The Burning Sun: A Kaiserreich Cold War Roleplay(AH/IC)

[Arvenia]

Известия
February XX, 1947

Republican Parties Win Seats In The Far East
FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC - Both the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party (RSDRP) and the Constitutional Democratic Party (KDP) applauded their Far Eastern counterparts for winning many seats during election, even though those counterparts were almost supressed by an alliance between the Holy Russian Party, the National Defence Union, the People's Monarchist Party and the Mladarossi. President Vasily Boldyrev also applauded the results and wished for stronger ties between Russia and its former territories, including the Far Eastern Republic. On the other hand, the Greater Russian National Front (BRNF) tries to redeem itself by denouncing the results and advocating for the immediate suppression of all republican parties in the Far Eastern Republic.

Russian Troops In Mongolia
MONGOLIA - The Russian Army has recently been arming rebels in Mongolia with Mikhtim rifles, which may have happened as early as 1946. There were even reports of Mongolian rebels being trained by officers from the Russian Army, as well as Russian troops being currently stationed in rebel-controlled territory. The Russian Army have probably been preparing the rebels for the potential liberation of Mongolia. The Russian Army has yet to respond to comments regarding the reports.

Ottoman Empire Invades Armenia
SOUTH CAUCASUS - The Ottoman Empire has recently invaded Armenia following some local skirmishes. The Ottoman Empire also said that it was a mistake to negotiate with Armenians, whom it have referred to as "jingoistic separatists". The Russian government is very critical of the invasion and has called upon the Ottoman Empire to keept its troops away from Armenia. If the invasion continues, then President Vasily Boldyrev threatens to ban the Ottoman Empire and its people from doing business in Russia. Russia has expressed support for Armenia and also wishes to send the Russian Army to help its Armenian counterpart fight the Ottoman forces.

Savinkovist Resurgence Across Central Asia
CENTRAL ASIA - After the President of Turkestan was almost murdered, Savinkovist violence have begun to resurge across Central Asia, although Khiva was spared. President Vasily Boldyrev has thought of sending the Russian Army to help the Central Asian countries defend themselves from Savinkovists.

Russian Famine Dies Down
RUSSIA - Recently, famine has started to die down in Russia, although it is currently restricted to a few dozen villages in the Caucasus and near the Alash Orda. President Vasily Boldyrev applauded all Russians for fighting back against famine, while German companies helped rebuilt farms in recent months.

BRNF Offshoots Formed
RUSSIA - Recently, the ongoing internal turmoil within the Greater Russian National Front (BRNF) has resulted in two groups breaking away from the party. Those groups in question are the National Patriotic Union (NPS) and the Slavic Unification Front (SFO). The former is led by Yuri Petrenko, a moderate member of the BRNF, while the latter is led by Konstantin Rukov, a self-proclaimed pagan. According to Yuri Petrenko, the NPS is a national conservative party that adopts some liberal conservative stances on both social and economic issues. It also seeks to reclaim lost territories, establish stronger ties with other Slavic countries, bring Russia closer to the Co-Prosperity Sphere and liberalize the Russian economy. What differs it from the BRNF is that it is more pragmatic than the latter and shuns violent extremism. Meanwhile, the SFO is a neopagan movement dedicated to liberating all Slavs from "Christian supremacy". Regarding their departure from the BRNF, the NPS was more critical of Roman Zakhaev's questionable stances on recent events, while the SFO was more critical of the BRNF being a Christian party. Since then, the NPS have taken many parliamentary seats from the BRNF, leaving the latter with just a few seats in the Russian Parliament. On the other hand, Roman Zakhaev and his followers denounced both offshoots, describing them as "opportunistic traitors".

President Vasily Boldyrev Lays Out Reconstruction Plans
MOSCOW - After both famine and violence died down in Russia, President Vasily Boldyrev began to lay out plans for the eventual reconstruction of the country.

The following plans are:
1. The Russian government wishes to help end famine in the country by rebuilding farms and sending food to the few villages that are still afflicted.
2. Political violence will therefore be banned and result in harsher penalties, including imprisonment and execution.
3. Strong social programs will be set up to support poor communities.
4. Soup kitchens will be established in every poor neighbourhood.
5. German businessmen whose shops were destroyed will be compensated by the Russian government.
6. More jobs will be created in order to combat unemployment.
7. Private investment from other countries will be allowed to support both economy and infrastructure.
8. Education will be made free and public.
9. Healthcare will become more cheaper and better than ever before.
10. Russia will be creating better relations with its neighbours, regardless of diplomatic allegiance.

With this, martial law has started to subside as well. Many political activists were arrested for participating in both violent clashes and public lynchings, while their respective parties have been given a stern warning from Russian authorities to not engage in further violence.

[American Pere Housh]

Imperial German News Agency

Germany sets off second nuclear weapon, refuses to sell blueprint

In the wee hours of February 10th 1947, the German Empire detonated its second nuclear bomb on the Bikini Atoll in the Mariana Island chain. Other than stating that there was a nuclear test and it had a yield of 30 Kilotons, the Imperial German Ministry of Defense, Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister's Office or the Kaiser's refused to comment at this time. Imperial German Minister of Defense Ernst Koch has stated that Germany will not sell the blueprints for the bomb at this time.

