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Greater mandira

Day 5: Human infections by the Bird Flu Deemed “highly likely,” Ministry of Agriculture Says As First Death Confirmed and Infected Number Rises to 108. Human to Human Transmission Confirmed in Small Village
It seems the increasingly frantic culling of birds has been to little avail. Ijzeren Province registered its first infection despite border closures and massive culling. Losses from the poultry industry have topped MB11 billion as tens of thousands of farms close their doors, and millions of birds and prepackaged frozen chicken and turkey are burned.
Meanwhile, a rural “village,” in reality a shanty town near a Mandate slum, has registered 30 infections and one death. The town has been placed under lockdown and armed police have been sent to monitor the situation.
Symptoms include severe respiratory illness, and an increased likelyhood of pneumonia from secondary infections. All infected people have been taken to a nearby hospital and are being treated in isolation. Three are in intensive care. If you show symptoms, the Ministry of Defense is suggesting that you stay home.
The Ministry of Agriculture officially closed Mandate and her sister cities to all poultry products, depriving the industry of over 80 million people. Many think this is too little, too late. Gun violence has skyrocketed, the Ministry of Loyalty says, with a 135% increase in gun related deaths in the past two weeks, as armed gangs roam slums shooting any and all birds they see, whether canaries or budgies or turkeys. Universities have urged that people read facts and statistic sheets on the flu, but few have taken heed. Mandira’s charter school system has been urged to report cases of sick children.
Iogen has announced it will begin vaccine research, but has stressed it is focusing on a much anticipated Hepatitis-B treatment plan.

New erim

The Reliance on Others

Televisions all across Ruzalka were on and on the same channel. Every news outlet had reported that President White was going to give one of the most important speeches of his career, and possibly one of the most in modern Ruzalkan history.

As aides ran across the office, applying makeup for the cameras, and crews making sure the cameras were fully functioning, crews began to step behind the cameras.

"We're on in 5, 4, 3 ,2" the cameraman suddenly signalled 1 and then began gesturing for the White to speak.

"My fellow Ruzalkans. Over the past 4 year our country has seen growth levels beyond expectancy. This shows how my tenure will impact Ruzalkans as we begin providing people with real jobs, for real money. Our war against communism has seen a reduction in subversive activities all across the country as those decadent elements of society are removed. Those who threaten our way of life will not be tolerated.

However, the matter which has brought me before you today, is a constitutional as well as moral one. Over the past 40 years, the Ruzalkan Parliament and Congress has taken some disastrous decisions. Entrusting our future to buffoons has led our country to ruin, with alliances with Khalite, the destruction of the Ruzalkan state and its institutions and leading us into a cold war with the Combine. Therefore with immediate effect, I am invoking the power of The Commissioner's Prerogative, and disbanding the Ruzalkan Parliament, and curbing the powers of the House of Representatives.

The powers taken away from these houses will be divided up between the Senate and the office of President, while a new constitution is to be arranged for 5 years time. The new constitution shall seek to establish a new system based upon the ideas of Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, a free and fair judiciary as well as keeping the rights of Ruzalkan citizens safe. Upon that day, a new dawn will shine upon this land.

However, now comes the time to address the elephant in the room. For several years now, we have laid in a cold war with our most hated enemies, who seek to infringe upon our sovereign rights. Of course, I am talking about the Eastern Combine of Khaltie. With the fall of the Global Transhuman Front, and the death of their so-called immortal leader, they are weak. Ruzalka, has a moral duty, as the epitome of freedom and democracy, and the arch nemesis of communism, to act.

I, as your president, must know confront the storm in front of us. That storm, is war, against an enemy more dangerous than even that of The Ascendancy. It has endangered, not only Ruzalkans abroad, but Ruzalkans at home. We have always hoped for a peaceful solution, however the combines unreasonable demands to take control of our nations affairs, were too high. The Combine is blind to reason, and for that reason we must respond with force. The time for conversation has passed, no matter the consequences. But mark my words, the Combine will be destroyed. In short Ruzalka, we are at war.

This will be the most total war Ruzalka has ever fought, and more extreme than anything we have ever waged. Soldiers will die. Civilians may die, There will be pain. We will be confronted with the most horrific and corrupted aspects of humanity that has ever walked upon this planet. We are confronting evil itself. But we will triumph. It is not a war we will lose. And if the worse happens, remember that our nation has faced dark days, but we have never been defeated. We will always, be a free people. Thank you, and thank you to all who believe in and fight for freedom, and democracy."

Servoth, Spiritualiza, The United Roman Reich, Greater mandira, and 1 otherOkkin

I just joined and I'm new here.

