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Post by aatuylva on Oct 25, 2010 15:06:12 GMT -5
"What." ANN Editor: M'arin Arfur Once again the Governor of Aatuylva gives his words on the current...'statements' by the (proven to be mentally unstable) Emperor of the Anean Star Empire, one of our esteemed allies. He was interviewed following the broadcast of IX's ramblings and had this to say. "So Governor, what did you think of the Anean broadcast today?" -Silence as he goes back inside to watch it.- -Governor exits house.- "What."
"Is that all you ha-"
"What."
"Sir I-"
"What."
-Several minutes of awkward silence.-
"Excuse me I have to make a phone call." Later that day several calls were put in to the Governor's office at the colony of New Gracaria concerning the incident. We weren't able to acquire any further information than that, although the Governor's neighbors filed several noise complaints afterwards.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Oct 27, 2010 18:01:44 GMT -5
Operation Iron Talon in Effect Intergalactic News Network According to sources from New Gracaria, an attempt on Emperor IX's life left one injured. That one was the former governor, Tamarynn Rio. Immediately IX charged him with treason and shot him several times. This was apparently in response to Rio's tampering with IX's speech given about Earth. We have the original text that IX made multiple copies of. In addition to the tampering, Rio was caught with a pistol at the back on IX's head by an AGF soldier. Original Text: "My people, look to the center of our island. What is there? Nothing. It's all wiped away by the horrible nuclear weapons of the Federation. We have defeated them, but now a more dangerous foe exists.
"Earth is a thorn in the side of the Empire. While none of them are openly hostile with us, they can, at any time, destroy our colony there. I have no ill with them, since that is my homeworld, but I do recognize that they are a potential threat. However, everything is a potential threat. I will take no aggressive actions with the people of this planet though. I do not want another war.
"To point out the one nation that has been particularly irritating since we arrived on the planet. The Kingdoms of Cal have proven, since day three, that they are horrible at diplomacy. Of course, I am not saying that we are any better, but it seemed they wanted us to know their customs and not learn ours. It should be common sense anyway that one doesn't walk out on diplomatic meetings. Again, however, I have no ill with them anymore. I do wish they had supported our people during the invasion, but that cannot be helped.
"We have lost many people on this ground. Not only us though, but the nations that rose to fight alongside us. The Tinisians, the Miokalians, the Immanence, the Aatuylvans, the Aluezians. All of them gave their lives trying to help us retake our land. We were successful and we cannot fully convey our gratitude. Those people are truly allies. I know of no other nation that would come so readily to assist the Empire in a time of need.
"For all this, however, I find it necessary that we construct a new, fortified capital. Within the Wasteland, I intend to build a massive bunker above ground. Within it however, there will be lifts and ramps that will lead to the underground capital. It will be a huge city which, in time, I believe will be beneath the entire island. I do hope that our allies will readily assist us in this undertaking.
"But I do have other intentions for this planet. In order to reinforce this planet and prevent another invasion from space forces, I want to construct a battlestation in orbit. Again, I do hope that our allies would come to assist us and help us build it because I want it to be a project for the whole continent, if not world.
"My goal of both operations is to bring the nations of this continent even closer diplomatically.
"May the gods bless the Anean Star Empire and her allies!" Rio has already been moved to an ASF ship and stripped of citizenship. He will be brought to the Anean Galactic Penitentiary to be held for an undisclosed period of time. As is protocol when the Emperor is killed or life is almost taken, Operation Iron Talon was initiated. Iron Talon is the military plan to lock down all planets of the Empire to prevent the potential spread of rebel groups. Coupled with that is a widespread media blackout for all but the main news agency. Martial law has been declared for an unknown period of time. The Imperial Family is currently in the process of being brought to safety within the Empire. IX, however, has said he would stay on Earth to try and solve the diplomatic crisis that arose from Rio's editing.
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Post by Aluez on Oct 28, 2010 17:20:02 GMT -5
Criminals, International, Domestic, and so forth, beware! Today, following a new legislation, the Aluezi Republic now hails as the Soviet Untarian Republic of Aluez. With this name, comes a grand change in laws. Open support of the SOTO WILL get you questioned, or arrested. The Cali, and their so-called 'Allies' have been causing a major stir ever since the announcement from the ASE. Therefore, anyone caught OPENLY supporting them will be questioned, and if malcontent is found, will be arrested and dealt with the proper way. Medium to Severe scale crimes will lead to Public Execution, State Enslavement, and all rights as a living being revoked. We have had enough of pirates, international criminals, terrorists and spies in our country. So therefore, punishments will be severe to divert the cancer that dares to try and strangle our great nation. Medium to Severe crime examples: Medium: - Vandalism
- Malingering
- Drunk driving
- Trying to 'convert' citizens to join another nation
Severe: - Murder
- Rape
- Terrorism
- Religious Belief (Citizens/Evangelics ONLY)
- Aiding enemies of the state (rebels, terrorists, religious groups, etc.)
