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Post by Aluez on Nov 16, 2010 18:07:42 GMT -5
(After the mind control ends for Aluez in Unity's Flames) ISOLATION ANNOUNCED BY ALUEZ After a spell of madness from an unknown source, we now declare ourselves an isolationist state that is only allied with the Aatuylvans until otherwise noted. The State released the statement as follows today: "I think that whoever is responsible for this atrosity needs to be beaten with a ore, and set on fire while a rabid horse pisses on the person." says Blair while rubbing the side of his head. "I also think everyone on this planet needs to take a chill pill, notably the Aneans, The Cali, and the Jews. So until the leadership agrees that we are ready to see outside contact again, speak to the Aatuylvans, as our phones are not taking anymore calls to be bitched at. We will keep the enslavement of POW's and Criminals law, as that is noted in the Geneva convention, and allowed by the UN. We will also continue to build AbZero devices as Artillery and Grenades, and only in the threat of war, will we build anything bigger." Blair bowed, ears drooping a bit. "I do apologize for our mind controlled hypnotic rampage, and we apologize for the lives claimed by the madness... but we will never, EVER, bend to anyones will. Not the Salnai, not the Amerikanzi, not the Cali, not the Aneans, and anyone else that is out there." he smiled and looked out upon the crowd. "Hopefully one day people will be thankful to have Unity in their graces... as we would have never wasted our time upon such barbarians." Wow... I wonder if we're gonna keep the cool name too. I think the only people down there worthy of mentioning is Mio, really...
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Nov 19, 2010 21:32:00 GMT -5
Fair well a mis-understood gud jew Teerie times
Queen lo statement read as we think that she talks for all of us.
"The loss of such a gud and decent person must be mourned. I shall personally send a bushel of incan leaves and though I will never meet him. His loss must be a great loss to lose such a leader in such a way.
My heart goes out to his family and friends who much fell this tenably.
My he meet those he loved meet him again in his next life."
Lord Thac of the Saeie issued a statement:
"I never had the pleasure of meeting the great warrior that was IX. He has the right to the true burial of a warrior.
I only knew him by reputation, but I send my strength to he family and close friends.
I hope to meet him in the hall."
Prime Minster issued a statement:
"The commonwealth government morns the loss of such a person.
We offer our condolences to the nation, but especially to those that knew him well.
There is little that can be said in official statements, but we hope that the empire understands that they are not alone in the loss of such a gud person."
Our sources suggest that the drewn and teuie nobles have sent stones from there own lands for IX's cairn, or monument.
Duke leck stood outside his castle to make a personal statement it was very clear: "I offended you.
I never meant to, I was distracted and I should never have insisted on going. Those directly involved have all I have and I hope that at some time in the great hall you will find it in your heart to forgive me for slighting you."
Chancellor Alinatie realest his own statement on his own door step, a personal statement: "IX was a good and honest jew."
I believe it is the only time I have ever heard Alinatie's voice crack a little.
Panital, the duke's sectary sent a message that we have acquired. It will not make her any friends.
"I was the one responsible for the problem. Thus I have offered my resignation to duke leck, and I feel for those who have lost someone so close to there heart."
From our sources suggest that the duke is not contactable by his staff and his long known relationship with Panital, has becomes an issue. It is clear that the romance of the duke and the commoner from the lowest of the low that pulled herself up from the bottom of the pile...Well it is over.
The last thing one of her close friends has said "She screwed up, nothing has ever worked for her. But I though for once the goddess would give her a brake.
In truth it was her fault. But she didn't mean it.
Just let her go back to the desert and scavenge, let her be alone. She told me to tell her all fault between use the the empire not the duke's. He is defending her."
