Global Affairs (Open)

by **Janpia** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:09 am

Upon a thorough review of oil trade deals, and keeping the fact about the current role of the Janpian geopolitical state, the Ministry of Economy and Trade (MEAT) has declined the Muqqadasian offer to trade oil, in exchange for Janpian military services and weaponry. Various KTO states have pledged to trade oil resources, with various reports, stating that Vikanias, South Americanistan, and Zarnicovia Nova has offered oil to fill the Janpian fuel reserves. Furthermore, they have also taken into account that Muqqadasia is part of an alliance filled with Empires and Enemies of the Revolution, along with the fact that the GCN and the KTO are on a competition.

In the meantime, Janpian survey ships scour the Union Islands Group, searching for any places with high concentration of oil. The Alevayev Oil Worker's Union has pledged to volunteer on refining the said oil, if fracking operations began on the Union Island Seas. The research and survey operations were seen and expected to return great success.

by **Islamic Holy Sites** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:31 am

In retaliation, Muqaddasia asked for deals with SO, Trenaka, SM, Francaisca, Aursi and Southern Egypt, all but one of whom are members of the GCN. They publicly ask for a deal with improving each other’s militaries with Francaisca, SO, Aursi and SM and offer to sell energy at a much lower price to all these countries.

In other news, a fascist movement, a communist movement and a Salafist movement clashed in the city of Tabuk, and attacked police members when they intervened. This is the largest anti-government action taken in Muqaddasia since the Kuwait Uprising.

by **Zarnicovia nova** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:39 am

Islamic Holy Sites wrote:In retaliation, Muqaddasia asked for deals with SO, Trenaka, SM, Francaisca, Aursi and Southern Egypt, all but one of whom are members of the GCN. They publicly ask for a deal with improving each other’s militaries with Francaisca, SO, Aursi and SM and offer to sell energy at a much lower price to all these countries.

In other news, a fascist movement, a communist movement and a Salafist movement clashed in the city of Tabuk, and attacked police members when they intervened. This is the largest anti-government action taken in Muqaddasia since the Kuwait Uprising.

In retaliation to the economic warfare the Zarnicovian Novan government would remove the ban on offshore drilling along with other restrictions on oil drilling which had been inplace allowing for states to amend the bill. (btw ZN can sell almost all of this. since ZN does not use oil or gas in large amounts for it's account. Mostly uses nuclear and hydro energy) The ruling in court quickly overturned most of these ban lifts as being against president with the king agreeing but some major bans that we're partially lifted we're on foreign companies drilling oil and limiting state ability to determen their own global warming agenda. These generally also flooded the oil markets even more with cheap oil.

The Zarnicovian Novan government also seeing the revolt as a possibility to weaken rivals funded the Salafist movement mainly with some small funding towards the fascist movement. They also made multiple statements supporting the Salafists and putting doubt on the current government approval and legitimacy.

by **Islamic Holy Sites** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:45 am

Zarnicovia nova wrote:
Islamic Holy Sites wrote:In retaliation, Muqaddasia asked for deals with SO, Trenaka, SM, Francaisca, Aursi and Southern Egypt, all but one of whom are members of the GCN. They publicly ask for a deal with improving each other’s militaries with Francaisca, SO, Aursi and SM and offer to sell energy at a much lower price to all these countries.

In other news, a fascist movement, a communist movement and a Salafist movement clashed in the city of Tabuk, and attacked police members when they intervened. This is the largest anti-government action taken in Muqaddasia since the Kuwait Uprising.

In retaliation to the economic warfare the Zarnicovian Novan government would remove the ban on offshore drilling along with other restrictions on oil drilling which had been inplace allowing for states to amend the bill. (btw ZN can sell almost all of this. since ZN does not use oil or gas in large amounts for it's account. Mostly uses nuclear and hydro energy) The ruling in court quickly overturned most of these ban lifts as being against president with the king agreeing but some major bans that we're partially lifted we're on foreign companies drilling oil and limiting state ability to determen their own global warming agenda. These generally also flooded the oil markets even more with cheap oil.

