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      DIE WELT ISSUE 1 AUGUST 2083

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        MIHALJEVIC CALLS ALLIES "MORONIC WARMONGERERS" IN SPEECH; KLEIN CALLS STATEMENT "UNFORTUNATE"
        Zlatko Mihaljević refers to the Allies and Iberia as Warmongerers in speech to the Republic; Foreign Minister Ilona Klein refers to the situation as "unfortunate" for foreign talks.
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        By Dietfried Hertz
        AUGUST 2083, 6:30 PM CET


President Mihaljević of FNU, 2083.
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        DUBRONIK — President Zlatko Mihaljević spoke in Dubronik yesterday regarding the State of the Republic, addressing multiple topics, most controversially the Franco-Iberian War. The speech mainly focused on the Adriatic Coast's economic situation, specifically about plans to create more Helium-3 plants on Luna. However, many Leithanians both at home and abroad are up in arms over the malicious language of the President towards the participants of the war, including the allies of France.

              DUBRONIK
              PRESIDENTIAL STATE OF THE REPUBLIC — EXCERPTS

          "Europe may be a war torn mess, but the Adriatic has not decayed in beauty or safety since the beginning of the conflict [ . . . ] The fact that the Italian peninsula is in the sights of one of the moronic warmongers of Europe is dangerous enough [ . . . ] We and Britain stand alone as the only peaceful nations of Europe, and that is possibly the most impressive thing of all. Despite standing as a major power, they have chosen the correct path, the path of peace and diplomacy."

        The comments drew ire from many in the Leithanian government, with Foreign Minister Ilona Klein, in particular, making her own statement on the comments made by Mihaljević.

              ARKADIEN
              FOREIGN MINISTRY STATEMENT — EXCERPTS

          "The statements by the President to blindly paint all of the participants in this war as warmongerers is disappointing and disingenuous. To think that defending a people from a malicious actor in Europe is warmongering is, in of itself, malicious. There is no shame in remaining neutral, even as a Great Power as Britain has done, but to say that coming to the aid of a nation who was invaded by a warmongerer is wrong is, in itself, wrong. The French did not do anything wrong when they were brutally attacked by the Iberians, and no diplomacy would've stopped the Iberians in attacking France. In light of the Adriatic wishing to sabotage their own relations with the majority of Europe, it is readily apparent that the goodwill set up by their delegates months ago is not wanted and they wish to abandon our good relations. We will not stay silent as a national leader slanders the allies of peace for their own political gain."

        The war has been going on since June, and resulted in high losses on both sides with substantial collateral damage in the Pyrenes and some collateral damage to Iberian cities. Even with the entry of Scandinavia, the war has yet to see any major gains since the war started.

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FNU
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The Unified American Federation
Unified Empiricus
The free northern republic

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PEACE IN OUR TIME
August 31st 2083


On the 29th of August after several months of fighting between Iberia and France a ceasefire was announced and after that... peace. By this time Iberians had taken several sizable settlements in France, parts of Southern Italy, Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia. Though in the name of peace Iberia has began pulling troops out of mainland France, with the agreement being that Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and Southern Italy would be handed over to Iberia. Though the amount of land wasn't as much as was hoped from the war it was still seen as a major victory. The Foreign Ministry has also stated after its victory in the conflict it is wished no ill will shall exist between the two nations and both should focus on the continuing peace and friendship of the nations.

Already the lands have formally been announced to be official provinces in the Empire with full citizenship granted. The Senate will also be gaining more seats, the appointees being from the new territories. Notably Johan, the Prince Imperial has been named King of Naples while Rodrigo de Astraclades, nephew to the emperor has been chosen to be Duke of Sicily and Governor of the Transition.

To mark the victory a ball will be held in the Imperial Palace in Madrid where its expected the Emperor Radigis will announce the next phase of the Empire's history... but for now the army celebrates in the streets as do the civilians of Iberia for their Emperor brings another victory.

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(above) Triceraton soldier meeting the enemy head-on

Amid the fog of war, it can be hard to see the way forward. The news from the battlefield, the diplomatic noises off, the emotion of the grieving and displaced; all of this can be overwhelming. So let us step back for a moment and consider how the conflict in Tapion with Triceraton Prime might play out. What are some of the possible scenarios that politicians and military planners are examining? Few can predict the future with confidence, but here are some potential outcomes. Most are bleak.

Short war.
Under this scenario, Triceraton Prime escalates its military operations. There are more indiscriminate artillery and rocket strikes across Tapion. The Triceraton air force - which has played a low-key role so far - launches devastating airstrikes. Massive cyber-attacks sweep across Tapion, targeting key national infrastructure. Energy supplies and communications networks are cut off. Thousands of civilians die. Despite brave resistance, Pearl Milk Ikspiari falls within days. The government is replaced with a pro-Zanramon puppet regime. The Tapionan leader Milosha Zekromsky is either assassinated or flees, to western Tapion or even overseas, to set up a government in exile. Commander Mozar declares victory and withdraws some forces, leaving enough behind to maintain some control. Thousands of refugees continue to flee west. Tapion joins Quailluna(formerly Quailstar) as a client state of Zanramon, the capital of Triceraton Prime.