Kaiser seeks peace in Ottoman-Armenian conflict

Kaiser Wilhelm the Third reaches out to both Ottoman and Armenian governments asking both governments to enter into peace talks immediately. The Kaiser has stated that if either sides refuses to enter into peace talks then Germany will have no choice but to send German troops as peacekeepers in order to protect civilians. The Kaiser also wishes for the Russian government to not send any troops as he doesn't wish to make the war bigger.

German companies openly supports the Italian Republic with weapons

Several German companies have stated that they will be supporting the Italian Republic with supplies including weapons. KDN has reached out to the Kaiser's office for comment but there hasn't been any response at printing time.

[Saralonia]

The News from Mexico

Breakdown of relations

As the Communards & the Magonistas clash on their different views on authority now, with militias supposed to be on the same side to defend the revolution, it seems unity in the remaining Mexican government is also breaking down as both Communards & Magonistas begin to find less and less common ground, alongside with the surprising advances of the Zapatistas, this could mean a complete breakdown of the Mexican government, and thus, civil war, the cycle of the 1st Mexican Revolution of 1910 repeated with civil war, revolutionaries forces fighting amongst each other, and thus, the torch of liberty is shattered in three, three claimants to the government may be born, yet, there's hope the Communards & the Magonistas may not fully fall out with each other and that the Republic may not collapse into civil war.

The November Offensive

As the November offensive continues with the Zapatistas still on the initiative they've begun major attacks in a row between the states of Veracruz and of Oaxaca, the apparent goal is to push into Puebla and to threaten Mexico City directly, the results of which aren't expected to be seen soon, either way, more and more communard trucks are rolling off of the production lines, and more and more people from the densely populated areas held by the Communards are marching South with the relatively strong industrial capacity of the Communards, meanwhile, the Magonista cavalry has been assembling on the state capital of Oaxaca to then go to Mazunte to crush Zapatista advances in the Southern areas of that state.

[Hanovereich]

Republic of Italy
or, the Italian Republic. Make up your mind.



After Lucca had been taken, the Italian forces stopped for a break. They continued to take a few villages here and there, and artillery fire was noticed along the front, but the initial push was stopped. The momentum had been lost- the Italians would dig in for spring. Thousands began to dig trenches along the entire front, with a defensive line stretching from the coast to the eastern borders of Tuscany.

Meanwhile, they began to focus on Sicily. They reinforced their invading force with some 2,000 extra soldiers, dozens more vehicles, and up to 30 more artillery pieces and the same amount of aircraft. They then began to blockade Sicily- specifically, Naples. Two Littorio-class battleships, one Giussano-class light cruiser, six Spica-class torpedo boats, and one Liuzzi-class submarine would set off to bombard and blockade Naples as soon as possible. They would also aerial bombard the rest of Tuscany, with plans drawn up for a spring offensive with some 25,000 soldiers.

At the same time, propaganda would be released condemning the Two Sicilies as invaders of the Papal States, and calling on Rome (mainly for propaganda) to repel the Sicilian invaders. 1,500 soldiers and a similar number of police and border guards would be sent to the border with the Papal States in case of a possible attack there.

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Republic of Italy
or, the Italian Republic. Make up your mind.

The Ministry of War would approve contracts from Austria for monthly payments of 10,000 dollars, with a request for around 10-20 factories to be leased. They would also approve contracts from German companies, asking for specifics on weaponry and equipment given.

The Ministry would also start arming republicans with up to 25,000 Carcano M1891 rifles and 5,000 Beretta M1918 sub-machine gun rifles as soon as possible, and orders for 10,000 more Carcano M1891 rifles within 12 months were put forwards.

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Republic of Italy
or, the Italian Republic. Make up your mind.

Statement by the Italian Republic

Should the Two Sicilies continue their warmongering in Papal territory, the Italian Republic will have no choice but to act as peacekeepers to defend Rome.

We call upon the Papal States to repel the aggressors from Sicily, lest the great state of the Papacy fall into the hands of aggressive, ruthless Sicilians.

The Two Sicilies must also leave Tuscany, or the Italian people will see them as supporters of the Tuscan rebels who defy Milan. We give the Two Sicilies until [the next news post] before we shall declare war on the Two Sicilies as well.

[Hypron]

Co-op between Romaniche and Hypron

Caen, France

Lord Halifax steps off of a plane to cold North Atlantic air. Slightly warmer than England, so that’s a plus. He, along with his staff, steps off of the runway and into waiting vehicles paid for by the English government, and these drive him to a small villa outside the city of Caen. Lord Halifax exits the vehicle and heads inside, to be greeted by the new President of France, Henri Frenay.

“Welcome to France, Mr. Halifax,” said Frenay when Halifax first entered. “Thank you, Mr. President. We should get started.” “Of course, have a seat.” As Halifax sits down, Frenay gets the talks started “So, what is it that Sir Eden wishes to discuss with the French Fourth Republic?” “Simple, the Eden Ministry wants to restart British-French relations. We are here to ask the French Republic how to go about this matter?”