The Zarnicovian Novan government also seeing the revolt as a possibility to weaken rivals funded the Salafist movement mainly with some small funding towards the fascist movement. They also made multiple statements supporting the Salafists and putting doubt on the current government approval and legitimacy.

Muqaddasia criticised the funding of “so-called jihadists” and also pointed out that the current government was elected, and if any government wasn’t legitimate it was the kingdom of ZN. Troops were sent to quash the revolt, and were largely successful, with the communists surrendering, the fascists being forced to hide and the most important Salafists being forced to flee to az-Zarqa, with their funding being mostly intercepted and confiscated.

by **The King Isle** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:46 am

Today The Kingmen Government have moved back to The City of Gloria in order to grant Scotland independence. The Kingmen Government announces The Peoples Republic or Scotland.

In other News, The Kingmen Government have announced that The Kingmen Space Force will try and find new Planets to discover.

The Kingmen Government is also planning on Helping Communist Rebellions to gain control of their homeland that they are Rebelling against. We hope that The Kingmen People thrive and that The People stand Forever. Long Live The Republic!

by **Southeast Marajarbia** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:49 am

Islamic Holy Sites wrote:In retaliation, Muqaddasia asked for deals with SO, Trenaka, SM, Francaisca, Aursi and Southern Egypt, all but one of whom are members of the GCN. They publicly ask for a deal with improving each other’s militaries with Francaisca, SO, Aursi and SM and offer to sell energy at a much lower price to all these countries.

In other news, a fascist movement, a communist movement and a Salafist movement clashed in the city of Tabuk, and attacked police members when they intervened. This is the largest anti-government action taken in Muqaddasia since the Kuwait Uprising.

The Marajarbian Government is not interested in starting a trade war between the Global Confederation of Nations and the Kalisight Treaty Organization due to other issues being more of a focus. The Global Confederation of Nations has to prove itself as a World Assembly successor, and the Marajarbian Government doesn’t want such an alliance to get dragged into what it deems are “unnecessary conflicts”.

by **Zarnicovia nova** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:50 am

Islamic Holy Sites wrote:
Zarnicovia nova wrote:In retaliation to the economic warfare the Zarnicovian Novan government would remove the ban on offshore drilling along with other restrictions on oil drilling which had been inplace allowing for states to amend the bill. (btw ZN can sell almost all of this. since ZN does not use oil or gas in large amounts for it's account. Mostly uses nuclear and hydro energy) The ruling in court quickly overturned most of these ban lifts as being against president with the king agreeing but some major bans that we're partially lifted we're on foreign companies drilling oil and limiting state ability to determen their own global warming agenda. These generally also flooded the oil markets even more with cheap oil.

The Zarnicovian Novan government also seeing the revolt as a possibility to weaken rivals funded the Salafist movement mainly with some small funding towards the fascist movement. They also made multiple statements supporting the Salafists and putting doubt on the current government approval and legitimacy.

Muqaddasia criticised the funding of “so-called jihadists” and also pointed out that the current government was elected, and if any government wasn’t legitimate it was the kingdom of ZN. Troops were sent to quash the revolt, and were largely successful, with the communists surrendering, the fascists being forced to hide and the most important Salafists being forced to flee to az-Zarqa, with their funding being mostly intercepted and confiscated.

