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[Militarist Republic of Bruches]

Official Government Communication Group (TV)

Gay Marriage Becomes Illegal by 62 votes to 36!

Gay marriage is now totally banned throughout the national territory of MRB (or MRoB), today, it was voted in the Supreme Council of MRB, to ban all types of same-sex marriage, the law was passed with great share of votes in the council, even if the law was rejected, the law could still be at the discretion of the Supreme Leader, Gabor Bence, our incredible constitution allows for that. A few minutes after the close of the Voting, several protests took place, but all of them were dispelled by the National Anti-Riot Guard. Further protests could take place tomorrow, Supreme Leader Gabor Bence made a national statement about the vote:

"Dear Compatriots, I see that the Council made the right decision, they chose Morality, instead of Savagery, I am glad that our nation still has people of conscience, and I communicate, to all who are protesting against the decision, you will be repressed with all the force available, we will not give space to this immorality, and there is no point in protesting, we will dissipate any movement through brute force! I wish you all a good day, goodbye!"

[Shazbotdom]

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A Formal Gathering
While the meeting had started a few days ago, today two planes from the Shazbotdom Empire arrived at The Empire of Common Territories for a gathering of nations that have signed a formal agreement called Reichsstadt Treaty Coalition. This intragovernmental Treaty was originally formed to combat the tyranny of the Global Entante of Nations and Alliances, which was a tyrant alliance that was bent on World Domination and the Superiority of it's leader nation.
What is sure to shock the International Community is that the delegation of the Empire just happened to be not a low level, or even a high level, diplomat, but the Supreme Emperor of the Shazbotdom Empire himself. Supreme Emperor Larry William took a vehicle ride from the closest airport to the conference via a Vehicle Convoy of 6 vehicles. Not much is known, but it is also known that he was escorted into the building by 12 Marines of the Shazbotdom Empire, but also by his eldest son, Major Thomas WIlliams of the Shazbotdom Marine Corps. He was seen by reporters exiting the vehicle in his full Dress Military Uniform.

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[World of Krieg]

Today, during part of the celebration and festival to celebrate the end of the rebellion in China, a giant statue, almost 10 meters tall, has been unveiled in Shanghai. The Statue was of Neoth, the Emperor of the Imperium of Man, with the statue's outer-most layer being made of gold, with marble directly under it. Decent food was still being served to the people attending the festival, as well as water and other drinks. A march of the Krieg grenadiers was happening during the festival as well, providing a spectacle for the Imperial citizens, as Thunderbolts flew overhead in formation. A Nuclear Weapons test was visible to the entire festival as well, taking place nearby.

[The Planet Armageddon]

After being greeted by the 90th Regiment of the Death Korps of Krieg. The Armageddon Steel Legion decided to set up temporary camp in China away from the Krieg Forces. After the Armageddon forces setup camp, they immediately set about starting a routine under command of Commissar Yarrick. The Steel Legion not wanting to get caught up in internal affairs of Krieg participates limitedly with the Krieg commissars and forces. The Steel Legion has since then maintained heavy patrols around their camp and have managed surviving in these new lands that they have no knowledge on. During the unveiling of the statue of Neoth,The Emperor of Mankind in Shanghai a few members of the Steel Legion were present including Commissar Yarrick but after the unveiling the Steel Legion Forces quickly returned to their camp not wanting to get into any dangerous confrontations with the Krieg Forces.

[The Southern American Federation]

BREAKING NEWS - The Federation’s Withdraws Support to Marjabaria

Recap
In a recent and fierce trade war between Marjabaria and its allies against Janpia and KTO, tensions worldwide have skyrocketed, with the global economy taking serious blows from the sanctions. President Brooks’ government immediately gave its unfaltering support to the country, which it appears they have now gone back on. A few days later, the Greater Australian Empire, a nation against Marjabaria and the BDS, invaded Kanaka Maol due to spillovers of sanctions and aggression. The Australians were humiliated in a swift and decisive naval battle where they resorted to the use of a nuclear bomb against the islands, and despite its premature detonation, it caused severe damage to the archipelago and its infrastructure.

Still, the Federation remained in support of Marjabaria, and increased its aid. Until a few days ago, when Senator Richard Augustine of Georgia proposed a landmark bill to repeal support of the country, citing Marjabaria’s failure and unwillingness to find a peaceful end to the conflict. It passed through both the Senate and House in just a few short days, and was signed into place by President Brooks on the evening of August 28th. In an address from the capital the following day, he spoke about the decision and allowed another speech by Senator Augustine to further elaborate on the decision.