Any person in the state can, and will be carded at ANY given moment. Foreigners will be asked for their passport, two forms of identification, and, if required, a blood sample for testing. Citizens will be asked to produce their citizenship bracelet, as well as a photo ID. Reason behind this is the recent arrest of a spy from a foreign land. Foreign currencies are NOT EXCEPTED! To pay for an item, or service with foreign currency, and then leaving, is considered THEFT! ONLY credits are accepted in the Republic. No other currencies will be accepted. Any businesses caught accepting foreign currency will be fined, and any that try to pay for items, and then leave, will be marked as thieves if they have said item, or service on their person. Violating parties can be arrested for this. Insulting a STATE official, no matter the job or position, is a felony, and can be punished severely Throwing insults at our government officials, moreso the LEADERS, is a felony. Punishment for this is as following, but not limited to: - Public thrashing and fine up to 5000 credits
- Arrest and imprisonment for 8 weeks
- Public Beating
Citizens, visitors from foreign lands, and so on, are expected to follow these laws to the letter, violations will be dealt with with extreme prejudice.
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Post by Aluez on Nov 3, 2010 20:12:01 GMT -5
2 A.S.
What happens when you...
Go the OPPOSITE way of Thermonuclear weapons? The opposite of HEAT?
Well, that is the question that was solved long ago... maybe some 700 years ago before Unity even existed. Today, Aluez has followed in the footsteps of her parents, and created several of these 'Anti-Heat' devices. The names of these devices? AbZero.
The first today, of a 1 KT device of this series, was tested over the southern oceans, 500 miles off the coast of Jerimia. The test successfully froze everything in the target area, turning a 400 foot wide area of sea to solid ice all the way down to the sea floor.
It is suspected the device tested was labeled wrong, as it did not hit the projected mark. The State will continue it's research upon the AbZero technology.
Scans of the affected area indicated that only temperature dropped sharply, and glacers formed afterward due to ocean currents moving and breaking up the ice. No radiation was produced.
A land test will be conducted soon... great results are hoped for with the planned second test.
Notice: AbZero weapons are not considered nuclear weapons. There is no fallout except for awkward weather patterns from the extreme cold, and the occasional snow storm out of the blue. It is known that Entropy could be present with bigger devices, but smaller ones are not really an issue.
In other words: You cannot scream 'ZOMG N0OK TEST!' to the CTBT Investigators. They are not Nukes... just icy bombs!
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Post by Killer Zoids on Nov 7, 2010 17:10:56 GMT -5
Capital Times Exactly one cred. Politics -- A Giant Steps Down, A Captain Looks Up President Arabarath Gorh announced today that he will not be running for re-election in the Spring. While exiting the press conference Arabarath spoke to Capital Times, "I feel that after 15 years of service to the most excellent furs of Killer Zoids, it's about time I stepped down. There are so many capable individuals in whom I have the utmost confidence in. They're young and vigorous and ready to lead." Candidates include CEOs, entrepreneurs, and state representatives, including Notional Speil of AWood Powers
When asked which candidate Arabarath supported, he commented "Notiona Spiel. Unequivocally. She is has a mind like a diamond--fast, thorough, and sharp--as a tack." Notiona, wearing a long jacket smiled to the president as they entered the motorpool.
It has been said Notiona has the right allocations and experience, growing AWood Power's business ventures 10 fold over her career as secretary and CEO and cutting slack by a staggering 80%. Her leadership, characterized as having "wielding a machete in both paws to cut through miles of red tape" spurred almost unanimous support from the public, opening nearly a half million private sector jobs. AWP also reported excellent dividends throughout the last 10 quarters, growing by a steady 7.5%. Notiona has been titled as a captain of industry.
Polls remind us not to discount Power Core Utd VP, Catalan Olero.
Gorh's father-like leadership will be truly missed, but not forgotten. Over his 5 term seat, he held the reigns behind the expansion of the north and west borders, complete revamp of the T-Var system, spearheaded the establishment of an unbiased election and issues holo station, saw the unemployment rate drop from 8% to 4%, introduced the Cred-Key system, 3 trillion cred housing and urban renewal program, reduced pollution by 20% and increased all new vehicle efficiency by 40%. He also saw the legislature of numerous pro-rights movements, including granting of indigenous, intelligent, inorganic life citizenship.
Cake was served at the close of the conference in celebration of the President's accomplishments.
Sports and Entertainment -- T-Var Nat'l Tour Draws Near Thousands of drivers, teams, and vehicles descended upon the VLA facility in the high Omotron plains, eagerly awaiting the first green flag of the start of the trans-continental race, to drop in only 4 short days. "The atmosphere is buzzing up here in Omotron, every blade of grass it seems is vibrating with the same energy," a reporter from routers commented. The race this year looks to be full to the brim with vehicles from all over the world, each with its own contingent of fans and even just folks looking to be apart of the biggest event in Kazian race history. Seats are available at every major stadium and coliseum for viewing the event, but it's said the best seats are in the visiting cities' many hotels which the T-var passes through, by, under, and over.
Liger City Chamber told Capital Times it had processed nearly 100,000 applicants for the Auto Show and has already begun setup operations for parking and facilities for the expected 10 million visitors to the show. "We've had to keep people out of the vicinity of the show grounds for the last month, as we're grating paths and setting up rest areas and shuttle routes to over 9000 different parking sectors." remarks Doug Felix, sub contractor for the Auto Show operations. "It's pretty much Liger City's biggest event. We've got balloonists, sky dive LLCs, and model-rocketeers itching for a permit space in the desert. I believe the last projection for the City of Liger City revenue was looking to be around a half billion dollars, money which will be spent on charitable interests and renovation of state parks and infrastructure. The show grounds itself is about 3 1/2 square miles, we've got food vendors, auto manufacturers, and a few carnival style attractions dotting the premesis." Liger City has also invested in a state-of-the art sewage treatment facility to service a new camp area and the show grounds. "Nothing really lives out there, beyond cacti. The area is perfect for this kind of event."
