Global Affairs (Open)

[Aumbura]

Legalization of Gay Marriage

With the ever more controversial topic of gay marriage becoming a bigger issue with the population the government has decided to finally legalize gay marriage. This monumental decision has only come into being after a tight 173-127 vote in congress with multiple Conservative Party congressmen voting in favor of the law. This law which will now overturn 100’s of years of prosecution and oppression against the LGBTQ community has been part of the Galapagos’s moves towards liberalization following the coup against the previous authoritarian regime. The decision has split the nation in halve as the devout Christian population decides where to draw the moral line between morality and liberty. Multiple protests have broken out in the conservative centers of Santiago, Montevideo, and Cordoba protesting the new law, and while police have been called there have been no outbreaks of violence besides a few isolated incidents leaving 2 injured and 1 arrested. Many in the government are hopeful that these new laws will propel the Galapagos into a golden age of liberty and democracy and help shed the authoritarian past that was put on them by GENA occupation.

Upon hearing about The Military State of the Galapagos' decision to legalize gay marriage, The Independent Republic of Aumbura sends its goodwill, and praises the new legislation.

"Aumbura and The Galapagos have not always seen eye to eye," said President Leland Friece in a recent interview. "However, we applaud this most recent decision of theirs with great enthusiasm. Personal liberty is an important thing, and I'm happy to see the LGBTQ+ citizens of the Galapagos having their freedom expanded."

[World of Krieg]

Today, Colonel Freidrich Jurten has authorized a Nuclear Strike on the Chaos Forces in Shanghai and Fuzhou, missiles being seen launching from Beijijng. Krieg has begun rushing civilians into nuclear bunkers, an entire company of Grenadiers refusing to take shelter in the bunkers, instead wishing to give their last breath to make sure the enemy can't get in and slaughter those inside. The Commissar of this company was named Clovis Sabbastral. His final transmission to all of China being as follows. "Today, men, we shall die to protect those we cherish. The enemies of man will not be allowed to breach these defenses! Hold the line until detonation! For the Emperor!" A resounding shout from his men being heard:"FOR THE EMPEROR!"

In Fuzhou, a similar moral boosting event occurred, with the PDF digging in around the bunkers, helping civilians into the underground bunkers. The name of the men are unknown as of this time, however, the name of their company shall live forever in Imperial history, the Cadian XXth, known as the "Nameless Legion", who have had many names, eventually taking the name the Nameless Legion, saying their name had been lost in Cadian blood. The Commissar of the men, nicknamed "Digby", is reported to have shouted toward the charging World Eaters:"ENEMIES OF THE IMPERIUM! YOU HAVE COME HERE TO DIE!" Their Commander led them into a bunker right before the blast, to save the last 20 men of the Company. All in all, after the nuclear blasts, almost 3 million Guardsmen had died in the span of at most 2 days.


Only an hour after the Krieg left bunkers to make sure it was clear, they saw the most dreaded sight of any guardsman. A Titan that had been turned to Chaos, previously a Warlord Titan, a 108 foot tall behemoth of steel. They focused all fire they could on it, losing another few thousands in mere moments, with one Krieg managing to climb it over the span of 20 minutes, forcing open a hatch on the top of the modified Titan. He killed the hostiles inside with his grenade, however, sadly died as well, having earned a name to Krieg, Gerhart Anwem. His sacrifice had saved likely thousands, if not tens of thousands. Captain Hans Lanok has not made a full speech on the matter yet, yet has been reported as to have said "This man is a hero of Krieg, a man who has paid his debt to the Emperor with his life. He shall not be mourned, as he has finally paid off the blood debt. He is an inspiration to us all."

[Mets Hayk]

ARMENIA NEWS
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Sergey Akimov Returns to Armenia

A photo of Sergey Akimov, taken shortly before Hrach I's assassination

After over a month's worth of residence in Janpia, tis time for another hero to return.

Major General Sergey Vladimirovich Akimov, head of the Leyby Guard (His Majesty's personal guards), had long since been cooperating with Janpian authorities and investigating the specifics regarding the death of the late Hrach I, who was murdered by terrorists affiliated to Zarnicovia's AZNUP. Many hardline politicians have suspected that he, alongside the First Leyby Guards' Regiment, was responsible for the poor security that led to said event...and as such, he has been demonized throughout much of Armenia's media, despite His Majesty, Gdridg II, pardoning him; telling the people "not to blame" the officer. Nevertheless, many Armenians still, to this day, see him as an "incompetent fool". There is, however, a prominent amount who have adhered to His Majesty's wishes.