The President’s half hour speech included remarks on outrage against supporting Marjabaria, including praise for senators such as Augustine who opposed the decision from the beginning before his handoff to Senator Augustine. The Georgian Senator spoke heavily about the lack of pacifism in Marjabaria and cited their sudden and swift replacement of the Emperor Jackson as evidence for their being in the wrong. We expect an official withdrawal from the BDS to follow in the coming days.

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[New San Andreas Republic]

The Boneyard Meteor - The NSAR's unopposed local rag! - November 5th, 2281 - 50¢

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MARAJARBIA MAKES MANY MISTAKES - MANDATES MUTINY

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Article Written by Steven McCallister

In a sudden reversal and decision many are calling 'back-stabbing', 'cowardly' and 'typical of San Andrean politics', President Cranley announced today that the NSAR is officially rescinding and withdrawing its hitherto steadfast support to the nation of Marajarbia, a nation of foreigners somewhere which we were apparently allies with in the fight against commies and the Legion. The withdrawal of support will apparently include withdrawing from the 'BDS' sanctions agreements against the KTO, dropping most if not all restrictions against KTO and their allies, and possibly even re-opening dialogue with nations that the NSAR hurt the wittle feelings of during the dispute.

In the president's speech, surprisingly less protected and panicked than the one made at Sherman Dam months ago, President Cranley stated "We have to be realistic, people. We entered this conflict somewhat unsure of what we were doing. We looked at the enemy, and saw commies after our way of life, and we blindly stood with those we thought were against them. Now, however, we see differently. Our ally, Marajarbia, is unstable. They've recently had a change of leadership that caused a lot of knickers to get in a twist or something, they're ruled by a king JUST like the Legion, and we suspect they may have issues with honesty. With this mind, while we do not officially drop them as an ally per se, we no longer stand with them in this BDS thing, and we are looking to potential mend some ties and kiss some asses when it comes to the nations of the KTO. We no longer view them as the enemy. To put it simply, on this subject, the NSAR is going to become something it will never be to the uneducated and unarmed masses of the Wastes waiting to be taxed: Neutral. We are now neutral. If this thing comes to a violent and war-filled end, we cannot guarantee the Marajarbians that we would come to defend them. We didn't see their candy asses in the fight in Hawaii, after all."

For those who actually cared and didn't have Brahmin farming or their low wage shitty job to do, this will come as a shock sudden reversal. It is not necessarily a coincidence that the decision comes merely hours after another nation, the Southern American Federation, which we are told is indeed a true friend and ally of the Republic, also made a similar declaration of neutrality and of an intent to withdraw from the BDS against the Janpian commies. Furthermore, this puts the NSAR judicial authorities in a bit of an awkward spot, as only yesterday were three suspected Janpian spies found guilty of planned sabotage and slated for execution. It is possible that the three potentially misjudged and misunderstood sufferers may see a reduction in the severity of their punishment, since the KTO seems to be 'off the hook' for now. The official statement and official withdrawal from the BDS is expected from San Andrean diplomats within days.

We have heard no response from the Marajarbian authorities yet on the decision.

[Janpia]

Petoska Economic Planning Bill passed to the Party Central

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In a convened session at the Union of Party Members Committee, members, representatives, and attendees have voted for the proposed Petoska Bill, which seeks to mix the centralized planned economy with a socialist market economy, removing the direct control of labor unions on the means of production and adding a state directory and workers council to the said union. Voting on far-away places has also finished calculating the votes, with the results being inputted on the electorate committee board to be added for consideration. With Petoska being passed, the state would own the direct means of production, acting as the central planning committee on collectivization and redistribution, while workers would get a certain share of profits and slight control with the help of the workers' councils. Furthermore, the workers' council will serve as the union representative to the UPMC, along with being the eyes of the Central Planning Committee of the said union. Workers can join or be removed from the workers' council through elective means, making it slightly different compared to the syndicalist union currently in force, which utilizes a near-direct democracy in the ruling of the means of production and representation to the UPMC. The market mechanism was primarily restricted to consumer goods, while the central planning committee would be the one responsible for allocating capital, labor, materials, and intermediate goods. This is compared to the current economic system, which gives all power to the union, and its allocation is provided by the Ministry of Economy and Trade. The Petoska bill also includes limitations on owning personal property, such as having a maximum of 4 people per owner in shops, and farmers away from kolshaks are limited to owning 10 hectares per person while the majority of the land is prioritized for the collective kolshaks. The Petoska bill also enables the Janpian economy to open for the first time since the 2nd era to international companies, enabling foreigners to own 40% of the means of production, while the rest is owned by the worker unions. According to the Ministry of Economy and Trade, there will be limitations on what unions can have foreign ownership on the means of production, such as revolutionary equipment production, raw materials, kolshaks, new industries, and specific heavy industries. Ultimately, foreign ownership will depend on the workers' council itself, which will decide its own matters in a form of socialist self-management.