“Well, what the French Government proposes is a Treaty of Non-Aggression and Cooperation between the Kingdom of England and the Fourth French Republic. It would signal the beginning of the rebuilding of ties between the Kingdom of England and the Fourth French Republic. In addition, the Government of France is asking the English to sign a Channel Trade Agreement, to restore trade between England and France.”

“This can be done, Mr. President. This all outlines the goals for this English Government for this meeting. If you have the agreements, then I can sign them and be on my way back to England.” “Mr. Halifax, there is one more item for discussion. Can you please tell your aides to leave the room?” “You heard the President. Everyone, wait outside.” As both the French and English delegations leave, it’s only Frenay and Halifax left in the room. “Everything said after this is only for the ears of your Prime Minister. Have you heard of the Damocles Project?”

“Wasn’t that a nuclear weapons project between the Commune and the UOB?” “Yes, however, top-ranking officials of the French military want to have it restarted, and I’m inclined to agree. With the Deutsches Kaiserreich having just received nuclear weapons, it is now a race against time for the remaining great powers of the world to gain these powerful weapons.” “How much progress was done before the project was shut down?” “I’m having top military scientists looking through what files are left, but so far, not much has been uncovered.”

“The British Prime Minister has been looking into this himself, to be completely honest. Eden has been curious about starting one up himself, but this proposal could be much better. However, he has one condition. The French Fourth Republic must recognize the Kingdom of England’s claim to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.” “I was wondering when you were going to bring this up, Lord Halifax. The French Government is willing to recognize England’s claim to the Island of Albion. However, anything involving the Emerald Isle is out of our jurisdiction. You are on your own there.” “We can work with that, now, do you have the agreements for me to sign?”

The overall meeting lasted only for an hour. Treaties were signed opening relations and trade between England and France, and below the table, a nuclear program is being restarted and a nation is being rebuilt. England’s birthright will be reclaimed, once and for all.

[Exalted Inquellian State]

Reporter-Alexander Sigmund, Station 3
Russian plans for reconstruction generally approved by Parliament, BRNF splinters!

Following Boldyrev's announcement of a new reconstruction plan, containing many left-wing populist programs, many expected the parliament to resist them as they had done last year. Now, however, it seems they have mostly accepted the reforms, and scheduled multiple votes on them over the next month. This is likely due to the original reforms being cut back being viewed by some as the reason for the famine. The BRNF has now begun to collapse, though one challenger differed from the rest. The main offshoot was the National Patriotic Front, which seeks to have closer ties with other Slavic countries and bring Russia closer to the Co-Prosperity Sphere while liberalizing the economy, thus seemingly ditching revanchism. Another offshoot was the Slavic Unification Front, a far stranger being, seeking to liberate all slavs from Christian supremacy. While the NPS has taken some parliamentary seats and the BRNF still holds a few, the SFO is mostly ignored, though some of the more radical savinkovists have started joining it. Many of the BRNF's extraparliamentary supporters are switching to the NPS, mostly due to Zakhaev denouncing republican parties in the Far Eastern Republic, even though many of them wish to join Russia. There have been reports of Russian aid to Mongolia, though these are unconfirmed, and also an offer of support to Armenia.

Reporter-Jones Graham, Station 1
Germany tests another atomic bomb, does foreign policy

The German Empire tested another nuclear bomb, this time measured at 30 kilotons, on Bikini Atoll. This has set off a similar spark of reactions as the first time, though less public. The Foreign Minister said Germany won't sell blueprints of the bomb, upsetting the Ottomans and to a lesser extent the Bulgarians. The German Empire has also condemned the war the Ottomans are waging against Armenia, stating it may send peacekeepers, though with Azerbaijan's recent actions, that may be a problem. On a final note, some corporations have begun supporting the Italians in their war against the Two Sicilies and their allies as well, though the government has not done anything official so far, with many pan-Europeans hoping it doesn't lest the three big European powers fight over their respective allies in Italy.

Reporter-Barbara Houston, Station 11
Magonista-Comunard alliance barely holds as attrition begins taking hold!

The line between the Zapatistas and the Mexican People's Republic is still only slightly shifting, as is the Mexican Congress. By now, many hope the incident between Communard and Magonista forces can be ignored until their issues are settled. As of now, the Yucatan isn't far better and Guatemala is being outright pushed back. At this point, both sides are running out of ammo and the damage to many cities and villages that have swapped hands multiple times is huge. Many do believe the Communards and Magonistas may yet edge out a win, but even then many cities would to be rebuilt, and with Communard industry focused on war, that seems impossible. Some cities are also starting their own drafts on both sides, with locals generals helping "escort" the draftees to the front. The Yucatan and Guatemala have started the draft as well, though in their case through official legislation instead of local action.

Reporter-Meyer Berger, Station 15
Italy sets up trenches, condemns Sicilian march through Papal States

The Italian Republic has stopped its offensive into Tuscany, instead beginning bombing the country after their forces started to dig trenches. The Tuscans dug them as well, undisturbed by the bombings for the most part. There has been an influx of troops now from the Italians, though many believe they are in fact especially radical Tuscan republicans. There has been a slight drop in popularity, however, for both the Tuscan republicans and the war, with many being worried the constant bombings and trenches will simply result in another year long stalemate, as happened in the Second World War. This has, of course, not happened without affecting Tuscany and Two Sicilies, but being seen as the defenders they faced far less pushback internally.