When Akimov landed at Zvartnots International Airport, he was met by, to much surprise: fanfare. He was then, as part of standard protocol, transported to his estate under heavy security, as to prevent any potential attempts on his life. The National Security Service has, much like when it comes to other controversial figures, proclaimed any land owned by the Akimov family to be "off-limits" to most...this, however, is temporary, and said restrictions are to be lifted when the situation is deemed "safe" enough.

[World of Krieg]

ARMENIA NEWS
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The Anatolia Purchase(?): Armenia Offers 4.7 Million NSD
-by Vosdanig Kazandjian

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'Greater Armenia' - as outlined by Hovsep I's journal

Tis the time to rejoice; for the last step towards a 'Greater Armenia' has been put into place.

Eastern Anatolia was annexed into Armenia on 15 June...marking the first foray into territorial expansion for the kingdom. This was followed by both Azerbaijan and Georgia on 25 July, and now...the kingdom looks towards the rest of Anatolia. This plan, dubbed 'Vrezh' (literally 'Revenge'), has been in the works for over a century and, with this potential purchase, it may finally be realized. After a lengthy trip from Yerevan to Angora, a hefty sum of 4.7 million NSD was offered to its current occupiers. "The price," said FM Taslakian, "is negotiable." Armenian political analysts and economists suspect this offer to result in a "swift and sure success".

The Armenian government awaits a response to said offer...

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OOC: Seeing as how both Phenyzia and World of Krieg lay claim to the rest of 'Turkey', I'll let either of them respond to this...

Krieg almost immediately responded to the offer, accepting it. Preparations began to start moving all Krieg equipment and soldiers out of Turkey, with Colonel Freidrich Jurten requesting only 2 days for him to be able to move all his soldiers out of Turkey. Aircraft were landing on airfields throughout Turkey, with equipment and soldiers being brought into the transport and cargo aircraft, as well as onto Cargo vessels to transport them out rapidly. It was estimated that it would take only a day for Krieg to bring their equipment and minor garrison out of Turkey, the forces mostly being brought toward North Africa.

[Mets Hayk]

ARMENIA NEWS
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A New Byzantium: Anatolia Purchase Successful
-by Vosdanig Kazandjian

Thousands of paradegoers in Yerevan

After almost six centuries, the Byzantine Empire has finally been avenged...and after over a century, the Armenians have gotten their long-awaited (and long-deserved) revenge.

Twas a magnificent thing; seeing the Armenian flag being hoisted over the former 'Presidental Complex'...almost as magnificent as seeing Constantinople's "Monument of Liberty" burn, and its inhabitants disinterred and thrown into the Riva. But not event that, as glorious as it was, could surpass the stunning re-Christianization of the Church of the Holy Wisdom (also known as the "Hagia Sophia"). The Anatolian lands had, for once and for all, been freed from the vile curse the Turks had set all those years ago...and Twas beautiful. Surely, this purchase would make it that no-one would threaten...nor kill...nor slander any Armenian, ever again.

Many a parade is being held throughout the country, most notably in Yerevan. In His Majesty's absence, PM Simonyan is expected to make a statement regarding the new acquisition, as are many a government official.

[World of Krieg]

Krieg has finished its preparations to have its troops and equipment depart from Turkey, with it being expected that the garrison of 200 thousand troops would be transported out, with their equipment, in the span of a day. Ships and aircraft have begun transporting the men out, the ships taking the equipment with the aircraft taking the Guardsmen. Communications were picking up potential for another attack in Beijing, with some Commanders believing that it had potential to be the Tau or the Aeldari, perhaps, worse, a Tyranid swarm. Once again, all forces in China and India have been put on high alert, with North Africa still receiving troops that had been in Turkey. A Waaaagh of Orks was expected to hit Asia, specifically, India and China.

[Neo-Western East Korea]

The Voice of the People
Karamizo Frylov announces radical changes to foreign policy!

Karamizo Frylov, in a speech to the Central Council this Friday, announced the end of the “State of Isolation”, a series of policies that protected the Neo-Korean state from hostile actors abroad.