Vanhania

Centraelis Weekly Sentinel
Second Edition
NEWSPAPER READERS PREFER ONLINE NEWS (Sun)
After a recent news website was made, our stockholders have some news to see for themselves. Due to this news that our stockholders should not check, the Sentinel is converting to a weekly paper. While this may lead to a lack of publication on certain topics, it means that our authors can examine every possible news story and create the best current events newspaper in Celoniae. It also means that we are dropping our price to only one silver certificate per paper.
THE WEEKLY AEROSPACE UPDATE (Mon)
After some recent breakthroughs in removing weaponry, you can purchase your very own consumer-grade version of the nation’s most famous military fighter aircraft, the Reaperhawk 64. These can be purchased at your local military base or wherever personal aircraft are sold. The Reaperhawk features dual afterburning ramjets, an ejector passenger seat for your mother-in-law, a length of 17 common feet, a weight of only 100 common tonnes, and a high-capacity cyclohexene tank. Minimum lift off distance is currently one half nautical mile, with a lift off velocity of 225 common feet per second. It can be yours for the low price of five hundred thousand silver certificates, plus insurance and registration.
PLAN DEVELOPED FOR COMBATING BIRD FLU (Mon)
Our reporters interviewed the Directoral Council, and the Council has released a statement. “It has come to our attention that civil unrest is commonplace in a state that researches birds as opposed to life-saving technology. As such, the military has issued a civilian order to shoot all avian wildlife on sight to kill, should the infected birds pass within our borders. Currently, we are debating whether to deploy our soldiers to assist in extermination of infected birds worldwide. Given this solution, our earlier programs of graphene research and particle accelerator construction are set to continue today.” So, everyone can just go home and stop waving pitchforks and torches at- what, no, really? Jeff here says that we are strongly influenced by the pitchfork manufacturing industry, so we shouldn’t tell you to stop rioting. Also, be sure to pick up a pitchfork
DIRECTOR OF THE INTERIOR BANS PINEAPPLE PIZZA (Tues)
During a slow day in the Council, one unidentified Director suggested that they should get a pizza. However, they couldn’t decide which kind to get, and to end the debate between pineapple pizza and pepperoni pizza, the Director of the Interior forced any business that serves pineapple pizza to give up their business license. Make your opinions known by writing to the Council if you are enlightened enough to support pineapple pizza.
COUNTRY DIVIDED OVER PINEAPPLE PIZZA DEBATE (Wed)
Riot police and the military were sent in to create order in the Business District of Centraelis this past Wednesday, as rioters calling themselves “The Pineapple Knights” destroyed Anti-Pineapple Pizza Act-compliant businesses. So far, the Act’s death toll is ranging from 250-500, with at least 1000 injured, 300 of those critically injured. Unlicensed doctors are being drafted into the nation’s hospital. One of our reporters went to St. Bernard’s Hospital in Centraelis, the epicenter of the medical catastrophe taking the name of pineapple pizza. We interviewed a doctor calling himself “Doc xX_swagnemite_Xx”; his real name was unknown to the public record, the hospital’s systems, or to his patients. When we asked him about his medical training, he replied “I main Medic in the latest Call of Battlefield. I’ve revived more players than I can count”, he says, as he pours medicine into an IV bag without checking the label, patient information, or dosage recommendation. After seeing this, we asked him about his surgical practices. He said nothing, but motioned for us to watch him play the latest installment of the popular Surgeon Simulator video game. He lost the patient in the game, and while playing, lost several patients in real life. He then went to perform a heart transplant, and killed another man by throwing his vital organs out the window, saying that they aren’t necessary.
The Council remains divided 2-2 on the issue of pineapple pizza, stating that they are currently pointing guns at each other over the issue. Upon hearing this, the leader of the Assassin’s Guild told our reporters that business had reached an all time low. People were killing each other out on the streets, including heads of state. The public remains in chaos, but you can still trust the Sentinel to post all the news worth publication.
FORTRESS TO BE CONSTRUCTED OUTSIDE THE GOVERNANCE DISTRICT, PUBLIC UNREST REACHES DESTRUCTIVE LEVELS (Sat)
Other nations are urged to help Celoniae’s cause in crushing riots “By any means necessary, barring a nuclear strike.” The Directoral Congresses and their stewards have been working 24 hour days tearing down buildings near the Governance District of Centraelis, in a strong effort to build “Yuuge walls”, as the Economic Director put it. The media is still allowed in, but our camera was not- it looked too much like a weapon. Sentry turrets are placed outside the walls, and are set to shoot anything that moves. The local police forces have been killed to the last man, and whole neighborhoods have received fresh “red paint” after recent mob killings. Again, any and all assistance from anywhere is requested. As we are broadcasting, the mobs are trying to break down the door. We may not be able to report soon, as we will be fleeing to a nearby airship to house our operation. Once we are there, as always, you can trust the Sentinel to publish all news worth hearing.
NEW STEALTH BOMBER DEVELOPED (Sat)
The Celoniaen Aerospace Institute recently finished the Nesasio bomber, named for the scientific name of birds of prey. It is capable of carrying enough to level a small city, but not large enough to carry nuclear weapons. They are not in production, but are being rushed to the assembly lines to help the cause of the riot control. Again, foreign inspectors, manufacturers, and engineers are appreciated and will be paid handsomely.
TRIAL OF POLICE CHIEF PUT ON HOLD (Sun)
After a local police chief arrested the leader of the local thieves’ guild, he was put on trial. However, due to a remarkable lack of a courthouse for various reasons, he was simply convicted of disturbing the peace, a ruling that has somehow managed to create more civil unrest. It is currently an all out war on the streets from what we can see up here, as our reporters are too scared to descend. It would appear that 97% of the population is rioting, and the other 3% have fled to their apocalypse bunkers or to other countries. The Directoral Council has issued an official state of emergency and request of assistance to all other nations.

Outer asul ame

If anyone wants, send me specs on your aircraft of any type (weight, length, etc) and I can test them for you in a simulator.

(Also- what's Lerodas' gravitational pull and atmospheric density and composition?)

Making Work

Ossyrus. A bleak and harsh landscape, shrouded in clouds from its many mountains, with the majority of her peoples protected from the elements inside the hollowed ranges. Outwardly, the land appears to be dead, still scarred from its terrible nuclear past, but deep inside the mountains a nation exists that awaits any who dare set foot on the desolate soil.

Within Calassya, a tense silence filled Lady Viktoria Adler's office, as the white-haired woman stared intensely at the three men that nervously stood at attention.

"...Und? Was ist es? Warum bist du hier?" The queen inquired icily, her piercing gaze crossing between the three wary figures that shifted uneasily under her scrutiny. "...I would assume that you did not come to me well before your scheduled progress report just to note that progress is normal, so explain to me why you are here and not working on keeping production flowing."

The men looked at each other nervously, before the center man finally spoke up with a slight stutter. "...W-well... meine Königin, i-it seems that, after evaluating every vehicle within our country's inventory... uh... for some... for some bizarre reason, we don't..."

"...We don't what, herr Krohn?" The queen shifted, growing quite agitated at the slow response to her question.

"...i-it seems that Ossyrus does not have a fully-outfitted military force, ma'am." The man finally finished, ears laid back in fear, his nervous expression growing terrified over the brewing storm.

