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|Atlas Testing: Bonus|IC: Kiago Announces the Noises heard out in the Tanama Desert was Earthquakes.
OOC: Hello, I am new here. What's up?
IC: Ghanor Family Association
It is a fact that the former senior heir to the crown of Dunnius Ghanor, former Crown Prince turned Emperor, Tybolt has changed his and his descendants dynasty in order to distance themselves from the House of Ghanor and the absolutist regime that was just recently substituted by a constitutional and liberal form of government. Emperor Tybolt’s change, however, did not include every member of his family, just himself, his wife and children, leaving behind a vast array of relatives that still use the Ghanor name. Cousins, uncles and aunts and even the Emperor’s own siblings were left out of Tybolt’s changes. So in order to keep the Ghanor name alive and to protect it from impostors, the brother of the current Emperor and his former heir until the birth of the Princess Imperial, Prince Brandon, has founded the Ghanor Family Association.
He contacted all the remaining male line descendants of their most common ancestor, King Jon VI, and formed the organisation. The GFA also offered associate memberships to widows and widowers of former Hedran princes and princesses and dukes and duchesses. It also offers the membership to people who have always shown close ties to the House of Ghanor. In order to protect the Ghanor name from impostors who claim to be descendants of Hedran royalty, it also excludes illegitimate children of Hedran royals, but if the illegitimate child had been recognised during their parent’s lifetime before they turned 21 and kept close ties with the family ever since they can become associate members of the GFA. Although the list of members is extensive many, chose not to be a part of it most notably being former King Arthur Iand Queen Dowager Elys.
When asked about the GFA, Empress Cerelle, who has taken her husband’s role while he is away, she simply said: “Brandon is well within his right to form this type of organisation. I support his idea. The House of Ghanor has led our nation since it’s unification so we cannot simply forget all those centuries of history they helped to create just because of the revolution.”
Here is a list of some members of the GFA. Note that they use princely titles but they are not recognised by the government, if they possess a noble title that is their official form of address.
-Prince Brandon, president of the GFA and brother of the Emperor;
-Princess Helga, sister of the Emperor;
-Prince Royce, half-brother of the Emperor;
-Princess Marya, bride of Augustine of 
Mejicanas;
-Prince Duarte;
-Prince Francisco;
-Princess Constanza;
-Alois, former advisor to King Arthur I and vice-president of the GFA;
-Princess Josephine;
-Princess Adelgundes, Viscountess of Caroso;
-Prince Sixtus;
-Prince Xavier, Baron of Melo;
-Princess Maxima of Alvim;
-Prince Jaime, widower of Princess Isabel;
-Prince Constantine;
-Prince Teodosio;
-Princess Catarina;
-Prince Francisco Carlos;
-Princess Mafalda;
-Princess Urraca;
-Princess Branca.
The GFA also promotes books on various topics relating to Hedra and the Ghanor dynasty, as well as cultural events with the intention of clearing up some myths behind the House of Ghanor.
IC: Madame' Valentina Belle Ion herby shall be appointed to the embassy in 
Hedra, and will act as the representative of the entire Confederacy. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs has petitioned to Hedra a potential summit mediation, in which will specifically be taking place in Rikas. The summit is between representative Otto Alduin of 
Sovern, and newly-appointed Valentina Belle Ion of 
Tritra. The topic and purpose of the summit is to negotiate the future of the Nord-1 and Nord-2 pipelines.
If plausible we would appreciate a third party to act as a supervisor for the summit.
IC: President of the Council of Ministers, Alvaro Maurras, offers himself to be the mediator of this question.
IC: After Mayodays ends in 
Quing Nara the Kaiser and company board a military transport and are jetted off to the Hyperborean military base on the island of Macross upon landing however they all effectively vanish from the face of the earth.
SIC:
The room is dark and quiet with just a vague sensation of forward motion being noticeable by Alduin, Camacho, Ferron, Ion, Lee, and Williams as they sit in the darkness.
