Global Affairs (Open)

[North-American-State]

The Silencing

Capital District,
North America

The cavalry had arrived.

The protesters’ crowds of people were no match for the firepower and tanks of the North American Army. The tanks and soldiers shot openly into crowds, leaving bullet holes in buildings and craters in the streets. Blood flowed down the streets as the tanks crushed the protests under their treads. No protests would threaten the
North American State again.

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North America-Central America Border

The two delegations met at a small building on the prewar border. The North American and Central American delegations quickly concluded a peace treaty that would keep the status quo, pre war border. All North American troops were to leave Central America.

[The Aquaria]

Misaka Plan

The Misaka Plan, in official name the Aqua Economic and Cooperative Assistance Programme, is an financial aiding plan proposed by the Federal Economic Bureau of the Aquaria. Named after the Vice President of the Aquaria, the Misaka Plan aims to aid the nations which are struggling to develop or having economic issue due to problems like Wars.

To participate on the Misaka Plan, nations will have to apply with an application form in this thread. The economic aid will be needed to be paid back of at least 75% loan in the following 25 years. Please think wisely before actually applying.

Hereby, the Federal Government of the Aquaria invite all nations to join the Misaka Plan.

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[Gralov]

GLAKFORD, Mar 20 (GLAKFORD BULLETIN) - Just 12 hours ago, Glakford agreed on a decision to increase spending on the military to 5% of its economic output. This policy is said to be just a "regular occurrence" by some experts, pointing out that Gralov has always been keen on increasing its military might. Many major political heads congratulate the decision but have received backlash from pacifists in the government.
The Department of Finance has said that it will cause no harm to the economy, and the Department of National Defense Defense Minister REDACTED has said: "I personally thank the government to make a decision to increase spending on national defense so that we can increase military capability and improve equipment, and overall improve the military. We vow to not misuse the funding and ensure that all projects are right on time, and right on budget."

According to the latest statistics, Gralov is expected to spend 8% of its GDP.

Head of State, Soteris Oubastet, has also commented on it while checking the status of public transport projects saying: "It's good that our military will have increased capabilities by this decision, but I hope it doesn't go into corrupt scums or misused, otherwise it would be a huge waste of money."

[GreatOceania]

OT-74 tank half-way from trials to mass-production

With reports and documents from the OSDRT said that the new tank the OT-74 Main Battle Tank while during trial’s managed to pass all of the requirements it needed to be allowed for mass production although while a few small flaws were found here and there the bureau researched the problem and managed to fix them so it wouldn’t cause issues during active service.

The military has ordered 430 tanks to be produced with more to come in the future and retirement of its older tanks.

[Grande Germania]

PARLIAMENT, PROPOSAL FOR A SECOND OFFICIAL FLAG ARRIVES FROM THE SOCIALIST PARTY AND TRANSYLVANIA

The Federal Parliament of Visegrad has recently addressed an issue that, albeit superficial, leads to much more serious problems rooted in the delicate relationship between the central government of Visegrad and the DRT (Democratic Republic of Transylvania), that is the only federated republic in within the Visegrad Empire, Transylvania is also the only federated state to officially adopt a socialist economy.

A few days ago the National Assembly of Transylvania, shortly before announcing the presidential elections of the Democratic Republic of Transylvania voted a local law for here "no flag with monarchical symbols on public buildings of the Republic is allowed" this law also prohibits the use of the Visegradian national flag on the public buildings of the DRT (therefore almost all except the houses of individual citizens), and then the Socialist Party proposed to create a second flag of the Visegrad Empire that does not contain Monarchist symbols and which is used as a substitute and together with the current one, this resolution was passed by 60% of the Federal Parliament, becoming an official law of the nation and the DRT, and the new second official flag that has been chosen can be used in place of or in conjunction with the national flag, and it is made up of 5 white and blue stars (traditional colors of the Savoyard house) which it symbolizes no states of the Empire, and a red background (another traditional Savoyard color).

here is the new official flag of the Visegrad Empire, even if the most used remains the one already existing:

[Janpia]

• • • Ministry of International Communications • • • Fort Kalinka • Kalingrad City Under the executive notice, the People's Marshal's office calls out to the Global Confederation of Nations (GCN) and the Kalisight Treaty Organization (KTO) to sign a non-aggression pact (NAP) between both sides under the following demands: - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will be released from the GCN's group of alliances. Allowing it to be refounded as an independent alliance. - Emperor Jackson, which oversaw the war crimes on Galapagos and being possibly the motivator, must stand on trial. - Advertisement of the GCN on new alliances must stop. Furthermore, it must not force other alliances to join them. - Muqaddasian Holy Land, along with Kuwait, and Egypt will be ceded between Galapagos, Janpia, and Great Oceania. Holy relics that are canonical to the Zarnicovian Christianity (The Church of Latter-Day Saints) will be taken. Suez will be under the control of the KTO. - Gonswanza will be given a plot of land in Iraq that is oil-rich along with access to the Persian Gulf and permissions to use the Strait of Hormuz freely, without being blocked off or denied access for free trade of oil and other goods from the region. - A procurement of 100 million dollars to be sent to pay for part of the damages caused by the GCN in the Middle Eastern War. Furthermore, the People's Marshal has stated to start a round of bilateral peace talks between founders, to ensure the best demands are met.

