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Leemm Sends Firey Messages to Franconia

President Leemm's disdain has increased for the FE as he sends heated messages to the desk of Prime Minister Fjölden. These messages detailed how they are failing Vesta by offering a "falsely peaceful narrative while the inside of the government is crumbling". Leemm says he sent these messages to "notify the Empire to stand back and watch how the pros do it". This tactic has led to some internal issues across the waters leading to some hate crimes being committed to Vekkelis. The Franconian Government spoke publically on the issue and immediately asked for people to stop committing these crimes, leaving the islanders on lock and key until the end of the week. Franconia says they have no interest in accepting hate for anyone inside of those borders, including citizens from rival nations.

Increased Space Budget

Production for steel is up as the CN is on another space mission. Avalon III is already in progress which means that the VSC (Vekkeli Space Corp) needs funding. President Leemm has said that he will increase funding to start building some parts for reusable rockets. Leemm has even donated 2 million of his own Vekks to help Vekkla create a bigger economy to start building launch sites. Vekkeli Congress has voted 100-17 to increase spending by 30.5 billion Vekks to expand employee living quarters and training facilities so Vekkla can continue to launch into the future.

Green Energy Bill to be Voted On

The first government funded nuclear plant (OOC: Most energy is privitatized in Vekkla) opened it's doors today in Vekkla leaving people wondering if Leemm and Villk finally made an agreement on green energy. Vekkeli Congressman, Thor Levikiv, has some details.

(Thor): "Fellow Congress, we vote on this bill today to start Vekkla's fast track for a better environment. President Leemm has not received the bill yet. This bill includes new policies on solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear power. This bill also opens new opertunities to start bringing new train lines to help get people from point A to point B with a fraction of the energy used today. It's time to lower electricity bills...

Vekkeli Congress should vote in the green energy bill today and should be at Leemm's desk tomorrow or late today. The outcome will be announced tomorrow.

Consreep Tourism Hits New Low

Consreep, back in the day, used to be a bustling Metropolis filled with designer stores and people walking the streets. 25 years later, it has all gone downhill. Consreep's mayor, Alint Antonov, has declared that the tourism industry in Vekkla is dying. Empty storefronts run along Avenue 36, the very heart of the Shopping District. Some stores are putting up "All Sales are Final" notices due to skyrocketed rental prices.

(Owner of Avenue 36 Deli): "It is sad. I opened up here over 40 years ago and have not had to close my doors more than twice. I have to pay 8,500 Vekks a month for rent just to keep my restaurant here. Unfortunately I won't be here for very much longer because business is down."

(Owner of Denim Express): "Vekkla should do something about their failing retail sect. They've been so focused on fighting for clean energy and social issues, they've been avoiding small business. That runs local economies. Leemm, support small businesses instead of mega corporations like J-Mart. Because of you, I have to close my store, not to mention the almost ten thousand Vekks rental price I have to pay. How am I supposed to do that if my flood of customers is nowhere to be found?"

It is clear Vekkelis are upset that storefronts are closing. Developers say that it really isn't the heart of the shopping district anymore since Vekkelis are doing a majority of their shopping online now.

-Vekkla News Now 10

Just introducing myself a bit, I’m a Soviet-Country with a small population, We are very crazy about having a good military and government. Our main goal here is just to RP and get to know you other nations. I have also been wandering a lot and i think i can finally rest here.

Does dessert=Oil?…

The great empire of soviet reunions wrote:

As the collection of new Soviets organize into a forming nation, they have one thing to say.
“ Слишком долго к нам относились как к гражданам второго сорта… ну, не больше. отныне равенство в оплате труда, жилье и еде будет всем, на чем будет сфокусировано внимание.”

Once again please refrain from participating in RP until your GIS is accepted. If you have any questions DM the RP Councillor or join the discord. Also please refrain from posting in another language without a translation as we are an RP English dominant region.

The great empire of soviet reunions wrote:

When i do begin RP can i do it like this?
“ Слишком долго к нам относились как к гражданам второго сорта… ну, не больше. отныне равенство в оплате труда, жилье и еде будет всем, на чем будет сфокусировано внимание”
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
For too long, we've been treated like second-class citizens...well, no more. from now on, equality in pay, housing and food will be all that will be the focus

my brother in christ check here

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Trectomer Times

Mission To Iris

Trectomer's mission to Iris has entered its last few stages and is set to launch in the next transfer window.