The Kaiser leans back in his seat and instinctively presses some small buttons on an electronic interface hidden in the darkness and a gently hum begins to fill the air. The Kaiser leans back and reaches into his pocket and pulls something out before leaning forward again, he pulls a single cigarette out of small cigarette case and places it between his lips before putting the case back in his pocket, he then lights the tip of the cigarette with the brass WW1 trench lighter made out of old cartridge casings before taking a long inhale and then letting out the smoke as the music begins (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL-HvfVwZKM).
He closes his eyes deep in thought listening to the music. After a moment he stands and approaches the door and slides it open flooding the interior of the fuselage with light. The sound of the rotor blades echoes throughout as the Kaiser leans against the door frame looking out across the sea passing below them. Moments pass as he smokes the cigarette before he finally breaks the silence.
"There she is ladies and gentlemen. This is where we get off." He says gesturing to the sight of the large submarine aircraft carrier surfacing in the distance.
The helicopter lands on the flight deck and the team quickly boards the large submarine and almost as quickly as it appeared it sinks back beneath the waves.
IC: Madame' Ion shakes the hand of Mr. Alduin, and Mr. Maurras. "Its nice to make your formal acquittance, gentlemen. You can call me Valentina, Ion's my father's name. While our fathers are busy, we can take over some political matters to take some weight off their shoulders. Let's begin with the disputed pipelines of Nord-1 and Nord-2. Both leases have been suspended by the Federation of Sovern because of Tritra's transition into the Entente. I am here to appeal to a representative to re-open the gas lines for the benefit of both of our nation-states."
IC: President Ion, being on board, begins to take note on the interior. He can be seen analyzing everything he could spot, peeling his eyes out for any important details. He pulls out a flask, and takes a heavy shot of some still-cold whiskey. "Nice submarine." he compliments with a raspy scoff.
IC: Otto looks over some documents and lays out his claim, "When there is a cause, an effect will follow. This is only the result of Tritra's departure of B.I.T.O. a military alliance that, for the time being, brought us closer together economically. In our agreement there is a term that allows us to suspend the leases for as long as we deem acceptable, if the future status of the pipelines could be at jeopardy. Considering your claim and invasion into South Carambe, it doesn't look like we're considering the return of these leases. Sovern does not support your claims to South Carambe, regardless if it fell into Tritran possession." Otto lays his hands down, and rests them on the table. He pushes the same document to Valentina, "It says it all here..."
IC: Valentina smiles, "You could continue to suspend it, but we both know that eventually you'll have to go to Tritran gas to heat your homes for the next Winter. If there happened to be a 'shortage', a lot of your people will be cold - the price will go up, and you'll surely lose capital. Now why would a Sovern such as yourself ever want to lose money?" she retracts and takes a sip of some wine. "It would be a shame if we'd pull our trade agreements. Sovern would have to depend more on the Hyperboreans for metals and minerals, that wouldn't be so good wouldn't it?" she gets up from her chair and begins to encircle the table counter-clockwise.
"If that would happen Sovern would be faced with a fancy inflation. You wouldn't want to act foolish and reduce the value of your most precious currency over some bad policy decisions?" she pushes Otto's papers and books off the table, and sits on the table, flinging her long legs off the table. She crosses her legs, and shifts her skirt. She runs her right hand down Otto's sharp face.
IC: Otto becomes incredibly awkward as he's not usually this close to women. He turns his face, and gives Alvaro Maurras of Hedra, a signal for help. "While we understand that capital may be lost, we'll get our returns before the end of the years because we've already started a project with 
Lisurin, a close ally and member of B.I.T.O. they're gas was also cheaper, and it costs less to build pipelines between Sovern and Lisurin due to proximately to areas that need it the most, being the most accessible to its availability. As for Sovern's dependency on Vostag is our own business..."
IC: Maurras tries his best to hide a slight chuckle and mumbles to himself. “She got you there kid.”
Maurras grabs the papers from the floor and takes a good look at them.
