : Quang Công Thành

Age: 62
Place of Birth: Hue, Vinh
A man trusted by the Prime Minister, he has worked with him for years in the finance sector and has been his mentor since he was a young clerk in Hanoi. A man of great culture, he holds a degree in Literature from South East Asia from the University of Beijing and many years of experience as a manager in various Western companies. Inspired by De's fervent desire for change, he welcomed the call of the young Leader with open arms.

Minister of Public Security : Vũ Trọng Kim
Age: 52
Place of Birth: Lao Cai, Vinh
War hero decorated with the previous Republic of Vinh and an active member of the new War of Liberation, Kim likes to call himself a "pragmatic and efficient man with a keen sense of duty". Driven by a strong sense of belonging and patriotism, he was one of the first opponents of the Wei invader and organized armed resistance. His resume, unjustly tainted in the past by false accusations of violence against civilians and war crimes (invented by foreign media to discredit an inconvenient character), speaks for itself.

Minister of Justice : Lê Xuân Uyên

Age: 40
Place of Birth: Hanoi, Vinh
Graduated in law at the University of Hanoi and for years Magistrate of the Republic of Vinh, Uyên is a strong and independent woman, a great example of the society of this country. Growing up from a poor family and forced to work from an early age with her mother at the Northern Capital market, she has always had a strong sense of justice that prompted her to take the right side. Despite the opposition of male colleagues within the ancient institutions, Uyên has always shown a great sense of duty and a great will-power, fundamental characteristics for the new challenge that awaits this country.

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by **Shiandor** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 9:12 pm

September 11, 1999

Economic activity and investment in Hammerfest reach all time highs
Oslo - Since the inception of the socialist-oriented market economy and the Omvända Sig, economists have been jubilant over expected growth charts and indexes. The assimilation of Hammerfesten exchanges into the ISEx has allowed unprecedented FDI activity directly pumping money into the Hammerfesten economy. Even party hardliners have dropped their ridicule of the reformed government as the country trudges its way out of a decades-long stagnation period. The finance and manufacturing industries have benefited the most by the SOME, with operating for the pursuit of profit bringing considerable gains.

However, MP's representing rural areas like northern Hammerfest and Qamutikrai have been disheartened at the considerable shrinkage in the farming and fishing trades, as more Hammerfestens pack up and move to the big cities in hopes of increasing their economic fortune. In response, the State Planning Committee has released a plan that would help modernize and automize the farming industry, to help farmers grow and harvest the same amount of food with less workers. Fishing, however, has boomed in popularity, and it is expected that many Hammerfestens may soon be enjoying entirely-fish diets.

by **Aliciaz** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:01 pm

September 21,1999

Mucha Ropa expands and strikes deal with Camino Nuevo, Election updates, and Bair Jolsanaro

Mucha Ropa has purchased the franchise rights to fifty Lindert Marts and has began opening the franchises across the EC. The company when questioned over why they made such a move stated "our clothing is growing and our factories are growing. we saw an opportunity to better provide product to the EC and that's what we will do." The company also achieved a deal with the global pharmaceutical company Camino Nuevo. Camino Nuevo not only produces countless medications but medical supplies also. Nuevo also operates a lab at the University of Madrid. Camino Nuevo will now be opening pharmacies in 25 of the 50 Lindert Marts. If the 25 preform as they are expected to then the other 25 will have the pharmacy added at a later date. We expect Mucha Ropa is grow even more in the coming months.

The 2000 election is only three months away and the polls show the two candidates closer than ever. Not only is this the election that will determine who leads Alicia into the next century but it is historic. This is the first election ever to only provide two candidates, the first election ever to only provide two women, and the first election to ever provide a candidate of African decent. President Cortez has focused on her accomplishments, Cortez has aired ads outlining her success with the EC and becoming the "de facto" leader of the alliance, the Algerian war, the sale of Gibraltar, and her work with the lower house. On the other side of the aisle Representative Rita Navarro has outlined her success in the lower house, her view as a conservative minority, and called out President Cortez for her mishandle of the Alician Caribbean situation.
Current polls show virtually a tie with an average of Cortez getting 51% and Navarro 49%.