In his speech, he stated that Neo-Korea, with its “eternally improving standards of living” and “powerful and ideologically stalwart military” had an obligation to support the many individuals across the world who “Wish to share in the great progress Neo-Korea has gained”.

This speech confirmed the suspicions of many members of the party, who, throughout the years, had noted the general reopening of Neo-Korea bravely initiated by the Paramount Leader.

With this glorious decision finally put in motion by the Paramount Leader, the stars are the limit for Neo-Korea’s advancement.

In other news:

Brave members of the CIS capture Anarchist Bandits attempting to prevent the rehabilitation of Prisoners through glorious labour.

New guide to spotting hostile infiltrators attempting to dampen the glorious success of Neo-Korea officially released!

“More food produced than ever before” says Ministry of Agriculture!

[Janpia]

The Stork Rifle

Written by: Workers of the Stork Armaments Union

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A gif of a rifle reloading a clip. The straight-pull action offers convenience and ease

(OOC: If Gif wont work, click the image to the link)

The Stork Rifle, or SM92-R (Stork Model 92 - Rifle), was made by the Stork Hunting Company and was intended as a sporting rifle for the imperial elite and nobles. It was a popular hunting rifle, mainly due to its straight-pull action bolt, which made it fast to reload the cartridge into the chamber. This, along with the company's customary wooden choices, made it popular among the nobles and elite, who often used the Janpian maple wood as the body of the rifle. The Stork rifle was presented to the Emperor, who was delighted after successfully shooting down a stork at Helgo Bay, right by the Darlinburg Imperial Palace. And with this, the Stork Rifle was adapted as the standard issue rifle of the Janpian Imperial Forces. The primary wooden frame of the rifle is made of wallnut or birch wood, which was plentiful around the Balhore region where the Stork Company operates.

Stork Rifle made from wallnut wood (above), and birch wood (below)

The Stork Rifle was used in various conflicts from the 4th era Janpian civil war, and was used until the introduction of the SKR-7 Assault Rifle. With the company overlords replaced by a worker's union, the Stork's industrial means, along with its products, were manufactured by a labor union, producing armaments for the Janpian Union of Government Worker's Party. During this era, the Stork Rifle did not undergo many changes or modifications other than slight adjustments to the barrel cleaner, the type of wood used, and the rifle's stock.

The rifle shoots a powerful 7.92x57mm cartridge, which was plentiful at that time thanks to the colonizers' left-overs. The said ammo has high versatility and performance, having an improved maximum effective range and providing a smoother trajectory compared to the predecessor issued ammunitions. It is perfect as a marksman rifle, providing an efficient range of over a kilometer, along with being universal main battle rifle for the Janpian Imperial Army. The rifle features a birch or a walnut and beech laminate finish, along with customizable sights for the user. The rifle uses a solid one-piece laminated plywood stock, which is much more durable and stronger while also being cheap to acquire and fast to produce. The steel and cupped buttplate were added by the Stork Worker's Union, adding comfort to the user and providing better recoil control when firing. The Stork rifle also comes with a bayonet accessory that is easy to attach or detach at the end of the rifle, along with a telescopic sight for sniping purposes. The older issued rifles have an imperial symbol stamped at the receiver, along with the serial number which indicates when the rifle was manufactured. However, these are different compared to the Revolutionary issued rifles, having the afternoon sun symbol, along with the serial number indicating the date it was produced, and the rifle's factory line.

With the introduction of modern assault rifles such as the SKR-7 and SAR-3, the Revolutionary Forces retired their Stork Rifles as their standard issue rifles and distributed them to other party ministries, such as the now dissolved Revolutionary Internal Security Enforcement Ministry (RISE Ministry). The rifle hasn't been completely put out of service, as it is currently used by the elite Fort Kalinka guards, being their primary weapon since the revolutionary takeover of the Fort Kalinka. In modern times, most of the rifles are stockpiled at the People's armory buildings or distributed at public gun ranges. Some of the rifles were modernized by replacing the wooden body frame with a polymer one, and adding a new rifling and chamber to fit modern rounds.
 