"Liger City doesn't have beaches or lakes or much scenery beyond the mountains, so this is our chance to really make the money that counts to keep us in business for the coming year," Local 80 Business Organization told reporters. Many of the mountain hotels are already at capacity, but there are always rooms to spare. Combating over-crowding issues, entrepreneur Tack Kotol of Miokalia brought a modular cell-style sleep resort to Liger City for the occasion. The cell-style rooms are arranged in a honey-comb fashion where residents get a very comfortable sleeping environment for a fraction of normal room costs. The "buildings" were designed to be modular and new temporary units were flown in from manufacturing companies in Holyoke for the occasion, and are often flown around the world for other major events. The climate controlled "cells" are fully contained and have radio, television, and internet provisions.
A new airport was also built, replacing the antiquated Idolith built in the 50s. New Idolith is capable of handling over 30,000 travelers an hour when fully staffed, to compliment the West-7 T-Var's 20,000 vehicle capacity.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 8, 2010 15:46:43 GMT -5
Alliance in Tatters Republican News Center New Gracaria Year 2Early today, Chief Diplomat Xaimoungkhoun released a statement after hearing of Aluez's treatment of its people. "I feel only pity for the people of Aluez and their backward system of government. It is, with much regret that I will set an ultimatium.
"Either the government of Aluez return to a nation that was at least somewhat open to other beliefs and denounce the horrible changes to the nation or I will be forced to declare the nation of Aluez an enemy of the Empire and cut all diplomatic ties with them.
"I hate to do it, since I have only the highest respect for them, but there are some things I cannot stand for.
"I will be open to negotations, but that is under the condition that they come to the colony. Effective immediately, all citizens of the Republic are barred from entering Aluez until we can work out an agreement. I don't want my people to suffer for not knowing their new laws.
"I just hope that this doesn't end up in another war.
"That is all."
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Post by Aluez on Nov 8, 2010 18:05:43 GMT -5
CHEW ON THIS! "I throw a steak at the laughable bleeing of the Anean Senate" says Tod, obviously drunk off his ass. "I say i-*hic*-f you wanna cut ties, then y-y-you'd best consider this" he falls backward before Yaha coughed and took over. "Our recent influx of strict laws regarding identification comes from a threat of war from the SOTO, albeith this has not been spoken word, but we are sensing a disturbance with the nations south." Shi cleared hir throat. "Another is this 'Salnai' jist. We do not know who they are, but they wish to take us over. We do not wish this, and thus, we must stop spies." "And regarding the Slavery? It only applies to Criminals, and POW's. And the Weapon of mass destruction? A test, not a bloody attack upon ANYONE except the water it was detonated over." Shi coughs and helps Tod up from the ground. "Now please, call your nutty threats off, before you make Tod cry... and no one will want that" Rumors of Terrorism on rise in Aatuylva? Interesting story Katie. Now onto International news. Our expact state of Tyr recently released several documents regarding not only an attack upon a skyship yesterday, but other incidents all across Aatuylva. "It's the truth and we all damn well know it. Somehow, the rogue group that the Aatuylvans refer to as Uldyzyr got a fire under it's ass, and has now unleashed hell upon the country... starting with a skyship that was en route to Altzan, and ther Feddy council hall." says Li Yun, adjusting his glasses before typing in something in on his computer. "As we speak now, Tyr and even Aluez, could very well be in the crosshairs of this organization. And currently we are doing everything we can to defend against possible attacks."
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Post by miokalia on Nov 8, 2010 22:14:39 GMT -5
IIP Domestic Service
Sd.Aptr. Andertol has issued an impromptu response to Aluezi escalation.
"I'll spare you formalities since that isn't really what I do.
In the last few weeks Aluez has been repeatedly attempting to provoke Cal, and now the rest of the SOTO as well in a bluntly imprecise campaign of unknown intent or purpose. Last week they conducted a weapons test barely between sections of SOTO jurisdiction between Namaerat and Cal. Now they are continuing their hate-based rhetoric even as the ASE tries to shed some rationalism on this situation.
Aluez continues to ignore that the Majority of SOTO is not Cal. Cal is only a member state, and there are 4 member states of SOTO including Miokalia, Namaerat and KZ in addition to Cal. Or perhaps it is their intention to make enemies out of The Free World.
Apparently it doesn't seem to matter that we were fighting for the same cause not so long ago at New Gracaria. I'm sure they will cite plenty of irrelevant and bizarre ideological reasons for why it is acceptable to ignore that and begin a hate campaign against other random countries. As it seems that is what the Aluezi leadership is into now days. At the very least, they have yet to specify otherwise.
Yaha justifies his governments war against civil rights and it's own people by saying it is a move in response to the supposed "threat" of "war" by SOTO. I don't like being labeled that way and I'm also not too happy that they are attempting justify this recent probable totalitarian rampage of theirs by saying it is in reaction to us.