Silence reigned for what seemed to be an eternity, before the five-foot-nine and subtly built Lady Viktoria stood from her seat to eye the three officials with a cold anger. "...You must be quite mistaken. This military is fully equipped with the best weaponry possible within this region. Do you mean to tell me that there are individuals who are refusing to distribute equipment to the appropriate divisions?" Her cold voice was like a dagger as it sliced through the silence, piercing the men's souls and filling them with abject terror.

"N-nein! Das ist nicht das problem, it's... w-well--"

"Ossyrus has not developed the equipment, meine Königin." The young male to the right of the center figure interrupted quickly, to try to help his comrade out. This only had the queen's focus suddenly shift solely to him, which made him inwardly very uncomfortable, but only showed it outwardly with a little shifting of his feet.

"...Excuse me?" Lady Viktoria spat, her anger beginning to bubble to the surface as she stepped around her desk and walked up to the male. "I do not like jokes, herr Ulrich, and I do not like lies, and your statement appears to be both at once. Do not test me with this false statement."

"My statement, unfortunately, is not, meine Königin. There are several types of equipment that are conspicuously absent from any log or record of production or maintenance within the past several decades." This earns an emotionless stare from the queen.

"...Fortsetzen."

"...Ossyrus conspicuously has a lack of self-propelled guns, namely artillery guns and howitzers. We also have a conspicuous absence of engineering vehicles and armored personnel carriers. All of these roles are all currently being filled by the Rhinos."

"And why do we need these vehicles if we can perform these tasks with the vehicles we currently have?"

"Meine Königin, the Rhinos are only managing marginal amounts of success in these roles; the Rhino cannot fulfill a full-time self-propelled gun role as it is needed on the frontline as a breakthrough tank, the vehicle's engineering uses are extremely limited even though there is one single variant that has the turrets removed and replaced with a crane for recovery vehicle usage, and the vehicle's personnel-carrying load is also limited. It is a case of trying to do too much at once." The man explained stiffly, looking straight ahead at the wall, trying to avoid eye contact with Lady Viktoria... only to find his jaw gripped firmly by her hand, twisting his head towards her to force him to look her in the eyes.

"...Du bist frech. Very bold. Admirably so. To openly speak in a modicum of detail of the shortcomings of your country's greatest weapons in front of your leader... Very, very bold. You, herr Ulrich, have my undivided attention." She commented warmly (terrifying the poor twenty-something man for the compliments) before glaring daggers at the two older men. "...Which means that your services are no longer needed at this time. Leave." Her tone bore no argument; both of the men not held in place by her vise-like grip immediately vacated the office, closing the door behind them. Her attention then turned back to the younger male. "...Now..." Her grip released, letting the male recoil slightly and rub his sore jaw. "...What is your solution, Maxwell Ulrich? Do you have a suggestion as to what solution can improve our capabilities?"

"W-well... I have a few..." Seconds turned into minutes, minutes turned into hours. At the start of the meeting, Maxwell Ulrich was the low-man-on-the-totem-pole for the Engel Panzerfabrik design team, yet by the end of the meeting he had become the well-funded head of development for the vehicles missing in the country's inventory, which several prototypes would soon be created and tested...

New virgland wrote:I just joined and I'm new here.

There can be only one!

New virgland wrote:I just joined and I'm new here.

Really, though, welcome to our region. Hope to see you become an active member!

Celoniae wrote:

(Also- what's Lerodas' gravitational pull and atmospheric density and composition?)

My guess is it is equivalent to Earth's.

Well,since i joined,I guess i shall establish myself as well.
The Principality of Aatelisia
"Feudal Realm"
Aatelisia or "Aatelisia" for short,can be simply defined as a technological backwater,in which the Nobility own nearly all the land,with it's Citizens being simply defined as "Laborers" rather than an actual Population with different skills.The Nobility Hierarchy begins with lowly counts,to several dukes,to the Prince Himself.The Majority of Aatelisians have found Religion to fit into the little free time they have,making the Church have a Large amount of power over the locals.The Military is-in it of itself-a noble Hierarchy,With the Rich always seeming to get higher positions than the lowly "peasants".

The Nation itself relies a large amount on Agriculture as exports.While the Nation is extremely undeveloped,it has helped it from plagues,disease,and general large scale war.The Lack of Crime is surprising for it's bad Economy,Attributed mostly due to it's Militarized Police (U.S levels of Police Militarization).Health wise,the majority of population is able to die of old age,yet Acts of God make 11% of the total causes of Death.The lack of large scale cities and roads,has also caused many to get lost in the massive forests,leading to their deaths.

Geography
The Geography of Aatelisia is dotted with large amounts of Tundras,Forests,Hills,and a large Mountain Range.The Nation is based farther in the North than most Foreigners would be comfortable with (Thinks Siberia or Northern Canada).Their are Large Foresting Companies dotted around as the second largest export to other nations.Majority of Communities are found as Towns or Large Villages,with a culture and dialect differing quite massive,as the Towns are far enough apart that travel is exclusive to the richer (specifically those who can Actually afford a car,the majority of travel is on bike or horseback).A large portion of Wild animals are Forest Reindeer,who travel in large packs.The Pollution in the area is nearly nonexistent,as Only a portion of the economy-all state or government run-has any actual industry involved.

History
The History of Aatelisia is shrouded in mystery.Writing hadn't been introduced to it's Area while other nations were experiencing the Iron Age.And when the Iron Age had made it To Aatelisia, Other nations were far into the use of Gunpowder and Renaissance at that point.Historians have discovered large amounts of old Artifacts within the Ice of the Region,leading all the way back to the first days of Man.The Nation had avoided War for large chunks of time,as any real nation didn't see any value on conquering an Area of Ice,Tundra,and Mountains.Instead,local Warlords carved out the land,establishing their power through war and raiding of other Warlords.