The Zarnicovian Novan government decided to respond to the funding being confiscated and the defeated by deploying ZN special forces to Az-Zarqa via helicopter in the middle of the fight to help train and support the Jihadist groups who oppose the central government of IHS. The Zarnicovian Novan govenrment also condemning 'reported' war crimes by IHS troops to the point of funding a movie about it.

by **Meretica** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:09 am

President Bradley has announced the formation of the National Sovereignty Organization, also known as the NSO. The NSO is a fledgling organization dedicated to protecting national sovereignty and the results of fair elections. Their primary place of meeting, the NSO HQ (usually referred to as HQ), is in Sicily, Meretica. The NSO is the official successor to the World Treaty Alliance. The NSO was founded by Meretian President Bradley in an effort to prevent global organizations from attempting to overturn the results of free, fair elections in any nation ever again. The NSO is a neutral faction and only defends; the NSO will not start conflicts.

by **Islamic Holy Sites** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:07 pm

Zarnicovia nova wrote:
Islamic Holy Sites wrote:Muqaddasia criticised the funding of “so-called jihadists” and also pointed out that the current government was elected, and if any government wasn’t legitimate it was the kingdom of ZN. Troops were sent to quash the revolt, and were largely successful, with the communists surrendering, the fascists being forced to hide and the most important Salafists being forced to flee to az-Zarqa, with their funding being mostly intercepted and confiscated.

The Zarnicovian Novan government decided to respond to the funding being confiscated and the defeated by deploying ZN special forces to Az-Zarqa via helicopter in the middle of the fight to help train and support the Jihadist groups who oppose the central government of IHS. The Zarnicovian Novan govenrment also condemning 'reported' war crimes by IHS troops to the point of funding a movie about it.

The helis were attacked by fighter jets. Almost all the fascists were caught and some were executed. The most important salafist militant was caught and executed. Muqaddasia used the captured funding to start building a patrol boat called MRS “Zarnicovia Nova Sucks”.

by **GreatOceania** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:45 pm

Your country is poor and can’t afford the more modern tanks on the market? Or maybe you need cheap tanks to fill up the tanks either be it a revolution or a civil war or you an ally of Oceania but not part of LDO so you can't get access to most of our better equipment. so here at Oceanian Military Export, we present affordable monkey models of tanks that are currently in service with the Homeland Guard.

OT-1
With a bunch of T-54 and T-55 tanks, hulls, and parts laying about we have managed to significantly improve and modernize. These obsolete tanks are now refurbished enough to be able to compete with the modern hardware that is being fielded on the frontlines

OT-2
A heavily modernized and modified T-62 to also fit the changing requirements and needs on the battlefield. On Oceania Produced ones that not only is the quality is better than the original but also incorporates a domestically produced 115mm gun that boasts higher penetration and better accuracy at longer ranges.

OBT-3
Oceanian domestic produce version of the T-72 sold at a cheaper price than the original can't afford the original we got your back and your military needs. The export model utilizes a different version of composite armor and has less protection against HEAT and APFSDS but ERA packages are available.

by **Grande Germania** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:12 pm

Orban trial: new evidence uncovered indicating electoral fraud, the Prime Minister kicked out after only one day in office and the socialists are aiming for the government

The trial of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for electoral fraud revealed the following facts: Shortly before the elections, the Monarchist party bribed many of those who should have counted the votes to artificially increase and placed some extremist militants of the party in front to the seats where candidates would have voted to monitor violence whoever did not vote for the Monarchist Party, and some secret documents of the Moanarchic Party would show that all these irregularities were authorized by Orbán himself, who was found guilty by the Judge, who declared the elections invalid and the Emperor authorized new elections shortly.

the former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was sentenced to 5 years in prison for electoral fraud and corruption of the public authority, while the Socialists, thanks to the abandonment of the violent and subversive methods used previously and the embrace of methods closer to social democracy, earn more and more votes, another big step forward was the cessation of the idea of creating a socialist republic in Visegrad, which was not well received by the more extremist sections of the party. In any case, the PS is now the biggest candidate for victory in the elections, starting the first socialist government of Visegrad and ending the monarchical rule. this question will go down in history as the "Orbán Scandal".