With the passage of the new law, labor unions must now register with the Revolutionary Ministry of Industries and Development, which will be under the control of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, in order to be able to conduct business and engage in any form of production. The Ministry of Economy and Trade iterates that the new Petoska Bill does not necessarily mean Janpia allowing private ownership, since labor unions would still be in state control under the Ministry of Economy and Trade. Furthermore, Petoskschis, the currency of Janpia, will now be put into value by the newly created Janpian Central Bank in accordance with the Petoska bill. According to the Party Central, the Petoska bill still retains and allows the right to decision-making, and a share in profits of socially owned means of production is based on the investment of labor. A new temporary committee is also established to help the political forms of the Party to transition towards the new Petoska Bill. UPMC will also be restructured to fit in the bill, while the constitution will be checked for any changes. The Office of the People's Marshal made no comment to the passing of the Petoska bill, given that she is currently in South Olpen for the trial.

[Janpia]

• • • Ministry of International Communications • • • Fort Kalinka • Kalingrad City The Janpian Union of Government Workers' Party, in a joint decision by the Union of Party Members Committee and the Party Central, has condemned the Militarist Republic of Bruches for their recent action banning gay marriage, the subsequent takedown of protesters, and supression of the human right for free speech and association. The Party noted that the actions and statements made by Supreme Leader Gabor Bence is a threat and degeneration from any future progressive values, which is valuable and necessary for the growth of an environment where all people are equal. The Ministry of International Communications has issued a travel advisory to all LGBTQ members of the Janpian society when they travel to the Militarist Republic of Bruches for their safety. The Union of Party Members Committee has also noted and expressed their growing concerns over the recent actions performed by Gonswanzan troops at the occupied US. Attendees of the UPMC has called for restraint on to the Gonswanzan occupiers at the US while some has actively supported Gonswanzan actions for reducing capitalism in the heart of the machine. Nevertheless, the Party would like to formally express its neutrality on to the said conflict and wishes peace to be the outcome of the conflict. Onwards for the Revolution!

[World of Krieg]

Today, during part of the celebration for the end of the rebellion, where the commissars of the 90th Death Korps of Krieg Grenadier Regiment, and the 104th Death Korps of Krieg siege regiment, Gerhart Domakalon and Endack Abawem respectively, came into a 'minor disagreement' as Commissar Abawem dared insult the 90th, daring say the 90th had been weak enough that the Rebels had almost been able to use one of Krieg's 'Deterrents'. The 'argument' reached a point where Abawem threw a punch toward Domakalon, very nearly breaking the lense of his gas mask. Guardsmen were having to pry the 2 away from each other as Domakalon accused Abawem of heresy, for his earlier cowardice while holding the city of Xining, having retreated from the city.

Meanwhile, in Altay, the Guardsmen were still sending out a distress signal, only 3 platoons left in the city, fighting for every last inch against the Daemon horde. The Platoon was evacuating civilians, with its only reinforcement being a company of the 90th Grenadier regiment, led by Commissar Svorger. In what may be their final transmission, Svorger requested assistance from an armored battalion, stating they would be able to hold until the reinforcements arrived.

[Zarnicovia nova]

Zarnicovian Novan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Council of Executive AZNUP Ministries and Congress

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Condemnation of the fake revolutionaries of Janpia and aid to the Republic of Buches

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The All-Zarnicovian National Unionist Party and Union of Zarnicovian Novan Socialist Unionists Under-God officially declares the Janpian Union of Government Worker's Party as a fake Socialist party and leach of the liberal anti-democratics for it's support of anti-Christian and anti-family which go against the key values of Marxist-Socialism which all true Socialists must abide by. Zarnicovia Nova officially condemns the JUGWP and the Janpian government, under the Protection of Zion and the Clean Zion Acts the Zarnicovian Novan government introduce level-D sactions on every Janpian product. Zarnicovia Nova also officially commends The Militarist Republic of Bruches for it's actions to protect Christian-Religious values of Family, Freedom and Democracy from Liberal-Authoritarian influences and offers aid in the form of 20 Zarnicovian military advisors and access to advance Zarnicovian Novan defensive military systems.