The Age of the First Prince
During a time of Imperialism,Finally nations began moving into the nations borders.The Warlords saw the new threat to their power,and decided to engage the colonizers.At this time,the Armies of Aatelisia were completely fractured,with No real higher command.The Weaponry they had could be described as lacking.All they had were Old Muskets they have bought off traders,with many soldiers still invested in the good ole melee fighting of a Medieval society.The Armies of the Warlords were completely shattered,as they were easily cut down by the far more accurate rifles of rank and file.These Colonizers all came from Tasavalta, a wealthy Merchant republic (and the 12th State to be added to Aatelisia).

The Warlords,not being stupid,decided that they need a leader who could lead them to victory.They looked to Johtaja Soturi,The leader of the Largest Warlord nation of them all,for guidance.He was Intelligent,Strong,Quick,and knew how to run the Economy and Military.The Warlords had no intention of keeping the alliance together,yet Johtaja had plans to expand his power. Johataja Immediately began importing advanced Rifles and Training the Soldiers how to pull a trigger.

The Nation of Aatelisia was able to catch a break when they routed the Tasvalta army on the field,then marching onto their capital. Johataja had no plans of accepting peace with their attempted Colonizers,annexing the Region within only 3 years of his rule. Johataja's job now was simple:break apart his threats from within.Every Warlord submitted to recognizing Johataja's power over them,or were conquered. Johataja made sure his nation would stay together after his death,by making sure his son would take over the mantle after his death.The Monarchy still reigns under his family.

The History of Now
While Aatelisia still runs under a Monarchy,they have learned from the mistakes of the past.Their military is equipped with the most modern weapons money can by,while some farmers still use plows and scythes to gather crops.The lower Nobility lack any real power to Threaten the Prince's reign,with the Military or church having any real influence over the Prince.Rebellions for freedom against nobility have been crushed with an iron fist,with expert precision.Leaders are assassinated,large groups are bombed into oblivion,and those involved executed.The Future of the nation is Shaky,as many don't know if it's time for Technological Enlightenment,or for the nation to fall into Anarchy.

Inspirations for the Nation
The Nation is based on Third World countries that suffer from Economic and Technological Problems.The Politics are based on that of Dictatorships of today,and Absolute Monarchies of Old.It's History is based on that of Medieval Europe and When Africa was being Colonized from European Nations.Culturally,The Nation is based on Finnish and Siberian Cultures.

In the Shadows of Giants

"The day before seemed very uneventful to me, and I went to bed at my usual time and usual way. The moment I woke up changed everything. First of all, being slammed into a wall by a shockwave tends to hurt. ALOT.

Second of all, when I did wake up, all I could hear was muffled screams, explosions, and shooting. After what felt like days but was seconds, if that, my hearing came back. I then went to find my loved ones, still unsure what was happening. I couldn't find them, let alone anyone.

"Hey, you! Get over here! Now!" Was the greeting I got when I walked out of my building. It was a large man, leading a group of misfit soldiers, engaged in a firefight with an unknown group of fighters.

"You know how to fire one of these?" The man said, handing me is weapon. I didn't get the chance to answer before a sniper took him down. I took cover, firing at where the shot was fired.

The fighting lasted for days before we found we were fighting the Ascendancy. At that point, I had been leading a squad of 17-20 people, with quite a lot of success. That same day, I watched as a transport boat carrying refugees took off out of the harbor. I had then saw fighter jets from the combine fly past, and almost laughed out loud, excited to finally have reinforcements.

Just then, the fighters opened fire on the ship, killing everyone onboard.

"Attention all! From this point on, No one is allowed to leave shore. ALL ships or aircraft WILL be shot down on sight." The drop in moral of my men felt like it was a nuke, and it never really recovered.

The amount of death was to high to count. Life then was difficult, and seemed like forever, and the fighting has never officially ended. As the war went on, I became the Rebels' "General", leading fight after fight against the Ascendency, until we eventually had to resort to retreating to eastern coast, setting up a base camp, which eventually became Dreezan City, our capital." Director Owens recalls over a national broadcast.

"My grandfather told that story over and over during his leader role, one of which he didn't even asked for. Unfortunately, my father ended his life before I was born. I'd like to honor his memory today, by declaring Sector 4109 as marked for expansion. Now everyone please stay calm, but we have heard rumors that the terrorists are still on the island, and have a camp in the ruins of the old cities in that area, preparing to attack us. When more information becomes available, which there will be, it will be broadcast. Thank you."

Max Vickrin was a Trainee in the OCLC, and being the nephew of the Director, got special permission to train with the Echo Teams (The special ops of the military) from the very beginning. The Red Echoes, his team, was asked to breach and Sector 4109, and this was his first mission. He was extremely nervous, excited, scared, confident... in other words, he was anticipating the breach.

Max was surrounded by Echo Troopers, the best soldiers possible. And not only were they Troopers, but they were the Red Echoes, the most elite group the military had to offer, and he was about to fight with them. He gripped his A-556 a little tighter. The tunnel was pitch black, and completely silent. Max rubbed his N-link in the dark, listening to the Director's broadcast waiting for him to say "Marked for expansion", the signal to breach into the basement of an old building, somewhere in the sector.

All the soldiers dropped to one knee, taking aim at the wall. When the Director gave the signal, one of the troopers triggered the explosive charges, knocking the wall out.
But the room was empty...

Signing of the Treaty

Location: Saint Petroburg

"Today the Grand Imperial Prince of Outer asul ame will land in Soviet Petroburg to meet the Emperor and Chancellor Warlurien. Rumor has it that the Grand Imperial Prince Blakye Zhizar and Emperor Martinus Trødhæm have been talking about signing a treaty between the nations for more cooperation and security. In a matter of hours the Grand Imperial Prince will land and the long waiting will be over." Said a news-reporter broadcasting across all Soviet Petroburg.

Soviet Petroburg and Outer asul ame are two nations bordering each other on an island in east Lerodas which have been named "Annulia" by the governments of the two nations. After the two nations made contact with each other it became clear that both nations wanted to work with each other and a possible union between the two. After weeks of discussing and working today Grand Imperial Prince Blakye Zhizar lands in Saint Petroburg to sign the Treaty and to give the signal for more cooperation between the two nations.