The mission will send a probe towards Iris, in order to do research on the Selenid system's largest planet. The probe will fly past Iris, examining its composition, magnetic field and origin and proceed to Pothos, one of its moons to gain a better understanding of its past, geology and will provide high definition photos of both Iris and Pothos.

The mission is a joint project with Hansopol, as the probe's design was heavily influenced by Hansopol and uses mainly Hansopolian technology, allowing it to be light, reducing payload mass without sacrificing function. It will be launched by the new Yunshu Launch Vehicle.

Chaozhe Xingxing, Head of the TSEA has stated that the mission has been a top priority for him and has also called the probe a 'marvel of engineering'

Trectomerian Ships Join Albany Fleet

5 Trectomerian ships, oncluding the PTS Kuon have been sent out to join the Albanese fleet in the Eastern Sea. They will join the UNS Philipa I and will assist in anti-piracy and to improve coordination between the two navies.

Air-Transport Issues

Last week, a P51 passenger aircraft on a route from Haibin to Hangye experienced a rudder malfunction, causing a loss of control and forcing the aircraft to land in Buji.

The issue was attributed to general wear, as the airframe is old, having been built in 2040. This has raised concern, as previous incidents such as this one have occurred before in the ageing P51 Fleet. There are plans to procure newer airframes and all P51s have been grounded for the time being until the issue has been resolved.

Third Cruiser Nears Completion

The third C Class cruiser, Yufu, is nearing its completion and is almost ready to join its sister ships, the PTS Kuon and PTS Zhulo. The C Class is the most advanced ship in the Trectomerian Navy, having advanced EW capabilities courtesy of Hansopolian tech. The ship will serve to improve Trectomer's EW ability, which has shown to be lacking in recent exercises.

Mentions

Hansopol

The Union of Albany

Sovyonok News Program

Taehung-Sovyonok Military Exercise

The collaborative military exercise between Sovyonok and Taehung has been concluded a resounding success. The military exercise that ended with the military ceremony and artillery salute shows the willingness and capabilities of both nations as prominent nations in North Ameriga. This signifies more the neutrality of North Ameriga nations, that even when they both are close neighbors with great power such as Albany or Sartoria they can still stand strong, independently, and not be chained. While to some the show of force seem unpromising and dangerous, it might simply be a misunderstanding as the show of force is tradition for Sovyonok itself are rooted deeply due to the need to repel pirates, invader, and raider in age past long ago and simply as a show of Sovyonok Resilience toward the unforgiving world.

The Sword and The Knight

The controversial book known as The Sword and The Knight has been re-allowed by the government. The book noted to be monarchist leaning sentiment has been known to be banned by the old failed republic. While some of the content is still filled with many more flaws both in culture and humanities modern moral, the book as literature is considered classic due to the fact it was well received by old nobility.

Some of the elements in Sovyonok civilian society are asking for banning the book again, with the reason of the flaws of the content being dangerous for many people. But the government and states department has been reject this notion, citing that the book itself is a fine study of understanding where righteous and wrong values start and end. In a way, this is a surprising move for many as the government has been known to ban less dangerous books such as "Free under the Sun" and "Elected by the animals". In light of this, some have noted that it was actually a political move to paint the old republic as more evil than the old royals. Something that has been more prominent under the current Head Director since his rise to leadership seat.

The New Gate Herald
February 13, 2077

NighHawks Controversy
Political fallout from the Sullivan scandal with his comments comparing the culture of Taehung to the Cambrian Empire’s militant movement. Such comparison had never been made so lightly or to make a joke since the fall of the Empire a half century ago. There were many still living who could remember what life was like under the Nox Secret Police, the Halloran Administration and the Mandated Faith. The furor had been swift as the corporate broadcaster for the NightHawks had chosen to defend Sullivan on free speech but the public had other thoughts as protests erupted days later.

A heavy handed response by Galavant Police Commissioner Marion Grange saw 35 protestors killed when a malfunctioning Aerodyne P-110 exploded with ordinance over the protest and 118 were injured and required medical attention. The response was considered heavy handed due to the use of P-110s which are considered the most heavily armed crowd control drones in use by Union police forces, the protests has to the point been exclusively peaceful. In response to the malfunction, Aerodyne declined to commend. The government declined to issue a black order to ground other P-110s and refused to comment as to whether an inquiry into Aerodyne would be conducted at this time.