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 21, 2010 15:25:23 GMT -5
OOC: I edited the suicide post since I noticed that the time that everything that was taking place was a year after when IX actually killed himself. So this will be released around the time IX's funeral starts. Master of Manipulation Intergalactic News Network IX has become a name that almost every person in the galaxy recognizes. He's a symbol of Anean power, the most famous war hero in centuries, and was the Emperor. However, what few knew was that IX had a second life that very few actually knew of. Documents from the Anean Department of National Intelligence showed that they had been investigating IX for the last 20 years for various crimes. They had enough evidence apparently to put IX away for life, or even executed, but lacked the political power to bring him down. IX's crimes ranged from as serious as High Treason and Murder to as minor as shoplifting. This, however, was just the crimes within the Empire. It's unknown if he committed any crimes within the Federation or everything he did while living in the United States. His influence was so powerful that he controlled the media, even in the blackout of Operation Iron Talon. With a single word, he could have printed just about anything he wanted. It's believed that that is what made him win the election to the Presidency almost a year ago. His political influence was also beyond what many could imagine. In the last 25 years of Emperor Welhan's reign, there were many rebellions within the Rim Worlds and some in the Mid Worlds. ADNI has proven that IX armed and funded the rebels in an attempt to bring Welhan down. In addition to that, IX had over half the Senate on his payroll. Early in his life within the Empire, he was at "war" with the Galactic Syndicate. The Syndicate is a massive organized crime group that is connected to approximately 85% of all criminal activity within Andromeda and approximately 50% in the Anean colonies in the Milky Way and Triangulum galaxies. After almost 10 years of fighting each other, IX and the Syndicate called for peace. The catch was that IX would become the boss of the Syndicate. Under his head, crime skyrocketed throughout the Federation and Rim Worlds and many activities that were once forbidden within the organization (slave trading for example) began again. IX is believed to have been connected with the assassination of over 100 Senators during his time as head of the Syndicate. The killing of one is considered to be High Treason and would earn the death penalty. In addition to the Sentators, he was accused of killing the Federation War Council during the Remnant War. While not a crime in the Empire, it still shows just how far IX was able to go. Shortly after his death, doctors removed several unusual implants from him. After checking his medical records, it was revealed to be Pudrian in origin. Those within him launched another investigation into how far the Pudrians have infiltrated the Government. Colonel Rio, however, said that the implants were when he was captured in the Remnant War. Rio is currently under arrest for defying the Welhan Protocol's section on prisoners. ADNI is going to attempt to arrest, and press charges against, all presumed involved in some way with IX's crimes. These people are either considered to be important or considered to be directly connected to IX's criminal empire. The most well known of the list include: - Prime Minister Tyrone Dodwell - Fleet Admiral Luca Rio - Governor-Militant Nakhi Welhan I - Lieutenant Masako Tijerina - Sergeant Nakhi Welhan II - Staff Sergeant Waya Rio - Private Darius Rio ADNI also targeted several foreigners for arrest. All of them are considered to be ringleaders within IX's organization. - War Minister Michael Stidham (Aatuylvan) - Lady Commander J'ozi Tiam (Aatuylvan) - General Tod Vlodovic (Aluezi) - President Wofsten (Federation) The Director of ADNI has said that, once arrested, all of the Aneans will be stripped of citizenship and sentenced to death after their trial. For the foreigners, they too will be sentenced to death after their trial. Knowing ADNI, however, there probably won't be a trial and all of them will just be executed. Already ADNI has faced stiff opposition from the people. However, if the events of the past are any signal of today's events, then ADNI will cause a massive international incident by attempting to arrest the foreigners and will cause countless revolts for trying to arrest any members of the Legion. With these revelations, we lost some respect for IX, but ADNI has been known to defy even the most simple of Anean tradition in order to carry out their operations. I wouldn't doubt that they'd exhume IX's body to just try to press charges against him. These are indeed interesting times that we live in. We have our doubts that the Empire will even remain united through these dark days. If we do, then we hope that we get a new ruler soon that can put an end to this madness.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Nov 30, 2010 15:50:29 GMT -5