Now only the results of the second elections are expected

by **Auxington** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:42 pm

The Bloomford Gazette

The capital’s premier newspaper

Party conferences to choose Chancellor candidates open in Bloomford amid shocking new poll

BLOOMFORD- Today, 9 political parties officially began party conferences to choose their candidates for Chancellor in preparation for this year’s general election. These conferences will last about 4 days while hopeful candidates debate and give speeches to try to sway the party delegates to vote for them. The current front runners for each party are:

Social Democrats: Thomas Johnston, no opposition.

Green Party: Lydia Cameron, John Henry.

Liberal Democratic Party: Lukas Smith, Jake Tuller.

Conservative Party: Nicholas Meadows, Edward Andrews.

Royal Party: Angela May, Robert Young

National Party: Shawn Parker, no opposition.

Alliance Party: John Almont, no opposition.

The conferences today open after a large poll conducted last week showed that the general election would result is what is called a shattered or fragmented Parliament. This generally means that there is more than 10 parties in Parliament and that coalitions would require more than 3 parties from either side of the political spectrum in order to form a government. The survey also showed that 3 new parties would get representation in the Parliament: The Libertarian Party, a splinter party from the Liberal Democrats that is more conservative; the Pirate Party, a group dedicated to the reduction of copyrights and patents, as well as other issues; and the Free Voters Party, a self-proclaimed “radical alternative to the Alliance Party.”

All in all, the next election looks to be a consequential one for Auxington, as the polls show that Parliament’s current parties seem to be losing their luster in the eyes of the people.

A pie chart of the new poll results.

by **Arpasia** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:10 am

The King Isle and Texkentuck AT WAR, should Arpasia choose a side?

In light of the recent events that transpired in the last 24 hours, in which Texkentuck declared a state of war against a long-time enemy, The King Isle. It has also been brought to attention that reports on the war seem a bit murky, but from what our journalists have gathered, it seems that the island of Henna-Kassel is subject to an invasion carried out by Texkentuckian paratroopers, and prior to that, a fleet consisting of 10 warships are sent to "patrol" the waters surrounding the northern parts of The King Isle, while also giving away their position by transmitting the message "We are here!! Force to Convey Power".

The nation of Rick Perry attempted an invasion set against Texkentuck by deploying 15,000 troops in the state of Suspendissee Peninsula, while there are confirmed reports of steady advancements made by the troops within the first hour, it was the report of 50,000 Texkentuckian that charged the Rick Perrish positions head on that got many people worried. At this point, the Texkentuckian government decides to retaliate against the invading forces by invading The King Isle themselves.

One day after the invasion, with no reports surrounding the development of the war, the Arpasian Government catches wind of the story, and declares that they will look into what actions should be taken. Unexpectedly though, just like the previous blackmail letter sent a few days ago, the Government receives a cablegram message sent directly from Texkentuck, the message urges the Arpasian government to stay out of the war or even support The King isle or else they would face the threat of a second invasion.

It is said that after some deliberation made by the President, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of War and Minister of National Security, Arpasia will stay neutral for as long as the conflict holds, but may even consider their nation as an observer state in the war. But as of now, the final deliberation has never been officially announced.

While the initial cablegram did provide damning evidence that the Texkentuckians strongly refuse to rekindle their relations with Arpasia, the Arpasian government on the other hand, doesn't entertain the thought of building a good and healthy relation with a nation that they consider as being rogue. In another interview by The Pontchartrain Daily Paper, the Minister of Foreign Affairs states that trying to build a new relationship with a rogue nation is "insane", and that he would try to keep Arpasia silent in front of Texkentuck's actions to not set
them off. The President states that he would keep his nation well away from any rogue state that offers a peace treaty, and when he was asked what would he do if said nation invades Arpasia instead, the president responded with "To be completely honest with you, I don't know".

The government has also expressed their anxiety regarding the successful nuclear tests carried out by Lodhs Beard and it's growing relations with Texkentuck, following the summit between it and Texkentuck, but does entertain the idea of building cordial ties with Lodhs Beard, to gain further insight into what Texkentuck has in store for it's allies.