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

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[Militarist Republic of Bruches]

Official Communiqué from the Government to Zanicorvia Nova

"We commend Zarnicovia Nova, for having supported our decision, certainly, a good part of our population was happy for our attempt to protect the persecuted who only, just want to have the right to express their faith, we wish everyone in Zarnicovia, and of course, to the government of Zanicorvia, wisdom, peace, and prosperity to be able to see a light at the end of the tunnel in difficult times, and to have gratitude in good times. We condemn, together with Zarnicovia, Janpia, even though it is a member of the UADC, I will not comment on the tensions, our country will remain Neutral, any barbarism committed will be equally condemned by the Bruchesian government, even if it is a member of the UADC, or is a member of KTO and /or "Neutral" countries."

This is an official message from the Supreme Leader, Gabor Bence, to the entire nation of MRoB, and Zarnicovia.

[Kingdom Of The UN]

LDM ANNOUNCEMENT

Thought we were dead huh?

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[Gonswanza]

A Good Joke

Hi! It's me again! Anyways, with these new images from occupied America, hereby known as OA, I must say it's rather amusing how far the hatred they created from ages ago has come back to finally draw blood. California is no longer a liberal cesspool, while business in Vegas is booming! The unwanted and impure are being purged, the unmentionables buried with them. Traitors, zealots, heretics, whatever. But why laugh? Oh, I'll tell you why.

It's funny that they promised that this would never happen to them. Yet here they are, throwing themselves to meet such a fate.

A massive stroke of irony, almost divine, really. They say "we will save ourselves from the devil to the west!" and then they just march into the pits to sleep with corpses of women and children. Where they belong. The rats are overflowing, really, like maggots and pus from a wound. We made America bleed, and now we are fixing what was wrong with the corrupt, rotten place. Others may object, but it is a necessary move on behalf of Gonswanza. We will suck this festering corpse dry, squeeze out all the resources there are, then leave a barren wasteland without anything left for the cretins to feed on. A perfect world, of course.

But they don't want that.

No, they try to fight back, something about "this is wrong" and whatnot. What happened to morals when they used chemical weapons in Brazil? Hm? Or do morals only apply when it's most convenient? Another joke. Morality is dead, it's been dead since the first world war. There's no use for them, either. They only hinder progress.

So now, witness, as Gonswanza slowly crawls across the states to execute the perfect plan, one that should water the soil with the blood of the corrupt, the damned, the fodder thrown to the grinder uselessly, in absolute futility. You cannot stop the future. Nor can you delay it. Surrender, or die.

GNN, signing off.

[Mitheldalond]

MITHELDALONDIAN SHIPS MISSING IN MED

Amid intense fighting and allegations of war crimes in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf areas, a report has surfaced from a Mitheldalondian shipping company that two of its cargo vessels have gone missing in the area.

The report was filed with the Department of the Navy after the two ships were three days overdue for their scheduled port calls. Said a company representative, "with war suddenly breaking out in Muqqadasia, being a day or so late didn't raise any eyebrows at first. We assumed our captains were either taking a longer course to avoid combat zones, or else were held up by the conflict." He went on to elaborate that they had been out of contact with the two ships for several days before the report was filed, due to heavy interference with communications throughout the war zone.

A Navy spokesman stated that the Navy has already begun an investigation to locate the missing ships, and requested that anyone with information regarding their whereabouts contact Naval Intelligence. One ship, a bulk freighter named Wide Load, is supposed to have departed Alexandria shortly before the war began, and was expected to pass the Strait of Gibraltar three days ago. So far, there has been no sign of the vessel. The second ship is the roll-on-roll-off vehicle cargo ship Forward Onto the New Age, which was supposed to be heading south toward the Suez Canal, but has yet to make an appearance.

When asked about the possibility of the ships having come under attack by forces involved in the Muqqadasian war, Navy representatives said that it was "too early to draw any conclusions, but that is one possibility we're looking into."

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[Gonswanza]

As the occupation continues, footage has arisen of a strange "ritual" where various people of various religious backgrounds are gathered into a model town, before aircraft fly over and dump a strange fluid that seems to combust on contact, if not with the air outright. Later, more footage surfaces of Salt Lake City being under attack, with churches getting demolished as people are shot in the streets, glass smashed, and shops torched along with buildings and homes. The US National Guard and Homeland attempt to fend off the attackers with police and SWAT, but the attackers seem to be better equipped, even using incendiaries against the local law enforcement long before backup from the US army could show.

Eventually by the end of the videos, the city is reduced to rubble with few survivors left behind, many people having fled or died in the inferno.

Yet, that's not all. Gonswanzan propaganda film arises, showing the hangings and executions of various religious leaders and persons, as a public display to cheers and celebration. It's treated like a fair, with Gonswanzan citizens cheering on the executioners as they make the killings as slow as possible. Some of the methods include death by dismemberment, acid, roasted alive, boiled alive... The list goes on. There even was a public vote where people could spend a donar to punch their execution of choice, though if they won the majority, not only would their execution come to life, they'd be given a free choice to vote again for free or a voucher for a free meal at this public event.