[South Americanastan]

Krieg has finished its preparations to have its troops and equipment depart from Turkey, with it being expected that the garrison of 200 thousand troops would be transported out, with their equipment, in the span of a day. Ships and aircraft have begun transporting the men out, the ships taking the equipment with the aircraft taking the Guardsmen. Communications were picking up potential for another attack in Beijing, with some Commanders believing that it had potential to be the Tau or the Aeldari, perhaps, worse, a Tyranid swarm. Once again, all forces in China and India have been put on high alert, with North Africa still receiving troops that had been in Turkey.

OOC: Thread Warning for post length.

[GreatOceania]

Things have been brewing inside of Government body and they were getting intense it all started with an argument over keeping supporting and supplying their KTO allies and it evolved into 2 groups forming the first group wanted to keep everything fine and keep helping their allies while still maintaining the homefront while the second group calls for isolation policies and top giving supplies and aid to their comrades and put Oceania first basically isolating the nation from the world and installing stricter export laws along with the disbandment of the OSDRT now here is the leader in all this well no one has heard from them in a long time so the Ministries has been basically running the entire nation.

Months later with no agreement in sight and tension rising both sides started arming themselves, the New Party managed to acquire an estimation of around 25,000 to 75,000 troops and around 300 tanks within their inventory. Being loyal to the old Party has numerical superiority in terms of manpower and equipment however because each side has soldiers who have served many tours in the disputed zones they would need to be smart in terms of tactics and fighting on top of the New Party is spread out from the American territories to the desert of South African and the jungles of the Pacific if war ever breaks out between the groups it would end up in a three front war.

[Makko Oko]

OkoTV News/Oko Online

Today's Date: August 8th, 2022

[HEADLINES] IEC Internal Investigation Finds & Stops Government Theft & Black Market Ring

Category: Law & Order

Today, the IEC in a joint press release with the Emperor's Prosecution Service announced the arrest and indictment of 13 government officials within the Nationality & Citizenship Bureau on the charges of "Theft Of Government Property" and of "Viewing Unauthorized Foreign Websites", which may land each official involved over 40 years in prison. This announcement is on the cusp of growing worries internally within the government of the final outcome of the IEC internal investigation ordered on the entire bureaucracy by Emperor Conall Solis over a month ago.

Supposedly, according to the press release, the ring involved senior staff at a local NCB office, with whom would take the government-owned equipment given to them, and sell them on international black markets for a profit, and then obtain more equipment via reclamations claims through the government's internal channels, where they would then go on to sell again, and it kept going with little to no notice, until the IEC investigation begun. The Emperor said in a statement to OkoTV News that "This arrest was duly necessary, and I, for one, am glad that this was found and finally stopped, before we lost any more money to them. You don't mess with the empire, and you don't mess with the law."

The IEC stated within the press release that "If you were involved or know people who were involved in this, and didn't report it, we're coming for you", insinuating that the IEC may have found leads tracking to non-government civilians. Reports on how the money was spent vary, but directly from the IEC, it is said that the money was used to fund luxurious lifestyles and fund international governments. The CIB is reportedly trying to find the money trail of the ring to see where spending all went to.

All indicted officials are slated to appear in front of the Inspectorate's Court Of Makko Oko in the capital city of Opposh on August 21st, 2022.

MNSN Responds To MKBO, In Talks Of A Buyout

Category: Industry

The Makko National Sports Network today officially published a response to MKBO's recent news of wanting to potentially buy them out. MNSN CEO Morris Nantz stated that "We have heard MKBO's recent offer to buy our company out, and are deeply considering it, along with other options. We have nothing more to say on this at this time". Meanwhile, MKBO Comptroller Jared Holladay has stated to OkoTV News that "This is a wonderful boost in progress of a potential buyout that would improve the content library and in all, improve sports program quality within the nation".

If this deal were to go through, it would be slated to be the biggest buyout and merger of a company in the history of the nation, with the last buyout of this size being when MKBO was originally absorbed into the Makko Okoan Government during the era of the republic.

[World of Krieg]

Krieg Guardsmen have been noticing numbers of their dead going missing each night, with some of them worrying that the dead have risen from their graves. The Media has reported that the very first Krieg regiment who arrived on Earth, about 3 months ago, the 90th Death Korps of Krieg Grenadiers regiment, has been going through each city where the dead have gone missing. A small squad of Cadian Shocktroopers have reported the sight of the regiment eating the dead, blood seen over their gas masks, with some of the other Krieg regiments having the rumor of the 90th having gone completely insane throughout their travel through the Warp, with some believing it affected their mind.