As of now, the final decision is yet to be announced, and for now, one could only speculate.

by **Lodhs beard** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:56 am

Arpasia wrote:
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The government has also expressed their anxiety regarding the successful nuclear tests carried out by Lodhs Beard and it's growing relations with Texkentuck, following the summit between it and Texkentuck, but does entertain the idea of building cordial ties with Lodhs Beard, to gain further insight into what Texkentuck has in store for it's allies.

As of now, the final decision is yet to be announced, and for now, one could only speculate.

The Loddhist government wishes to remind the government of Arpasia that it has unilaterally withdrawn from the summit with Texkentuck, following serious neglect of our national interests by their government, to the point that they did not engage in negotiations. As such, the Loddhist State is no longer a participant in the summit, and we are reviewing our ties with the government of Textentuck closely.

With regards to the Loddhist Deterrent program, as the name suggests, the objective is primarily to build a strategic and tactical deterrent against foreign powers which may not necessarily have Loddhist interests at heart. Within this framework, our nuclear program, in collaboration with some international partners, but not Texkentuck, is advancing at a rapid pace, with the aim of being a capable, and simultaneously rational, actor on the world stage, much like the many other legitimate nations which enjoy the security provided by advanced deterrent programs.

With this in mind, the Loddhist government welcomes the Arpasian government's openness to building cordial relations. We reciprocate with this sentiment, and would not be opposed to steps towards a formalisation of diplomatic relations, and discussions on mutual objectives, as well as discussing the situation with Texkentuck further.

by **The Sealandian State** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 4:23 am

With little interest or choices after Meretica's refusal to launch an investigation into election fraud, Sealand now officially recognises the Bradley administration as the legitimate president of Meretica. As a way of participating in the ongoing trade war between Muqaddasi and the KTO, Sealand has offered to buy Muqaddasi oil. Meanwhile, to prevent politically motivated foreign interventions in Sealand's elections after the Galapagos-led invasion, Parliament has forbidden foreign interference in its elections, whether through propaganda, government funding or election fraud.

Sealand has also started to ramp up its sanctions on the Galapagos and is sending an increasing number of soldiers to Sealandian ports, as it seeks to do everything it can do to counter the Galapagos without breaking the treaty. The SSS has begun to receive increased funding for counter intelligence and national security measures, as they expect some form of backlash from the Galapagos in retaliation for Sealand's actions.

by **The Aquaria** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:10 am

The Aquaria has just released the official version of the Aursian 5-year plan, which will be the main guide of the reconstruction period.

All Aursian people, except those who are under 20 or above 60, or having serious disease that the doctor advice you not to work, will be assigned a work. About 10000 Aqua workers will be arriving Aurtumn City to assist. Factories, including heavy industries and light industries, will be set up in the main cities of Aursi. From Metal to Doll, From Doll to Fighter Jets.

A new railway system called the Aursi Railway will be set up, with stations set in every cities. Due to Aursi's geological situation, tunnels might be used. The Aquaria will be moving some tunnel digging machines in order to support the project. The rail will be using the gauge of 1435mm (International Standard Gauge), able to support high speed trains if the service is considered in the future. The Aquaria is also constructing trains for the initial usage. The Aursian Airports, which are heavily damaged in the civil war, will be also fixed.

Civil Buildings will be also constructed. We will be rebuilding the city centres, with new governmental building and civil centres built. The Housing Districts are also being built. In order to increase the efficiency, we are planning to refer to the housing plan of Khrushchev. We will be focusing on the houses able to accommodate enough people first, but by time flies, the housing quality should be increased.

The whole 5-year plan is estimated to be costing 50 Billion at least. We are now asking if any countries are willing to sponsor the projects. We are looking forward to see Aursi's revival from its brink of death.

by **Meretica** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:15 am

The Federalist GIE moves to Southeast Marajarbia, where they hope to find a friendlier political ally that does believe in electoral fraud. These Federalists and their followers seem convinced that this is true.