"There he is, The Grand Imperial Prince Blakye Zhizar and with Xi Zyn Bon-Sulyn President of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Relations as he walks to the car waiting to take him to the Imperial Palace where the Treaty will be signed."

The Treaty contains agreements on Economic, Foreign, and Monetary policies. This ensures unity between the nations and a possible future federaion.

"The Grand Imperial Prince and the President of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Relations have arrived at the Imperial Palace to meet the Emperor and the Chancellor. In a matter of hours we will see a historic moment for both nations. Today we will join our brethren of Outer asul ame in a better future for our great nations."

After hours of waiting the Grand Imperial Prince and the Emperor walk outside together holding both a document in their hands. The Emperor steps forward and begins to talk:"Today we have finally signed The Treaty on Unity and Security. With this treaty we hope to spread justice, peace and democracy across Lerodas, our governments also hope that Lerodas will accept this Treaty and other nations may apply for membership if they desire so. But for now let us celebrate this moment!"

The crowd listening started to cheer and party, they all hope for a better future.

Link to the Treaty:

THE COLLEGE OF CHANCELLORS
THE COUNCIL OF DUNBIDJA

TREATY
ON
UNITY AND JUSTICE


proposed borders between the respective nations

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

This publication reproduces the text of the Treaty on Unite and Justice, as signed between The Social-Populist Empire of Soviet Petroburg and The Imperial Grand Principality of Outer Asul Ame (no longer exists).

It is the result of a combined effort on the part of the College of Chancellors and the Council of Dunbidja

HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF THE UNITED SOCIALIST EMPIRE OF SOVIET PETROBURG,

HIS MAJESTY THE IMPERIAL GRAND PRINCE OF THE IMPERIAL GRAND PRINCIPALITY OF OUTER ASUL AME,

RESOLVED to mark a new stage in the process of Annulian intergration undertaken with the establishment of the Annulian Communities,

RECALLING the historic importance of the ending of the division of the Annulian island and the need to create firm bases for the construction of the future Annullia,

CONFIRMING their attachment to the principles of liberty, democracy and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and of the rule of law,

DESIRING to deepen the solidarity between their peoples while respecting their history, their culture and their traditions,

DESIRING to enhance further the democratic and efficient functioning of the institutions so as to enable them better to carry out, within a single institutional framework, the tasks entrusted to them,

RESOLVED to achieve the strengthening and the convergence of their economies and to establish an economic and monetary union including, in accordance with the provisions of this Treaty, a single and stable currency,

DETERMINED to promote economic and social progress for their peoples, within the context of the accomplishment of the internal market and of reinforced cohesion and environmental protection, and to implement policies ensuring that advances in economic integration are accompanied by parallel progress in other fields,

RESOLVED to establish a citizenship common to nationals of their countries,

RESOLVED to implement a common foreign and security policy including the eventual framing of a common defence policy, which might in time lead to a common defence, thereby reinforcing the Annulian identity and its independence in order to promote peace, security and progress in Annulia and in the world,

REAFFIRMING their objective to facilitate the free movement of persons, while ensuring the safety and security of their peoples, by including provisions on justice and home affairs in this Treaty,

RESOLVED to continue the process of creating an ever closer union among the peoples of Annulia, in which decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizen in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity,

IN VIEW of further steps to be taken in order to advance Annulian integration,

HAVE DECIDED to establish a Annulian Union and to this end have designated as their plenipotentiaries:

HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF THE UNITED SOCIALIST EMPIRE OF SOVIET PETROBURG:

Martinus Trødhæm,
Emperor;

Marcus Trødhæm,
Chief of Security;

HIS MAJESTY THE GRAND PRINCE OF THE IMPERIAL GRAND PRINCIPALITY OF OUTER ASUL AME:

Blakye Zhizar,
Imperial Grand Prince;

Xi Zyn Bon-Sulyn,
President of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Relations, on behalf of the College of Chancellors;

WHO, having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed as follows.

TERM OF THE TREATY

COMMON PROVISIONS

TITLE I

Article A

By this Treaty, the High Contracting Parties establish among themselves an Annulian Union, hereinafter called 'the Union'.

This Treaty marks a new stage in the process of creating an ever closer union among the peoples of Annulia, in which decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizen.

The Union shall be founded on the Annulian Communities, supplemented by the policies and forms of cooperation established by this Treaty. Its task shall be to organize, in a manner demonstrating consistency and solidarity, relations between the Member States and between their peoples.

Article B

The Union shall set itself the following objectives:

— to promote economic and social progress which is balanced and sustainable, in particular through the creation of an area without internal frontiers, through the strengthening of economic and social cohesion and through the establishment of economic and monetary union, ultimately including a single currency in accordance with the provisions of this Treaty;

— to assert its identity on the international scene, in particular through the implementation of a common foreign and security policy including the eventual framing of a common defense policy, which might in time lead to a common defense;

— to strengthen the protection of the rights and interests of the nationals of its
Member States through the introduction of a citizenship of the Union;
— to develop close cooperation on justice and home affairs;
— to maintain in full the acquis communautaire and build on it with a view to considering, through the procedure referred to in Article N (2), to what extent the policies and forms of cooperation introduced by this Treaty may need to be revised with the aim of ensuring the effectiveness of the mechanisms and the institutions of the Community.

The objectives of the Union shall be achieved as provided in this Treaty and in accordance with the conditions and the timetable set out therein while respecting the principle of subsidiarity as defined in Article 3b of the Treaty establishing the Annulian Community.

Article C

The Union shall be served by a single institutional framework which shall ensure the consistency and the continuity of the activities carried out in order to attain its objectives while respecting and building upon the acquis communitarian.

The Union shall in particular ensure the consistency of its external activities as a whole in the context of its external relations, security, economic and development policies. The Council and the Commission shall be responsible for ensuring such consistency. They shall ensure the implementation of these policies, each in accordance with its respective powers.