[Zarnicovia nova]

• • • Ministry of International Communications • • • Fort Kalinka • Kalingrad City Under the executive notice, the People's Marshal's office calls out to the Global Confederation of Nations (GCN) and the Kalisight Treaty Organization (KTO) to sign a non-aggression pact (NAP) between both sides under the following demands: - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will be released from the GCN's group of alliances. Allowing it to be refounded as an independent alliance. - Emperor Jackson, which oversaw the war crimes on Galapagos and being possibly the motivator, must stand on trial. - Advertisement of the GCN on new alliances must stop. Furthermore, it must not force other alliances to join them. - Muqaddasian Holy Land, along with Kuwait, and Egypt will be ceded between Galapagos, Janpia, and Great Oceania. Holy relics that are canonical to the Zarnicovian Christianity (The Church of Latter-Day Saints) will be taken. Suez will be under the control of the KTO. - A procurement of 100 million dollars to be sent to pay for part of the damages caused by the GCN in the Middle Eastern War. Furthermore, the People's Marshal has stated to start a round of bilateral peace talks between founders, to ensure the best demands are met.

The Novian Democratic Republic of Zarnicovia Nova Ministery of Foreign Affairs
The AZNUP Minister of Foreign Affairs
Zarnicovia Nova Applauds the KTO's turn to democracy and will rewelcome them back into the nation following this change in course. We will support this change into the light. We would like to put foward our nations as the 'battle of words for peace' following this move in policy. We invite people of both GCN and KTO. To show this we are looking to sign VISA-programs with both KTO and GCN and are ending the strict COVID-19 foreign travel restrictions to restart the ZN's formerly massive tourism industry. The lift on the full ban Janpian and other foreign communist party members entering the nation has also been lifted, however domestic socialist and communists movements will be continued to be banned and if found promoting them these lifting of bans may be reenstated.
Thank you!
May God, Our Lord and Savour Christ and Smith look upon you and bless you! Glory to Nova, Glory to the AZNUP, Glory to Long!
-AZNUP/Long Administration Minister of Foreign Affairs;
Hua J. Xi.

[Gonswanza]

As the conflict continues, Fire Eagle is pushing hard, even being delayed, with the new warship en route for the coast.

However, old warships are soon reactivated, being turned against the Gonswanzan navy and land-based units as well, resulting in a very interesting battle. Or rather, a series of battles. Regardless, the Alicorn sails on, hammering positions of resistance with cruise missiles or even shells from her main caliber, blowing apart ruined cities with no regard for collateral damage. Another chunk of the fleet is due north, pushing hard for Alaska, in what has become known as "Operation Frost Eagle". Frost Eagle likely will become an attempt to draw Canadian forces further north, given the imminent threat of a Gonswanzan breakout into the northern territories should Alaska fall.

But of course, things were going to hell anyway. Mexican forces are pushing through the border, adding pressure on Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico along with assisting Gonswanzan troops in southern California, as highways are secured and operations are being prepared for the next leg of the journey... Even as the war plans have been expanded further beyond Thacker Pass.

[Traditionalist Empire of Formoswan]

Formosan has experienced several protests against the Emperor’s reign. The government has responded by attacking them with sword-wielding policemen, killing 12 and injuring 122. The Emperor (known to have mental health problems) declared Holy War against these protestors and the military got involved, which resulted in the armed forces being mocked for being unable to move tanks from one city to another without the tanks running out of fuel, and several “unbelievably advanced and Divine” tanks, the Huangdi-∞, breaking down after just a few minutes of conflict with protestors armed at most with hammers and chainsaws.

[Kingdom Of The UN]

Commonwealth Broadcasting Network (CBN)


This mourning Marhsall Marley Ai Dzielność announced today the commencement and opening of LEP (Lisamian Embassy Program). A program in the hopes to opening Lisamia up to the world and allowing economic options for the country and countries involved. This program also hopes this can further relations between other nations as well. Marshall Dzielność said in a speech this mourning saying: "For decades Lisamia has closed itself from the world because of the inner conflicts it has for so long. No longer is Lisamia and the KUN facing these problems, that said, Lisamia and the KUN after muliple events that are occurring including taking part in civil wars in Central Europe and continuing improving relations with outside powers like Janpia and Marajarbia, now are ready the opening of LEP in the hopes to improve relations and economic market in Lisamia and the KUN." Responses from both sides have been both critical and supporting of Marshall Dzielność. Some praising him say that this is big steps towards Lisamia marking its place on the world and others saying that isolation has made Lisamia and Lisamians strong and globalizing even more, may result in us going to war that will result in the fall of Lisamia as a whole. As we can see it is to late to see how the embassy program will go. Will it fail or will it result in our nation becoming stronger? One can only predict on how it will go. Until then Im Jan Marcrov and this is CBN.

( https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=519371 <----- Embassy if you are interested)

[Makko Oko]

OMONN - The Only Makko Oko News Network
OMONN - Te Shi Makko Oko News Network

Issue Of May 25th, 2022

Sweeping Labor Rights Legislation Enacted

Category: Business

Today in an unexpected move, along with multiple other pieces of legislation, came the Conall Labor Act, which much like all other pieces of legislation drafted in the nation, took effect immediately. The Conall Labor Act is the first and only law in the nation regarding labor rights, and establishes a basis for future pieces of labor rights legislation.

Employers and employees alike both now have the officially inscribed right to file complaints against one another, and in addition to that, certain forms of paid and unpaid leave are legally mandated under the new law to be recognized and respected by employers. Multiple scholars with the University Of Opposh, Makko Oko U and Khonburgh College Of Business have chimed in regarding this new era of labor rights and respect, with one professor with the Khonburgh College Of Business going as far as to say that "Now we don't have to step on any toes, we know what we can and can't do, and while [CENSORED], we'll make do."

A law scholar with the University Of Opposh stated that this legislation has a direct correlation with another law that also passed today, known as the Defense Mobilization Act, which is the first military defense legislation enacted after the official discontinuation and end of, conscription in the nation. The DMA actively funds businesses during times of war should a general mobilization be declared. Furthermore, it also penalizes and punishes those who refuse a general mobilization.