“Both of you have strong points. Ms. Ion’s argument on the economical side effects of this whole thing it is valid, the Vore will decrease in value. The Vore, if I am not mistaken, is already decreasing in value due to the fall of South Carambe’s government and Tritran occupation of the territory. Mr. Alduin also brings a valid argument, if Sovern already has a project to build pipelines with another neighbour, him being a stronger ally and at a lower cost, I presume that Tritra hasn’t made Sovern totally dependent on the resources you provide. So any decision Tritra makes on this matter, yes it will be followed by an economical downside but, like Otto said, it will be brief and Sovern could soon turn the tide. ”
Maurras takes a sip of wine then turns to Otto. “She is playing the seductress part boy, be careful for it is very effective.”
IC: Otto, trying to conceal his red face nods to Maurras in agreement. "Despite this recent transition, I will admit that Tritra has kept word to all of our previous agreements, and there has been some peace. Our economies being integration is a direct result of that peace, and we should preserve it, regardless who our allegiances belong to. However, for now, the leases will remain suspended until there can be a summit, which I have heard, will be the re-negotiation of the Treaty of Kings. I am sure this sort of dispute should fall to the table."
IC: In one continous momentum, Valentina strikes the documents on the table with a steel dagger, shredding the papers and leaving behind a two-inch deep steel dagger in the table, still vibrating from the kinetic force.
"We're tired of Sovern flushing the value of our currency down by throwing foreign markets with Vores, if you keep this up everyone but Sovern could default, but I bet that never crossed your minds since its become a force of habit for Soverns. Sovern could easily bounce back, but every other country that shares the currency won't. Tritra remains on a balanced budget, and if we begin to lose revenue from a recession, things could begin to get nasty for everyone. Instead, let's open the pipes in exchange for a unilateral non aggression pact. We return commercial activity between our nations, and we can maintain the status quo, and of course pay our bills."
IC: Otto, unfazed, simply returns a smile. He picks up the blade and begins to analyze it. "You think you can intimidate me with your butter knife here?" Otto lets out a deranged laugh. "I am an Alduin - I've seen enough blood and blades to drive a simple man mad. Your attempts to persuade me are impressive, but you are in no place to retract any supply of metals or minerals to use because Tritra agreed to the 'Mineral Security Accords', which prohibits us from not buying your metals and minerals, in exchange you can't stop the supply. Its legal, and the same exact framework that Sovern upholds to, but Tritra is not.
If we keep this up we won't go far, so it's left to me to say we need some sort of compromise. Sovern will open the pipelines, with a non aggression pact - but in exchange...Tritra has to give us their share of the Aura Hotel, and unseize 
Vostag's share of it, so it can default to a co-ownership. If you can agree to that - it will please my father and yours, and we both know yours is the hardest to please."
OOC: Sorry there, I forgot to put my account on vacation mode, ugh!
IC:The Bastion Kingdom rings from the hilly islands, basked in endless ancient fortifications. Since the beginning of time the land remains the valley of war, and so an endless battlefield. Its last battle took place between the incumbent King and his brother, for six months they were at war over the Crown. The bells ring when a new ruler is in place to symbolize the transition between eras or times. King Max IV. ascends the Royal Throne. A new dawn has arose.
IC: "Fine then, I can agree."
IC: “Good thing you two could come to an agreement without splattering blood all over my furniture.” Maurras stands up and pats some dust off of his suit. “If you excuse my wife is waiting for me to have dinner. Since I didn’t know how long we would stay here for I took the liberty to tell the kitchen staff to prepare something for us to eat but now that I am leaving, I leave the food to you. Just don’t make a mess okay?” Maurras bows his head to them and leaves just as a member of his staff walks in and puts the food on the table.
IC: In national news, the government announces the passing of the Tritran Vice President. A state funeral was organized as a gratitude for his service to the country. Leaving behind his place, President Ion appoints his daughter, Valentina, as the new Vice President of Tritra - while maintaining her position as the ambassador to Hedra.