Meanwhile, the legitimately elected government is hard at work to breathe new life into the Meretican economy. Tariffs are significantly lowered with major shipping areas-- namely the Caribbean Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Mississippi River, and the Panama Canal, among others-- now being opened to non-GCN and non-KTO nations with significantly lower taxation rates. KTO and GCN members must pay stiff tariffs to use Meretican canals, waterways, and land routes for the next four years at a minimum, as the Conservatives added a renewal clause. Additional changes have been made, including large tax cuts for the lower-and-middle-classes, deregulation of small businesses, and new laws being called "right to work" clauses. Under these laws, employees in unionized workplaces are banned from negotiating contracts that require employees who are not union members to contribute to the costs of union representation. Also, an act was passed governing private-sector employment prohibits the "closed shop" in which employees are required to be members of a union as a condition of employment, but allows the union shop or "agency shop" in which employees pay a fee for the cost of representation without joining the union. States can now set their own policies for state and local government employees (i.e. public-sector employees).

Furthermore, President Bradley has announced early that he will not seek re-election in 2042; rather, he has preemptively endorsed his vice president, Alexandra Hayes, for the Conservative nomination. After recent events, she is widely expected to win the nomination and the election by larger margins than Bradley.

by **Aursi** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:52 am

Aursian Times
27th March, 2022

During the Peace Negotiations Aquaria released a statement that it wants a 5 year reconstruction period overseen by the Aquarian Government. They have officially announced their plans during the Reconstruction period. Here it is-

All Aursian people, except those who are under 20 or above 60, or having serious disease that the doctor advice you not to work, will be assigned a work. About 10000 Aqua workers will be arriving Aurtumn City to assist. Factories, including heavy industries and light industries, will be set up in the main cities of Aursi. From Metal to Doll, From Doll to Fighter Jets.

A new railway system called the Aursi Railway will be set up, with stations set in every cities. Due to Aursi's geological situation, tunnels might be used. The Aquaria will be moving some tunnel digging machines in order to support the project. The rail will be using the gauge of 1435mm (International Standard Gauge), able to support high speed trains if the service is considered in the future. The Aquaria is also constructing trains for the initial usage. The Aursian Airports, which are heavily damaged in the civil war, will be also fixed.

Civil Buildings will be also constructed. We will be rebuilding the city centres, with new governmental building and civil centres built. The Housing Districts are also being built. In order to increase the efficiency, we are planning to refer to the housing plan of Khrushchev. We will be focusing on the houses able to accommodate enough people first, but by time flies, the housing quality should be increased.

The whole 5-year plan is estimated to be costing 50 Billion at least. We are now asking if any countries are willing to sponsor the projects. We are looking forward to see Aursi's revival from its brink of death.

A referendum was held about GCN because of Aursi's Democratic rules. In the referendum 80% of the people voted Yes, 15% Voted No, 5% didn't vote in the elections. It is explained in a Pie Chart below-

Riyan, Aursian Times from Aursi.

by **Zarnicovia nova** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:53 am

In a general press the king and his government made multiple statements on ZN's path on into the future.

Domestic:
The government would be doing a few more smaller cuts on social spending along with that in the industrial and social sectors of the economy a general corruption crackdown. The government would also raise taxes on the richest of society by 2.6% to countinue the growth and devolopment of the ZN economy for the future. They would end the demobilization of the economy and keep it at partial mobilization as futher international actions would be taken that would need force. The government would also countinue and expand road and railroad repair and expansive projects to boost the economy.