The Italian Republic has also condemned the Sicilian march through the Papal States, calling it an invasion. The Pope stated, in a speech where he seemed on the verge on anger, that the Sicilians were their allies, and that the Italian Republic was claiming the rightful papal land of Romagna. Italy threatened official action against the Two Sicilies as well, with the Sicilians claiming they observed Italian ships off the coast of Naples and tried to fight them off, failing. The Italian wording of declaring war was somewhat divisive, as the government doesn't recognize the Sicilies, but many have accepted that whether official recognition or not the government would love to annex the Two Sicilies.

Reporter-Victor Visione, Station 30
France and England sign trade agreement, promise to improve relations

Britain and France have signed an official Channel Trade Agreement, allowing ties between them. This was supported by the Republicans, who have already finished preparing to meet with the government. The French Social Party supported the move as well, hoping it could mean England's reentry into the European sphere. Many English nationalists are happy as well, hoping this may mean a possible recognition of possible future annexations of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, though no such result has seemed to come from the meeting. With this, many in Germany are supporting recognition of England, with the added caveat they don't annex more than they have, of course.

Reporter-Harold Loeb, Station 31
Azerbaijan invades Armenia!

With Armenia owning much land owned by Azerbaijan, the loose German ally has invaded as well. This has angered the Ottomans, who have stated they issued an official call to the German Empire to keep their puppet under control, with the same going for the Russians.

Reporter-Joshua Houston, Station 29
Uruguay falls to Totalism!

Protests in Uruguay have somehow appeared in favor of totalists. Unlike Peru, the government responded hastily, but haphazardly, attempting to negotiate with protestors as many were gunned down. With this, a totalist wave swept across Uruguay, and the government was toppled a few days ago, fleeing to Argentina. American involvement is suspected.

Reporter-Joshua Philter, Station 9
German Election Over as DKP secures enormous victory and SPD faces biggest downslide ever!

The German elections have fully finished, as the second rounds in all constituencies were finished and balloted, with the Gunnbinen County 5 taking a long time to ballot a NLP victory. Three counties had ties and required drawing slots. Somehow, the Deutsches Kaiserliche Partei, or German Imperial Party, has become the largest party, larger than their former DkP superiors, who underperformed despite a more populist platform, though not as bad as the SPD, who got four seats. The DkP's and SPD's failure was attributed to unchanging constituencies, the rise in monarchism due to the Kaiser's role in the war effort, party leadership squabbles, and the DKP switching its name from the DRP. However, it is obvious the Imperial Party is well liked and the DkP and SPD both had several failures. Most experts expect a Dkp-DKP alliance is to be expected. As Adenauer is a moderate in the DKP, he will likely be ousted. Gerhard Graf von Kannitz and Paul Lejeune-Jung, two DKP candidates for the chancellorship, both believe the DkP will have to ally with them. However, while it is true only 2 of the DKP's 141 deputies are non-monarchists, practically all DkP members are simple conservatives, leading many to view a grand coalition against the DKP led by Zentrum may be possible. Kannitz has said he believes the DVLP will be part of his coalition, but has refused to allow them to gain a seat in a possible cabinet, saying their hold is to small, so some believe they may abandon the Right-wing coalition, and even then Kannitz relationship with the DVLP is far from warm. Lejeune-Jung has stated he will not ally the DVLP at all. Out of the two, Kannitz is viewed as the better candidate due to being protestant, slightly less monarchist, and a friend of many NLP members. Heinrich Bruning says he hopes the DkP will ally with them and is planning a unified center-right government. Bruning said he may also refuse to ally with some parties that are too small, meaning the SPD may be left to drift as well. The new parliament will be inaugurated in late March, and both Bruning, Kannitz, and Lejeune-Jung have requested audiences of fellow party members with the Kaiser to secure a nomination for chancellor.

[Saralonia]

La Libertad!

Land & Liberty
Tierra & Libertad! the Magonistas take this slogan to heart, more and more militias beginning to clash and with consensus in the government breaking down as compromise seems less possible, workers sympathetic to the magonistas within communard territory now going on strike, though of course, workers sympathetic to the communard cause and those who want to keep the united front and avoid total collapse also go on strike with the intent of slowing both sides down into an amicable agreement to continue fighting the Zapatistas, of course, communication between the proper government is a misunderstanding short of collapsing, the government although technically united against the Zapatistas, it has become ineffective in being a government for both the Communards & Magonistas, the workers of Mexico fighting amongst themselves over ideological divides, tensions come to a head as cavalry coming from the Baja Californian Black Army are begginign to cross through Communard territory to the front lines with the Zapatistas, this contingent of cavalry being ambushed many times by Communard militias, the Cavalry still winning with their reputation from the North and their capabilities, either way, the Magonistas were going to stand by with the Baja Californian Free Territory, the government further divided.