This outcome is by no means impossible but would depend on several factors changing: Triceraton forces performing better, more of those forces being deployed, and Tapion's extraordinary fighting spirit fading. Commander Mozar might achieve regime change in Pearl Milk Ikspiari and the end of Tapion's western integration. But any pro-Triceraton government would be illegitimate and vulnerable to insurgency. Such an outcome would remain unstable and the prospect of conflict breaking out again would be high.

Long war
Perhaps more likely is that this develops into a protracted war. Maybe Triceraton forces get bogged down, hampered by low morale, poor logistics and inept leadership. Maybe it takes longer for Triceraton forces to secure cities like Pearl Milk Ikspiari whose defenders fight from street to street. A long siege ensues. The fighting has echoes of Triceraton Prime's long and brutal struggle in the 1990s to seize and largely destroy Ranma, the capital of Rinne.



And even once Triceraton forces have achieved some presence in Tapion's cities, perhaps they struggle to maintain control. Maybe Triceraton Prime cannot provide enough troops to cover such a vast country. Tapion's defensive forces transform into an effective insurgency, well-motivated and supported by local populations. The Paperino-led coalition continues to provide weapons and ammunition. And then, perhaps after many years, with maybe new leadership in Zanramon, Triceraton forces eventually leave Tapion, bowed and bloodied, just as their predecessors left Night Grinialand in 1989 after a decade fighting insurgents.

Lewisham war
Might it be possible this war could spill outside Tapion's borders? Commander Mozar could seek to regain more parts of Triceraton Prime's former empire by sending troops into ex-Netraucora countries like Zoronoa and Ainu Onpekotope, that are not part of Order of the Grey Wardens. Or there could just be miscalculation and escalation. Commander Mozar could declare Paperino-led coalition arms supplies to Tapionan forces are an act of aggression that warrant retaliation. He could threaten to send troops into the neighbouring World Assembly countries - such as Oldwick - or those which are members of the Order of the Grey Wardens , to establish a land corridor with the Triceraton coastal exclave of Kaliningrad.


This would be hugely dangerous and risk war with the Security Council. Under Article 5 of the military alliance's charter, an attack on one member is an attack on all. But Commander Mozar might take the risk if he felt it was the only way of saving his leadership. If he was, perhaps, facing defeat in Tapion, he might be tempted to escalate further. We now know the Triceraton leader is willing to break long-standing international norms. This same logic can be applied to the use of nuclear weapons. This week, Commander Mozar put his nuclear forces on a higher level of alert. Most analysts doubt this means their use is likely or imminent. But it was a reminder that Triceraton doctrine allows for the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons on the battlefield.

Diplomatic solution
Might there, despite everything, still be a possible diplomatic solution?

"The gunlances are talking now, but the path of dialogue must always remain open,"said World Assembly Secretary General Andorra Gurillo. Certainly dialogue continues. Sιgolθne Akabeko the XIIIth of Savinecross has spoken to Commander Mozar on the phone. Diplomats say feelers are being stretched out to Zanramon. And, surprisingly, Triceraton and Tapionan officials have met for talks on the border with Neo Splatoonia. They might not have made much progress. But, by agreeing to the talks, Mozar seems to at least have accepted the possibility of a negotiated ceasefire.

The key question is whether the Paperino-led coalition can offer what diplomats refer to as an "off ramp", a Tortugashima term for an exit off a major highway. Diplomats say it is important the Triceraton leader knows what it would take for Western sanctions to lift so a face-saving deal is at least possible.

Consider this scenario. The war goes badly for Triceraton Prime. Sanctions begin to unsettle Zanramon. Opposition grows as body bags return home. Commander Mozar wonders if he has bitten off more than he can chew. He judges that continuing the war may be a greater threat to his leadership than the humiliation of ending it. Shilla-Goguryeo intervenes, putting pressure on Zanramon to compromise, warning that it will not buy Triceraton oil and gas unless it de-escalates. So Commander Mozar starts to look for a way out. Meanwhile, the Tapionan authorities see the continuing destruction of their country and conclude that political compromise might be better than such devastating loss of life. So diplomats engage and a deal is done. Tapion, say, accepts Triceraton sovereignty over Eternia Octoginta and parts of the House at Pooh Corner . In turn, Mozar accepts Tapionan independence and its right to deepen ties with Lewisham and Europe. This may not seem likely. But it is not beyond the realms of plausibility that such a scenario could emerge from the wreckage of a bloody conflict.

(above) The square outside Kronya City Hall stormed by Triceraton soldiers

Mozar ousted
And what of Commander Mozar himself? When he launched his invasion, he declared: "We are ready for any outcome."

But what if that outcome was him losing power? It might seem unthinkable. Yet the world has changed in recent days and such things are now thought about. Professor Sir Laurel Hommboy, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Sebastopol University, Ultra Grandia Sebastia, , wrote this week: "It is now as likely that there will be regime change in Zanramon as in Pearl Milk Ikspiari."


(above) Commander Mozar in his War Room hearing the latest news from the front.