IC: Hyperborean Foreign Legion: Royal Rescue: Pt. 1
The battle of Kapikala, the Muvian capital, was the largest battle of the war in Mu lasting 5 weeks with 868,374 UTF and 1,129,619 Muvian casualties. The soldiers of the Hyperborean Foreign Legion were not exempt from these loses with only Lt. Krueger, Sgt. Eddard “Jackoff” Reed (Hedra), Cpl. Frank “Blue” Waltz (Volohk), Pvt. Licht “Red” Bodvik (Sovern), Pvt. Will “Pinko” Orvo (Wato Salia), Pvt. Blüdraī “Samurai” Lao-Ītzenfīed (Garnel), & Pvt. Hannibal “Macho Man” Barcas (The Berber States) being the 7 survivors of the group. The legionnaires from Tritra, Valgoria, Velkisa, & Holy Barbarian Empire were killed during the course of the battle along with their Hyperborean Staff Sergeant. Pvt. Reed was given a jump-step field promotion to Sergeant by Lt. Krueger following the groups loss of their Staff Sergeant and Pvt. Waltz was also given a field promotion following the heavy losses the group had faced.
Lt. Krueger meets with his superior officers who have set up headquarters in a neighborhood post office somewhere in the massive city of Kapikala.
“Reed and Waltz have both shown strong abilities to lead in the face of combat that is why I am recommending that their field promotions be made official. I also recommend the fallen legionnaires be posthumously awarded full Hyperborean citizenship; it seems only right that they get what they fought so hard to achieve. I also recommend all of my men living and dead be awarded for their courage and bravery during the course of battle. It is my belief that without them our breakthrough into the city would not have been successful.”
“You’re a good man Krueger, you’ve helped turn countless foreign dregs into fine fighting men and women and finer citizens. You’re a good judge of character. I will review your recommendations, but I think it’s safe to say that you can consider them done.” Responds Gen. Andreas.
“Thank you sir.”
“I’ve gotten special orders from on high that I think a unique group such as yours would be perfect for. High command wants you to track down Queen Mu and bring her back to friendly lines.”
“Alive or dead?”
“Ha. Alive Krueger, alive. She’s no use to anyone dead. I know it’s a big job and a strange one at that.”
“But somebody has gotta do it. We’ll find her sir.”
“And bring her back alive.” The General says giving Krueger an amused smirk.
“Or die trying sir.”
“Good. I’ll see what intel I can dig up on her last possible whereabouts while you go round up your men. Dismissed.”
Lt. Krueger returns to the tent his men have set them selves up in while they’ve been stationed in Kapikala. “Listen up maggots. We just got new orders. Grab your gear and get ready to move out!”
IC: Jagoff salutes the Lt. with a smile on his face. “Yes sir!”
He grabs what he will need and then turns to Blue. “Ready for another mission? Who am I kidding, I don’t to ask that, every time you and me go out in the field it’s a success! Call me your lucky charm.” He winks and blows a kiss to the Volohkian joking as he always does.
IC: Pvt. Licht also salutes, "Sir!" to signify that he is ready.
IC: Sultan Gasi Musa VII. makes a press conference with the presence of his brothers, who cling closely. "Brothers and sisters of Mali, Allah has gave me a vision of our fate, in the future Songhai Mali will dominate our foes, and conquer Zothique. We will have the power of the Sun, which I will use to purge this land, and make it pure. From the soil, we will build a new holy site thats absent of any impurities or imperfections, it will be so beautiful it will make Allah shed a tear, and we will have rain for centuries. This dream can be a reality, with your help. Together we must all come together, as the children of Zothique, and save the origin of Man. We will restore order, and bring Allah's dominion over the continent by force or fortune. We will destroy in order to create, with just morals and proper tradition. We are close to harnessing the power of the Sun, the wrath of God...soon. Then we will be ready to make the first move in our ambitions. With the help of Istnaulia, we will accomplish them...
...I warn my future enemies, to not stand in my way - or else...they will see Judgement."
IC: The Neo-Kemetics oppose this doctrine, and claim it as an excuse for violence and warmongering. "This is clearly a justification for a war they will bring on, and if it means the destruction of the continent for your agenda, you shall consider us your foes as we will not stand idly while your ravage our lands and neighbors. Misr aleppo stands against 
Songhai Mali and Istnaulia."
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