They seem to have grown even more fanatical than any other Krieg regiment, one squad of the regiment having been heard screaming "SPILL THE HERETIC'S BLOOD FOR THE EMPEROR! BUTCHER THEM ALL, BRING THEIR SKULLS FOR THE GOLDEN THRONE!" Even their commissar, who's job it was to keep them from trying to kill themselves in battle, has seemingly joined them in the insanity, having himself been heard to scream "SKULLS FOR THE GOLDEN THRONE! CHARGE FOR THE EMPEROR!" during the battle against Chaos in Shanghai. The Regiment has been nicknamed "The Butchers of Krieg" by the other regiments in China, who are starting to have people keep watch of their dead, and of those sleeping, fearing the sleeping will be mistaken for dead and eaten alive by the regiment. The Commander has tried to be reached to comment on this, but it seems even he has been corrupted, hunting for Chaos forces to slaughter, while covered in blood, still eating part of a corpse.

[World of Krieg]

Upon a recent checkup of the guardsman by the Medicae, it has been found that their anatomy has been altered after they traveled through the warp. 350 Guardsmen of the Regiment have been altered enough that their strength has changed to where they are able to fully stop a tank, and are showing similar strength to the Thunder Warriors, as well as increased reflexes. 100 of them have been found to be able to carry and fire a bolter without their bones snapping. Their minds have also been altered to where they feel no pain, meaning they can be used for more operations than normal. However, 100 guardsmen of the regiment have died from the exposure, their organs collapsing in on itself. This has caused the argument to potentially see if these guardsmen could survive the transformation into a Space Marine, with the idea to create a Chapter of them.

[Janpia]

With the KTO proposal passed, the Revolutionary Navy was given a new naval directive order to interdict any Marajarbian tagged shipping, and impound them. There is also an order to shoot the said ships if they used armed means to fight back. Though it is not specified on what forms will the ships be neutralized, other than a retaliatory strike. The Naval Directive Order 274 was sent to the 4 Janpian fleets, calling all warships under the 2,500T displacement, to patrol the international waters and detain Marajarbian ships in Janpian or nearby KTO ports. With this, Yamov-Class OPVs, Helgo-Class Corvettes, and Voloklava-Class Frigates were sent to comply the naval directive order. Krobaschna-Class Cutters were heavily enforced to patrol along Janpian waters, given how the grey ships were sent on the international seas

While the Revolutionary Council plots the directive order, the Union of Party Members Committee unanimously passed to condemn the Marajarbian Federation for their cultural genocide and crimes against humanity on to the Galapagosians. They call to put the Marajarbian Government on trial for these accounts, given that the evidences are clear from forced labor, abduction, and attempted removal of Galapagosian culture. Marajarbian shipping and goods were completely halted from Janpia, and urged non-KTO states to pursue the same course of action. The People's Marshal in the meantime, rejoiced on what she calls a "a resounding political victory not just for the Revolution, but for all humanity"

[Countesia]

URBEM CITY SENTINEL
10th of August 2022

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KALISIGHT TREATY ORGANISATION APPROVES
MARAJARBIAN CONTAINMENT POLICY

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Pictured: Prime Minister James Emmanuel during the emergency press conference called this evening to announce the new measures being taken to curb Marajarbian influence

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Early today, Prime Minister James Emmanuel caused waves throughout the international by announcing an emergency press conference, in which he further elaborated that the Kalisight Treaty Organisation had approved a series of measures to tackle Marajarbian influence with an overwhelming majority. It is no secret in global affairs that the Kalisight Treaty organisation has long been an opposing force to Southeast Marajarbia and its work to absorb dozens of international organisations in what many nations believe to be a Marajarbian attempt to usurp the World Assembly, alongside its constant meddling in the affairs of politically unstable nations.

Recently, the Kalisight Treaty Organisation had been subject to several mockeries from Southeast Marajarbia, claiming the alliance to be dead. It is likely such measures have been announced to put an end to such rumours. During the press conference, the Prime Minister made a speech to all those who attended.