El Comunardo

Stability, Land, & Peace
We communards can no longer rest assured the Magonistas and the "Free" Territory of Baja California won't betray us, the FTBC marchs their cavalry in our territory and not only that, but they dare fight our militias, the workers if not united in this, we must bring forth the revolution, for a true revolution of the proletarian, and not one which includes the anarchists, we must continue the legacy of the 2nd Internationale and kick out the anarchists! for the Classical-Marxist theory reigns supreme! Marxism will stand strong and proud internationally against both the authoritarianism of the USSA, and from the chaotic anarchy of the Magonistas!

L@s Zapatistas

Land and Equality
We the Zapatistas fight for a just cause, we fight for equality and for our comrade commander, we will fight the good fight! we will reunite Mexico and bring liberty to Guatemala and the Yucatan peninsula if necessary! we will march and march with the Zapatistas!

[American Pere Housh]

Reporter-Alexander Sigmund, Station 3
Russian plans for reconstruction generally approved by Parliament, BRNF splinters!

Following Boldyrev's announcement of a new reconstruction plan, containing many left-wing populist programs, many expected the parliament to resist them as they had done last year. Now, however, it seems they have mostly accepted the reforms, and scheduled multiple votes on them over the next month. This is likely due to the original reforms being cut back being viewed by some as the reason for the famine. The BRNF has now begun to collapse, though one challenger differed from the rest. The main offshoot was the National Patriotic Front, which seeks to have closer ties with other Slavic countries and bring Russia closer to the Co-Prosperity Sphere while liberalizing the economy, thus seemingly ditching revanchism. Another offshoot was the Slavic Unification Front, a far stranger being, seeking to liberate all slavs from Christian supremacy. While the NPS has taken some parliamentary seats and the BRNF still holds a few, the SFO is mostly ignored, though some of the more radical savinkovists have started joining it. Many of the BRNF's extraparliamentary supporters are switching to the NPS, mostly due to Zakhaev denouncing republican parties in the Far Eastern Republic, even though many of them wish to join Russia. There have been reports of Russian aid to Mongolia, though these are unconfirmed, and also an offer of support to Armenia.

Reporter-Jones Graham, Station 1
Germany tests another atomic bomb, does foreign policy

The German Empire tested another nuclear bomb, this time measured at 30 kilotons, on Bikini Atoll. This has set off a similar spark of reactions as the first time, though less public. The Foreign Minister said Germany won't sell blueprints of the bomb, upsetting the Ottomans and to a lesser extent the Bulgarians. The German Empire has also condemned the war the Ottomans are waging against Armenia, stating it may send peacekeepers, though with Azerbaijan's recent actions, that may be a problem. On a final note, some corporations have begun supporting the Italians in their war against the Two Sicilies and their allies as well, though the government has not done anything official so far, with many pan-Europeans hoping it doesn't lest the three big European powers fight over their respective allies in Italy.

Reporter-Barbara Houston, Station 11
Magonista-Comunard alliance barely holds as attrition begins taking hold!

The line between the Zapatistas and the Mexican People's Republic is still only slightly shifting, as is the Mexican Congress. By now, many hope the incident between Communard and Magonista forces can be ignored until their issues are settled. As of now, the Yucatan isn't far better and Guatemala is being outright pushed back. At this point, both sides are running out of ammo and the damage to many cities and villages that have swapped hands multiple times is huge. Many do believe the Communards and Magonistas may yet edge out a win, but even then many cities would to be rebuilt, and with Communard industry focused on war, that seems impossible. Some cities are also starting their own drafts on both sides, with locals generals helping "escort" the draftees to the front. The Yucatan and Guatemala have started the draft as well, though in their case through official legislation instead of local action.

Reporter-Meyer Berger, Station 15
Italy sets up trenches, condemns Sicilian march through Papal States

The Italian Republic has stopped its offensive into Tuscany, instead beginning bombing the country after their forces started to dig trenches. The Tuscans dug them as well, undisturbed by the bombings for the most part. There has been an influx of troops now from the Italians, though many believe they are in fact especially radical Tuscan republicans. There has been a slight drop in popularity, however, for both the Tuscan republicans and the war, with many being worried the constant bombings and trenches will simply result in another year long stalemate, as happened in the Second World War. This has, of course, not happened without affecting Tuscany and Two Sicilies, but being seen as the defenders they faced far less pushback internally.

The Italian Republic has also condemned the Sicilian march through the Papal States, calling it an invasion. The Pope stated, in a speech where he seemed on the verge on anger, that the Sicilians were their allies, and that the Italian Republic was claiming the rightful papal land of Romagna. Italy threatened official action against the Two Sicilies as well, with the Sicilians claiming they observed Italian ships off the coast of Naples and tried to fight them off, failing. The Italian wording of declaring war was somewhat divisive, as the government doesn't recognize the Sicilies, but many have accepted that whether official recognition or not the government would love to annex the Two Sicilies.