Article D

The Annulian Council shall provide the Union with the necessary impetus for its development and shall define the general political guidelines thereof.

The Annulian Council shall bring together the Heads of State or Government of the Member States and the President of the Commission. They shall be assisted by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Member States and by a Member of the Commission. The Annulian Council shall meet at least twice a year, under the chairmanship of the Head of State or Government of the Member State which holds the Presidency of the Council.

The Annulian Council shall submit to the Annulian Parliament a report after each of its meetings and a yearly written report on the progress achieved by the Union.

Article E

The Annulian Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Justice shall exercise their powers under the conditions and for the purposes provided for, on the one hand, by the provisions of the Treaties establishing the Annulian Communities and of the subsequent Treaties and Acts modifying and supplementing them and, on the other hand, by the other provisions of this Treaty.

Article F

1. The Union shall respect the national identities of its Member States, whose systems of government are founded on the principles of democracy.

2. The Union shall respect fundamental rights, as guaranteed by the Annulian Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms signed in Saint Petroburg and as they result from the constitutional traditions common to the Member States, as general principles of Community law.

3. The Union shall provide itself with the means necessary to attain its objectives and carry through its policies

Article G

1. The Annulian Parliament and Council shall be chosen by democratic elections, and shall represent the will of the people.

2. The Annulian Parliament and Council shall meet every month to discuss the politics in the member states.

3. Elections shall be held every 5 years, the roll of Head of the Union shall rotate between member states every 2 years.

Article H

— Member states shall work towards a Monetary and Fiscal Union, for a stable economy and the use of a single currency.

— The Union shall work towards a single foreign policy towards other nations on Lerodas.

— The Union shall work towards a single defense-force and unity on the island.

TITLE II

PROVISIONS AMENDING THE TREATY
ESTABLISHING THE ANNULIAN UNION

CHAPTER 1

The Treaty establishing the Annulian Union shall be ameded in accordance with the provisions of these chapters, in order to establish the Annulian Union.

'Article 1

The Union shall have as its task, by establishing a common market and an economic and monetary union and by implementing the common policies or activities referred to in Articles 2 and 2a, to promote throughout the Union a harmonious and balanced development of economic activities, sustainable and non-inflationary growth respecting the environment, a high degree of convergence of economic performance, a high level of employment and social protection, the raising of the standard of living and quality of life, and economic and social cohesion and solidarity among Member States.’

'Article 2

For the purposes set out in Article 1, the activities of the Union shall include, as provided in this Treaty and in accordance with the timetable set out therein:

(a) the elimination, as between Member States, of customs duties and quantitative restrictions on the import and export of goods, and of all other measures having equivalent effect;

(b) a common commercial policy;

(c) an internal market characterized by the abolition, as between Member States, of obstacles to the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital;

(d) measures concerning the entry and movement of persons in the internal market as provided for in the Treaty;

(e) a common policy in the sphere of agriculture and fisheries;

(f) a common policy in the sphere of transport;

(g) a system ensuring that competition in the internal market is not distorted;

(h) the approximation of the laws of Member States to the extent required for the functioning of the common market;

(i) a policy in the social sphere comprising a Annulian Social Fund;

(j) the strengthening of economic and social cohesion;

(k) a policy in the sphere of the environment;

(l) the strengthening of the competitiveness of community industry;

(m) the promotion of research and technological development;

(n) encouragement for the establishment and development of trans-Annulian networks;

(o) a contribution to the attainment of a high level of health protection;

(p) a contribution to education and training of quality and to the flowering of the cultures of the Member States;

(q) a policy in the sphere of development cooperation;

(r) the association of the overseas countries and territories in order to increase trade and promote jointly economic and social development;

(s) a contribution to the strengthening of consumer protection;

(t) measures in the spheres of energy, civil protection and tourism;’

'Article 2a

1. For the purposes set out in Article 1, the activities of the Member States and the Union shall include, as provided in this Treaty and in accordance with timetable set out therein, the adoption of an economic policy which is based on the close coordination of Member States’ economic policies, on the internal market and on the definition of common objectives, and conducted in accordance with the principle of an open market economy with free competition.

2. Concurrently with the foregoing, and as provided in this Treaty and in accordance with the timetable and the procedures set out therein, these activities shall include the irrevocable fixing of exchange rates leading to the introduction of a single currency, the Union, and the definition and conduct of a single monetary policy and exchange-rate policy the primary objective of both of which shall be to maintain price stability and, without prejudice to this objective, to support the general economic policies in the Union, in accordance with the principle of an open market economy with free competition.

3. These activities of the Member States and the Union shall entail compliance with the following guiding principle: stable prices, sound public finances and monetary conditions and sustainable balance of payments.’

'Article 2b

The Union shall act within limits of the powers conferred upon it by this Treaty and of the objectives assigned to it therein.

In areas which do not fall within its exclusive competence, the Union shall take action, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, only if and in so far as the objectives of the proposed action cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale or effects of the proposed action, be better achieved by the Union.

Any action by the Union shall not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objectives of this Treaty.’

'Article 3

1. The task entrusted to the Union shall be carried out by the following institutions:

— a ANNULIAN PARLIAMENT,

— a COUNCIL,

— a COMMISSION,

— a COURT OF JUSTICE,

— a COURT OF AUDITORS.

Each institution shall act within the limits of the power conferred upon it by this Treaty.

2. The Council and the Commission shall be assisted by an Economic and Social Committee and a Committee of the Regions acting in an advisory capacity.’

'Article 3a

A Annulian System of Central Banks (hereinafter referred to as “ASCB”) and a Annulian Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as “ACB”) shall be established in accordance with the procedures laid down in this Treaty: they shall act within the limits of the powers conferred upon them by this Treaty and by the Statute of the ASCB and of the ACB (hereinafter referred to as “Statute of the ASCB”) annexed thereto.