Why might he say this? Well, perhaps Commander Mozar pursues a disastrous war. Thousands of Triceraton soldiers die. The economic sanctions bite. Commander Mozar loses popular support. Perhaps there is the threat of popular revolution. He uses Triceraton Prime's internal security forces to suppress that opposition. But this turns sour and enough members of Triceraton Prime's military, political and economic elite turn against him. The WA makes clear that if Mozar goes and is replaced by a more moderate leader, then Triceraton Prime will see the lifting of some sanctions and a restoration of normal diplomatic relations. There is a bloody palace coup and Mozar is out. Again, this may not seem likely right now. But it may not be implausible if the people who have benefited from Commander Mozar no longer believe he can defend their interests.

Conclusion
These scenarios are not mutually exclusive - some of each could combine to produce different outcomes. But however this conflict plays out, the world has changed. It will not return to the status quo ante. Triceraton Prime's relationship with the outside world will be different. European and Lewisham attitudes to security will be transformed. And the liberal, international rules-based order might just have rediscovered what it was for in the first place.



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THE INVITATION
September 1st 2083

Already invitations for the victory ball have been sent out, even to some of those Iberia had warred with, specifically to the heads of states and their families, as well as heads of government and any major nobility. The ball will be taking place in the Imperial Palace of Madrid and both Iberian nobility, government and military leaders will be present. The Imperial Family looks forward to seeing everyone there.

A FEW DAYS LATER

The day of the ball, the streets are clean and orderly as the sun begins to go down.
"Lets see what foreign brats show up today shall we?", chuckled the Master of the Palace, patting the arm of a rather fancily dressed guardsman at the gate before heading off inside the palace.

INVITED:
Free Jovian Republic
Unified Empiricus
The free northern republic
FNU

The democratic nation of unovia, The Unified American Federation, FNU, Paperino, and 1 otherThe free northern republic

Well I guess I am no longer the only one to throw parties for the socialites.

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The free northern republic

Public Outrage Across the Nation

After the Royal Family and Prime Minister announced that they would be attending the Iberian peace ball, numerous citizens showed their outrage on social medias, filled with anti-Royal and anti-Socialist rhetoric. Even Representative Sven Lindstrom, a well respected Conservative Leader wasn’t a fan:

“We break our almost 60 year peace, only to go to war for a week? Then we send our reserve troops to the south only to be turned back when they arrive in Berlin because of “Security Reasons” ?! And now our queen is going to get drunk in some palace in Madrid after wasting almost 30 Million Krona for a war we didn’t get to participate in?!”

In under an hour, thousands of people had took to social media platforms to protest these peoples actions. This lead the Royal Family to make the decision to no longer attend, just minutes before they had planned to leave. The Prime Minister has not yet made a statement but having the ball already began, it is believed she will not be attending either.

This leaves a lot of people wondering: “Is the Royal Family on the way out” and “Has the Socialist Party’s rein on the Scandinavian Congress come to an end?” It is unknown what this will do to Scandinavian-Iberian relations, and it’s up for the Iberians to decide.

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Xotrayjan wrote:THE INVITATION
September 1st 2083

Already invitations for the victory ball have been sent out, even to some of those Iberia had warred with, specifically to the heads of states and their families, as well as heads of government and any major nobility. The ball will be taking place in the Imperial Palace of Madrid and both Iberian nobility, government and military leaders will be present. The Imperial Family looks forward to seeing everyone there.

A FEW DAYS LATER

The day of the ball, the streets are clean and orderly as the sun begins to go down.
"Lets see what foreign brats show up today shall we?", chuckled the Master of the Palace, patting the arm of a rather fancily dressed guardsman at the gate before heading off inside the palace.

INVITED:
Free Jovian Republic
Unified Empiricus
The free northern republic
FNU

    DEN OF THE LION

Upon the desk of President Mihaljević laid an invitation, and invitation to the birthplace of the war that had so shortly ago ended. It was almost comedic. As much as he would’ve loved to attend, his previous statements would make such a move quite awkward, and he had business in Dubrovnik. In his stead Vice President Pavlović volunteered to attend, as so to make sure the Republic had some form of presence at such an affair.

To Emperor Radigis
It would be a delight to attend such a diplomatic and peace bearing ball to establish new relations between the freshly peaceful nations of Europe. If any further information has been released since your initial letter, please direct it to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Best, Vice President Pavlović of the Adriatic Republic

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ELECTION TIME EVERYONE

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Any attempts to falsify the vote result will result in an immediate and permanent ban for those involved.

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        EXPEDITION
        EXPEDITION
        JULY, 2083

       

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      Silvalley wrote:The one to respond was simple radio communications, repeating the three tone signal back after a second of pause after receiving the initial tone.

      UNKNOWN STARZONE, SILBERTAL — There was no actual response from the vessel for some time. Then after a couple minutes, a data packet was sent via laser communications. The packet was 150 gigabytes in size, and contained a ton of information, all in some mathematical base or imagery. Most of it had to deal with the location the ship was from, but there was also quite a bit of imagery regarding Leithania itself.