All the while, Gonswanzan forces are fighting for more land to the north, with forces in Oregon and Washington pushing eastward, the new offensive fueled by greed as the footage of the executions and propaganda footage is released to the US as a form of psychological warfare. The end result is panicked evacuations that have wrecked US logistics and attempts to flee, paradoxically. Once again, Gonswanzan forces were quick to take advantage of the chaos, flying gunships low and over the blocked highways, as if to taunt them even in spite of some limited small arms fire against the craft. Nettle agents were later deployed to send them scattering away or seeking shelter, but there were no real deaths from the actions taken, as instead the fatalities mounted instead from the sheer panic as people trampled each other.

Oce again, footage is released, with an announcer or various announcers mocking the fleeing civilians.

"Look at them go! Like rats! Useless shits! Have you ever seen people move like that?"

Image: fires at an unknown location, likely within Salt Lake City.

[Greater Sirne]

Intervention in Muqaddasia, New Company Launched

Written by the Central News Team

Today in the news, we’ve seen a massive conflict break out between the ‘Western Entente’ of which this nation is a part of, and the state of Muqaddasia. Intense naval battles are taking place in the Mediterranean, leading to a major disruption of shipping that will impact Greater Sirne’s production chain. The country’s expeditionary force is expected to make a landing amidst the chaos. This is expected to be a test of the country’s military might. In the Western Entente are the following:

-South Olpen, who started the conflict after an attempted attack
-Armenia
-Janpia
-Aumbura

We now go over to the Ministry of the Economy, which has announced a state-supported company, “Greater Sirne Worldwide”. This company will incorporate many more corporations including the large ‘Greater Sirne Naval Corporation. Their objective is to improve world transport and will aim to become a large logistics and resource transportation company. The larger effort is part of Project Flint to better infrastructure and increase the nation’s influence.

[The Planet Armageddon]

With the threat of a Krieg internal conflict knowing what it would entail. Armageddon Forces in their now outpost in China begin debating on the best course of action. Most of the Armageddon forces think leaving China and moving to other Krieg territories away from the 90th would be best. Whilst Commissar Yarrick thinks Armageddon forces should remain in China for the time being. Since the fight between the two Krieg Commissars Patrols around the outpost have been doubled and defenses are being strengthened. Commissar Yarrick has put strict orders out to kill anything that moves outside the outpost that aren't Krieg or Armageddon forces.

[Mitheldalond]

NAVY EMPLOYS DRONES TO SEEK LOST SHIPS

As the hunt for two missing Mitheldalondian merchant ships in the Mediterranean Sea intensifies, the Navy has begun deploying drone craft to aid in the search.

"The use of unmanned vehicles allows us to search areas near the combat zone without endangering the lives of our sailors," a Navy spokesperson told us. Both unmanned aircraft and surface vessels are being employed to search areas increasingly closer to the embattled Muqqadasian coastline, where they are at greater risk of being mistakenly attacked by forces of the Western Entente. The brutal and frequently illegal methods of the Entente are being increasingly criticized in the international community, including in Mitheldalond, and it is unclear how they will react to Mitheldalondian forces encroaching in the combat area.

The search is being conducted mainly by the light aircraft carrier Théodwyn and the other ships of her strike group, which are currently assigned to foreign station patrols in the Mediterranean. The strike group, which only recently was involved in operations in Ukraine, has three different types of drone craft at its disposal. Fleet-class unmanned surface vessels are carried by the escort ships of the task force. These 39 ft robotic boats are typically deployed in screening and scouting roles by the carrier fleet, and can be equipped with sensors for air and surface search, as well as for anti-submarine and mine-hunting missions. Escort ships also carry MQ-18 Hummingbird UAV helicopters, which provide 24-hr high-altitude reconnaissance capabilities to the fleet. The carrier itself employs RQ-900 Hermes UAVs in the same role. Working together, these systems can conduct a thorough search of large swaths of ocean much faster than manned aircraft and vessels could alone, and they can stay in the search long after human pilots would need to return to base to rest.

The Navy continues to request that anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the missing vessels contact Naval Intelligence with what they know.

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[Makko Oko]

The Makko Oko Emperor's Imperial Palace - Meeting Room

August 30th, 2022

EMPEROR'S LAW COUNCIL - PART I [CIVIL RIGHTS ACT]

At the capital of the nation, the Emperor's Imperial Palace, the Minister Of Justice Sara Mauer is on their way to their first Emperor's Law Council session...

