Department of National Defense, Main Headquarters
Liberty, State of Liberty, CSA
President Mileethus Canisilus appeared in Gyzantia two days ago on October 11th, according to Vice-President Johnson and Anagonian National News reports. Pictures have been seen of the President negotiating with the Kingdom of Sombreland Royal Marines for the release of Dragon Fire Company of the Confederate States Marine Corps. Negotiations were reported as successful and tensions in Gyzantia have since lowered due to the start of a peace conference. It is believed by military analysts that the appearance of President Canisilus spurred on other parties to begin peace negotiations and has since been credited domestically with this achievement.
"The President is safe and preforming his duties of office presently," reported Commodore Leanna Crawford, Naval Supreme Commander in the Gyzantian Theater of Operations. "I cannot go into specifics, but I can however state that he is assisting with peace negotiations."
News of a visible end to the Gyzantian Civil War has sent ripples of joy across Anagonia. Recently, several thousands families were separated when the nation rose its DEFCON level to bring service-members to active duty. Despite major complaints, many of the families relented as they expressed understanding at the Anagonian humanitarian commitment in the Gyzantian TOA. Still, the deployment of active duty personnel and assets did not go completely unchallenged in the halls of the government.
"It is absolutely insane that the Confederate States continues to be dragged into these situations to fix the grave errors of the Kalisight Treaty Organization," argued Grand Senator Elmer Marsh, representative head of the Common Action League of Anagonia Party in the Grand Senate. "We must, at once, undo our ties with the absolute bafoons of that twisted and downright evil alliance or mark my words! Mark my words! We will be brought asunder by their utter stupidity!"
Sentiments similar to the Grand Senators have been expressed intensely by Anagonians, though the sentiments - for now - remain in the minority.
GATORnet Incorporated, the majority corporation holding most of the nations social media and telecommunications platforms, announced today the launch of GATORnet v0.5a. The recent update is separate from GATORnet v0.4.9b in that it enables global communication for current and newly joined GATORnet users. GATORnet CEO Jason Hushkins had this to say in the announcement.
"GATORnet Incorporated feels that its systems are now compatible and able to adapt appropriately to the global internet and telecommunications network. For several decades we have evolved and adapted the GATOR OS and GATORnet systems by utilizing and improving the Confederate Military GATOR PDA systems. Thanks to us, the Confederate Military enjoys an almost seamless global communications network that allows them to be in constant contact with all assets utilizing our unique technology. We have adapted our improvements and understandings to the domestic version of GATORnet, which primarily operates as a social media platform you know and love. I'll briefly go over the changes.
Version 0.5 alpha is the newest addition to the GATORnet Network and Operating Systems and enables GATORnet the permissions necessary to handshake with the global communications network - on the civilian side. Domestic users of GATORnet - which means you and me as Anagonians - will be able to access this separate platform of GATORnet via a new feature in your settings bar to checkmark if you wish for international GATORnet messages. Your ID chip must register you as above the age of 18 to enable this feature, otherwise its turned off. This is another critical reason why we have begun to split the development of GATORnet into two updates. We feel that enabling the domestic portion access to the global network will severely compromise government security protocols in place and potentially jeopardize citizens private securities.
Once an Anagonian checks the mark to enable International messages, they will still operate under version 0.4.9b, however the handshake between version 0.5a and 0.4.9b will enable simple transfers and responses of messages as necessary. Consider this a testing period as we try out new things, look into improvements, and as always look for better ways to serve you - our customers and users. Keep being GATORific!"
President John S. Faring, the 4th President of the Castillian Federation, has died today on October 13th due to a successful assassination attempt by reportedly disgruntled terrorist elements. He leaves behind a wife and three children due to the tragic event. Vice President Harvey Hershey was sworn in as the 5th President of the Castillian Federation by federal judge while on a presidential plane. The Castillian Federation presently has an active Mutual Friendship Treaty with the Confederate States as well as various other treaties that benefit economic cooperation. Vice President Franklin Johnson had these remarks on the tragic death of President Faring in a press conference today.
"Hearing of the loss of a national leader is never easy in my line of service," Vice President Johnson said in a press conference today. "We must remember that President Faring was a normal person, like you or I. He had a wife, three kids, and left behind an excellent reputation with his efforts to establish positive relations between his Federation and our Confederacy. I have personally gone to see Ambassador Extraordinaire Cate Ploussaint at the Castillian Embassy here in Liberty. I went to check up on the Ambassador and offer anything they should require during this difficult time. I am of the understanding that President Canisilius has already extended the very same sentiments to the Federation government personally earlier, that we stand ready to assist should they require it. We have already established a deep and beneficial friendship with our friends in the Federation, and we all mourn the loss of their leader during this time."
National Flags have been ordered to half-mast for a period of 48 hours, as ordered by the Vice President, to express a period of mourning with the Castillian Federation.
"We stand ready to assist the Federation for anything they should require," the Vice President affirmed when asked if the Confederate States would commit military forces to tackle any possible terrorist threat the Federation couldn't handle. "I am to believe at present they have properly addressed the incident, but if we are to find out they require any level of assistance, Anagonia stands ready to assist to its friend and compatriot in the Federation."
Richard Hanton, Senior Military Analyst
Story reported on October 13th, 106 AUR