Reporter-Victor Visione, Station 30
France and England sign trade agreement, promise to improve relations

Britain and France have signed an official Channel Trade Agreement, allowing ties between them. This was supported by the Republicans, who have already finished preparing to meet with the government. The French Social Party supported the move as well, hoping it could mean England's reentry into the European sphere. Many English nationalists are happy as well, hoping this may mean a possible recognition of possible future annexations of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, though no such result has seemed to come from the meeting. With this, many in Germany are supporting recognition of England, with the added caveat they don't annex more than they have, of course.

Reporter-Harold Loeb, Station 31
Azerbaijan invades Armenia!

With Armenia owning much land owned by Azerbaijan, the loose German ally has invaded as well. This has angered the Ottomans, who have stated they issued an official call to the German Empire to keep their puppet under control, with the same going for the Russians.

Reporter-Joshua Houston, Station 29
Uruguay falls to Totalism!

Protests in Uruguay have somehow appeared in favor of totalists. Unlike Peru, the government responded hastily, but haphazardly, attempting to negotiate with protestors as many were gunned down. With this, a totalist wave swept across Uruguay, and the government was toppled a few days ago, fleeing to Argentina. American involvement is suspected.

Reporter-Joshua Philter, Station 9
German Election Over as DKP secures enormous victory and SPD faces biggest downslide ever!

The German elections have fully finished, as the second rounds in all constituencies were finished and balloted, with the Gunnbinen County 5 taking a long time to ballot a NLP victory. Three counties had ties and required drawing slots. Somehow, the Deutsches Kaiserliche Partei, or German Imperial Party, has become the largest party, larger than their former DkP superiors, who underperformed despite a more populist platform, though not as bad as the SPD, who got four seats. The DkP's and SPD's failure was attributed to unchanging constituencies, the rise in monarchism due to the Kaiser's role in the war effort, party leadership squabbles, and the DKP switching its name from the DRP. However, it is obvious the Imperial Party is well liked and the DkP and SPD both had several failures. Most experts expect a Dkp-DKP alliance is to be expected. As Adenauer is a moderate in the DKP, he will likely be ousted. Gerhard Graf von Kannitz and Paul Lejeune-Jung, two DKP candidates for the chancellorship, both believe the DkP will have to ally with them. However, while it is true only 2 of the DKP's 141 deputies are non-monarchists, practically all DkP members are simple conservatives, leading many to view a grand coalition against the DKP led by Zentrum may be possible. Kannitz has said he believes the DVLP will be part of his coalition, but has refused to allow them to gain a seat in a possible cabinet, saying their hold is to small, so some believe they may abandon the Right-wing coalition, and even then Kannitz relationship with the DVLP is far from warm. Lejeune-Jung has stated he will not ally the DVLP at all. Out of the two, Kannitz is viewed as the better candidate due to being protestant, slightly less monarchist, and a friend of many NLP members. Heinrich Bruning says he hopes the DkP will ally with them and is planning a unified center-right government. Bruning said he may also refuse to ally with some parties that are too small, meaning the SPD may be left to drift as well. The new parliament will be inaugurated in late March, and both Bruning, Kannitz, and Lejeune-Jung have requested audiences of fellow party members with the Kaiser to secure a nomination for chancellor.

350 miles west of Lisbon, Portugal
Naval Task Force Wolfsbann
August 20th, 1947

The flagship of Task Force Wolfsbann, the newly modernized Aircraft Carrier Graf Zeppelin, had set sail 2 weeks before with 30 destroyers, 15 cruisers and the battleships Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Bismarck and Tirpitz. The group turned towards the Straits of Gilbraltar with its final destination being the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Kaiser sent this group to send a message to the Ottomans that they mean business when it comes to Azerbaijan.

Asunción, Paraguay

8 German military intelligence officers along with several high ranking officers of Paraguay's military helped launch a bloody pre dawn coup on August 25th 1947 overthrowing the previous government and replacing it with a Pro German government who immediately asked for membership in the Reichspakt. The membership request was granted so German weapons began flowing into the country.

[Exalted Inquellian State]

Reporter-Alexander Sigmund, Station 3
Mexico collapses further, warlordism may be on the horizon!

In what many are calling either the Second, Third, or Fourth stage of either the Second or Third Mexican Civil War, the Mexican government has completely eroded. Congress' halls were cleared after both sides took to denouncing each other. Full scale fighting has erupted between Magonistas and Communards, which was followed by many cities and villages in the North voting to join Baja California. Some cities, however, either had their votes stopped or forced to pass by a combination of forces including old businessmen, generals, and ideologues, who have begun exerting their influence on the cities. The generals in particular have started to ask the governments of Mexico for "more leeway" in handling things for them, with many offering their services to combat enemy factions. The Magonistas and Communards both had a restart in Cristero and Republican partisans respectively, something the Zapatistas avoided, which many view as giving them the edge they needed. Zapatista pushed have restarted everywhere, and Guatemala and the Yucatan said they only fight now because peace against the Zapatistas is hopeless.

Reporter-Bob Holmes, Station 5
Germany sends ships to Mediterranean, Ottoman invasion primary suspect!