International:
Futher arm deals with GreatOceania, Janpia and the Galapagos. After the governments of the GCN ingored ZN and their demands the ZN will take actions to force the GCN into taking ZN seriously. The ZN government will no longer recogonize multiple GCN nations government and legimate. These being; SO, Sealand and IHS. We of course due to this will be ending all diplomatic contact with these nations and blocking off all there rights to do trade with ZN and be seizing all their assets in ZN. The ZN government will also not be letting those countries go through ZN territorial waters. Any ships already docked in ZN waters have been seized by the royal army. Until ZN's demands are to be discussed within the GCN founders these limits will countinue or be expanded.

by **Aursi** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:07 am

In a press conference, Aursia replied to ZN's comments on GCN and its countries,

If you don't recognize countries who had nothing like a civil war, coup or civil unrest. Then there's nothing to do. Sealand is logical. They had a civil war. We clearly know the legitimate side. But people can have different thoughts. If you didn't accept the current government in Aursi, that'd be logical as well. We very very clearly know the Legitimate Govt of Aursi. But you can have different thoughts. But don't recognizing a country like Muqaddasia? There's no logic on that. But we expect this. After all its Zarnicovia nova.

by **Ellinika Nisia** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:49 am

Lunar Colonisation
Following extensive, secretive and some public tests, the European Space Agency has announced Europe’s plans to colonise the southern pole of the moon in the next few years. Supplies and crew are known to be orbiting the moon in the recently constructed, “Euro-Luna Station” where they are expected to be the establishment of a base. Initial efforts will host scientists and engineers, followed by phase two, which will see trained/vetted citizens begin habitation of the moon. Many politicians and space advocates have expressed excitement for such events, while critics have urged the government to focus upon Earth as international conflicts continue to boil.

OFFICIAL CLAIM:

by **Janpia** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:26 am

Point Gerov

Everyone on the control center has their eyes glued on to their screens, as it shows various important data, and system controls. Though they eagerly await as the loud speaker announces the timer going down.

"T minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, ...

The communications officers looks along their screens, checking if the systems are online. Once everything is all set, and the timer reaches zero, everyone buckles up and watches in anticipation. Just 800 meters away from them, a rocket named KALINKA 3 (Virburnum 3) fired off from the launching pad. From there, a huge smoke, like an angry volcano, pours throughout the launching site, as the huge rocket slowly takes off from the pad. Smoke tunnels were heavily flooded, as the rocket fuel burns for power. Nearby spectators watches in amazement, as the rocket challenges towards the skies, like a reversed lightning striking, going towards the skies. It shoots quickly into the air. Leaving behind a huge thunderous noise from its afterburners. From such a big and loud rocket, it was named after what Janpians considered a symbol of peace, and artistry, the Virburnum Tree. Indeed Kalinka 3 is a symbol of peace, and a mastercraft of the Point Gerov Aeronautics Worker's Union. Which is supervised by the Janpian Union of Revolutionary Missileers (JURM)

"Stage 1 complete. Firing the 2nd phase"

As soon as it escapes the stratosphere, the rocket then switches on to the next phase, removing the previous afterburners. This goes on, until the last phase, leaving just a single pad. Upon reaching the moon's surface, just a shy 1,200 meters above the ground, a small rover pops off, slowly gliding as small burners stabilize its landing. As the rover touches the surface, the crew rejoiced and celebrated. A rover named "Drayag" (Dragon) boots online, and returns back its signal location, and camera view of its location: Montes Taurus

by **The Sealandian State** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:13 am

Sealand has condemned Zarnicova Nova for no longer recognising the Sealandian government, cutting any remaining ties and refusing further trade while ignoring the fact that no actions were taken by the nation against ZN specifically, Sealand isn't even allowed to participate in GCN affairs over the next few weeks anyway, that it isn't in the GCN Senate and isn't an alliance founder, and overall hasn't had much significance in the KTO-GCN cold war aside from an illegal invasion by the Galapagos, which severely and rightfully backfired on them. Sealand has also condemned the implication of force by ZN as unnecessarily provocative. In preparation of a potential military invasion led by ZN, Sealand has begun to increase military spending, and is open to buying military equipment from many neutral and GCN-aligned countries. Thompsett has warned that Sealand will only seek to punish Zarnicova Nova if they seek to punish the GCN.