"After a lengthy discussion with the Janpian People's Marshal Annie Natya Anya, I have been tasked with announcing to the global community of the new measures being taken to hopefully bring an end to the Marajarbians attempt to dominate global politics. For too long we have allowed one nation to put its interests ahead of dozens, causing almost a year of heightened tensions between two blocs of nations that quite frankly, never needed to happen. They have also yet to answer for their crimes against humanity in the Galapagos, and their unlawful occupation of the Mystery Realms.

Therefore, the Kalisight Treaty Organisation has outlined several actions we will be taking as part of our Marajarbian Containment Policy.

Firsty, All KTO states and affiliates will enact a total blockade and impounding of any and all vessels registered to Southeast Marajarbia caught sailing in international waters, effective immediately.

Secondly, we will work alongside The Reichsstadt Treaty Coalition to discuss and implement further containment policies to disrupt Marajarbian influence.

And thirdly, we will only cease such activities when their government agrees to stand on trials for their crimes against the global community.

I wont stand here and lie, these actions will definitely come with consequences. Southeast Marajarbia will retaliate against the Kalisight Treaty Organisation But it is my sole duty in office to ensure that the impact to your safety and more importantly, your liberty, will be minimal during these exceedingly hostile times.

[Gonswanza]

With the RTC in full effect, piracy now rampant against SM/GENA/UADC shipping and a further move by KTO to strike out on the offensive, Gonswanza seems to have begun to show her true colors.

Pirates roam beyond her shores, as reports of Alicorn moving out of ZN are floated around. KTO has only enabled Gonswanza to grow further as a power, to rise to the world stage, and to challenge "greater" powers that hide like cowards behind the veil of "diplomacy" despite idle threats and false promises.

[Mets Hayk]

ARMENIA NEWS
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Armenia, IHC to Remain 'Absolutely Neutral': Sevan
-by Vosdanig Kazandjian

Hakob Sevan, president of the International Humanitarian Coalition

Here we go again...

In the wake of reinvigorated tensions between the governments of Janpia and Marajarbia, Hakob Sevan, president of the International Humanitarian Coalition and longtime member of the National Assembly, has announced that both his country, and his alliance, are to remain 'completely neutral'. This comes after the Kalsight Treaty Organization's (KTO) decision to pass a proposal condemning Marajarbia - which brought about economic sanctions and a demand for 'trials'. Sevan, whom has served his post for almost three months, claimed that 'picking sides' would only bring about 'damage to the IHC's name, and a 'worsening of international tensions as a whole'.

The government of Armenia has also proclaimed that it will not adhere to the terms posed in this new proposal, citing their refusal to take up a new 'partisan identity'; and has requested that both sides take whatever measures possible to prevent a 'global conflict'.

[Neo-Western East Korea]

The Voice of the People

Paramount Leader gives “Full Approval” for containment of Majaraba.

This evening, the Great Leader gave a speech to the Central Council, announcing the intention of Neo-Korea to participate in the containment of the
“Dangerous and inherently hostile Imperialist Power that is the Majaraban Federation”

This announcement came as a shock, as Neo-Korea has only recently began truly interacting with their allies in the KTO.

Analysts recently revealed to be traitors and cowards reported that:
“With the multiple military conflicts Neo-Korea is already embroiled in, along with the damage suffered by the navy in the Zarnicovian conflict, it is not a good decision to immediately begin attempting to leverage the limited naval power we possess into stopping Majaraban transport.”

After these traitors were bravely captured and imprisoned by agents of the CIS, Admiral Hue from the Neo-Korean People’s Navy gave a far more realistic analysis:

“The Neo-Korean Navy is entirely ready and able to board any pathetic vessels sent into our territory.
The damage supposedly suffered in Zarnicovia is a deception made by enemies of the state to damage the resolve of our people.”

With the brave heroes of the NKPN ready, it’s only a matter of time until the first vessels are stopped, and Majaraba is finally put on trial.

In other news:

10 New factories opened within Omiskan announced to be “only the beginning” by Ministry of Industrial Construction!

Rumors of “Colossal Amounts of Gang Violence” in Omiskan revealed to actually be an Anarchist attempt to discredit our glorious Nation!

Radiation revealed to be “Entirely Safe” to individuals with proper devotion to Neo-Korea.

[Janpia]

With the new DBS document provided by the Marajarbian Federation, all unarmed Janpian vessels are now required to obtain a travel permit from the Revolutionary Maritime Guards in order for them to document and safely guard the said vessels. The said permit contains the vessel's goods, destination, and specifications, allowing the Revolutionary Navy to escort and maintain a presence with them, enabling Janpian Naval vessels to quickly respond in the event of an attempted boarding.