Bair Jolsanaro has raised spending and recruitment across Alicia and even announced they will be opening a fashion school in Madrid. The school has been labeled "quite expensive" to attend but has already received 4500 applications from around the world to attend in January. The luxury clothing brand has released there 1999 Autumn line consisting of clothing, gloves, footwear, exercise wear, luggage, formal wear, and limited Jewelry. The company has teased all year on what the year 2000 has in store but has announced it will be one of the companies biggest projects ever. The line will drop on January first and is said to be the most luxurious, but possibly expensive, line yet. Countless celebrities will be getting custom pieces including singer Lilly Flor. The company has urged head of states to order there custom pieces soon.

by **Noorizadeh** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:24 pm

Invasion of Uttar Commences
September 22, 1999

President Mohammad Mohammad has announced that a state of war now exists between the state of Helmand and Uttar. This declaration, stemming from shocking evidence that proves the Lucknow-based warlord organized the attempted assassination of the president was addressed in the following speech by Mohammad Mohammad:

Ever since my assassination a fire has raged in my belly. Every move prompts sharp pain, a regret of my entry into politics and all the good I have done for the nation. And for a nation to will this on a man due to political squabbles masks a deep evil. They shall be felled.

Divisions have begun pouring into their borders as retribution, prompting the great poet Havi to write this poem:

We must invade Uttar, wipe them out in the year
Let's fend their state for what they've done to the glorious leader
There's no more cutesy stories 'bout the new Indian home home
Let's learn to love our neighbors
Like the Christians learned in Rome

We know we ought to fight 'em; they're violent, you see
We've seen they're mean and ugly on, it's very plain to see
The folks that ought to know have told us how it's got to be
The gospel truth is found in speeches from the great party

Let's wipe out any nation that seems to be a threat
We'll serve 'em a liberation they never will forget
'Cause if we miss a couple, they'll spawn a couple more
And soon we'll all be fighting twice as many as before

You see assassins can never be as good as Helmand's kind
A more delightful group than you'll be hard pressed to find
So step aside you murderers we're ready for your worst!
We know you want to beat us, enslave us and defeat us
Oppress us and browbeat us, unless we get you first

by **Panjal** » Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:40 pm

10/02/1999 23:20
TO: aryeh@le.bog
FROM: ANapkinayev@pv.ex.gov
Subject: Cooperation
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Rabbi,

It has been done. I await your instruction.

- Your Premier

10/02/1999 23:50
TO: ANapkinayev@pv.ex.gov 
FROM: aryeh@le.bog
Subject: RE: Cooperation
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Premier,

You have shown yourself worthy.
Your first reward awaits you in Daugava.

- R

by **Nice-Pontivy** » Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:55 am

Trade Unions rally again against the Far-Left and Far-Right as tensions escalate
October 16th, 1999

The FLP helped organize another rally as political tensions continued to flare in France. With a second rally against the far ends of both sides of the political spectrum, many in the FLP have begun denouncing radicalism that they say is hurting the common workers of France. In particular, FLP leader Adrien Rocard singled out far-right populism and Rykovianism as the greatest threats to the French blue-collar workers, stating that:
They are so dangerous because they are so enticing. The far-right promises protections against all competition. Rykovianism promises true communism after capitalism runs its course. Both are false. They merely exploit the workers of France for their own gain. There is no protection for the workers in fascism, and there won't be true communism after state capitalism runs rampant.

Some in the FLP have gone further by attacking both the FNRP and their own party. Several delegates in what is being called the "Labor" bloc of the FLP have denounced delegates that have been promoting radical socialist agendas. Accusations of rampant nationalism, and in some cases a return to fascism, have been leveled against certain parts of the FNRP. President Clemenceau has so far avoided most accusations, while Vice President Jean Jean-Cambre X suffered the most accusations. He has denounced such statements as "ridiculous slander".

by **Santaluz** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:39 am

Il diario d’Santana | 1000 HRS | Cittadiluci Affairs

This morning, the Santanan armed forces have started to consolidate their gains in Trujillo. The southern regions of said country have been mostly rid of any cartel presence there. With Iglesia gone, it makes the job a lot easier, as fanatics of his regime won’t be able to do much anymore. Many have been either snitched on or detained. The Santanan Military Poluce has also entered the area, mostly in the cities of Cusco and Taona. Chancellor Beneveti states the following about the success of Santanan forces in the war:

All I can say today is that; I’m extremely proud of my men out there, they have proven Santana is more than just another nation, it is an exemplary one on the battlefields!