So I'm going to return the favor of being petty by proclaiming that this entire thing is racially motivated and that the Aluezi clearly must have a problem with the following specio-ethnic groups:
-Kazo-Dorfanese Wolves and Foxes -Omotro Canids -Xebeca, all phenotypes -Kazian Zoic Androids -Namaeretians, all phenotypes -Namaeretian Gryphons -Teerie Skunks -Leefen Felines -Nimiy Felines -Saee, all phenotypes -Drewen, all phenotypes -Emassen, all phenotypes -Other Calie, et cetera. -Kuho Raptorans -Kohtohkhan-Talarine Dinosaurids -Eylan, all phenotypes -Malych, Could this be about sentient robots? Really? Is it that petty?
The list goes on.
That's a lot of different people to choose to dislike so arbitrarily. So I'm going to go ahead a leave it at that. I would appreciate it if the Aluezi would choose to resolve this issue by talking to us about it. Since really at this point, with the absence of any rational political motivation, this appears to us to be entirely based on, as I said before, racial motivations. Until proven otherwise."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Nov 9, 2010 18:26:09 GMT -5
Sample from the calie media
These notherns might have the right idea Saeie Mail *
*The Saeie mail is run by a few very worrying people that make even the most right wing party in the commonwealth distance themselves from and change policy when they are agreed with by them.
They might have a point Drewn telegraph*
*Knows it's right wing as hell but everyone knows it, does good science and tends to be sane out side it's editorial columns.
What A Nutter But She Has Good Tits The Teuie Sun*
*Erm..kinda a comic..worth a laugh
OOC: more coming..the sane ones.
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Post by aatuylva on Nov 9, 2010 19:41:33 GMT -5
Governor Dunsel Hospitalized!
"Governor Eric Dunsel was hospitalized today, found on the floor of his summer home, having gone through several heart attacks. Thankfully News Reporter Risha N'ula was on the scene to provide assistance and call medical personnel. When asked as to what could have possibly happened to cause this, the reporter only responded 'All I did was ask about current events!' " "Doctors have stated that due to the current socio-political climate of the world today that Eric Dunsel should not return to work for another six months, or until everyone is less crazy. "In other news War Minister Michael Stidham, citing fragments of the charter of the Confederacy, has claimed emergency powers through Section 2-E3 of the Charter...the People's Council are still in session. He requires a 6/8 majority vote to be declared High Praetor and to take over the country in the absence of the Governor. Lady Secretary Volvolen of Internal Affairs has already clamped down on travelers, installing new security search stations and tightening the border, and it is suspected that she too, will make a bid for power soon. "Speaker Arkus Virim was not available for interview today.." "Hijackers and pirates calling themselves the 'Uldezyri' have ramped up their terrorist actions in Southern Aatuylva today, but War Minister Stidham assures that they shall soon be dealt with." "When asked about the current situation with our neighbors, he only had this to say: "You know something's not right when the man who once charged head-first into a Pudrian battlegroup with nothing but a sword and a tall hat says you've gone too far. I think perhaps they need to stop picking up radio broadcasts with their teeth and mellow out. I hear the Ai'lupans have some wonderful drugs for that. Of course, should they be attacked in a preemptive measure, I'll stand by them. I can't say I'm willing to back them if they want to draw us into a war by firing the first shot, though." "We now return you LIVE to the thrilling match between the current Champion, Argile Vak, and the up-and-coming swordsman, J'uli Janze, at the Ai'lupan Arena!"
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Nov 10, 2010 2:42:06 GMT -5
36 Hours A Television Magazine
"They called him the reluctant diplomat. The spooked ring tail. And the unlikeliest choice to be our nation's head diplomat. And later, they called him Secretary of State.
"I am of course talking about Speaker Waldo. Who, for four years, held the office of Secretary of State. A surprise appointment to everyone including himself. He was confirmed by the Chamber of Speakers the day before his 28th birthday. Spent most of his time personally overseeing the Furry Federation's initial organization, typically chairing meetings personally at seemingly every opportunity. Two years ago, with his boss, First Speaker Izixs not running for another term, and then Commander Lenord winning the election for the spot, it seemed for a moment he would be out of the job. However, through seemingly selective declines in the list for the Union Party's representation to the upper chamber, he found himself no longer parlaying between nations, but between factions and parties in our government.
"We recently sat down with the Speaker to ask him about his experiences leading up to his becoming a Speaker, and his time in the chamber thus far."
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The scene dissolves cuts to a rather well dressed but otherwise unremarkable looking raccoon sitting facing towards the interviewer, the same skunk whom was just speaking.
"Welcome. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity," the interviewer, Wuabar Mrazal.
"Well its great to be here."
"Let's get started with a quote from former Speaker Huva. She said 'That Waldo character is just the person you put down on your list to make it look like you're actually considering someone who hasn't been around the block a dozen times.'"
Waldo smirked. "I remember hearing that. That takes me back."
"It seemed at the time that you were appointed, that not many people thought you'd be the First Speaker's pick."
With a nod. "Obviously so. Here's this no nothing guy, barely out of school, only minimal experience in actually dealing with foreign diplomats in any capacity. And in the normal pecking order, only qualified to serve the real diplomats coffee or tea. So you can imagine how much this caught me off guard."
"Where you acquainted with the First Speaker before he appointed you?"
"Indeed I was. But only briefly. It was, eight years ago. I had been serving as a liaison, one of like fifty, to the Prefectures. The collapse of their government, though mostly peaceful, was still quite unsettling. One day, we were going to be talking with one of the local party groups whom were supporting integration with Tinis. Kind of a risky move some would say. Most other countries, stable ones that is who can tell where they're tails are, would see this as an attack. But in Prefectures, no one cared. There were only a couple people still operating the levers of government who could care, and they didn't.