Article 3b

A Annulian Investment Bank is hereby established, which shall act within the limits of the powers conferred upon it by this Treaty and the Statute annexed thereto’

CITIZENSHIP OF THE UNION

'Article 4

1. Citizenship of the Union is hereby established.

Every person holding the nationality of a Member State shall be a citizen of the Union.

2. Citizens of the Union shall enjoy the rights conferred by this Treaty and shall be subject to the duties imposed thereby.

Article 4a

Every person holding the nationality of a Member State shall be a citizen of the Union, except as provided in subsections B and C of this section.

Article 4b

A civilian convicted by a court of law in any member state, or a member of the armed services convicted by a military tribunal in his or her home state, of a crime of a felonious nature (as defined by the Comission) shall not be considered citizens of the Union, nor entitled to the privileges thereof, and will be ineligible to apply for, or have reinstated, citizenship in the Union, unless he or she is pardoned or expunged of the crime by the state in which it was committed and subsequently follows the procedure for acquiring citizenship by clemency as formalized by the Commission.

Article 4c

Members of the armed forces of any member nation are not considered citizens of the Union for the purposes of this treaty while they are on active duty. Retired servicemen and servicewomen and those on inactive or reserve duty are considered citizens if otherwise eligible per subsection A.

Article 4d

If a member nation claims that a detained individual is subject to subsections B or C of these section and then denies that individual rights they would otherwise have if they were citizens of the Union, the detained individual may petition the Court of Justice of the Union to grant a writ of habeus corpus in order to determine if such rights of citizenship apply to the individual.

Article 4e

The Commission shall report to the Annulian Parliament, to the Council and to the Economic and Social Committee and then every three years on the application of the provisions of this Part. This report shall take account of the development of the Union.
On this basis, and without prejudice to other provisions of this Treaty, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the Annulian Parliament, may adopt provisions to strengthen or to add to the right laid down in this Part, which it shall recommend to the Member States for adoption in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements.’

Read factbook

Outer asul ame

Finally got the Index updated and categorised.(I blame RU for the catergorisation part, him and his damn bureaucracy makes me want to be efficient.]

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Spiritualiza and Krakheim

Ruzalka wrote:Finally got the Index updated and categorised.(I blame RU for the catergorisation part, him and his damn bureaucracy makes me want to be efficient.]
Link=nation=ruzalka/detail=factbook/id=449585

#1! #1!! #1!!! :3

Vanhania

Post self-deleted by Aryans and dravidians.

Outer asul ame

Political Reaction to the Treaty on Unity and Justice in Outer Asul Ame

“Good afternoon and thank you for tuning in to this breaking news broadcast!”

“We have received word that Imperial Grand Prince Blakye Zhizar and President of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Relations Xi Zyn Bon-Sulyn have just left the Imperial Palace in Soviet Petroburg after signing a groundbreaking treaty committing Outer Asul Ame to form a new monetary and economic union with our neighbor to the north. Reaction at home has been swift.”

“President Bon-Sulyn highlighted not only the economic benefits in his speech to reporters earlier today, but also the fact that the Union will give Outer Asul Ame a greater voice on the world stage and also make it more secure as the nation reenters global politics after decades of isolation.”

“Chief Tribune Zakk Bon-Dryk, who is also the Chairman of the Popular Democratic Movement, echoed President Bon-Sulyn’s remarks, emphasizing that the treaty will force Outer Asul Ame to ensure that it upholds the recent changes to the constitution expanding civil rights and government protections to all members of society. And Chancellor Jan Jursi of the Techno-Socialist Party also issued a statement expressing confidence and a high level of support for the initiative.”

“Not all members of the legislature were as pleased with the agreement, however. Rama Saxo, the President for Defense, Intelligence and Security refused to respond to our requests for comment, but the leader of her party, the Regionalist Libertarian Alliance (which is the third largest party by seat count in the College of Chancellors and second largest in the Grand Central Tribunal) didn’t hesitate to call it “a total and complete disaster” and “absolutely crushing for anyone who believes in freedom, limited government and regional autonomy” that is only beneficial for those who “ inanely want to have their lives micromanaged and souls slowly destroyed by faceless, foreign bureaucrats.

“The strongest attack on the treaty, however, unsurprisingly came from hardline nationalist politician and known firebrand Frojik Tyraz, who voted against the agreement, and delivered this blistering speech on the floor of Chancery Hall today:

Never in my wildest dreams did I think that something so vile, so repulsive to the core values of this nation as this so-called treaty, would come across my desk. It is a disgusting piece of legislation, and it is a continuation of the Grand Prince’s – and his puppet masters’ – not-so-secret agenda to completely and utterly destroy any trace of the history and culture of the Asulian Empire from public consciousness.

Not only did he extend citizenship to our domestic enemies – the sons of whores and slaves and reptiles - inferior to true Asuls in every way – not only did he grant them sovereignty for no discernable reason, but now he has turned around and sold our own Asulian sovereignty and birthright to those smug, arrogant imposters to the north – who, by the way, are – or were, until this piece of trash was signed – illegally occupying our land.

It was the Asulian Empire that first occupied and controlled the island of Annulia – not the Petroburgs! And yet their leader has the gall to call himself an Emperor? It is we – the Asul – who are descended from the true Emperors of this Island – and our so-called leader, this Grand Prince of ours, has taken a vow to forsake that title unless and until he restores Asulian rule to all of the lands that we once ruled! And yet – he signs a treaty – a treaty! – with this fake Emperor to the north legitimizing his usurpation! Treating him as an equal – nay, as a superior! He should be rallying the army to take back the lands that are rightfully ours, not groveling at the feet of the wanton thieves squandering them: betraying our heritage, our industries, our customs, our destiny! This treachery – nay, this treason – must not be allowed to stand!"