Santanan casualties are estimated to be around 270, while the body count of goons, drug lords and mafia bosses has been tallied to around 890. The properties seized during covert and overt operations have been sent back to Santana. But possibly stolen vehicles have been searched and cleaned and sent by train to Santa Rosa, as many of the stolen vehicles found in the warehouses of the cartels had Santa Rosan designations and were identified to also be of said nation’s making. Around 7890 Santanan troops now occupy southern Trujillo and the hunt for cartel leaders and their families is still ongoing. Any drugs, contraband amongst other items will be incinerated and things like weapons requisitioned or scrapped for use in the Santanan armed forces. Chancellor Giovanni Beneveti also awaits the meeting between him and the leadership of Santa Rosa, concerning what should be done with Trujillo.

by **Aliciaz** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 8:26 pm

November 20,1999

Lindert Mart has successful openings, election polls, and University of Madrid scandal

With the majority of the Lindert Marts open and running across the EC success has been pouring in. The Linderts that received an added pharmacy sponsored by Camino Nuevo have produced greater revenue, as expected, and even have hired multiple pharmacist as shifts start expanding. With recent success the company has stated they plan on adding pharmacies to all locations, not just the fifteen that have them now within the year 2000. The company did open two factories over seas in Helmand. One pertained to everyday convenient products while the other focused on pharmaceutical products. The company did receive some backlash for shipping jobs overseas and a store in the Northern Portugal region even had the threat of performing exceptionally low. The company stated the factory focused on convenient items would remain functioning in Helmand but the pharmaceutical plant, for economic and health and safety reasons, would possibly be moving back to a location in the EC. Katrina is keeping a close eye on this story.

With the election only a month away and oaths being taken in January polls have shifted and changed. The lower house currently is controlled by the liberal party but polls are showing this hold to be weakening. Political experts are expecting conservatives to end up with around 101-104 seats, over half of the 200 up for grabs. The liberal party is looking at dropping anywhere from 85-75. If the liberal party performs this way an alliance will likely form between the liberal party and which ever third party takes the remainder of seats. The Rykovian communist party currently holds two seats but experts are predicting a possible gain of eight seats. The reasoning behind this is the massive funding boast Rykovians have seen. Although the lower house will likely fall to conservatives after eight years of liberal control the upper house may fall to liberals after twelve years of conservative control. Under recent leadership from majority leader Henry Bowman senate conservatives have weakened. Liberals are looking at grabbing a total of 50-53 seats, Conservatives as low as 44, the Maldives party 1, and third parties grabbing the rest.
The Presidential election is still even with scandals striking both campaigns. President Cortez's running mate, Vice-President Rodriguez, was video recorded stating allegedly President Cola of Santa Rosa shouldn't make it out of the hospital. Liberals and the international community stayed quite while conservatives and Henry Bowman called for his resignation, rumors are stirring Cortez is vetting possible replacements for after the election. Congresswoman Navarro has had massive speculation over her fundraising and religious beliefs. Many voters believe shes a Mbale Catholic, something she has refused to deny or confirm. Many conservative voters express concern towards the religion.

Scandal has rocked the campus at the University of Madrid after a biology professor was caught raising money for cancer patients and pocketing the money. The professor has recently been let go but after the incident countless students have came forward stating stuff like this happens all the time on campus. The district of Madrid has opened a full scale investigation on the matter and even alumni Christiano Messi, who led the college to victory in the first world cup and is currently a candidate for the lower house, commented stating "this type of behavior is disgusting and immoral. Any professor, or anyone for that matter, handling donations this way should be tried in court." Messi is expected to win his election by a landslide but he did state "I think it's sad we may lose the majority by a landslide but that does not mean i will not work every day to make this nation a better place." Messi is already a rising star in the liberal party.

by **Shiandor** » Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:38 pm

December 1, 1999

General Secretary Torjolfsen visits Hulm for diplomatic discussions
Ànslo - Amid the Hammerfestivities, General Secretary Torjolfsen has announced that she will be conducting a diplomatic visit to our fellow Scandinavian country of Hulm. She hopes that through talks the two countries can grow closer together and possibly open up new trade opportunities. One such plan could possibly be the long wished for bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen, which would considerably decrease the time, cost, and effort taken when navigating between Hulm and Hammerfest. President Starkadottir will act as the temporary head of government while the General Secretary is gone.

"Iron Bertha" has long remained a party hardliner, but has been consistently known for trying to open Hammerfest's connections with the world. It is the belief of General Secretary Torjolfsen and the general populace that Hammerfest should continue to find friends within Europe, while continuing to resist the corrupt European Council and their attempt to exploit less fortunate European countries.

Meanwhile, polls monitored by the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Insight's Committee for Free and Balanced Elections have continued to return outstanding results in the populace's satisfaction by the recent government changes. Across the nation the common proletariat are rising to glory amongst their fellow comrades, showing off to the world the might of socialism and what it can achieve. It is likely that the Omvända Sig is not going to be changed anytime soon, and for the better.