"So anyway, we're getting ready to take the train and I get called away back to the office. I get back and there's this dragon there with my boss, Muden. And not just any dragon, since they're rare enough as is in Tinis, but the one they keep trying to put on money.
"So the First Speaker thanked me for my service, and asked me, why I signed off on this meeting. And I told him honestly, that the future of Prefectures is not in any official sounding offices any more, its with groups like this one. Citizens organized and organizing to peacefully transition to power when the time finally comes. He thanked me for my time and wished me luck."
The interviewer nodded. "And of course the rest of the story with Prefectures is that they did opt to integrate with Tinis. Did you meet the First Speaker again before your appointment?"
"You could say that," said the raccoon. "I don't want to go into all the details, but it was at a party."
"Heh, say no more," said the ferret with a chuckle.
"I'm not sure if I was given an interview during that shin dig. But I wouldn't remember it if I had."
"So what was it like being, so far, our youngest chief diplomat?"
"It was, surprising I guess? Overwhelming certainly. Secretary Mold had been at the job for something like fifteen, sixteen years. And she's probably pushing 80 now. Kind of a huge transition there. I kept most of the same staff those first few months just so I could get into the grove of things slowly. But once things were moving along, I figured out that the best way to get people to talk to you, locals or foreigners, was to be yourself."
"Some have said that sometimes you are a little too honest. Might that be a factor?"
"Yes. You could say that. It does help that my opinions, hopes, and fears, are not really that outrageous."
The ferret turned a page. "So, tell me, what was the most difficult time for you as Secretary of State?"
"Well I can say it probably doesn't stand up to some of the current events, but I can say that whole sex scandal thing. I don't want to go into the details, people can find those details online if they really want. But handling the fallout, not from abroad, but from here at home, was an enormous pain. Heck, some diplomats from abroad actually said they thought more highly of us after it. Which seems bizarre to you and me of course. And certainly to the chamber. As strong as the Union-Socialist coalition was then, there were a lot of unhappy campers. And we had to answer every single one of their questions."
Waldo took a drink of water.
"Speaker, you are now a Speaker in the upper chamber. Was that transition more difficult or easier then going from the diplomatic corps to head diplomat?"
Waldo out right laughed at this one. "So much easier. I can pronounce all the names of people telling me I'm the spawn of Mammon and sling the proper insults right back. And I don't have to feel guilty about it later.
"But more seriously, the work of the Upper Chamber of Speakers is straight forward and simple most the time. Its not difficult. Most of us are people whom are past their prime or failed to win lower chamber seats."
"Are you past your prime?"
Waldo shook his head no. "Only if you are Wuabar."
"Have you considered running for an office instead of being selected by your party to hold one?"
"Yes, yes I have. But Tinis doesn't have what the Americans call 'dog catchers'. And I'm doubtful I have the fire, or leashes, necessary for that."
Wuabar grinned at that reference. Most of the audience failed to catch it. "There's been a lot of news on the international front..."
"That's an understatement."
"Well, yes. But what advice can, or could you give, to the diplomats of Tinis moving forward?"
Waldo leaned back and crossed his arms. "I do keep up with a number of them. Made many good friends. And some do ask my advice. And I freely give it. And usually its technical stuff that your viewers could probably care less about.
"But I guess the best thing is to remember who your friends are. Friends are not governments, parties, armies, or ideologies. Friends are the people you make connections with. They are the people that you find yourself hoping the best for, getting along with, and having good times with. Even if you disagree with them on everything. And even if you agree with them on everything.
"That flap with the different speeches from that general-admiral-emperor-governor from Anea. Its almost impossible for us to figure out what the heck is really going on there most the time. As is, our cultures barely mix or interact. And our diplomatic missions are limited still. But I do see a time when we figure out how to talk to each other, how to really talk to each other. And then we can know for certain if in the long run, the people of Tinis and Anea will be friends or not.
"The same could be said of Aatu and Aluez as well. All three express their bonds through militaristic shows of bravery from what I can tell. Its posturing, and despite the alien nature of two out of the three, posturing is very well known to the world. That might not be my style, and its certainly not the current First Speaker's style, but it can be understood.
"And a little understanding is all that is necessary to become friends. Maybe awkward friends, but still friends.
"The problem I think is that they don't understand us. They don't understand what Tinis is about. They don't understand Miokalia, or Cal, heh, assuming anyone does really. Or the Furry Federation. If they did, they might realize that some of our buttons get us to distrust you and think you to be crazy and unpredictable elements whom don't care about either your nation or its people, and other buttons tell us that you might sound crazy, but do have motivations and care for something, your nation, its people, or possibly just yourself. And so even if we can't fully trust what you're saying, as that's the posture game, its all about appearances, we can still figure out what you really want from a situation and act in the right way to get us to a mutual understanding. Even if to everyone who doesn't have a clue as it looks like petty saber rattling."
"If you were still Secretary of State then, and had come to this, I guess, friendship understanding with those countries you mentioned, would you be making hard nosed statements about honor, bravery, and the next war?"
"Not really. Just as each nation has its own style, so do we. If we were to start threatening our neighbors with excessive destruction for diverting a small stream, that wouldn't make any sense for us. And everyone's reactions would be that of confusion. Our credibility would be shot. The threat would be unbelievable at best, used as leverage for an agenda in a foreign nation against us at worst.