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        THRONUS
        THRONES
        AUGUST, 2083

      (Going to try and fix this as best I can)

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      DecepticonCybertron wrote:Scans of the inter structure proved baffling the building proved to be not made of the usual stone or metal of organics. If anything the building shared more in common with living tissue rather than stone or metal. So either this was some kind of wood or something far more organic than even that. When Ares reached what looked like a sort of meeting room judging by the seats arranged around he keyed his comm.

      "All teams check in and send back mapping data to COs and NCOs," soon reports came in and the true scale of the tower was coming to light. It was probably big enough to make a titian feel meek in size to the place.

      "Sir this is team eleven we got some kind of energy surge coming from further down in the complex, orders," requested Hicks.

      "Hold position all teams home in on Hicks," Ares said.

      TOMB OF ANGELS, MUNDUS SANCTORUM — The scanners, both their equipment and their eyes, deceived them. The structure itself was some strange crystalline material, like Obsidian, but with a strange property. Radio signals couldn't penetrate the walls of the tower, with the quality of radio transmissions getting worse the farther they walked from the entrance.

      The area they had stumbled into, similarly, was misunderstood. No chairs, table, or anything. Just a massive pit that would have to be scaled if they were to venture deeper...

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Neturere, there's a relic world on your border if you're interested in exploring it.

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        EINLADUNG
        INVITATION
        SEPTEMBER, 2083

       

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      Xotrayjan wrote:THE INVITATION
      September 1st 2083

      Already invitations for the victory ball have been sent out, even to some of those Iberia had warred with, specifically to the heads of states and their families, as well as heads of government and any major nobility. The ball will be taking place in the Imperial Palace of Madrid and both Iberian nobility, government and military leaders will be present. The Imperial Family looks forward to seeing everyone there.

      A FEW DAYS LATER

      The day of the ball, the streets are clean and orderly as the sun begins to go down.
      "Lets see what foreign brats show up today shall we?", chuckled the Master of the Palace, patting the arm of a rather fancily dressed guardsman at the gate before heading off inside the palace.

      INVITED:
      Free Jovian Republic
      Unified Empiricus
      The free northern republic
      FNU

      MADRID — Two crimson and white motorcycles pulled up with a limousine, one forward and one aft of the elongated car. As the limousine came to a stop, a well dressed Leithanian man stepped out from the passenger side of the limousine and walked around, he then opened the back door on the driver's side and held it open as a tall Leithanian woman, two Nunitians stepped out, along with another Leithanian woman.

      As they walked up to the entrance of the palace, the man closed the door and went back around, getting back into the limousine. The limousine then waited for the signal to leave or for them to come back, whichever came first.

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Free Jovian Republic wrote:
        EINLADUNG
        INVITATION
        SEPTEMBER, 2083

       

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      MADRID — Two crimson and white motorcycles pulled up with a limousine, one forward and one aft of the elongated car. As the limousine came to a stop, a well dressed Leithanian man stepped out from the passenger side of the limousine and walked around, he then opened the back door on the driver's side and held it open as a tall Leithanian woman, two Nunitians stepped out, along with another Leithanian woman.

      As they walked up to the entrance of the palace, the man closed the door and went back around, getting back into the limousine. The limousine then waited for the signal to leave or for them to come back, whichever came first.

The gates to the Palace opened for the limo, allowing them to the front doors where an escort was waiting, a pair of Imperial Guardsman in white uniforms lined with gold, also wearing cuirasses, medals on them. Their helmet bearing a Lion as well as a plume of red hair. One of them however wasn't human, bearing more resemblence to a dog wolf. It was black with a slim snout with long whiskers almost like a mustache, it's eyes a bright blue.

The guards checked the invitations before looking to each other and nodding.

"Please follow us.", the dog spoke, its voice deep. The other Guardsman opened the door behind them and began escorting the royals down the halls, their swords making metallic clinking as they walked. A few minutes later they reached the doors of the ballroom where another Guardsman was waiting though he didn't wear a cuirass or white but a black uniform, his helmet replaced by a peaked cap. He looked at the other two Guardsmen
"Raneus, Ώte tienen como escolta? Me siento mal por nuestros invitados, olerαn a perros.", the door-guard then popped a smile, the other two not seeming very amused. The door-guard then grabbed a book of guests from a nearby stand and ran his fingers down it until he located the Leithanians.
"Here we are.", he smiled before turning and opening the doors to the lively ballroom where a live band was present playing mostly high-class dancing music though all fell silent when the guard was seen, his voice artificially amplified to be heard across the entire room.

"Announcing her Holy Imperial Majesty Kaiserin Rita Von Auerswald the Second, Empress of the Greater Commonwealth, Queen of Leithania, Protector of Bohemia, Poland, and the Netherlands, Grand Duchess of Bayern, Empress of the Orion, Centauri, and Avalon Astral Realms, Great Knight of Prussia, and the Holy Church of Sol; her Majesty Gemahlin Raaya Salahid, Fireawn of the White River; and her Holy Imperial Highness Prinzessin Amelia von Auerswald, Grand Duchess of Baden-Wurttemburg!", the guard then stepped out of the way of the royals, closing the door behind them as they entered. The music quickly resumed, the floor packed with servants walking around with drinks and food along with nobles, generals and government officials dancing and socializing as the moons light shined through the windows.