While Qamutikrai continues to operate as an autonomous region, continuous investment and immigration from Hammerfest continues to draw it closer and closer to the ideals of the mainland. Qamutikrainian leadership has not lodged objections yet, no doubt happy with the monumental boosts their population and economy are receiving. While fishing continues to become the dominant industry, a bourgeoning ship manufacturing industry is popping up in the cities of Nuuk and Sisimiut. State-owned company Skipsmesterbedrifter currently has 2,000 citizens employed and are looking to expand soon with government investment. Their primary construction is fishing boats and heavy equipment, perfectly suited for the current Qamutikrainian economy. Local citizens and analysts alike are intrigued by the promising events occurring in Qamutikrai.

by **Noorizadeh** » Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:26 pm

Priest Calls for End Times
December 20, 1999

With the advent of the new millenium coming, priest Jonh Tronh II has released a declaration that startled Helmand:

Sin shall be purged from this world!

With the western calendar itching closer to it's end date, the age of Islam shall rise! I call on all good muslims to raise their arms in rebellion and establish a haven from allah's judgement in the State of Punjab. There will be no alcohol, no pork, and no women!

Peasants are flocking behind this cause, terrified of the coming vengeance of allah, although it is not so substantial and Mohammad Mohammad Mohammad has not commented on it.

by **Toluca-** » Wed Jan 01, 2020 8:51 pm

Government Dispatch

February 8, 2000

Classified: The First Directive - Progress

Around 7 months have passed since the beginning of Operation Doomfist and the enactment of the First Directive. The following is a summary of our efforts and a general push towards law and order in the American Federation.

I. Control over the Populace
The policies enacted in the Directive have led to greater control over the population. Economic productivity is slightly higher due to enforced productivity and fear, while support for separatist groups has diminished. While the threat of a civil coup is higher, it is negligible at this time. This control has severed Free Toluca's greatest weapon: public support. We will be moving towards banning all public support of Toluca in the coming weeks.

II. Triumph over Toluca
Brutal tactics and an overwhelming technological advantage have lead to several major victories in the State of Toluca. Mexico, just days from occupation prior to the directive, has been rescued and the rebellion as been curtailed to south of Coatzacoalcos. Free Toluca is turning to conscription as the weak and feeble populace revokes it's faith in the rebellion. Despicable.

III. Administrating Toluca
Public executions, harsh punishments and rigid curfews have put out revolutionary flames in American-occupied Toluca. While a growing resentment is sure to spark an uprising, it will be put down harshly and with no mercy. Economic quotas have been placed on major production facilities to restart local economic efforts.

Ernest Hutchinson
Acting Leader of the American Federation

by **Oghuz and Associates** » Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:49 pm

Stronger Grip

With Kurdistan being a landlocked country bordered by two Superpowers and without any guarantee of independence for longer than a few years, a series of laws called the 'Andalusia Reforms' have been enacted. The Government will resort to Interventionism in terms of economy and business should their trade be damaged by an ambitious neighbour. Furthermore, the first citation for an actual military was given, stating that 30.000 Troops of the Kurdish Army will be withdrawn and placed in a reformed 'Security Enforcement'. Those Troops are said to be modernly equipped, extremely loyal and answering to the Head of State exclusively. Their main task is the active protection of large cities and our borders.
In other news, Kurdistan legalizes the consumption of marijuana, given no task that requires full concentration or physical work is attempted after (e.g Driving).

by **North Star Resistance** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:50 pm

North Star Resistance
"Resistentiae Officium"

Operation Report

2/27/2000

After relocating from Minnesota to our new HQ in [REDACTED], Iowa. We have been able to deliver our message to the less dense populations of rural citizens. Letting them know of the oppression, the violence and humanity deprived actions of the Niagarans we have seen first hand. Our agents have not only been informing them with despairing info but giving them hope that a way to a more free America is still there, waiting to be shown. Reactions from the populace weren't welcoming at first, but that's to be expected our first time discretely reaching out to the people. I'm sure more will be inclined to our cause given time.

Meanwhile, a raid that disabled a small ISB listening post was conducted. Sierra 1 was able to collect sizeable intel from it. The operation was as follows.