Galaxy at War... Again! Intergalactic News Network In a shocking announcement, the Anean Department of National Intelligence seized control of the Anean Government following their attack on the Capitol Building. The Senate has been dissolved and the High Council was executed for Treason. This comes only a day after ADNI's failed attack on IX's funeral and hours after ADNI killed 450,000 protesters and killed another 1,350,000 people in a purge of downtown Gracaria. Already the Empire is rising in arms to fight back. As one rebel leader said, "We dealt with this same shit under Welhan, but we had some word in our government. By the gods I will not tolerate this again! We either rise and unite against ADNI or they will bring an end to the Empire as we know it." High Command has refused to take a real side in the conflict, but they are leaning toward the rebels because that's who the soldiers are generally supporting right now. The Imperial Guard has already vowed to support the government to the end. The National Guard, seperate from High Command's orders, has taken up arms alongside the rebels. The Director of ADNI said in his speech, "Either the planets of the Empire submit to our rule or they will see destruction of their homes, and cities, and fields on a level never imagined. I am not afraid to raze the Empire to forge a new, more powerful nation with a LOYAL populace. Anyone seen aiding the rebels is a traitor and will be killed on sight. Any captured rebels are to be given no quarter. They will be hung in public for all to see as a lesson. Any AGF or ASF soldiers seen assisting the rebels will be executed for treason. You are either fighting with us, or you are a traitor. We are the new government according to IX's will." Actually, in IX's will, he named Fleet Admiral Luca Rio as the new Empress and called for ADNI's funding to be cut to half of what it was getting. Commandant Tamarynn Rio, just released from prison, has taken command of the rebel forces as a whole. This will be another long and bloody war. However this war ends up, us at INN will report only the truth, though it will probably cost us our lives as ADNI clamps down on the media.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Dec 4, 2010 18:03:32 GMT -5
So the axe has been swung Telen Telegraph
So today is a day that will go down in the history of the commonwealth's civil service. A day I never thought could happen.
A re-organisation of the civil service that resulted in it being smaller and the cuts didn't happen at the bottom. No lower grade civil servants have lost there job, all the cuts came from the management level and higher. A half of top positions have gone.
The scientific advisory, arts advisory and social advisory offices have been disbanded. Advice will now be sought directly from the experts in the field at the commonwealth universities. It has long been pointed out that this was what these offices did anyway and that there staff of over two thousand civil servants didn't actually do anything. Most of the lower staff have been re-assigned to the new academic relations office.
The heads of four departments have retired, well in one case has been retired as there are a number of outstanding accusation of personal misconduct against them. A number of senior managers have de-sided to 'take the opportunity to pursue opportunities in the private sector'.
Six departments have been merged into one, the internal operations department. Personelle, Procurement, Administration, Building maintenance, asset management and catering, all of which dealt only with internal matters will now fall under the new department. More job losses in management will be coming. The entire internal media relations department has been disbanded as no one was ever sure what they were for. Though they produced several internal publications and maintained an internal web site, no one seems to have ever read any of it. The department of moral and personal efficacy has also been disbanded as all they seemed to have ever done is send out questionnaires, that were compulsory and not anonymous asking why people hated their jobs. Though both claimed to maintain moral, the pay rise that the remaining low level staff will now be getting from the saving made by disbanding these departments might be the best thing they have ever done for moral.
Though the severance packages are generous it has been noted that the unions have not moved.
One junior civil server how asked their identity to be kept secret told me "If they have a vote for strike action they know we want rid of those useless managers. I am sick of getting nothing done, I didn't join the service to have to fill in seven forms to get the form for a box of forms to get paper clips.
You think things are bad when dealing with government bureaucracy, try being part of it every day. Now we might be able to do our jobs."
So who knows things might actually start working now as they do on inleef. After the sisterhood took over there during the civil war, once there was peace, they looked at the civil service and well.