They were left to wander for a few minutes before the King of Naples, Prince Imperial Johan approached seemingly from out of nowhere, his magnificent white hair done into a ponytail, wearing a sky blue buttoned up military tunic with a belt, the collar up to his neck with white pants tucked into boots. On his chest was several medals and orders some from just being royalty and others from being in actual combat and the military.
"Hello", he simply said with a smile directed at Rita and Raaya though he changed his gaze to Amelia as he continued.
"We don't meet much of your people around here, especially when the war happened. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Johan de Astraclades, Heir to the Imperial Throne.", again his eyes shifted to the senior monarch of the group.
"I dare say I was surprised when I heard you accepted the invitation. At least some of us can return to civility after conflict.. unlike the Scandinavians, they're mad that they didn't have a chance to shed blood... animals."

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FNU wrote:
    DEN OF THE LION

Upon the desk of President Mihaljević laid an invitation, and invitation to the birthplace of the war that had so shortly ago ended. It was almost comedic. As much as he would’ve loved to attend, his previous statements would make such a move quite awkward, and he had business in Dubrovnik. In his stead Vice President Pavlović volunteered to attend, as so to make sure the Republic had some form of presence at such an affair.

To Emperor Radigis
It would be a delight to attend such a diplomatic and peace bearing ball to establish new relations between the freshly peaceful nations of Europe. If any further information has been released since your initial letter, please direct it to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Best, Vice President Pavlović of the Adriatic Republic

On arrival to the palace the vice president was met by a pair of Imperial Guardsman in white uniforms lined with gold, also wearing cuirasses, medals on them. Their helmet bearing a Lion as well as a plume of red hair. One of them however wasn't human, bearing more resemblence to a dog wolf. It was black with a slim snout with long whiskers almost like a mustache, it's eyes a bright blue. They stood in front of the main doors as other cuirassiers patrolled the area on horseback.

The guards checked the invitations before opening the doors behind them.

"Please follow us.", the human guard spoke. The other Guardsman, the dog opened the door behind them and began escorting the royals down the halls, their swords making metallic clinking as they walked. A few minutes later they reached the doors of the ballroom where another Guardsman was waiting though he didn't wear a cuirass or white but a black uniform, his helmet replaced by a peaked cap.
The door-guard then looked at his book before opening the door behind him.
"Introducing Vice President Radoslav Pavlovič of the Adriatic Coast"

The Leithanians shortly followed in after.

At the end of the ballroom there was an elevated area where the Emperor, Radigis sat upon his throne drinking from a cup of wine, several armed guards blocking anyone from approaching the throne or the tables of the royalty. None the less the room was packed and loud, nobody even remotely Slavic or speaking any similar languages.. it was enough to induce anxiety.
From behind the Vice-President came a voice.
"First time?"
The voice came from a Marshal in uniform, Duke Fernando de Solaris. Unlike most in the room his skin was black though he sounded as Iberian as anyone there.
"Believe it or not most of these people here, none of them had been to one of these a decade or two ago, not even me.", he'd say before patting Radoslav on the back.
"Though I must say, it's pretty weak of your President not to attend. Even the Leithanians are here.. spineless, like the Scandinavians hmm?"

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        EINLADUNG
        INVITATION
        SEPTEMBER, 2083

       

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      Xotrayjan wrote:The gates to the Palace opened for the limo, allowing them to the front doors where an escort was waiting, a pair of Imperial Guardsman in white uniforms lined with gold, also wearing cuirasses, medals on them. Their helmet bearing a Lion as well as a plume of red hair. One of them however wasn't human, bearing more resemblence to a dog wolf. It was black with a slim snout with long whiskers almost like a mustache, it's eyes a bright blue.

      The guards checked the invitations before looking to each other and nodding.

      "Please follow us.", the dog spoke, its voice deep. The other Guardsman opened the door behind them and began escorting the royals down the halls, their swords making metallic clinking as they walked. A few minutes later they reached the doors of the ballroom where another Guardsman was waiting though he didn't wear a cuirass or white but a black uniform, his helmet replaced by a peaked cap. He looked at the other two Guardsmen
      "Raneus, Ώte tienen como escolta? Me siento mal por nuestros invitados, olerαn a perros.", the door-guard then popped a smile, the other two not seeming very amused. The door-guard then grabbed a book of guests from a nearby stand and ran his fingers down it until he located the Leithanians.
      "Here we are.", he smiled before turning and opening the doors to the lively ballroom where a live band was present playing mostly high-class dancing music though all fell silent when the guard was seen, his voice artificially amplified to be heard across the entire room.

      "Announcing her Holy Imperial Majesty Kaiserin Rita Von Auerswald the Second, Empress of the Greater Commonwealth, Queen of Leithania, Protector of Bohemia, Poland, and the Netherlands, Grand Duchess of Bayern, Empress of the Orion, Centauri, and Avalon Astral Realms, Great Knight of Prussia, and the Holy Church of Sol; her Majesty Gemahlin Raaya Salahid, Fireawn of the White River; and her Holy Imperial Highness Prinzessin Amelia von Auerswald, Grand Duchess of Baden-Wurttemburg!", the guard then stepped out of the way of the royals, closing the door behind them as they entered. The music quickly resumed, the floor packed with servants walking around with drinks and food along with nobles, generals and government officials dancing and socializing as the moons light shined through the windows.