"No, I think I'd be my usual friendly self. As I said before, be honest. So I'd be me. I'd stress the importance of coming to some resolution on what ever issue. And if the issue was one of life and death, I might call up the council of commanders and request a decently sized military parade. Just to honor our guests. No threats. No setting off bombs in the oceans or upper atmosphere. No seizing ships or downing aircraft. No imprisonments of dissidents friendly to the other side. Tinis is subtle. Our confidence however can be quite obvious when we wish to show it. Heh, my old boss was quite keen on acting just like that."
"Lastly, Speaker," said the ferret before asking one more question. "Where do you see the world going from here?"
"Oh, a tough one. I'm no psychic. My cousin was into that. I didn't much care for always guessing the wrong card. Anyway...
"We've encountered some alienish fluff balls and people that look very similar to the people of this world. Which is a little strange sure. But we've also been attacked as a planet but other folks whom had the same resemblance. To varying definitions of resemblance of course. And we've met wacky robot type people whom I guess are related to the malych.
"This all pushes me to two conclusions. First off, a new balance of power is going to happen. Some suggest that right now its the triple A's against SOTO. But I wouldn't be quite so sure of that. Absolutist rhetoric is a horrible way to finalize a marriage. And though SOTO has been very good to its members economically, and in the current set of things, I foresee it becoming a liability at some point as interests and alliances shift around. Tinis isn't the only country that has elections.
"The second thing is, it tells me that there is something very very wrong with the universe."
Waldo paused. Wuabar Mrazal leaned in with a confused look.
"I don't understand."
"What are the odds that intelligent life would arise in several locations at once, likely spurred on by very different conditions or outside influences, and yet end up looking almost exactly the same as intelligent life on different planets? In different galaxies even? At the same time? Its bizarre enough that multiple critters on this world came to develop intelligence and civilization in the same era. But this is pushing the limits of ultimate plausibility. A good friend of mine once calculated the odds. And you and me being suddenly fused together into one gestalt being five minutes from now and no later, and going on a road trip with Buddy Holly and Dykon of Pargalo to spread peace and love to the people of Salnai atop a combination RV and aircraft carrier donated by my sick uncle is much more likely.
"I suspect that once the posturing is done, and we figure out some way to keep the problems of the rest of the universe from causing a ruckus here again, that we'll finally all realize that this question more than any others is the fundamental one we should pursue. It could literally have revelations and implications for all life in the entire universe if we find the answer."
"Thank you again for your time Speaker."
"Its been a pleasure."
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"You can find other segments of the interview online. We have the entire ninety minute interview accessible via the url below."
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 13, 2010 13:56:46 GMT -5
OOC: I just realized how badly the time frames were messed up. IX is dying a year before the events in Flames. I was unaware of what was happening, so I am fixing that now. Death of an Emperor Anean Colonial News New Gracaria Year 1, VF Day +14The Anean Star Empire is in a state of mourning this morning with the loss of the Emperor from apparent suicide. The details of what have led to this are sketchy at best, but the police will not pursue an investigation. At 8:10 this morning, Emperor IX was found in his quarters within the Citadel. At the time, he wasn't breathing and was rushed to the Medical Bay. Doctors failed to resuscitate him and he was declared dead at about 8:45. The doctors have ruled that the cause of death was suicide from a highly lethal poison. A search of his quarters showed that everything was clean. Nothing was out of place. While it was suspicious, Colonel Welhan did inform authorities that he liked to keep his houses tidy. He also stated that he probably only cleaned it since he knew it would be the last time. In his office, police recovered multiple handwritten letters. Some were several pages long. Buried among all the papers was his 10 page will. From what the police have revealed of it, it has stated to whom his money will go to and even says who he wants to take over the Empire. Neither has been released yet. They have released the letters to all news agencies for publishing. We managed to legally get ahold of the originals and will print them in their uncensored forms. As the news spread to the rest of the Empire, the soldiers involved in Operation Iron Talon were ordered to stand down and resume previous duties. However, Gracaria is still on high alert as many in the Senate believe it was murder despite evidence pointing to suicide. Political analysts are wondering what will come of the Empire, which is very unstable following the war, now that the Emperor is dead. This also is an unusual situation considering the politics on Earth, where he was staying to keep a political crisis under control. More information will be released as the situation develops. However it should be noted that the borders of the Empire are closed for the time being save for extreme circumstances such as needing medical care or for IX's funeral if the borders remain closed until then. IX's burial will be in three days on the colony island. A quote from his will: "I want to be buried on the southwest coast of the colony, on the cliffs there, and overlooking the ocean. I also want all the fanfare and such that Emperors get when they die. I hate it normally, but it's not like I will be there to see it." Here is the longest letter. It is addressed to the nations of Earth and apparently some of the most important people that IX has met in his time here. --- To the nations and people of Earth,
If you are reading this, I am either dead or someone got into my quarters and took my letters while I was sleeping. If it's the former, I am sure that most of you are celebrating my death.
I guess when you are going to die you look back on all the stuff you have done wrong and want to make it right or at least give an apology. As I write this, I am sitting at my desk thinking about everything I did to everyone on this planet and I wish it could have been different.
I have given everyone hell for the last year or so we have been on the planet. It started with Emperor Welhan threatening to destroy the world on almost day one. That same day I declared the Cali enemies of the Empire. I particularly regret that one.