Sweeping Labor Rights Legislation Enacted

Category: Business

Ibi'tuur o'r eyn unexpected shaadlar, along ti multiple ashi pieces be legislation, came te Conall Labor narir, megin much guuror an ashi pieces be legislation drafted o'r te nation, took effect immediately. Te Conall Labor narir is te sol'yc bal shi law o'r te nation regarding labor rights, bal establishes a basis par vencuyot pieces be labor rights legislation.

Employers bal employees alike bintar jii ganar te officially inscribed staabi brokar file complaints against solus another, bal o'r addition brokar megin, certain forms be paid bal unpaid ba'slanar are legally mandated chur te evaar'la law brokar cuyir recognized bal respected de employers. Multiple scholars ti te University be Opposh, Makko Oko U bal Khonburgh College be Business ganar chimed o'r regarding ibic evaar'la era be labor rights bal respect, ti solus professor ti te Khonburgh College be Business going as chaaj'yc as brokar sirbur megin "jii vi don't ganar brokar step bat any toes, vi kar'taylir me'ven vi liser bal liser't vaabir, bal vaal [CENSORED], vi'll gotal'ur vaabir."

A law scholar ti te University be Opposh stated megin ibic legislation has a direct correlation ti another law megin balyc passed ibi'tuur, known as te aranov Mobilization narir, megin is te sol'yc military aranov legislation enacted after te official discontinuation bal kyr be, conscription o'r te nation. Te DMA actively funds businesses vaal times be akaan should a general mobilization cuyir declared. Furthermore, bic balyc penalizes bal punishes those tion'ad refuse a general mobilization.

[South Olpen]

Phillibert Neville
Pelouse de Couleur, Ministerial Palace, Constitution City

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"My Olpenese comrades." he started tearfully as the reality of the situation hit him hard. This moment was to be mentioned in the history books, he only hoped it would be remembered as the right direction for Olpen, but as he cleared his throat and began once more to speak, he could not but find himself doubting the decision he was formalizing by this event. His faith reinvigorated, however, and he found the courage to continue speaking. "Today I am retiring, having served my nation for some 33 years in various stages, rising from my position as Junior Consul in Rio de Janeiro to Secretary of State. I rose to the position of Minister of the House under the worst circumstances, after losing Minister Jordan and his Deputy Minister, but I did my best.
Unfortunately, it's time for me to go, Olpen. It is time for me to find rest under my vine and my fig tree, as many rulers throughout history have said. Though in reviewing the incidents of my administration I am unaware of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensitive to my faults not to believe it probable that I may have made many errors. Whoever they are, I fervently entreat the Almighty to avert or lessen the evils to which they may tend. I will also take with me the hope that my country will never cease to regard them with indulgence; and that after thirty-three years of my life devoted to his service with upright zeal, the defects of incompetent abilities will be relegated to oblivion,
Counting on her goodness in this as in other things, and animated by that fervent love for her, which is so natural to a man who has seen there the native soil of himself and of his ancestors for several generations, I anticipate with the pleasant expectation that a retreat where I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of sharing, among my fellow citizens, the benevolent influence of good laws under a free government, the object always favorite of my heart, and the happy reward, as I trust, of our mutual cares, labors and dangers.
It is to the people of the South Olpen, who have granted me the honor of assuming the ministry, the confidence, which, in the choice of one whose conduct was notorious both in the state and the Republic, them, as free men of the aspirations of lusts, craved, which are so widely repressed abroad, but possessed of a passionate ambition, which can sometimes be triumphant, which I humbly implores and gratifying their indulgence, by the favorable interposition of Providence, of my unfit mind, in their favorite objects to seek and enjoy, by what easy and happy retirement can one put at my disposal!
My future retirement will give me, I sincerely hope, the joy of a rich and full life. No leisure of the mind, I am sincerely convinced, will ever incite me to the infamy of cowardice, nor to the fear of death, unless by chance this leads me to the desire to give my life in the service of my country.
I will use my time to advance the welfare of my native country, by stimulating that temperament of common sense, popular wisdom and industry which could more easily bring about that possession of the world of which our dearest ally, the Minister of the Sorit Chamber, said: “Are we few or are we many? and what are we but the people of the nation?
Under this protection, I hope that the path to freedom will always be lighted and clear; and that a spirit of friendship, civility, goodwill, and the blessings of prosperity, both domestic and foreign, will always be found tending to the advancement and increase of this indispensable - ancient and envied - the great object of our friendship and our love, and the good of mankind.
God bless you, Olpen! And God bless the world," as he finished, he could not help but be overwhelmed by a violent wave of emotion, surging inhim as air fills a balloon while he completed his final, ceremonial step to the ending of the term and saluted his guard, thanking them for their service to him, as we walked off the stage and into a seat beside the new Chamber, his confidante and friend Augustine Skinner.