      They were left to wander for a few minutes before the King of Naples, Prince Imperial Johan approached seemingly from out of nowhere, his magnificent white hair done into a ponytail, wearing a sky blue buttoned up military tunic with a belt, the collar up to his neck with white pants tucked into boots. On his chest was several medals and orders some from just being royalty and others from being in actual combat and the military.
      "Hello", he simply said with a smile directed at Rita and Raaya though he changed his gaze to Amelia as he continued.
      "We don't meet much of your people around here, especially when the war happened. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Johan de Astraclades, Heir to the Imperial Throne.", again his eyes shifted to the senior monarch of the group.
      "I dare say I was surprised when I heard you accepted the invitation. At least some of us can return to civility after conflict.. unlike the Scandinavians, they're mad that they didn't have a chance to shed blood... animals."

      MADRID — The comment by the door-guard drew a bit of a scowl from the already angry-looking aide, giving the already tall individual a bit of a more frightening look as they stepped past. The three royals didn't seem to be bothered at all by the comment, mostly because Raaya and Amelia didn't know Spanish unlike Rita and the Aide. Though all that seemed to get ignored as they stepped into the ballroom.

      While normally Leithanians stood out like sore thumbs, the two Nunitians, Raaya and Amelia, stood out even more, being the only two that were truly not Human. This fact made it unsurprising that they were quickly greeted by the King of Naples.

      Raaya, Amelia, and the Aide all gave slight bows whilst Rita simply gave a slight, welcoming nod. The two Nunitians remained dead silent as the man spoke, with Rita speaking up after he finished. "I'm Rita von Auerswald. The Second. Empress of the Commonwealth" She then motioned towards the two Nunitians, "This is my consort, Raaya of the Salahids and that is my daughter, Princess Amelia." She then glanced behind her at the Aide, "And that's our aide, Eliza." She returned her attention to the Prince, "It is a pleasure to meet you. And I agree with your sentiment regarding the Scandinavians. There's a reason they were turned down when they attempted to cross through our realms."

      She paused, "They seem to not understand honor in war. Though, as much as our strike at your astral bases could be considered dishonorable, I'm sure you understand why it occurred, we didn't want it to escalate into an orbital war." The Empress's English was very good to say the least. "Though I must say. The comments by the coward of the Adriatics was most troubling."

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      Luftbus changes the TOT industry! Messerschmitt sent into panic!

    In Issue #1 of September 2083, Luftbus introduces a revolutionary new aircraft utilizing a new bill passed 8 years ago, sending Messerschmitt into panic.
    Read more in the article below!

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        Luftbus unveiled their brand new L450, breaking records and sending Messerschmitt scrambling for a product to counter.
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        ARKADIEN — Yesterday afternoon, after the GLAF fighters and bombers did their air show, and after the usual gimmicks from many airlines and manufacturers, came a true treat to the Airlines. A low-speed flyover by a brand new transorbital transport (TOT), gear and flaps down. The flyover drew cheers and applause from the crowd as well as curiosity over what the new aircraft was. It was that day that Luftbus unveiled its revolutionary L450 aircraft. Shortly thereafter, orders flooded in from Lufthansa, KLM, and LOT, and even some from the Air Force itself, with more expected to come soon.

        So what makes this aircraft so special? That would be its brand new, never-before-seen multi-mode fusion drives. On normal TOTs, like the Luftbus L435 or the Messerschmitt 1082, they're required to run two sets of engines, helium-3 or hydrogen fusion drives, and a set of multi-mode chemical engines due to the volatile effects of He3 or hydrogen fusion drives running in atmosphere. The L450, however, runs its fusion drives off a little-known fuel called Methylhexagen (104). This fuel is a civilian-grade variant of the Commonwealth Forces' Fusionsbrennstoff-125 fuel, or more widely called "Hexagen", short for its scientific name Methylhexagen 125. The fuel, while still very efficient when compared to chemical rockets, is much less volatile in the presence of an atmosphere, allowing its usage on atmospheric craft like transorbital fighters and dropships. However, recently the Reichstag passed Bill 3245, Expansion of Fusion Fuel Markets, which allowed fusion fuel producers like STF and Herkunft GmbH to produce and sell a civilian grade of Methylhexagen (125) amongst other things. This resulting in the production and selling of Methylhexagen (104), and the direct cause of Luftbus producing the L450.

        Upon realizing the potential of using this fuel to drastically cut down fuel costs, Luftbus began design work on the L450, then called Project Arrow. According to Luftbus itself, this process took over 8 years, including testing. Last year, Luftbus released a vague 45 second video titled Willkommen in der Zukunft | Raumschiff fόr alle (Welcome to the Future | Starship for Everyone), where sneak peaks of an interior of an aircraft as well as MTU workers working on fusion drive cones were presented. And earlier this week, a mere 3 days before the air show yesterday, Luftbus posted an hour, thirty minute video of a tour of a Luftbus L450, which garnered some attention, however remained relatively unknown due to both the bill's obscurity as well as the severe lack of advertising and the secrecy of the L450's conception. That all changed on September 15th, 2083, when the L450 was seen flying by the public for the first time at the Arkadien 2083 Air Show.