Duke leck as head of the civil service with the aid of his small personal staff have worked on this and, well in my opinion it's the most useful thing he could have done. Total job losses have not been released yet but they are likely to be in the tens of thousands. But as has been pointed out many will take the severance package happily as the economy is booming. But some compulsory redundancies are inevitable, lets just hope these managers remember how to be useful.
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Post by Aluez on Dec 11, 2010 19:48:37 GMT -5
Well, after a year, we are back! January 1st, 3 A.S. After a year of being all alone, being invaded and insulted by the international community abroad, we finally have decided to open our boarders, and declare everyone except for Aatuylva and Republic a neutral party. During our time away, we have learned a lot of things about international diplomacy, as well as let up on the laws except punishment for war prisoners, criminals, and enemies of Unity. We figured that if the person, no matter where they are from, is stupid enough not to abide by our laws while in our boarders, then they deserve no rights as a person. There have been new organizations established within the Government, the list is as follows: The Order of Orillion - Aluez Divison: A extension of the PMC UN Sponsored group that only complies with Aluez. Population of group is 70,000 Aluez Today: An National News Agency established recently to end the chaos and unprofessionalism that have been seen within the former news airings. Coverage so far is Tyr and Aluez. New Military Wing: Cossacks: An independent group of rebel warriors that act as a semi-foreign legion to Aluez. Their numbers are currently at 10,000 members, and are expected to soar with the current war with Salnai. More changes are expected to happen in the following months, in both Tyr and Aluez.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Dec 17, 2010 22:48:03 GMT -5
Unexplained test Saeie Times
This morning what has been explained as an underground test occurred under a remote saeie island. The commonwealth government seemed a little confused by the news, as was the military.
War lord Dricanitie has been put up for a full court marshal but committed suicide before he could be traced.
In a letter the cancer sufferer documented the test. Many questions are being raised as to why this war lord with little knowledge of the ultimate defence of the realms would order such a test and how he could carry it out with out the apparent knowledge of the rest of protectors of the commonwealth.
The Deep under ground and under sea explosion was of an atomic device but only of a small size. The omega group that control our atomic defence have made a statement to the effect that it was to ensure our data was correct.
There are some stories of there being a research facility at the location of the blast, but no evidence of such.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Dec 19, 2010 17:35:56 GMT -5
The grand dams completed. The Calie guardian
The final damn in the calie dams project was completed today. Duchess Draken changed the course of the ne lecken river. The largest hydro-electric system on the planet is now filling. though it will take decades to come fully on line.
The size of the project is of a nature so large that it may in time regreen the drewn desert. Even now it is planned to redirect the water into the teuie desert. The Mat network is now carrying massive amounts of organic waste. If the dams project, along with the wind farms, the tidal and wave facilities will make the commonwealth more than self-reliant in power. The aging nuclear plants which were never going to be replaced unless we could not find some truly renewable source of power.
The teuie desert is the start of the project.
We seem to have found it, and for once we might be able to leave that light on. Hell we might even start to export power.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 25, 2010 2:47:09 GMT -5
OOC: To take place roughly 7 days after the meeting in Flames Failure of Democracy? Republic News Center Following Chancellor Welhan's removal from the office following a nearly unanimous vote, the colony was rocked by violence in the streets and culminated with a terrorist attack at the Worldport. In all, 1,500 were killed in the violence. The Emperor has said that it was probably in response to the government removing Welhan who is extremely popular with the people. With all the votes in, there was a massive shift of power in the Senate which probably stems from the near nuclear war a week ago. --- Senate: Republican Party-294 to 16 Socialist Party-172 to 8 War Party +432 to 435Imperial Restoration Party-7 to 0 Nationalist Party+36 to 36 Chancellor: Nakhi Welhan (R) - 15% Luca Rio (W) - 67%Vincenzo Soldavini (S) - 2% Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun (N) - 16% --- With this change, obviously, the Republic will be taking a much more aggressive stance in international politics as well as defending allies of the Republic. The Emperor so far has been unavailable to comment on the results of the election. With the peace restored and the colony back at DEFCON 4, a new era for the Republic has begun.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Dec 27, 2010 9:39:22 GMT -5
A new dawn of what? Telen Times
Late yesterday PM salato sent her congratulation to the new Chancellor of the Republic in the north. This is a a formality and not to do so would be a snub, how ever what is interesting is that she signed it "Prime Minister Eye" rather than the more friendly and informal "Salato". It is clear that the government is worried and unhappy by this turn in events.