"Good morning Minister Mauer, nice to see you" An NSS agent named Mark says smiling, "It's nice to see you Mark, how are the kids doing?" she responds. "Oh they're doing just fine...hey! They loved that courthouse plushie you gave them, thank you for doing that" "Oh it's no problem, you're a good friend of mine" Mark laughs and motions them to just step through the metal detector and she does, and then he says "All good, enjoy the rest of your day" and she says it back.

After getting through security, which is mandatory for all except the Emperor, they make their way towards the meeting room, which she knows already, as cabinet and diplomatic meetings have been held there plenty of times in the past. As she makes her way there, she sees two agents standing guard by the doors, and they stop Minister Mauer and they ask "Name?" and she says "I'm the Minister Of Justice, Sara Mauer, and I'm presiding over this session" and she hands them her capital ID to prove it, and then they open the doors for her and let them through. Upon entering, she sees the national flag hung up everywhere, almost as if it had been converted into a courtroom, and there were well over 50 people there, from all walks of life, most, if not all of them, being judges in local and national courthouses. They were sitting down with computers and notebooks, talking amongst themselves. She also sees armed military soldiers on each corner of the room, standing guard to protect the judges.

The doors close and she says "Hello my good people of the Emperor's Law Council! Let this session now begin!" and she walks over to her seat and sits down. Now, for those of you who don't know me, I am the Minister Of Justice, and per Article 32 of the Basic Rights, I am the presiding President over this fair council. My name is Sara Mauer, and I, and the government, are glad to have you here with us today. On the agenda, is the matter of the Civil Rights Act, we've been directed by the Emperor to draft and agree upon a form of the law that may be enacted, so, shall we begin?

The Talk

They all agree by nodding their heads. A Supreme Court Justice, Edgar Gerlach, starts the discussion, and says "In a civil rights act, it is mutually designed to benefit the people, moreso than the civil service, so I think we need to take an angle on that." and a higher-ranking judge in the Inspectorate's Court, Ashton Hilder, agrees, saying "I agree Judge Gerlach, but we do need to ensure that we comply with the terms of the Basic Rights, and confirm that we do not violate already existing law" "We lack on so many laws, and the Emperor wants us to do his dirty work, how despicable" says a somewhat extreme judge in the Appellate Court Of Appeals named Amelie Leitch. Judge Gerlach responds, saying "Hey, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, to actually form the law we would be enforcing. That's usually a politician's job, and they aren't anywhere near qualified, and personally" the judge whispers, "I don't think the Emperor's qualified either".

They all talk amongst themselves for hours, with the Minister Of Justice of course also having a say in the affairs, and before the clock struck midnight, on August 30th, 11:45 PM, they had finally gotten their first draft of the Civil Rights Act, ready to vote on and to discuss.

The Vote

"Alright all, I know it's late, but this is why we're here. This is why we're all here. To make a difference, and to finally prove the legitimacy of the empire!" The Minister Of Justice declares, "Now, let's all read over this draft, and discuss and place your votes right here in this box, confidential, and will be counted live, in-person, by me." Some did wonder how it was exactly anonymous, but nobody really questioned, as everybody were judges anyhow, and nobody had been though to be rogue, given the strict background checks required to join the council in the first place.

"Personally, this law, having the no global discrimination provision, is fine and dandy, but can cause issues. We need it to be everything except religion and sexual orientation, to comply with the constitution." Loyal Emperor's Court Judge Darrel Kemp says with the face of a dagger, almost like they're wearing shades, except they're not. "Religion I can see, but where in the hell did you pull sexual orientation from?" Judge Leitch says with the look of disgust. "Do I need to remind you of the Life Security Act Judge Leitch? You're on the god damn court of appeals and you don't know that law?!?" Judge Kemp responds with hostility. "No Judge Kemp you do not, but at the least you should know the Life Security Act NEVER illegalized sexual orientation, nor did any court precedent in the history of the empire. Will somebody please back me up here?!?" Judge Leitch pleads.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of Makko Oko, Kimberly Giddens, chimes in, saying "Judge Leitch is right here, Judge Kemp, and while I like your moxie, and you were right on part, you're merely a jockie in terms of the court, and you definitely do not have the expert experience to be talking about unconstitutionality." "And who are you to be saying I shouldn't be a judge? Who do you think you are Judge Giddens?!?" Judge Kemp says getting ever the more insane. "Do you not know I'm the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? I wouldn't be here today, at all, on one of the highest courts in the nation, if I didn't know what I was talking about. If you want your future to be in a seat like mine, then sit down, apologize, and admit you're wrong, and then never do that again."