        The program was applauded by massive airlines Lufthansa and KLM Royal Airways, who touted the aircraft as "A massive cost saving effort" and "The most revolutionary aircraft since Boeing's first transorbital transport." However, while airlines were applauding and were generally excited about the new offering, Messerschmitt was sent into a panic. Despite advance warning regarding the passage of the bill, Messerschmitt was convinced that multi-engine type aircraft were still the future, and thus didn't invest in designing an aircraft to take advantage of Hexagen 104. The new aircraft from Luftbus surprised them, especially when statistics were released from prior tests, showing that the transport could reach every astral port on the Moon without stopping at any stations, a first for transorbital transports and a feat thought only reserved for astral cruise liners.

        But how does this affect you, the reader? Well, because the L450 doesn't need to use ineffecient, high-cost chemical fuels to get above the Dornier Line, and the relative cheapness of Methylhexagen (104), ticket prices on flight using the L450 will be lower. In addition, it opens up new destinations. Never before has a flight been able to go directly from Arkadien to Luna. Luftbus has truly changed the TOT industry, for the better.

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        EINLADUNG
        INVITATION
        SEPTEMBER, 2083

       

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      MADRID — The comment by the door-guard drew a bit of a scowl from the already angry-looking aide, giving the already tall individual a bit of a more frightening look as they stepped past. The three royals didn't seem to be bothered at all by the comment, mostly because Raaya and Amelia didn't know Spanish unlike Rita and the Aide. Though all that seemed to get ignored as they stepped into the ballroom.

      While normally Leithanians stood out like sore thumbs, the two Nunitians, Raaya and Amelia, stood out even more, being the only two that were truly not Human. This fact made it unsurprising that they were quickly greeted by the King of Naples.

      Raaya, Amelia, and the Aide all gave slight bows whilst Rita simply gave a slight, welcoming nod. The two Nunitians remained dead silent as the man spoke, with Rita speaking up after he finished. "I'm Rita von Auerswald. The Second. Empress of the Commonwealth" She then motioned towards the two Nunitians, "This is my consort, Raaya of the Salahids and that is my daughter, Princess Amelia." She then glanced behind her at the Aide, "And that's our aide, Eliza." She returned her attention to the Prince, "It is a pleasure to meet you. And I agree with your sentiment regarding the Scandinavians. There's a reason they were turned down when they attempted to cross through our realms."

      She paused, "They seem to not understand honor in war. Though, as much as our strike at your astral bases could be considered dishonorable, I'm sure you understand why it occurred, we didn't want it to escalate into an orbital war." The Empress's English was very good to say the least. "Though I must say. The comments by the coward of the Adriatics was most troubling."

Johan bowed his head slightly to each Royal that was introduced, minus the aide who received no attention from Johan at all. He tapped his finger against the glass he held in his hand, half full of champagne.
"Well, space warfare was off the limits since the start. We didn't want to destroy Europe after all.", he went on to say before letting out a slight chuckle at the mention of the Adriatic Coast, looking over to the Adriatic VP who was not far away.
"Well Slavs are a lesser people, tending not to know what they're talking about. The only thing they seem to do is commit ethnic cleansing when things get rough."

He gave a smile to each of the royals before speaking again.
"Well with your presence here I'm sure we can forget our former hostilities and enter the future not as foes but potential comrades, though I don't you intend to want to talk completely about the lower people's of Europe and politics, it's a ball after all.", he'd say before looking to the princess.
"Your Highness, would you like to dance?", he'd ask, not exactly wanting her to be left out of the festivities.

Across the ballroom the Emperor was sat on a throne behind a table, guarded by several men in ornate golden powered armour, folded wings on their backs.
It seemed odd, for such a joyous event, the man who orchestrated it was barely participating.

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Xotrayjan wrote:.On arrival to the palace the vice president was met by a pair of Imperial Guardsman in white uniforms lined with gold, also wearing cuirasses, medals on them. Their helmet bearing a Lion as well as a plume of red hair. One of them however wasn't human, bearing more resemblence to a dog wolf. It was black with a slim snout with long whiskers almost like a mustache, it's eyes a bright blue. They stood in front of the main doors as other cuirassiers patrolled the area on horseback.

The guards checked the invitations before opening the doors behind them.

"Please follow us.", the human guard spoke. The other Guardsman, the dog opened the door behind them and began escorting the royals down the halls, their swords making metallic clinking as they walked. A few minutes later they reached the doors of the ballroom where another Guardsman was waiting though he didn't wear a cuirass or white but a black uniform, his helmet replaced by a peaked cap.
The door-guard then looked at his book before opening the door behind him.
"Introducing Vice President Radoslav Pavlovič of the Adriatic Coast"

The Leithanians shortly followed in after.