Meanwhile, funding for reconstruction is starting to run out, as Meretican tariffs are starting to take their toll on Sealandian businesses. In response to this, Sealand is attempting to encourage Meretica to lower their tariffs for Sealand by offering to give up their claim on Dorsa Smirnov, to seek closer ties with Meretica, and to buy Meretican war materiel.

Finally, Sealand's lunar colony has made larger claims, more specifically over the Palus Putredinis region. The colony has made preparations to expand, and Sealand may launch a second expeditionary force to back up their claims. Sealand aims to create a stable dominion-like lunar colony with democratic elections and a free market.

by **South Olpen** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:13 am

Olpenese Space Discovery and Exploitation Administration Mission Control, New Fieldland

The Operation Sorit mission was ago. The mission was, having been sponsored by the Armed Command Service, to colonize the moon. They would begin Operation Livability, where they would create a small, house-sized bubble on the Mare Tranquillitatis area. About 10 Olpenese astronauts would live there, mainly keeping all systems up and running while a crew of 35 extensively trained workers would create farms. The 10 capsules were ejected into space today using the New Fieldland Mass Driver. Commander Grosgen, the Earth mission controller, was patiently waiting for the results of the first test of the first-ever mass driver. He was under heavy criticism and many were calling for his resignation after he decided that he would use the mass driver for humans. He knew he would be sacked if this failed......

Mare Tranquillitatis, Moon

"We have landed. Operation Sorit is complete. Waiting for command and further materials."

Commander Jullian Westor said these famous words. She and her 45 crew had landed on the crater. They had food, water, and air to last for 6 days, and in 5 days more equipment, as well as materials would come. Construction workers already started digging with their sad, handheld shovels, while automated drones began digging trenches. Others began putting the moon rock on the capsule, to shield it from radiation and ultra-fine moon dust storms.

by **Zarnicovia nova** » Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:19 am

A Zarnicovian Novan cruiser intercepted a South Olpen trade vessel on their way to SM through the Pacific Ocean. The crew has been taken hostage in a ZN military base in Nan'Shan. This was part of increasing agreesion towards the GCN wether it be to start a war or get demands. The ZN government has futhered actions against SO. Deploying naval assets near SO waters, putting massive sactions on SO and cyber warfare attacks on SO banks mainly along with other economic assets. The Zarnicovian Novan government has also annouced more spending to the ZN navy. ALl GCN nations have also been gaven heavy tarriffs on ZN goods. The ZN government has also countinue to realease oil reserves into market causing the price of oil to futher collaspe.

The Sealandian State wrote:Sealand has condemned Zarnicova Nova for no longer recognising the Sealandian government, cutting any remaining ties and refusing further trade while ignoring the fact that no actions were taken by the nation against ZN specifically, Sealand isn't even allowed to participate in GCN affairs over the next few weeks anyway, that it isn't in the GCN Senate and isn't an alliance founder, and overall hasn't had much significance in the KTO-GCN cold war aside from an illegal invasion by the Galapagos, which severely and rightfully backfired on them. Sealand has also condemned the implication of force by ZN as unnecessarily provocative. In preparation of a potential military invasion led by ZN, Sealand has begun to increase military spending, and is open to buying military equipment from many neutral and GCN-aligned countries. Thompsett has warned that Sealand will only seek to punish Zarnicova Nova if they seek to punish the GCN.

Meanwhile, funding for reconstruction is starting to run out, as Meretican tariffs are starting to take their toll on Sealandian businesses. In response to this, Sealand is attempting to encourage Meretica to lower their tariffs for Sealand by offering to give up their claim on Dorsa Smirnov, to seek closer ties with Meretica, and to buy Meretican war materiel.

The Zarnicovian Novan condemns the actions by the Sealandian government as esclating the situation and blocking diplomatic solutions but after the government began decreasing some of the saction. Zarnicovia Nova said if the Sealandian government looks to allign it's self with the GCN against ZN then it threatens war just like before.

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