“Chancellor Tyraz’s remarks solicited a stern response from the Presidium of the College, which has placed them under review for possible censure. Tyraz is a member of the National Royalist Federation and the unofficial leader of that party’s arch-nationalist faction. We reached out to NRF leadership to see if they shared his views. Viscount Jesen Duryl, the President of the Treasury and Commerce and highest ranking member of the party, provided us with this statement:

Today is a day for optimism and celebration. I certainly understand that many citizens of Outer Asul Ame – including those who belong to the NRF – are concerned that entering into close relations with a foreign country could potentially affect their life in unpredictable ways. I want to tell those citizens that they are correct: this treaty will affect their life – but not in the apocalyptic, and frankly disturbing, manner that my colleague so dramatically described. This treaty will put more money in our citizens' pockets, more services at their fingertips, and ensure greater security and overall welfare for their families. The Treasury and Commerce department has fully analyzed the budgetary and economic impact of the obligations – and benefits – of this treaty and the positive impact on GDP growth alone is stunning. Whatever downsides there may be – and there are sure to be some – the benefits are clearly worth it, which is why the NRF endorsed the content and spirit of this treaty when it was being deliberated."

"It’s been an eventful 24 hours, and we’ll certainly have more reaction and analysis in the days to come. Stay tuned!"

Post self-deleted by Aryans and dravidians.

A. Currently we are not accepting "alien nations" into lore that's not really a option.

B. You have to be on Lerodas. You are not on the moon(s).

C. All posts with out a bold title are not considered canon.

D. I see you wrote intergalactic; no. Interstellar should be the word to use. You are traveling between stars not galaxies.

I highly suggest you read up on the helpful links for new players. You need it.

Celoniae and Aryans and dravidians

Aryans and dravidians

Vanhania wrote:A. Currently we are not accepting "alien nations" into lore that's not really a option.
B. You have to be on Lerodas. You are not on the moon(s).
C. All posts with out a bold title are not considered canon.
D. I see you wrote intergalactic; no. Interstellar should be the word to use. You are traveling between stars not galaxies.
I highly suggest you read up on the helpful links for new players. You need it.

Okay :D

Aryans and dravidians wrote:Okay :D

I should also mention that you have to take everything seriously, the first time that I tried to write a foundation post I was writing meme trash and that is not taken kindly.

Vanhania

Blessings to you, my fellow nations.

The Sovereign Priestess Rekeinserah of Jotenia would like to lay claim to the land which her nation occupies. This land is located on the land contained in the sectors of 1909, 1908, 1809, and 1808. Jotenia shares the island with the nations of Celoniae and Fiush, and shares its northern border with Fiush. If there are any other geological or geographical information needed to accurately draw the borders of our nation, please let me know.

-May the Shaman bring you Peace,
Rekeinserah

Jotenia wrote:Blessings to you, my fellow nations.
The Sovereign Priestess Rekeinserah of Jotenia would like to lay claim to the land which her nation occupies. This land is located on the land contained in the sectors of 1909, 1908, 1809, and 1808. Jotenia shares the island with the nations of Celoniae and Fiush, and shares its northern border with Fiush. If there are any other geological or geographical information needed to accurately draw the borders of our nation, please let me know.
-May the Shaman bring you Peace,
Rekeinserah

please read all the links for getting started and how to make a map claim

You only get one sector to start out and your intro post has to be 600 words. It takes only a few minutes to read.

I didn't write a 600 word message but i'm working on one now, it has to do with my new name

Hmm I gotta change my flag

The Rise of a new power
A greater force has risen in Fiush a force that brings many influence throughout the nation the government soon changes quickly, the Emperor and the Lords of the Houses agree to join the Nationalist Nazi Party with this change the country begins working on the perfect race a race of GMH (Genetically Modified Humans) the “Pure Race” will stand 1.5-2 Meters tall, and will be stronger and smarter while young the newborns keep low melanin to have blue eyes while the immigrants are sent to labor camps since they are considered un-pure and anyone who opposes the government is sent to a Gulag. The Regime brings a fierce sense of nationalism to the country and the country is endlessly mobilizing, out of 10 newborns 6 go to the military, 2 go on a normal job, 1 gos to a scientific or political job, 1 go farm. For every 10 Un-pure immigrant children, 2 go to a early labor camp, 6 go to a convert camp to “convert” them to support a pure race, and 2 die in childbirth. For every adult, 6 are in the military, 1 is in a normal job, and 1 in a political or scientific job, and 2 are in the farms. Fiush desires to be truly self sufficient but will want to trade for expensive materials. The Leader being Supreme Leader Phillip Ian Royce the second of his name. Being greater in the military the nation finds itself lacking WMD’s, with only 11 Nuclear Missiles but they do have 24 Aircraft Carriers which is a incredible amount. Currently Fiush is focused on being highly advanced, they are currently funding their own space program called Great Fiush Space Agency of the Cosmos and Space-Time Continuum (GFSACSTC). Though as hard as a life in Fiush may sound, working (unless you’re in the military) is only for 8.5 hours and with good pay although food (bread and water) are distributed amongst every person you can buy more food and entertainment but they can’t hear or see any outside communication since the system of the country could suffer from that so you can only watch 400 government approved networks and the internet is accessible but only government approved sites. Every man or women at the age of 20 already should’ve completed their education, and had basic military training if not then another year but then after that its LABOR CAMP!. The Leader wants to expand Fiush greatly saying that it’s rightfully their land beginning the Great Fiushian Manifest Destiny. Because of this change Fiush is not very appealing to immigrants, unless they are desperate. Everyday on the streets when you wake up you can hear the beautiful Anthem, Nationalist Propaganda, and Patriotic Music. Most of the economy is controlled by the government but there is a private business that is under government inspection and must pay a tribute to the government. In the conversion camps the un-pure immigrants get a chance at purity by competing in a Gladiator Game the last man standing will become a citizen and they will be awarded a similar life to the Fiushians. With the Great Fiushian Manifest Destiny on Fiush wants to ensure itself as a Unopposed Great Power. While the government went from a Imperial Hereditary Monarchy to a Nationalist Fascist Nazist Republic, the life of the leader hasn’t changed except that people call him “Phillip Royce” instead of “Your Great Excellency what hath thy need of me” it bugs him a little. Fiush is also trying to create another species of human but it all ends at a dead end.

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