Augustine Skinner
Pelouse de Couleur, Ministerial Palace, Constitution City

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As the departing Chamber Minister found it within him to salute his guard and resign himself to a life of quiet tranquility, Skinner was moved greatly by the words of his predecessors emotianed speech. He could not help but to draw parallels to the speech made by the first American president as he left office to aid his own nation, but as he reflected on the speech, which somehow the new minister could tell was written not by the writers of the Federal branch but by Neuville, he drew another connection.
Washington's successor, a short and stout man, had but a fraction of his mentor's skill. Adams suppressed speech, he was stubborn and headstrong, but mostly, he proved petty and ineffectual. The new minister, premed in his black suit and blue tie, a flag pin gleaming proudly against the bright, fiercely yellow sun, could not help but think he would fall prey to the same pitfalls. Would he be remembered as the worst leader the nation ever received, at a time when strong, capable men were required to guide the nation to prosperity? Would he be remembered as the last Olpenese leader, the one who allowed it to become a vassal? He didn't care for his legacy, he was not a paragon in that subject, but what he did care about was his impact. Would Augustine Skinner be cursed to rot in hell for his policies by his descendants, or even his own peers?
But as Neuville stood before his last SSD guards, thanking the woman for his service and departing officially from his role, Augustine had no choice but to face the reality of the day; he was now Chamber Minister Skinner. As such, he was obligated by tradition to address the Olpenese people. As he pulled out a meticulously folded letter, as white as the clouds that on that day couldn't be seen, with a sea of ink as black as outer space, he read.
"South Olpen, the world.
I realized something today. As I was getting ready for this here inauguration. I realized that, as I left the CMID's House for the last time as its occupant, South Olpen is not prospering. We had food, all were homed, and the world was warm, but it had a coldness to it. The sounds of life were empty. Perhaps this was because it was 5 AM, but I thought it was something more.
It is, to me, because we are not safe. The nation is worried at this dangerous time. Muqqadasia is embroiled in war, the globe is on the cusp of nuclear winter, and nations only 100s of kilometers from our shores are ready to destroy the globe. We have caused this. We are not the instigator, we are not the warlords, but if only we slowed down, maybe then we would be safe.
If we had stayed strong to our values, the protection of our shores, then we would not be in peril. If we had, all those years ago, decided to act in our interests, the world of South Olpen would be safe. We would not have to be worried. We would be able to do as we wish, and not have to worry about international warring. This is my society.
When I am inaugurated, I will dedicate my term to the protection of South Olpen. I will withdraw from the world, it's petty squabbles and disputes. I will demilitarize, slightly, so young men can be home with their families and not spending government money. I will protect South Olpen, and I will let her prosper."

[Janpia]

PM Yorischa unveils 5 year economic plans

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With the continuing decline of the economy and production output, along with incoming possible food shortage crisis as according to experts, the People's Marshal announces her plans to alleviate and kickstart the Janpian economy back on track. She unveils her plan during the Party Central meeting earlier, discussing ways to increase economic output and to stop the current rationing of supplies. She also answers her solutions to pay loans for alleviating international livelihoods and war-torn areas. She first proposed to add quotas to the Unions, to create and establish a stable production output. Kolshaks are given the priority, and will be directly overseer by the Ministry of Economy and Trade (MEAT) for a temporary time. This will help increase the economic production and create a stable food supply, that can be equally distributed by the state management. She hopes that this brings food stability back on track and to provide the workers their equal rewards to their work. The Revolutionary Humanitarian Aid (RHA) will also be established, which will be a sub-branch of the Ministry of Economy and Trade (MEAT) and Ministry of International Communications (MIC). This branch will take care of the required aid and material supplies to be sent on to war-torn areas or international livelihoods. The RHA will also take care the international loans the Party has borrowed, with the aims of reducing Janpian economic debt to some of the states. She also unveils plans for the Janpian Export program, providing more discounts, and making products much more available to all states. Supplies for infrastructure projects will be halted, in favor for heavy industries construction. Studies and analysts predicted that the Janpian economy will return to its pre-conflict state once all of these are finished. All are expected to be done in under 5 years, which will hopefully kickstart the Janpian economic rate, and to get its economy rising once again.

[Gonswanza]

The Gonswanzan industrial complex continues to push ahead with a positive push in the stock market, thanks to government subsidies in the major markets present. Of course, thanks to the Misaka plan, the added injection of funds should aid in turning around the trade deficit which, currently, is sitting around -297,000,000,000 NSD... Though the reasoning behind this is not exactly known. Hence, when pressed with questions, parliament had this to say:

The main driver for a positive deficit or a lack of a deficit is simple. We'd end up MAKING more money than is being thrown at other things, hence, we'd happily get a slight issue of deflation which should push the value of the Gonswanzan Donar further north than its current rate. While deflation does sound bad, it's not as bad as inflation which can easily cripple an economy. Paired with some careful guidance, we can use this to push harder on advancing products and even pushing science among other things far beyond what is currently possible. Alas, it would also mean taking on a heavy debt as further motivation, but hopefully, the loan can be paid off in time without us defaulting on it.

Obviously, money is good. But we need it to build up industry and bulk it up ahead of a possible storm, especially with the possibility of economic crashes in the future that can't be cut down by gov't loans. The damages could be horrific, hence, we are working to instead bulk up the Donar to try to lessen the blow. Effectively, future-proofing.

The other guys keep talking about money and industry, honestly, I just enjoy the fact that it's drawn industry to Gonswanza along with bulking up production and productivity. The common worker can now get a higher wage to spend more, with more money gathered from taxes so the government can keep running without begging for a Donar. Simple. Easy. But it also makes me wonder what happened to that Gonswanzan law enforcement program where ill-gotten gains were forcefully seized. I mean, I'm pretty sure it was made law, I'll have to check on it...

Speaking of, the "Gonswanzan Seizure Recovery Act" which was passed in 2004 is still effective and active in full force, being expanded with the latest addendum to it, having been voted upon just last week. Addendum 12.00.01 states that the GSRA shall be pushed upon occupied territories or any regions that fall under Gonswanzan control, being combined with local laws, if any. Hence, should a crime occur in which currency or valuable product (such as gold, goods, weapons, etc) are found or seized by law enforcement, the currency or funds gained from such goods shall be injected into the system, with 60% of the money being pushed to the gov't for spending and the rest being pushed to law enforcement agencies involved in the operations to act as a mild incentive to do their job.