Because of me, the planet suffered from things that it probably never would have had to endure otherwise. The Pudrian attack was probably directly caused by our colony. The Federation invasion was caused by me. When I heard that Miokalia was attacked in that invasion, I realized then that I made mistakes that got other people killed. The blood of millions from Earth and trillions elsewhere is on my hands and I have had enough of it.
I can't express whatever I was going to say to each nation and person in broad terms so now I will just break it apart.
To the people of Cal, I cannot express how sorry I am for what I had done to you all in the past. First it was the declaration of your people being enemies (granted that's removed now, but it was a horrible mistake on my part). Then it was the "trade war" which would probably have escalated into a world war.
I made mistakes that I cannot take back now. I missed out on an opportunity to make your people friends. Instead I was reactionary and reacted badly. With that crisis behind us and with my death, I can at least take pleasure in the fact that I consider you all friends.
To the people of Miokalia, I don't think I can fully express my feelings about what happened with my speech only a few days ago. I can only imagine what was called for after Rio altered it. I don't want to imagine the kind of anger and hatred that your people had toward us. I am sure even now you think I am trying to cover my own ass, but I am not. This is as sincere as I can get in a letter.
Since we met I was proud to consider you friends, if not allies. Your people fought alongside us when the Pudrians attacked. Your people helped us when we were invaded. That alone earned the respect of my people, even if we weren't obviously thankful.
To the people of Aluez, I am proud to bee able to consider you allies. We have very different governments, very different ideals, and very different people, but like the Aatuylvans we have managed to make it work around that.
To the people of Aatuylva, I have enjoyed our fairly close friendship despite the way we met. At the point when I thought we had no friends on this planet and that everyone hates us, meeting your people gave us, in time, a new ally.
You're all strange, but in your own way. I am sure that the way we run our country is as "What the hell?" to you as your ways were to me. Despite a technological gap between us, we are not as different as I originally thought.
To the people of Tinis, I am proud to have served alongside your forces in both the Pudrian attack and the Federation invasion. In peace your people are excellent at keeping the peace but in times of war even I would rather be on your side than against you. Still, we have had limited interaction since we arrived.
I also had specific people that are currently on Earth that I needed to address. People I know that need apologies, or explanations, or even my final orders.
To Colonel Nakhi Welhan, I have decided that you were wronged by being placed as Ambassador in Cal. You should have become the Governor when I was elected President. But I passed you over and put Rio in charge. I am sure that that made you resent me somewhat. Couple that with me passing you over for promotion in the Legion and I am sure that you hated me. For that I am going to make you the new Governor of the colony and, provided that he will follow my last orders, you are to take the rank of TEL General from Tod and take that rank for yourself. You deserve it.
To Major Tamarynn Rio, I treated you wrongly and I realize that whatever compelled you to try to assassinate me a day or so ago was caused by some outside force. I want you to take over Nakhi's former position as Ambassador and take a promotion to Colonel. That will just take Nakhi's place so you won't have to kick anyone out.
To Duke Leck of Cal, I still fucking hate you. Even in my death I realize that you will always think you never did anything wrong that day on the colony ship. While I may have lifted the Enemy of Empire status on your nation, you are still my enemy. I never even got an apology for destroying relations for the first couple months on the planet. I would have accepted it too. Now that I haven't gotten it, I hope you rot in hell.
To Andertol of Miokalia, I realized that we have probably been at odds since we first arrived on the planet. However, I have always had a great respect for you. I can only imagine what you were thinknig when you read my altered speech. I cannot apologize enough for that, but there's nothing else I can do.
To Lady Commander J'ozi Tiam and General Tod Vlodovic, no doubt that you are probably shocked, to say the least, at me doing this, but it must be done. I am a threat to whatever peace the ASE has fought for. If you have seen what I have done, what I have seen, what I have lived through maybe you'd understand what compelled me to do this. Do not mourn my loss. I have committed atrocities, killed trillions, and I just can't live with it anymore. I am no better than Emperor Welhan, but unlike him I am still human to some extent.
Even though I know that I will die soon, so many thoughts are running through my head. Who will miss me? Who will be happy I am gone? How many will celebrate? What will the future hold for the Empire and the new Empress? What if, in my death, I have set in motion a series of events that will bring down the Empire?
The last one makes me shudder, but to die now might make the Empire last another year at least. Some might even ask why I did this alone and made people think I was okay for so long. I had to keep it quiet otherwise I would have been in and out of hospitals. I cannot stand the idea of being treated like I am insane. Mentally unstable? A little. I will admit that.
I am not a coward for doing this. No, I have good reason. It's not something like "my parents are divorced", or "my girlfriend dumped me", and other such excuses that are used by others. I have to live with the countless faces of those I have killed. I am haunted by the ghosts of my past and I can't handle it anymore. Especially when I know that as Emperor I will just make it worse. Better to hand over the Empire to people that know what they are doing.
To that small handful of people that will actually give a damn about my death and not laugh at it, I am sorry for putting you through whatever you will be feeling. However, there is still no reason to mourn my death.
This is my last letter of the night and my hand is sore now. So, for the last time: Long live the Anean Star Empire and her Allies.