As if adding fuel to the flames, Jake Sullivan in his VRCast continued his work by highlighting that the Union wished for change and liberalism but that the Conservative Party just wanted to keep the public pacified so it could gain more control. The rant continued that the people of Taehung are being brainwashed into holding their military in such high regards when they don’t have a foe they fight against. Militant ways beget more militarism. Some in the media have refused to replay snippets from the broadcast as the incendiary remarks are stirring the discourse of the national election as the left under Opposition Leader Poe have taken to defending the culture of Taehung as their own and that the Media must face the truth that the government has no longer become accountable to the public but tot the corporations such as Aerodyne, an accusation vehemently denied by Prime Minister Prescott.

Eastern Naval Operations
Admiral Beckett aboard the Philipa I supercarrier were joined in the Eastern Strait by flying drone carrier Ark Royal under Commodore Jeremiah Edwards. The Ark Royal and the 4th Fleet were joined by several Trectomerian ships for anti-piracy maneuvers across the straight. The fleet was broken into four groups with the Philipa I heading the lead group going after a pirate hub on an abandoned Cambrian sea fort. Embedded in each group were Trectomerian vessels as well to help with local insight and continued efforts of military integration.

Love Day Concert Lineup
The annual Love Day Concert in New Haven has their surprise guests announced with legendary rock group Dragons and renowned jazz singer Geraldine FitzElle as well as several other prominent Union musicians. The festival brings nearly 4,500,000 attendants over two weeks.

Government Criticizes Taehung-Sovyonok
With the two nonaligned nations having conducted their joint military exercises, the government took issue with both nations for implying that the Commonwealth posed a risk to their national interests. The bloc, as the Foreign Minister stated, was a multinational multi decade achievement of consensus, cooperation and mutual benefit of nations all with their own diverse national interests. The Foreign Minister expressed concern that both nations seemed to misunderstand or misrepresent the meaning and principles of the Commonwealth and offered to answer any questions they might need clarification on. The Foreign Minister highlighted that the only reason the Commonwealth would pose a threat is if its own were threatened by an external force.

West taehung
Sovyonok

Chronikó tou Rítora
February 16, 2077

Fmr. Archon Architzi Dead
The family of Amalia Architzi, former Archon of the Empire (2010-2020) has passed away at the age of 109. Amalia Architzi was the daughter of Bercollese immigrants who came to Mydia following the 1950s conflict and the resulting economic turmoil of the 1960s across the Thalassic region. Amalia was born in the Mydian city of Persei on the northern coast in 1968 with two older brothers and in the resulting years a younger brother and two sisters. She attended Perseus Academy before going on to graduate from the Mydare National University in the capital with a Master in Foreign Policy and Security Management. After several stints clerking for local politicians in Mydea, Amalia was elected Mayor of Persei at the age of 28 and then regional Senator at 32, Deputy Assistant Imperial Councilor for Mydea by 36 and Deputy Archon on the winning 2005 elections ticket. Amalia Architzi served as her party’s candidate in the 2010 elections and won, subsequent reelection was achieved in 2015.

The former Archon will be remembered for her dedication to lowering the poverty rate by over 8% among the interior states and by achieving a near perfect child graduation rate for secondary education. Archon Architzi is also remembered for her time as War Archon during the first portion of the Great War that coincided with the last three years of her tenure. In those three years the Empire honored a centuries old alliance with the Cambrian Empire following incidents in the Eastern Straight, the war against Sartoria and its allies would devastate the economy and cripple the Empire’s ability to assert its dominance with the lost of three carriers in the opening months of the war. While Architizi would go on to lose the 2020 elections to the opposition, the late Archon is fondly remembered for the great peacetime efforts she achieved and the influence she had on domestic policy and liberalization of the corporate laws to focus more on the human aspect than the investor.

The planned funeral is to be a state occasion as Archon Margot Xedes spoke on national television soon after the announcement was made public stating that the former Archon deserved all honors and customs afforded to someone of her status and that the Empire had lost a great advocate for the common citizen and an example of determined courage. Outpouring of public support has been large with many choosing to leave flowers at the base of her statue that sits in the Amalia Architzi Botanical Gardens at the University of Mydea. Flags across the Empire have been lowered to half mast and will remain there until the conclusion of the funeral next week.