The conflict in the United States is going well, so far, though we are effectively stuck in the longer part of this grand war. The Hidrandian Civil war however has been reduced to a crawl, one that is more akin to a clusterfuck, with three sides and some confused forces sandwiched between rebels and pro-gov't forces. However, the Gonswanzan Army assures us that the situation, however dire it may be, is going well. Supposedly. Finally, in Muqaddasia, Gonswanzan forces are pushing hard on Baghdad, with New Najaf surrounded as Japanian reinforcements join the Gonswanzans in prep for a final push on the capital. While peace talks are ongoing, it won't stop Gonswanza who wasn't even invited anyways! A temporary ceasefire was acknowledged, but that was swiftly broken by a submarine attack against an unarmed civilian vessel and later a failed intercept by a Typhoon class destroyer. Hence, the war is still ongoing.

In Sri Lanka, a hostile uprising was cut down successfully by a larger sting operation known as "Shadow Tiger", which managed to smoke out several insurgent dens and also capture the leader of the attempted uprising. He will be tried later this week for his crimes and, of course, hanged.

[The Sealandian State]

The elections on Sealand's lunar dominion went less well than expected, with a lack of parliamentary majority, social divisions and inequality and a lack of political, national and social unity all playing a role in an election that has been widely considered to be a failure. Widespread use of propaganda from several parties, riots and strikes have made the election season a disaster and a national scandal back at Sealand. Out of 520 seats, here is how many seats each party earned:

Parties	Number of seats in Parliament	Percentage of seats in Parliament
Preservation League	113	21.7%
Conservative Party	80	15.4%
Liberal Party	79	15.2%
Social Democratic Party	79	15.2%
Socialist Party	47	9%
Communist Party	122	23.5%

With no clear majority in Parliament, the conservatives, liberals, social democrats and socialists have formed a tenuous coalition led by Ira Rodney, as the Preservation League's extremism and the Communist's hardline stance has been deemed a threat by the parties involved. This coalition is, however, extremely fragile, given that they have wildly different economic and social platforms, and that if both the Preservation League and the Communist Party fall and the power of corporations on the lunar dominion reduced, then the coalition will fragment. For the time being, however, the coalition government is united, largely out of fear, and they have unanimously agreed on a plan for social and economic reform, which has also appealed to some big businesses, which could pose a major threat to the Preservation League's popularity among big businesses if the moderates win their favor.

The Preservation League appears to be an extremely diverse far-right party, with pan-lunar 'nationalists' currently holding the most influence, corporatists holding significant influence, monarchists having moderate but limited influence, and fascists being part of the party but completely irrelevant inside it. Given the diverse and radically different views of the party, many believe - or hope - that the party will fragment by the next election season, with the leaders of their respective factions within the party having to maintain a careful balance of power. However, even if the party does split, the factions within it are relatively popular among their voter bases, and fears that the factions would individually be stronger if the party collapses are not unfounded.

The Communist Party is the most powerful party in Parliament, and poses the largest threat to a coalition. The party is fairly liberal and promises to uphold democracy, and they have significant support among the demoralized miners and workers with their promises of reducing social and economic inequalities and cutting down on corruption resonating with their ideals. As such, they have become the largest party in Parliament.

But this has also made them a target, as the rest of the political spectrum aims to bring them down, whether by propaganda, policies or street fights, and their hardline stance that gained them so many seats also isolating them from the rest of Parliament, with their attempts to ally with the socialist party failing completely. Furthermore, the party is struggling to combat it's more authoritarian and pro-revolution leaders in a situation that is like the Communist party in Sealand, though not as severe.

Overall, the elections have been an unmitigated disaster, and the Sealandian government aims to subsidize small businesses, fund the police force on the moon and build more military bases in the dominion in an attempt to keep the dominion from falling into extremism and anarchy. The issue has had serious ramifications on Sealand, with Calvin Thompsett's approval rating plummeting as public discontent with the government's handling of the situation mounts, and the Conservative Party in Sealand is divided on how to deal with the crisis.

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In other news, Sealand has commended the beginning of peace talks between the GCN and the KTO, with Calvin Thompsett declaring that 'the warmongering elements within the KTO have been eliminated,' and that 'this act of diplomacy has saved the world from eternal conflict.' However, given that Sealand is focusing all it's attention on solving the instability of its lunar dominion, it will not be participating in the peace talks, or the current Global Senate debates, for that matter, though Parliament has pledged to participate in the first GENA senate election.

[Gonswanza]

The elections on Sealand's lunar dominion went less well than expected, with a lack of parliamentary majority, social divisions and inequality and a lack of political, national and social unity all playing a role in an election that has been widely considered to be a failure. Widespread use of propaganda from several parties, riots and strikes have made the election season a disaster and a national scandal back at Sealand. Out of 520 seats, here is how many seats each party earned:

Parties	Number of seats in Parliament	Percentage of seats in Parliament
Preservation League	113	21.7%
Conservative Party	80	15.4%
Liberal Party	79	15.2%
Social Democratic Party	79	15.2%
Socialist Party	47	9%
Communist Party	122	23.5%

With no clear majority in Parliament, the conservatives, liberals, social democrats and socialists have formed a tenuous coalition led by Ira Rodney, as the Preservation League's extremism and the Communist's hardline stance has been deemed a threat by the parties involved. This coalition is, however, extremely fragile, given that they have wildly different economic and social platforms, and that if both the Preservation League and the Communist Party fall and the power of corporations on the lunar dominion reduced, then the coalition will fragment. For the time being, however, the coalition government is united, largely out of fear, and they have unanimously agreed on a plan for social and economic reform, which has also appealed to some big businesses, which could pose a major threat to the Preservation League's popularity among big businesses if the moderates win their favor.