Furthermore, the Naval Directive Order 274 was expanded, enabling Janpian warships to shoot down any vessels that are attempting to board state-owned ships, if they went past the provided 6 to 10 warnings.

The Magochyo Fleet, the largest fleet of Janpia, has sent 2x Revolution-Class Carriers and their battlegroups, to protect Janpian ships on major trading routes. These 2x carriers are part of the Magochyo Fleet - Naval Detachment 98, whose goal is to protect Janpian vessels, and intrude Marajarbian ships. Meanwhile, the Janpian forces at Pandora Island, located on the mouth of the Suez Canal, were ordered to guard Janpian shipping on the said major trade route. 3x Katyacha-Class Guided Missile Destroyers stationed at the area guards the Red Sea, providing radar coverage to anyone getting in and out of the area, along with identifying and interdicting Marajarbian ships with the use of RHIB or Helicopters.

With all these, it is expected that Janpian trade and exports continues despite the enforcement of the Marajarbian DBS, and thanks to the additional support and cooperation from the rest of the KTO.

[GreatOceania]

Orders from the Ministry of Peace

Bringing to the attention of the recently passed proposal in the KTO boardrooms official orders have been issued to the following branches of the Oceanian Defense Forces.

Oceania Airforce

Oceania Navy and Coast Guard

Homeland Guard
Anti-Air branch

The Oceanian Navy and Coast Guard will be conducting operations out in International waters and patrolling Oceanian-controlled waters ranging from American waters to African waters and to Oceanic (nations such as Australia, Papua New Guinea and etc) water any UADC, Marajarbian-allied, and Marajarbian ships have been spotted will be intercepted and pounded the Navy has also been given the authorization to use force if they any ships fight back. Oceanian Cargo ships will help increase the export of various Important resources and items to Janpia however they will have to perform paperwork documenting the cargo and inventory of the ship and will be given Naval escorts in case the enemy gets any funny ideas. Among the important stuff that will be given to our Janpian allies, they will receive 8 Tarawas.

The Airforce will be tasked with assisting the Navy in scouting out UDAC, Marajarbian-allied, and Marajarbian ships along with patrolling the airspace and intercepting any UDAC and Marajarbian Cargo aircraft and commercial airliners.

The Anti-Air Branch of the Homeland Guard will be tasked will taking down unauthorized UADC, Marajarbian-allied, and Marajarbian aircraft that appear over Any Oceanian-controlled territory in case they somehow managed to get past the Airforce the Homeland Guard Aerial Defense Force is authorized to use any Anti-Air weapons to take down any aircraft these range from Surface-to-Air Missiles, Flak guns, and Autocannons.

In case of any attempts of the enemy boarding Oceanian cargo ships all cargo ships will be given defense weaponry and will have a certain amount of Naval infantry stationed on said ships. And incase any Oceanian gets captured depending on the number of captured Oceanian is the number of ships that will need to be sunked.

[Allanea]

The Free Kingdom of Allanea regards the recent failed attempts to ‘isolate’ and ‘contain’ Marajarbia. The history of such trade restrictions is to fail, and they are even more likely to fail in a context when a country has ample trade partners who are not willing to participate in the so-called ‘containment’.

Southern Marajarbian businesses are reminded that Allanea rarely engages in tomfoolery of this kind other than in response to the direst sapient rights violations, and that our legal system has strong protections in place for your property and your money.

In light of these considerations, we propose going in and investing money with countries who are not going to immediately stab you in the back and steal your purse.

That is all. May the Gods continue to bless Allanea.