The Ottoman invasion of Armenia is assumed to have provoked the Germans into sending ships into the Eastern Mediterranean. At least, this is the response Ahmed IV, Ottoman Sultan-Caliph, gave to the Germans. The SPD protested the naval exercise, but given they're the ones who will have four seats in two weeks, this is not seen as a problem. Bulgaria has urged both sides to come to Sofia and negotiate, but given the Ottomans claim Armenia as theirs, this is not viewed by many as a good measure. The Ottomans and Azerbaijan continue to push into Armenia, undisturbed by any potential threats.

Reporter-Meyer Berger, Station 5
Mittelafrika requests control of Madagascar and Djibouti

Theodore von Hassel, the Mittelafrikan Statthalter, has requested Mittelafrika control Madagascar and Djibouti, with the local parliament supporting the statement. The two colonies have been under direct rule from the Chancellor since the First Weltkrieg, so why Mittelafrika asks for them is unclear. Many view it as an attempt by the reformist Hassel and his more status quo allies to give more rights to more natives, since both colonies are administered under German law and don't have voting rights.

Reporter-Joshua Philter, Station 9
Dead fish increasingly caught in Mariana Islands

A huge amount of dead fish were caught by fishermen near the Mariana islands. As the fish were rotten, none were eaten, thankfully for the Japanese-ruled inhabitants. Autopsy of fish, however, revealed the reason-many contained trace amounts of radioactive isotopes in them. Considering the direction most of the fish seemingly came from, many believe they were infected with dead radioactive material, or perhaps even wildlife, coming from Bikini Atoll.

[American Pere Housh]

Reporter-Alexander Sigmund, Station 3
Mexico collapses further, warlordism may be on the horizon!

In what many are calling either the Second, Third, or Fourth stage of either the Second or Third Mexican Civil War, the Mexican government has completely eroded. Congress' halls were cleared after both sides took to denouncing each other. Full scale fighting has erupted between Magonistas and Communards, which was followed by many cities and villages in the North voting to join Baja California. Some cities, however, either had their votes stopped or forced to pass by a combination of forces including old businessmen, generals, and ideologues, who have begun exerting their influence on the cities. The generals in particular have started to ask the governments of Mexico for "more leeway" in handling things for them, with many offering their services to combat enemy factions. The Magonistas and Communards both had a restart in Cristero and Republican partisans respectively, something the Zapatistas avoided, which many view as giving them the edge they needed. Zapatista pushed have restarted everywhere, and Guatemala and the Yucatan said they only fight now because peace against the Zapatistas is hopeless.

Reporter-Bob Holmes, Station 5
Germany sends ships to Mediterranean, Ottoman invasion primary suspect!

The Ottoman invasion of Armenia is assumed to have provoked the Germans into sending ships into the Eastern Mediterranean. At least, this is the response Ahmed IV, Ottoman Sultan-Caliph, gave to the Germans. The SPD protested the naval exercise, but given they're the ones who will have four seats in two weeks, this is not seen as a problem. Bulgaria has urged both sides to come to Sofia and negotiate, but given the Ottomans claim Armenia as theirs, this is not viewed by many as a good measure. The Ottomans and Azerbaijan continue to push into Armenia, undisturbed by any potential threats.

Reporter-Meyer Berger, Station 5
Mittelafrika requests control of Madagascar and Djibouti

Theodore von Hassel, the Mittelafrikan Statthalter, has requested Mittelafrika control Madagascar and Djibouti, with the local parliament supporting the statement. The two colonies have been under direct rule from the Chancellor since the First Weltkrieg, so why Mittelafrika asks for them is unclear. Many view it as an attempt by the reformist Hassel and his more status quo allies to give more rights to more natives, since both colonies are administered under German law and don't have voting rights.

Reporter-Joshua Philter, Station 9
Dead fish increasingly caught in Mariana Islands

A huge amount of dead fish were caught by fishermen near the Mariana islands. As the fish were rotten, none were eaten, thankfully for the Japanese-ruled inhabitants. Autopsy of fish, however, revealed the reason-many contained trace amounts of radioactive isotopes in them. Considering the direction most of the fish seemingly came from, many believe they were infected with dead radioactive material, or perhaps even wildlife, coming from Bikini Atoll.

Berlin, Germany
Kaiser's Office, Imperial Palace

Kaiser Wilhelm III was not a very happy man right now. In fact, he was very angry with the Ottomans at the moment. The only reason he even invaded Haiti had nothing to with the German businesses having their assets nationalized, he want to prove to America that they could do anything they wanted even right at their doorstep. If the Ottomans don't fear a large German fleet on their doorsteps then perhaps they will fear the threat of Reichspakt intervention in the war. He looks at a message from the Mittelafrikan Statthalter requesting control of Madagascar and Djibouti. Wilhelm narrowed his eyes at the request thinking, "While I'm not against the natives getting more rights but now isn't the time."

Official Press Release of the Imperial German Foreign Affairs Ministry

The German Kaiser has announced today that if the Ottomans and Azeris do not begin withdrawing from Armenia in the next two weeks then the Reichspakt in Europe will intervene in the war on behalf of Armenia. The Kaiser has also announced that Germany will be offering membership in the Reichspakt to all European nations not already a member except for the Two Sicilies and the Papal States which Germany does not recognize as countries. While Germany will remain neutral in the Italian Peninsular War, it gives the Italian Republic its blessing in taking the peninsula back.