Sincerely, Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun Former Emperor of the Anean Star Empire
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Post by Aluez on Nov 13, 2010 14:27:43 GMT -5
SHAME ON YOU! Blair appeared before the press, dressed in a black suit, a black headband seen on his head. "No, Aneans, you are wrong. We don't touch foreigners. It is our own citizens we would have punished for supporting such a disgraceful organization. Matter of fact... I think the only sane one on this planet now is Aatuylva. So shame on you for thinking we would hit you. DEAD MAN!" He then bowed and walked out. ----- "WOW!" says Lysa, a bit wide eyed at the statement that Blair had made. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we mark this day as a tragedy, but at the same time, a day for every crazy and nutty statement to come out and slap everyone." "Honestly, this country is grand. We are not monsters compared to the Trade Equals Peace nutters down south. But then again, here is our next announcement." ALL NATIONS EXCEPT AATUYLVA ARE DISALLOWED WITHIN THE ALUEZI BOARDERS "Yep! Just from the state department. All foreigners are to be deported back to their lands, and the boarders closed until everyone can take a chill pill. According to Alueza at least... Boarders will be reopened once everyone stops trying to strangle one-another now for some weird reason." "Maybe it's for the best, no? Get a clean neutral slate with everyone. Then again... if SOTO, or Anea wants to hurdle deadman words at us, then let em, as of now, we're not listening~"
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Post by aatuylva on Nov 13, 2010 14:42:53 GMT -5
"Sifus's balls what the hell is wrong with you people?"
"My people fought beside this man, and you treat him like this? This is a tragedy and you do this?! The only thing keeping the Blood Pact from falling apart now is for you to outright ATTACK AATUYLVA. Good Gods what is wrong with you? I've half a mind to send InSec into Tyr to see if something's poisoned the bloody water supply, and if something has, to cut off that feeder river!"
An excerpt taken from the call placed to Blair's office shortly after the Aluezi response. The individual responsible for leaking this information was found hung outside of Stidham's office by his own shoelaces.
---Excerpt from Aatuylvan Daily News, a popular radio program
OOC: I'm too lazy to write full newspost right nao >.>
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Post by miokalia on Nov 14, 2010 17:52:13 GMT -5
Apptr. Qualt Responds to IX's Death
"The news of the death of Anean Imperator IX comes as a disturbing event. In recent times, it has appeared that IX was struggling to maintain control of his government's diplomatic processes. In particular when his own appointed governor turned against him by attempting to betray the relations between ASE and Earth. With his passing, I am very concerned as to the political stability of the Empire.
There is no question that the two of us did not see things the same way. We are two very different people, very different species, made of different things and from completely different cultures. But the fact that we beginning to understand each other is the primary rationalizable reason for my solemn response. Because there was promise and hope that we both worked for.
At home, the man was not particularly popular. There was a tremendous amount of cultural dissonance between us. As we our societies of different values and history. No one should forget or omit the costs or losses due to a powerful leader's actions, of course. To do such would be to dishonor the legacy of that leader and the wisdom he acquired from those very consequences. But this is an inappropriate time to lament on the past.
For the international community, IX's legacy should be viewed as a valiant effort to reconcile very different political structures. The transitioning of paradigms for his country. It is best that he be honored by continued effort to understand eachother."
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PBAT Highway Nears End of Testing Phase
The PBAT, a Miokalian extension of KZ's TVAR highway system is entering the final testing phases. The highway attaches to Liger City through the Eylan Conduit Tunnel which was completed 5 years ago and runs beneath the Eylan Range which defines a section of the KZ/Miokalia border. The first segment connects to TVAR-4 on the KZ side and splits into conventional motorway EH34, running into Eyla City and the PBAT-0 managed motorway. PBAT-0 continues to the Roehmeo metro area. The two current major exits are going to be Roehmeo North, in the shadow of the Gen-Xen arena, and about 15 miles south at Acetylene Valley. PBAT-0 then continues south to Holyoke. An exit in Atrias is still under construction and will open after the opening of the managed motorway.
Similar to the KZ T-VAR. PBAT traffic is managed and controlled by a packet management system. This means that drivers must enter a destination identifier on their TVAR or PBAT-certified vehicle or vehicle computer and then the highway control system drives the vehicle to the destination exit. Unlike the TVAR, PBAT orders vehicles by speed tiers. This is to maximize the compatibility of the system with existing vehicles. A high-speed TVAR lane will support TVAR standard vehicles at the high TVAR speeds. Other lanes will support various other tiers, using the same packet management systems. Such tiers include: TVAR-compatible: (~100 to 280 Mph) PBAT "BASE 130": (~90 to 130 Mph) PBAT "BASE 90": (~50 to 90 Mph) PBAT "BASE L": (~40 to 65 Mph)
The PBAT tiers are treated like connection speeds and may vary depending on load and distance. The vehicle capabilities determine the maximum tier it is placed in. At the driver's option, they can select a lower tier than their car's capability if they so choose. An application is also available for determining the tier and parameters based on user entered values for arrival time and multiple stops.
One of the landmark features of the PBAT is also the integration of Inline Commerce systems such as KZ's DrinkStop, expected to open shortly after the opening of the motorway.
A key difference between the TVAR and PBAT management systems is that PBAT's minimum distance between vehicles is larger than that of the TVAR. At some point in the future, this distance may be brought down in select situations as usage data is gathered.
In order to use the PBAT, vehicles must be PBAT-certifyable. This means that vehicles must be equipped with a computer drive control system and TVAR/PBAT transponder (PBAT uses the same communication protocol as TVAR). Because of the speed tiers, performance does not bar a vehicle from certification on PBAT, however it may bar it's usage on TVAR.
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