Though the military has not made any moves the production of more modern Sword class frigates and Bolt class destroyers has been moved forwards as well as new variants of the Nat class corvettes. The replacement of old cyclone class fighter squadrons has also been moved forwards, last of the three remaining squadrons will be decommissioned in the next year, rather than the three years planned. Protector Inca has said that this was planned and has nothing to do with with the situation up north.
I personally don't believe him.
With a new a powerful power block forming up north it would make sense to bolster our defenses. With this and the recent upgrading of army equipment, that means the older equipment will cascade down to the MTTF and our protectorate to our north.
So is the commonwealth re-arming? Well not really, more of a refresh rather than a full re-arming. But as for Alba, they will also, most likely, acquire our older air craft, though not as good as the celt fighters and saxon fighter bombers, they are still very capable aircraft. If anything more suited to the defense of their nation, that and with the sale of pict VTOL fighter bombers, that are very suited to the defense of their homeland.
Interestingly there is no word of them moving forward the construction dates of the new, yet named, class aircraft carriers. Construction and commissioning of both ships and escorts still remain as planed.
This coupled with the increase in launches from the Air Force's space launch facility in the drewn desert suggests that the military is more than a little concern with situation forming.
Looks like Protector Inca is doing his job, to defend us and our alies.
I believe personally that bolstering our defenses is probably a prudent action. With Nationalist and any party with War in it's name, things look like they may get hot very quickly.
Best to be prepared.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Dec 27, 2010 10:55:34 GMT -5
So What Of SOTO? Teerie Telegraph
With everything going on up north, what is the position of SOTO? Well despite what other governments may say SOTO has no position as the commonwealth government is not been consulted by it's fellow members. What have been classified by other nations as SOTO actions are nothing of the sort. Just the action of two member nations, independent of the SOTO structure.
SOTO is a defense and trade alliance, so has no offensive capability, out with the attack on one is an attack on all. This can be reasonably be viewed as only if the one attacked did not start the war. SOTO can not tell member nations what they can and can not do but to any reasonable person if they move aggressively with out the backing of the other members this clause can not be called. I would hope our friends would understand this, I am sure they do.
How ever should the feet of an invading power step on there land, I am sure it would be respected. Once or twice, unless they make a habit of causing such problems.
Has the commonwealth been a perfect member? Well no, but we only acted when we viewed a explanatory invasion was occurring and we had to act quickly. Was this the best form of action? That is very debatable.
The jury is still out if the shield orbital defense system is worth it. But the fact it can't hit target the surface, as none of the war heads have the heat shields needed to brake from orbital speed without being destroyed. Though it has been discussed, the ability to strike from orbit has always been viewed as far to incendiary to deployed. However it appears that other nations do not seem to think so.
Personally I would think the best way to calm the situation would be for all nations to unliterary remove this ability, should they own it. Before our war lords decide that we need such an ability.
So what of SOTO? Well I can see that the actions of other members have not exactly been in the interest of the commonwealth, I am not sure they have been against them either. The power block is required to ensure our safety, I can't see there being any long term issues and I believe our good relations with Tinis are also held in high regard out with the SOTO nations.
The trading alliance, that is often forgotten about, has help all the nations involved and easier international travel has certainly helped tourism, business, etc .
Though it would help if actions by individual nations were noted as such. No commonwealth ships or forces, or alban for that matter, where involved in the actions carried out by the other members so these can not be characterized as SOTO actions.