The Preservation League appears to be an extremely diverse far-right party, with pan-lunar 'nationalists' currently holding the most influence, corporatists holding significant influence, monarchists having moderate but limited influence, and fascists being part of the party but completely irrelevant inside it. Given the diverse and radically different views of the party, many believe - or hope - that the party will fragment by the next election season, with the leaders of their respective factions within the party having to maintain a careful balance of power. However, even if the party does split, the factions within it are relatively popular among their voter bases, and fears that the factions would individually be stronger if the party collapses are not unfounded.

The Communist Party is the most powerful party in Parliament, and poses the largest threat to a coalition. The party is fairly liberal and promises to uphold democracy, and they have significant support among the demoralized miners and workers with their promises of reducing social and economic inequalities and cutting down on corruption resonating with their ideals. As such, they have become the largest party in Parliament.

But this has also made them a target, as the rest of the political spectrum aims to bring them down, whether by propaganda, policies or street fights, and their hardline stance that gained them so many seats also isolating them from the rest of Parliament, with their attempts to ally with the socialist party failing completely. Furthermore, the party is struggling to combat it's more authoritarian and pro-revolution leaders in a situation that is like the Communist party in Sealand, though not as severe.

Overall, the elections have been an unmitigated disaster, and the Sealandian government aims to subsidize small businesses, fund the police force on the moon and build more military bases in the dominion in an attempt to keep the dominion from falling into extremism and anarchy. The issue has had serious ramifications on Sealand, with Calvin Thompsett's approval rating plummeting as public discontent with the government's handling of the situation mounts, and the Conservative Party in Sealand is divided on how to deal with the crisis.

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In other news, Sealand has commended the beginning peace talks between the GCN and the KTO, with Calvin Thompsett declaring that 'the warmongering elements within the KTO have been eliminated,' and that 'this act of diplomacy has saved the world from eternal conflict.' However, given that Sealand is focusing all it's attention on solving the instability of its lunar dominion, it will not be participating in the peace talks, or the current Global Senate debates, for that matter, though Parliament has pledged to participate in the first GENA senate election.

In turn, the Gonswanzan Lunar Colony, now renamed to the "Lunar Armed Republic" or LAR, attempts to offer a hand in the events that have occurred. However, they reach out to the coalition, realizing the dangers of anarcho-capitalism or systems heavily reliant on using the free market or megacorporations to rule. A few rovers are sent over with (unarmed) people to talk, though limited munitions are carried along as a mild precautionary measure... In the form of modified rocket launchers suited for low gravity environments along with flare-gun style grenade launchers.

The flag flown is grey, a plain grey, much like the lunar regolith.

If the small group is fired upon, however, they will simply retreat and keep quiet about the situation, despite announcing to the Sealandian base about their peaceful intent to form a mild diplomatic bond to support the collective of political powers.

[The Sealandian State]

The elections on Sealand's lunar dominion went less well than expected, with a lack of parliamentary majority, social divisions and inequality and a lack of political, national and social unity all playing a role in an election that has been widely considered to be a failure. Widespread use of propaganda from several parties, riots and strikes have made the election season a disaster and a national scandal back at Sealand. Out of 520 seats, here is how many seats each party earned:

Parties	Number of seats in Parliament	Percentage of seats in Parliament
Preservation League	113	21.7%
Conservative Party	80	15.4%
Liberal Party	79	15.2%
Social Democratic Party	79	15.2%
Socialist Party	47	9%
Communist Party	122	23.5%

With no clear majority in Parliament, the conservatives, liberals, social democrats and socialists have formed a tenuous coalition led by Ira Rodney, as the Preservation League's extremism and the Communist's hardline stance has been deemed a threat by the parties involved. This coalition is, however, extremely fragile, given that they have wildly different economic and social platforms, and that if both the Preservation League and the Communist Party fall and the power of corporations on the lunar dominion reduced, then the coalition will fragment. For the time being, however, the coalition government is united, largely out of fear, and they have unanimously agreed on a plan for social and economic reform, which has also appealed to some big businesses, which could pose a major threat to the Preservation League's popularity among big businesses if the moderates win their favor.

The Preservation League appears to be an extremely diverse far-right party, with pan-lunar 'nationalists' currently holding the most influence, corporatists holding significant influence, monarchists having moderate but limited influence, and fascists being part of the party but completely irrelevant inside it. Given the diverse and radically different views of the party, many believe - or hope - that the party will fragment by the next election season, with the leaders of their respective factions within the party having to maintain a careful balance of power. However, even if the party does split, the factions within it are relatively popular among their voter bases, and fears that the factions would individually be stronger if the party collapses are not unfounded.

The Communist Party is the most powerful party in Parliament, and poses the largest threat to a coalition. The party is fairly liberal and promises to uphold democracy, and they have significant support among the demoralized miners and workers with their promises of reducing social and economic inequalities and cutting down on corruption resonating with their ideals. As such, they have become the largest party in Parliament.

But this has also made them a target, as the rest of the political spectrum aims to bring them down, whether by propaganda, policies or street fights, and their hardline stance that gained them so many seats also isolating them from the rest of Parliament, with their attempts to ally with the socialist party failing completely. Furthermore, the party is struggling to combat it's more authoritarian and pro-revolution leaders in a situation that is like the Communist party in Sealand, though not as severe.

Overall, the elections have been an unmitigated disaster, and the Sealandian government aims to subsidize small businesses, fund the police force on the moon and build more military bases in the dominion in an attempt to keep the dominion from falling into extremism and anarchy. The issue has had serious ramifications on Sealand, with Calvin Thompsett's approval rating plummeting as public discontent with the government's handling of the situation mounts, and the Conservative Party in Sealand is divided on how to deal with the crisis.