[21:45] Sierra 1 was inserted into Jefferson, Iowa via unmarked ground vehicles.
[22:00] Sierra 1-1 and Sierra 1-2 maneuvered into SouthWestern Jefferson, 1-3 took the NorthWestern and 1-4 circled around and approached from the East.
[22:08] Sierra 1-4 covertly neutralized the ISB listening post guards and officers. Signal specialists of 1-4 began to cut radio communications from Jefferson to any other nearby ISB forces.
[22:15] Sierra 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3 began a coordinated assault on multiple ISB checkpoints- utilizing small arms and molotovs.
[22:18] Sierra 1-4 finishes confiscating any intel found at the listening post, and radio other members of Sierra 1 to break contact.
[22:21] Sierra 1 breaks contact from ISB personnel and local police.
[22:30] Sierra 1 is ex-filed via unmarked ground vehicles.
[02:37] Sierra 1 successfully RTBs unpursued.

Casualty report:
Sierra 1: 2 KIA (recovered), 3 WIA
ISB (estimate): 12 KIA, 9 WIA

Losses:
ISB: x2 local law enforcement vehicles

Hoc erit defendere

- Phalanx Actual

by **Unified Capitalist Kingship** » Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:18 pm

March 6th, 2000

2nd coming of christ said to be Iraqi. Large rat population spotted outside Yaheli Syria. Salman gives thumbs up to tomboys.

Laborer unrest as under-council reshuffles for umpteenth time

As Ghabari and Syrian territory become integrated into the Republic, more logistical problems rear their heads. The large population influxes and new states being formed into the republic, the council expands further and further, eating up more government resources. Yaheli officials have stated that total reform of the current beurocratic system is coming heading into the future. Following this announcement, the scramble for new unions to elect their representatives has begun. Campaigning has swept across Yaheli Iraq and Syria as each union's paws at the chance to be the new council elector. In other news, Arby's Lebanon has been quarantined due to methane leaks. While the owners were unaware of the issue, authorities were quick to lock down the situation. No civilians are allowed into the area until the problem has been isolated and resolved.

by **North Star Resistance** » Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:50 am

North Star Resistance
"Resistentiae Officium"

Operation Report

3/13/2000

Four days ago, Niagaran state security conducted several raids on farmhouses in the Northern regions of Iowa. They arrested several civilian sympathizers and even managed to take some resistance fighters with them. We had a few civilian informants track where the Niagarans took our people and fed us that information.

We were able to locate the remote compound they were taken to 18 km SW of Spencer, Iowa. It took several days to ready a strike force to conduct an operation, with all the heat going around. However, an operation was conducted early this morning, here are the results.

[01:22] Praetorian 1-1 and Praetorian 1-2 enter the AO approximately 5km from the compound. Praetorian callsigns proceed to move to the objective on foot.
[01:50] Praetorian 1-1 and 1-2 arrive at the compound. With their NODs, they can confirm that security is tight. A few guards around the perimeter of the building with two at the gate.
[01:55] Praetorian 1-1 takes up overwatch on the compound.
[01:57] Praetorian 1-2 begins to stealthily maneuver past the obviously tired state security guards.
[02:01] 1-2 Is able to neutralize the gate guards via takedowns. Their bodies are disposed of and 1-2 proceeds to breach the complex.
[02:03] Initial entry was not met with armed resistance, 1-2 had to utilize non-lethal methods to incapacitate unarmed government receptionist workers.
[02:05] 1-2 goes hot with engaging state security forces, state security is neutralized. 1-2 searches their bodies for access cards.
[02:06] Guards are alerted outside due to the gunfire but are gunned down by suppressed fire from 1-1.
[02:07] 1-2 successfully acquires access cards. 1-2 proceeds to clear the entire building of security forces.
[02:15] After clearing the building, assets from 1-2 begin digging for intel while the main squad searches for the prisoners.
[02:20] the Main body of 1-2 is able to locate and liberate the prisoners. Also taking captive an interrogator, and killing one.
[02:23] 1-2 regroups after the splinter group finds actable intel on Niagaran Security Forces.
[02:25] Local police arrive at the compound due to silent alarm.
[02:25] 1-1 Utilizes 40mm grenade launchers and obliterate any police cruisers within eyesight.
[02:26] 1-2 Exfils with the prisoners and captive under the cover of 1-1.
[02:30] 1-1 and 1-2 proceed to leave the AO.
[02:30] Praetorian callsigns successfully extract via unmarked vehicles and begin to RTB in separate, unorthodox routes in order to lose anybody tailing them.
[02:50] Niagaran Paramilitary arrives at the compound.

Operation results:
13 civilians and 7 freedom fighters rescued.
1 Niagaran interrogator captured.
Local Niagaran intelligence gathered and interrupted.

Casualties:

Praetorian-
4 operators wounded.

Niagaran security forces-
Several receptionists traumatized after being zip-tied.
22 security guards killed.
8 police officers killed.
4 police cruisers destroyed.

Hoc erit defendere

- Phalanx Actual

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