At the end of the ballroom there was an elevated area where the Emperor, Radigis sat upon his throne drinking from a cup of wine, several armed guards blocking anyone from approaching the throne or the tables of the royalty. None the less the room was packed and loud, nobody even remotely Slavic or speaking any similar languages.. it was enough to induce anxiety.
From behind the Vice-President came a voice.
"First time?"
The voice came from a Marshal in uniform, Duke Fernando de Solaris. Unlike most in the room his skin was black though he sounded as Iberian as anyone there.
"Believe it or not most of these people here, none of them had been to one of these a decade or two ago, not even me.", he'd say before patting Radoslav on the back.
"Though I must say, it's pretty weak of your President not to attend. Even the Leithanians are here.. spineless, like the Scandinavians hmm?"

"Not spineless, busy. Something came up with ANSA's new budget, and he was needed for conversations on a newly planned spacecraft." Pavlović sighs loudly before continuing. "We figured it would be best if at least one government official attended such an event, and I thought it best that I was the one to show up. Still, I must thank you for your hospitality."

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A NEW INVITATION

With the refusal of the Scandinavians to visit a new invitation was sent out.. not to Europeans or nobility but to an outsider.. an American. The Homelander himself would have an invitation signed personally by the Emperor arrive on his doorstep for a ball in Madrid.

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Business As Usual

With the return of the American Homefleet from the alien incursion in the highly secretive Washington System, President Yagi earlier today notified that business as usual would resume with the American Federation Military and that operations would be conducted in Southern France to aid in the rebuilding of the country during it's war with Iberia. Along with this, ATLAS contractors and military factories were reactivated today after a long drawn out trial after the FTC v ATLAS case made it's way to the supreme court and in a Unanimous 15-0 Decision, the ATLAS corporation would be assimilated into the American Federations Military as the Sole Private Military contractor for the country whilst it's subsidiaries would be merged into Templin Keppe.

In other news The Secretary of Defense, Dirk Valentine, flew to Reykjavik earlier this morning aboard Air Force Two with Vice President Hubert Delroy as both have begun talks with the Nordic Republic on talks regarding admission into the Organization of Free Nations. The Defensive pact only consists of the French and American Federations as it's sole and founding members, though with the Indochinese Confederation being a close Ally, talks may begin to see American forces leaning towards a new expansion of American Influence. Sticking within the Eastern Hemisphere, The Secretary of State also announced that the American Federation now recognizes the Australian Commonwealth Government as the legitimate Successor State of Australia. This would not change or alter relations with Unovia as it only changed it's standing with recognizing the Australian Government from a Government in Exile to a proper Successor State.

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this will be interesting to see play out.

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Xotrayjan wrote:PEACE IN OUR TIME
August 31st 2083


On the 29th of August after several months of fighting between Iberia and France a ceasefire was announced and after that... peace. By this time Iberians had taken several sizable settlements in France, parts of Southern Italy, Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia. Though in the name of peace Iberia has began pulling troops out of mainland France, with the agreement being that Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and Southern Italy would be handed over to Iberia. Though the amount of land wasn't as much as was hoped from the war it was still seen as a major victory. The Foreign Ministry has also stated after its victory in the conflict it is wished no ill will shall exist between the two nations and both should focus on the continuing peace and friendship of the nations.

Already the lands have formally been announced to be official provinces in the Empire with full citizenship granted. The Senate will also be gaining more seats, the appointees being from the new territories. Notably Johan, the Prince Imperial has been named King of Naples while Rodrigo de Astraclades, nephew to the emperor has been chosen to be Duke of Sicily and Governor of the Transition.

To mark the victory a ball will be held in the Imperial Palace in Madrid where its expected the Emperor Radigis will announce the next phase of the Empire's history... but for now the army celebrates in the streets as do the civilians of Iberia for their Emperor brings another victory.

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    MADRID —
    ARRIVAL of the DUKE of KENT

When the invitation reached Buckingham Palace and was read aloud to the Royal Family in their private sitting room, it was almost snatched from the footman by the Queen Mother and thrown in the bin. However, the contriving Duke of Kent skillfully talked her out of it. In the process, he negotiated his way to Madrid with the King reluctantly signing off on it, the reason being he was aware that the British Government was not at all pleased with the situation in Europe and the escalation to war with a country such as France by an upstart regime in Iberia - and the King agreed. The Duke was able to convince the rest of the family that sending a Royal that wasn't as "close" to the Palace could ensure representation without compromising the British position.

Eventually, George the Duke of Kent - who was also a Prince of the United Kingdom by the lineage of one of King George V's sons - arrived in Madrid via motorcade. His car, a cobalt black Jaguar displaying the flag of the United Kingdom and his personal Ducal standard was flanked back to front by two black armoured Range Rovers each with a team of men more than capable of protecting and/or extracting the Duke in the unlikely scenario his life was in danger. As he stepped out, he had on full show his red Royal colonels uniform and blue sash, bearing the insignia of the Royal Navy, as well as an extensive array of medals from his service in the Gem War, medals that far outnumbered his ceremonial medals. He prepared to be greeted and escorted by the Iberian staff as his own protectors remained with the vehicles.

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Ignore that ^^^

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