Judge Kemp then turns white in the face, as a ghost, and then apologizes under their breath and goes silent. "So..." Judge Gregory Evans of the Immigration Court Of Makko Oko says, "We were on parts of it being unconstitutional". "Yes, indeed we were" Judge Giddens says, "And personally, I would take out the religion. While there's no official law on the matter, or even precedent from a court, (surprisingly they say under their breath), we only have and allow for a state religion, so it makes no sense to respect foreign religions, even if some may see it as insane or even a civil rights violation"

"Alright, alright" the Minister Of Justice finally intervenes, "I'll change that provision" they say being the author of the law in question, adding in every agreed upon suggestion at once.

[Janpia]

New Destroyer Class

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Hanschinburg-Class Guided Missile Destroyer. Lead Class JRS Burokona Schinpei (Blood moon) DDG-40 using LOADOUT-1 Combat Suite

Based on the outcomes of the Magochyo Sea Exercises, the Revolutionary Council developed an enhanced version of the Katyacha-Class Destroyer which incorporates modernized sensors and weapons as well as a new battle suite, expanding its range, decreasing its IR signature, and streamlining its systems. As a result, plans were made to create a Katyacha-Class FLIGHT II that would be compatible with the Gamerov and Avescho-Class warships by including sensors such as SPQ-9Bs, SPY-6,OPS-14B, and FCS-3A. The FLIGHT II also calls for a modernized helideck rear ramp that can be used to launch and retrieve UUVs, USVs, and sea mines, making it capable of engaging in mine warfare and interdicting smaller threats such as pirates or smuggler submarines. The modernized helideck also enables HADR (humanitarian aid and disaster relief) and SAR (search and rescue) operations, making it perfect for humanitarian roles. However, given the many changes to the Flight II for the Katyacha-Class, such as an entirely new hull design to fit in the new helideck and operations area, better IR and radar signature by increasing inclined angles, an officer's command place, and a new propulsion system, the Flight II was then designated as a new class of warship under the code name Project 122A. The Project was submitted to the Munschen Shipyard Union, which then finalized and built the Hanschinburg-Class.

Hanschinburg-Class (above) compared to the Katyacha-Class (bottom)

The Hanschinburg-Class Guided Missile Destroyer features newer systems, prioritizing SPY-6 AESA radar in terms of positioning and removing systems such as TRS-3D, SPS-73, SPG-62, Mk. 92 FCS, in favor of SPG-62, SPG-51, SPS-73, OPY-2, OPS-14B, and FCS-3A. All of which minimizes the silhouette signature while it increases the speed and detection rate, making it deadlier, stealthier, and stronger. Just like the Katyacha-Class, it is armed with 122 VLS cells, which are capable of launching the standard missile series, making it flexible in terms of combat and defense. It is also equipped with 2x RIM-116 RAM launchers, 1x Phalanx CIWS, and a single 140KW LaWS, which is part of the ship's 3-tier defense system. The SPY-6 AESA radars on the ship are also positioned more efficiently, giving the ship a full 360-degree visibility around the ship, compared to the Katyacha-Class which can only detect long-range and aerial threats at its flanks, making it a major weakness.

The Hanschinburg-Class design allows the existing Katyacha-Class to be converted in such a manner, keeping its CMS AI program, which allows the ship to automatically identify and intercept unsupervised hostile projectiles, utilizing the rightful weapons in the arsenal and automatically defend itself on a given intercept frame, all without the supervision of the sailors and officers. This reduces the chance of getting shot down and enables the ship to defend itself even from hypersonic armaments, given its intercept frame provided by the sensors, IRST, and outdoor information such as AWACS or LEOs. The ship's CIC is also upgraded, making its placements efficient, structured, and organized for the sailors, while also integrating advanced real-time systems which can be found on the newer Janpian warships.

As for the armaments, the Hanschinburg-Class utilizes an AGS-L gun which can fire up to 150km and hit their targets accurately with only a 50 meter error radius. Like the Katyacha-Class, the Hanschinburg-Class has 122 VLS cells, which can also fire the new SM-6 ERAM Missile, making it capable of intercepting agile hostile projectiles at long range. It can also launch the latest SM-3 block missile, which can function as a surface-to-air missile and has the capacity to function as an ASAT and an ICBM interceptor. With the help of the SPY-6 AESA, the Hanschinburg-Class is capable of detecting and identifying a hostile ICBM launch and automatically intercepting it in a provided intercept frame, all in real-time. The SM-3 missile is also accurate, provided with its SPY-6 radars, FCS-3A, and outdoor information such as AWACS. The Hanschinburg-Class is expected to be the replacement of the Katyacha-Class without wasting much cost, other than refitting the existing Katyacha-Class Destroyers.