[Janpia]

• • • Ministry of International Communications • • • Fort Kalinka • Kalingrad City The Janpian Union of Government Worker's Party would like to reiterate its goals for equality, peace, and freedom for all, regardless of race, status, sex, and ideals. It must be known that the blockade, condemnation, and interdiction of Marajarbian goods was made to show that the KTO is committed on defending its members, be it for present or historical reasons. It must be noted that the Marajarbian Government has attempted to remove Galapagosian culture, employed forced labor to the local people, and created a "tourist paradise" plan which heavily weighs against the Galapagosian people. These attrocities were unpunished, and the perpetrators remained free at the moment. As such, we would like to remind the world that every actions has a consequence, and such attrocities will never be forgotten; but instead, learned in order to prevent another one. In the bottomline, the Union of Party Members Committee (UPMC) condemns and calls the Marajarbian Government to stand on trial, otherwise, the KTO proposal will serve true to its purpose. Regarding the Marajarbian DBS document, the Revolutionary Council and the Party remained unwavered to such attempts, due to the fact that Janpia has various trading partners from both inside and outside the KTO. The Revolutionary Council however, has warned the signatory nations, stating that the Revolutionaries will not hesitate to shoot back against anyone attempting to board Janpian maritime vessels. In the meantime, Janpian trading vessels are ordered to not pass on any DBS signatory states territory, and would be guarded by a thorough naval presence. The Party affirms that it does not condemn any signatory states of the DBS, and that the main goals of the Party in this course of action is to serve justice from the Marajarbian imperialists.

[Mets Hayk]

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Grand Alliance Demands PM to Step Down; Names Hovsep Avietissian "Legitimate"
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-by Vosdanig Kazandjian

Protestors in Yerevan

Political discourse is a fool's game...

Shortly after the Armenian government's proclamation of 'absolute neutrality' in the midst of the rising tensions between the Kalsight Treaty Organization (KTO) and the United Alliance of Defense and Cooperation (UADC), demonstrations erupted throughout Armenia. Its instigators? Grand Alliance, a nationalist political party with ties to the wealthy Akimov family, as well as the royal family themselves. Among its most influential members include Soghomon Bagratuni, Kaloust Shahverdyan, and FM Alen Taslakian. They have, since their inception, been noted for their theocratic and ultranationalistic ideals. Internationally, however, they are known for their support of Marajarbia and the many alliances it has (or, as of now, had) run.

According to Grand Alliance's leader, Vitaly Akimov, these demonstrators seek to remove the 'illegitimate, pro-globalist government' of Arslan Simonyan - and seek to place Hovsep Avietissian, the former prime minister (2003-2009), back in power. His Majesty, whom has been contacted by both sides, has yet to make a statement.

[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

AFR National Gazette.

Statement by the Atlantician Government

"We started this interruption to demonstrate such dissatisfaction against Janpian Imperialism, they started with sanctions and alienated all KTO members to pass a resolution to prevent the passage of Marajarbian ships, they use the method of force to prevent them from reaching their fate, killing civilians, and separating families, and certainly, causing many to lose their jobs. And for that, we ask you to join the boycott against Janpia, we need to prevent the greater evil from dominating the world, the balance of power is disproportionate, and they abuse their own organization in order to satisfy their interests. We need it here, and now! We don't want war, we want justice."

*Pronouncement closed*

[Aumbura]

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Official Statement From Aumbura's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Independent Republic of Aumbura feels that it is necessary to issue a statement regarding the recent sanctions placed on The United Revolutionary States of Janpia by The Naval Federal Union of Southeast Marajarbia.

The Independent Republic of Aumbura would like to preface this statement with a reminder of Aumbura's continued diplomacy with both Janpia and Southeast Marajarbia. Aumbura has remained cordial with both nations for quite some time, and hopes to continue doing so. As such, Aumbura hopes that the dispute at hand can soon be resolved peacefully and diplomatically.

Aumbura would like to state that it understands Southeast Marajarbia's reasoning for policing The Military state of the Galapagos, as the Galapagos indeed has a troubling history of perpetuating authoritarianism and slave trading.

However, it is Aumbura's belief that the Galapagos' newfound commitment to democracy, its allyship with Janpia, and its willingness to pass progressive legislation warrants a withdrawal of Marajarbian troops, and a loosening of Southeast Marajarbia's control over The Military State of the Galapagos. Aumbura no longer sees Southeast Marajarbia's occupation of the Galapagos as necessary for maintaining democracy and peace within the nation, as the risk of slavery and unrest remerging within The Galapagos is no longer high.

Therefore, The Independent Republic of Aumbura would like to formally announce that it will not be supporting the sanctions put on Janpia, and that we will instead align ourselves with Janpia's stance in this dispute.

Before this declaration ends, Aumbura would like to state once more that it is our country's hope that this matter can be resolved peacefully, and without conflict.

- The Aumburan Ministry of Foreign Affairs