Even I would not suggest our accession from the treaty at this time, but I am sure our government is less than happy. They will no doubt make there position clear to the ones involved but not come close to threating the treaty.
With the election up north, we will have even less influence over the republic up there. The Actions of the other southern powers I doubt will have helped. But we have to play with the hand you are dealt and well, they are our good friends. Best to stick together,
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 27, 2010 23:59:00 GMT -5
New Nordavic in Flames Republic News Center A series of riots in response to the alleged rigging of the election as well as Chancellor Elect Rio's victory seemingly caused several fires across New Nordavic. Evacuations from the shanty city have begun, but already an estimated 2,400 died from the destruction or collapses of the hastily thrown together buildings with at least another 10,000 missing so far. The New Gracaria Fire Department has been attempting to keep the fires contained, but the marshal has said that the city will be a total loss and will probably burn for at least a month or two. In related news, Chancellor Elect Rio's train was attacked as it passed through the city with anything ranging from rocks to rockets. While damage to the Aatuylvan wartrain was minimal, an estimated 120 were killed and several thousand injured by the weapons aboard the train. Upon arrival at the Citadel, the Chancellor Elect said, "The whole city is like Moga-fuckin-dishu. It's a good thing the bastards are burning."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Dec 28, 2010 19:13:22 GMT -5
UBC UBC news
"I am on the red serpent ship the home. We are under attack.
We are being attacked here and we have little chance of survival. We have been holed holed the water line, we are going down. We came to offer these people help. But they want to kill us."
there was a shudder and panic on deck. the ship was flooding.
"tell.....love...."
The screen failed.
"I am sorry we have lost communication with the ship. We will try to make contact if we can."
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Post by Holmbergsvania on Dec 29, 2010 2:49:12 GMT -5
Reprinted with permission from Port Penguin Independent Press:
Terrorist attack thwarted in Holmbergsvania!
Yesterday, officers from the Port Penguin Police Department arrested human Grant Newman, 34, after a long investigation involving suspicious e-mails and vague threats to public officials. Port Penguin Police spokesman Edward Vargas said that there was no outright threat to the public, as they would have acted sooner if Mr. Newman were to carry out his bomb plot at Rainier Wolfesberg International Airport. Police continue however to backtrace the e-mails, and would like to inform the terrorists that "They dun goofed" and that "consequences will never be the same."
-Mark Longsfield, Port Penguin Independent Press.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 29, 2010 23:15:09 GMT -5
An Empire Restored Anean Imperial News Just days after Chancellor Rio's election, Emperor Xaimoungkhoun put a bill in the Senate effectively returning the Colonial Republic to its prewar state as the Anean Star Empire. It passed 499-1 Among the most important changes are, of course, the name. Instead of just simply going back to "The Anean Star Empire", IX has made it the New Anean Star Empire. The reason for this, in his words was, "The ASE as it used to be was a mess. I don't want to see our great nation reduced to that again." Another major change is the government structure. Just before the Civil War, the Anean Senate implemented a reform that added a new house to the legislature. This particular change will not be implemented until the Empire returns to its former glory, but will be added when the Emperor deems it necessary. Of course, with a return to prewar conditions, the Emperor and Empress have already been given absolute power once again. In addition, the title of Holy Emperor has been shortened to just Emperor. One of the most controversial of things IX said during the debate was, "The Empire is falling apart. I hate to say it, but we need expendable labor. We must force foreigners, from Andromeda, to work for us. They will be compensated of course, but only after their contracts are complete. Either we do this, or we will continue to be a backwater nation." IX made a statement by saying that "any reforms set by Former Emperor Welhan in order to force Remnorans to be second class citizens are to be rendered null and void. We cannot succeed as a nation with that kind of injustice and speciesism." Overall, the population supported the measure and hopes that this will bring economic prosperity to the nation in time.
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