[South Olpen]

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"Necesarry for victory," Senate Passes Bill Slashing Civilian Sector Spending
-by Renart Sauvageau

One poster asking civilians to limit the
amount of food they purchase

In the largest civilian sector spending cut since the Second World War, the Chamber Minister just signed the Victory Budget & Tax Act. The VBTA, or as some advocates call it the Victory Act, cut spending on education, subsidies, and transportation, as well as other industries. The bill also introduced a Victory tax, which is determined on total purchases, similar to a sales tax.
The bill, which passed with 76% support in the Senate, symbolizes the beginning of a war effort seen before only in the great world wars. The government has inaugurated the effort with this bill, but it is expected many more will come. Proposed bills in the Senate include the Conscription Reinstatement Bill, which would reinstate conscription, the Enemy of the Effort Bill, which would list any states supporting Muqqadasias government or military as enemy states, and the Nationalization Bill, which would fully nationalize major war industries.
In the meantime, the Home Front Administration has been publishing propaganda posters, which can be seen in almost every building. Some prominent posters, translated into English, are below.

[Shazbotdom]

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A Formal Gathering
In one of the biggest news to date, the Imperial Space Administration held a press conference to announce that in picking up a contract for the launch of 83 Satellites into an orbit around the sun between Mars and Jupiter. SISA is currently in the process of building what is to be a Heavy Lift Rocket, capable of launching into a high earth orbit before separating and the second stage then using the movement of the Earth to begin a high-speed trajectory into the Heliocentric orbit required for the mission.
This Heavy Launch System (HLS) is set to be one of the most powerful rocket systems in the history of the Shazbotdom Imperial Space Administration. With the new system being designed and built, it will open up avenues for not only putting satellites in orbit for the Empire but also the beginning of Deep Space Human exploration for the Empire and her allies. The Shazbotdom Imperial Space Administration is already designing a launch system for human deep space flight on top of the Cargo version that is currently being built. A Refueling version is also in the process of being developed for refueling the system en route. The day that this system will undergo its first testing will be a glorious day for the Empire.

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[World of Krieg]

The Platoon in Altay has finally been reinforced by the 21st Death Korps of Krieg Armored Battalion, with 212 Leman Russ tanks, and 1 Baneblade. The Line in Altay was still barely holding, as the daemons became more numerous. The 90th Death Korps of Krieg Grenadier regiment sent 2 companies to assist, beginning to hold the line, as they got authorization to do whatever was necessary to hold the line. Constant artillery barrages and bombing runs began, with Krieg's forces in Altay slowly being overrun, but holding steadfast. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, it was announced that the Commissar of the 90th, Gerhart Domakalon, had been captured, with the new side of the civil war, who wanted Democracy instated in their territory, stating they'd have him put on trial for Crimes against Humanity, and would be televised as it occurs tomorrow. The 90th was reported by witnesses to have gone into a rage at the news, stating they would hunt down any suspected rebels as well as their families if Domaklon was not released. Entire companies of the 90th were spreading a rumor of the Commissar that Domakalon had went against may have potentially having given the rebels' Domakalon's location.

[Guadalupador]

BDS Coalition Against Janpia Collapses, UADC in Disarray Following Western Entente War Against Muqaddasia
Guadalupador News Today

Divouga, Guadalupador- Following several high-profile departures, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction campaign against Janpia seems doomed to fail. A campaign started by the Marajarbian Federation to politically persuade Janpia and by extension, the Kalisight Treaty Organization into dropping sanctions against it. Initially it found support among six signatories, all of them allies of the Marajarbian Federation, but over the course of several weeks the signatories gradually left the campaign leaving as of the writing this article three signatories not including Marajarbia. On the contrary, the Marajarbian Federation's and UADC's international unpopularity has earned the Reichstadt Treaty Coalition many more supporters including alleged unofficial support from Guadalupador itself, one of the first countries to enact interdiction orders against GENA/UADC flagged ships in territorial waters.
The UADC is in a similar state of collapse as is described by some analysts through its sheer inaction in aiding one of its member-states, Muqaddasia. Following the preemptive defensive action against the Muqaddasi Navy near Yugova Island, an unrelated coalition of nations known as the Western Entente began a military campaign against the Medinaist Republic of Muqaddasia. The nations cited deep and severe grievances as to their justification for invading Muqaddasia. UADC has been paralyzed by inaction on the issue of the invasion of Muqaddasia as the Marajarbian Federation as of the time of writing this article refuses to send any significant aid to Muqaddasia, nor are there any real discussions within the decision-making body of the UADC as a motion to discuss the issue is not making any headway.