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In other news, Sealand has commended the beginning peace talks between the GCN and the KTO, with Calvin Thompsett declaring that 'the warmongering elements within the KTO have been eliminated,' and that 'this act of diplomacy has saved the world from eternal conflict.' However, given that Sealand is focusing all it's attention on solving the instability of its lunar dominion, it will not be participating in the peace talks, or the current Global Senate debates, for that matter, though Parliament has pledged to participate in the first GENA senate election.

In turn, the Gonswanzan Lunar Colony, now renamed to the "Lunar Armed Republic" or LAR, attempts to offer a hand in the events that have occurred. However, they reach out to the coalition, realizing the dangers of anarcho-capitalism or systems heavily reliant on using the free market or megacorporations to rule. A few rovers are sent over with (unarmed) people to talk, though limited munitions are carried along as a mild precautionary measure... In the form of modified rocket launchers suited for low gravity environments along with flare-gun style grenade launchers.

The flag flown is grey, a plain grey, much like the lunar regolith.

If the small group is fired upon, however, they will simply retreat and keep quiet about the situation, despite announcing to the Sealandian base about their peaceful intent to form a mild diplomatic bond to support the collective of political powers.

Upon seeing the delegation, the Sealandian garrisons at the military base initially prepare for an attack, before lowering their arms and sending a group of diplomats to greet the group as soon as they recognize the grey flag. Once they arrive, one of the diplomats begins speaking:

''Welcome, we understand your intentions and your concerns, and as such, we invite you to travel past this military base to the official Parliament in the south. There, we shall discuss economic and political ties and co-operation. Does this sound good?''

[Gonswanza]

In turn, the Gonswanzan Lunar Colony, now renamed to the "Lunar Armed Republic" or LAR, attempts to offer a hand in the events that have occurred. However, they reach out to the coalition, realizing the dangers of anarcho-capitalism or systems heavily reliant on using the free market or megacorporations to rule. A few rovers are sent over with (unarmed) people to talk, though limited munitions are carried along as a mild precautionary measure... In the form of modified rocket launchers suited for low gravity environments along with flare-gun style grenade launchers.

The flag flown is grey, a plain grey, much like the lunar regolith.

If the small group is fired upon, however, they will simply retreat and keep quiet about the situation, despite announcing to the Sealandian base about their peaceful intent to form a mild diplomatic bond to support the collective of political powers.

Upon seeing the delegation, the Sealandian garrisons at the military base initially prepare for an attack, before lowering their arms and sending a group of diplomats to greet the group as soon as they recognize the grey flag. Once they arrive, one of the diplomats begins speaking:

''Welcome, we understand your intentions and your concerns, and as such, we invite you to travel past this military base to the official Parliament in the south. There, we shall discuss economic and political ties and co-operation. Does this sound good?''

"Of course, of course. We've yet to get a new flag proper, but so far the grey flag works well. Easy to see from afar, easy to recognize. Alas, it's best we take this inside, who knows what the others will think if they intercept our signals..."

The group are quick to disembark from their rovers, taking along their weapons as a precautionary measure, though one of them gestures that they are pretty much harmless. Hopefully this won't get deadly...

[Gonswanza]

With the capitulation of the Muqaddasian government inevitable given Gonswanzan and Japanian forces hammering down on New Najaf and a strong Gonswanzan offensive into Baghdad, along with the reinforcement of Route 1, victory in the Muqaddasia-Japania war is effectively inevitable. However, ongoing peace talks are taking place without Gonswanza, not that Gonswanza was invited. When asked for comment, Laura Ortiz responded as such-

Blah blah blah, fuck the conference! Look, all I know is that GCN will try to use Muqaddasia as a proxy to push us out of the middle east, or what's left of it. And even then, they look to KTO as if it's full of demons, then they turn right around and support extremists who wouldn't even hesitate to drown their enemies in Lake Natron if given the chance! All I need is a spot on the Persian Gulf, plenty of oil-rich land in Iraq, plus a presence there to ensure that foreign aggressors cannot act against my OWN interests! I don't care if some other country decides to push in, stick a flag in the dirt and say "this is mine now". If they so dare to strike against Gonswanzan territory, they will face the wrath of a swift strike from not only us, but KTO as well! And if that isn't enough, the nuclear option is always an alternative I'm more than happy to use.

Granted, I also wonder how it's actually possible for a country to be so blatantly ignorant of a massive presence pushing into the gulf, then rolling through some port cities as bombers sail through their airspace and strike at various targets. Even more so when said force basically carves a path of fire straight down a major highway all the way to the capital. You'd think they'd do something, but according to reports from the MoD... They just threw everything along with the kitchen sink at the west in pure ignorance. Typical of a GCN country. At least this war's due to end soon.

She later remarks about the wonders of KTO and how the lack of actual restraints on the local economy is an advantage, paired with the fact that, unlike GCN, KTO isn't actively attempting to replace the "World Assembly", not that the WA had any real effect upon anyone due to "sheer bloat from excessive resolutions which are far too numerous to effectively enforce"... Even in spite of some mild attempts by the WA to enforce them. Weakly.

[Phenyzia]

Phenyzian Military unveils two new strategic weapons during massive parade

During a massive Parade in the Imperial capital of Berlthago, two new weapon systems were noticed among columns of tanks and artillery, they were later unveiled by the Phenyzian Reichskanzler Alexander Richter himself, with both systems designed to act as "deterrents against hostile forces".