[Arvenia]

Известия
February XX, 1947

Ottoman-Armenian Conflict Intensifies
SOUTH CAUCASUS - It looks like the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Armenia has intensified when Azerbaijan also began to invade the latter. President Vasily Boldyrev has grown tired of the invasion and sent a stern warning to both the Ottoman Empire and Azerbaijan, calling upon both of them to withdraw their armed forces from Armenian soil. If it doesn't happen, then Russia threatens to impose diplomatic and economic sanctions on both countries. Russia also wishes to support Germany and the rest of the Reichspakt in the conflict, while calling upon Germany to scold out Azerbaijan, a fellow member of Mitteleuropa. President Vasily Boldyrev also referred to the invasion as a "genocidal campaign".

Anti-Ottoman Protests Across Russia
RUSSIA - The Russian Orthodox Church has recently been organizing anti-Ottoman protests across Russia, which is seen as a response to the Ottoman invasion of Armenia. The protesters has called upon both the Ottoman Empire and Azerbaijan to withdraw their troops from Armenia. They also called upon the Russian government to intervene immediately. Some protesters even held solidarity marches with Armenian expatriates in some Russian cities.

[Romaniche]

France issues Diplomatic Protest to the Ottoman Empire

"Ottoman Empire and Azerbaijan declared War on Armenia," said the latest French Newspapers who were circulating in Paris and in the rest of France. This hit the hardest in the French Colonies who associated the Ottoman declaration of War with the European Colonization, but weirdly, the Islamic Fundamentalists in Algeria embraced this War in a positive light, dividing the Algerian population on this matter. The French President, Henri Frenay, and his Government issued a Diplomatic Protest to the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed IV and condemned his actions of Invading Armenia. He also added that if the War continues or escalates in any way, France might consider giving economic sanctions, and other measures not explained yet.

"The Ottoman Empire disrupted peace in Eurasia. After their subjugation of the Middle East and North Africa, now they are moving once again to the Caucasus. The Second Weltkrieg's memory is still fresh in the people's minds and wants a peaceful period to lick their wounds and count the losses. We hope that the Sultan will realize his decision and return to peace. If they won't do it, then France will have no choice, but to use economic sanctions as a punishment. I will also say that France supports both German and Russian Condemnations to the Ottoman Empire. May the people of Armenia still know peace and freedom."

[Exalted Inquellian State]

Reporter-Alexander Sigmund, Station 3
Caucasus Crisis mostly defused as Ottomans withdraw from Armenia!

The Caucasus Crisis appears to be over, as the Ottomans have withdrawn from Armenia, despite still not recognizing its independence. This was, of course, after the Germans threatened to bomb them, the French and Russians both threatened them with economic sanctions, and finally, Bulgaria accepted Germany's call to join the Reichspakt, along with its four puppets, with Greek King Kiril offering to go to Germany on a diplomatic visit. The same cannot be said for Azerbaijan, as it still is aiming to take back its claimed lands, with many surprised by the combination of bravery and foolishness present in the government. Of course, it is still possible Germany may backhand Russia into attacking Azerbaijan. The governments of France and Germany were impacted as well. Georges Pompidou said the government should have pursued a more harsher stance on the Ottomans, endangering coalition talks, and leading many in the PSF to call for a cabinet more evenly balanced between the Parti Républicain Démocrate and Parti Social Français. Kannitz' negotiations for a government were also impacted, as the German Conservative Party opposed any war, but thanks to the NLP's support, Kannitz managed to negotiate a Imperial Party-majority proposed cabinet, though with two NLP members. Now, many in the French Parliament are preparing for official negotiations to start with Pompidou, while in the Reichstag, there are calls for a full vote of no confidence against Adenauer. The unity of the Europeans has renewed hope talks for Entente-Reichspakt unification could resume, though obviously Sardinia-Piedmont would be left out until Italy is under a unified government.

Reporter-Hubert Parsons, Station 27
Water Shortage in Mileston!

Mileston, the Australian outback city, has experienced a water shortage. This is blamed on many engineers being overworked and most of the watering infrastructure being focused on trying to turn the surrounding area into rainforest. The Australasian government began moving people back to the cities so that engineers could rebuild the farm, causing many who just moved there to be outraged. USSA leader Browder said this is an insensible solution, and that he will send American engineers to build proper water transportation.

Reporter-Jones Graham, Station 2
Lithuanians flock to Poland due to economic slump!

The Lithuanian government has recently begun economically stagnating, with some traced back to many selling their land at cheap prices to companies who couldn't maintain it, resulting in companies loosing profit, huge amounts of later competition over unprofitable pieces of land, and less food of the market. Of course, some of it was just plain caused by the government largely being inefficient following the weltkrieg. With many moving to Poland in search of better life, the political climate there was divided, with mainstream politicians generally being accepting, while conservative and social populists clamored about the refugees bringing economic ineptitude or making more jobs and businesses than the economy and companies could support, and as such proposed stricter measures such as heightened payment for entry and a knowledge of Polish.