The first system was described as a chemical missile launcher called "Schimäre", which carries a set of large cluster missiles with a chemical rather than conventional payload, experts have claimed that it would take just a few Schimäre units to cover a vast area with chemical weapons, especially if combined with Phenyzia's Mantikor gas.
The second system was an unmanned drone named "Nidhöggr", capable of deploying biological weapons at great distances, equipped with AI-controlled thermal sensors the Nidhöggr drone is supposedly capable of independently selecting the ideal location to deploy it's biological payload after reaching the designated target area.

Concerns were raised about systems primarily dedicated to deploy chemical and biological WMDs, to which the chancellor responded that both weapons are purely designed for strategic purposes as deterrents, and that there are no intentions to use them in offensive wars, weapons such as these simply guarantee that even in the worst case scenario Phenyzia would never end up in a situation comparable to Muqaddasia.

[The Sealandian State]

Upon seeing the delegation, the Sealandian garrisons at the military base initially prepare for an attack, before lowering their arms and sending a group of diplomats to greet the group as soon as they recognize the grey flag. Once they arrive, one of the diplomats begins speaking:

''Welcome, we understand your intentions and your concerns, and as such, we invite you to travel past this military base to the official Parliament in the south. There, we shall discuss economic and political ties and co-operation. Does this sound good?''

"Of course, of course. We've yet to get a new flag proper, but so far the grey flag works well. Easy to see from afar, easy to recognize. Alas, it's best we take this inside, who knows what the others will think if they intercept our signals..."

The group are quick to disembark from their rovers, taking along their weapons as a precautionary measure, though one of them gestures that they are pretty much harmless. Hopefully this won't get deadly...

All the delegates enter a slightly larger rover headed for the capital city, Klesburgh, where the dominion's Parliament resided. Due to this being the dominion's first diplomatic encounter, there isn't a separate building for managing foreign affairs, so the Parliament would have to do. Before entering the city, the LAR delegates were warned to keep a low profile and to hide their flag and their weapons so that neither the far right nor the far left would notice the diplomatic encounter and attempt to sabotage it.

[Gonswanza]

"Of course, of course. We've yet to get a new flag proper, but so far the grey flag works well. Easy to see from afar, easy to recognize. Alas, it's best we take this inside, who knows what the others will think if they intercept our signals..."

The group are quick to disembark from their rovers, taking along their weapons as a precautionary measure, though one of them gestures that they are pretty much harmless. Hopefully this won't get deadly...

All the delegates enter a slightly larger rover headed for the capital city, Klesburgh, where the dominion's Parliament resided. Due to this being the dominion's first diplomatic encounter, there isn't a separate building for managing foreign affairs, so the Parliament would have to do. Before entering the city, the LAR delegates were warned to keep a low profile and to hide their flag and their weapons so that neither the far right nor the far left would notice the diplomatic encounter and attempt to sabotage it.

Hiding the flag would be a little hard (beyond the one on their rover(s), however that one was simply taken down and tucked away), given it's sown into the suit, but a roll of duct tape is used to cover up the flag patch instead, while arms are stowed in travel bags (usually used to store tools or misc equipment, carried as a "standard" kit for off-base operations. Be it a simple walk outside or a full-on expedition. Think of it as a plastic duffel bag that unfolds quickly with a strip of velcro to keep things from flying away.)...

... However, once in the base, and in atmosphere, the only weapons they'd have on them is a small survival knife, tucked away under their clothes and out of sight. No flag patches, no worries. Being 7 in all, the group consists of three females and four males, all of them tanned to various degrees, given the natural complexion of the average Gonswanzan. Yet, they seem to vary in terms of walks of life, two of the males being rather stocky and built for manual labor, the other two being more slender, with one having a scar over their cheek. The trio of females seem more akin to either researchers or nurses, however, all were trained as conscripts prior to life under the LAR and hence all have at least some form of combat training if they ever need to defend themselves.

The group of course moves along, acting as if they were civilians or merely visitors, rather than straightening up and acting professionally to further sell the guise of some non-delegates.

[The Aquaria]

The 84th National Day of the Aquaria is only 2 days left from coming. This year, the Aquaria will hold one of the largest military parades to celebrate the day when the People’s regime is finally being established. In 1943, the line was shouted by former president Hatake loudly, “The People’s Republic of the Aquaria, and the Central People’s Government, is officially established!”

President Grinberryall, in this year of chaos and cooperation, would like to specifically, invite the Prime Minister of Muqaddasia, to attend the parade and participate in a short meeting with him after it, to talk about the recent conflicts between two nations and seek warming of the diplomatic relationship.

[South Olpen]

-VOID FOR REVAMP-

[Biladu Al Rafidayn]

The 84th National Day of the Aquaria is only 2 days left from coming. This year, the Aquaria will hold one of the largest military parades to celebrate the day when the People’s regime is finally being established. In 1943, the line was shouted by former president Hatake loudly, “The People’s Republic of the Aquaria, and the Central People’s Government, is officially established!”

President Grinberryall, in this year of chaos and cooperation, would like to specifically, invite the Prime Minister of Muqaddasia, to attend the parade and participate in a short meeting with him after it, to talk about the recent conflicts between two nations and seek warming of the diplomatic relationship.

The President of Muqaddasia, Hassan Islami, accepts. He has come under heavy fire from anti-communists for this, and they have called for him to resign, but most of Muqaddasia approves of this. Sovereign Mousavi stated that “having peace with communists is better than having war with communists”.
It has been declared that general elections will be held as soon as the war ends, with Mousavi declaring that he will resign when they start. “I believe that I have not taken the right choices in several categories and I hope that my successor does better than me.” Many have protested against this decision, but Mousavi has stubbornly refused to change his mind.