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The Makko Oko Office Of The Emperor

Date: August 9th, 2022
To: The Controlist Ferwerter Union Supreme Chairman Stahitmao, Ferwerter Ministry Of State Security, Ferwerter National People's Congress
From: Emperor Conall Solis

PROPOSAL FOR JOINT LEGISLATIVE REVIEW

"ATTN: Ferwerter Supreme Chairman Stahitmao, Ministry Of State Security, National People's Congress

Greetings our esteemed friends,

I have an idea that I would like to officially propose to the Ferwerter Government. As some within your realm of diplomatic affairs would be aware, sometime last month, I officially revised and amended our fair Constitution, known as the Basic Rights, to not enumerate rights, for reasons of national security, and have vowed instead, to only put it into written words, on paper, through legislation.

The situation within Makko Oko is unsound, with racial bias and discrimination running mad through unkept and unlegislated territories and areas. In a meeting with our Minister Of Internal Security, we discussed ways to fully criminalize and stop discrimination in its tracks, and the idea of the 'Safety & Equality Act' was formed. Due to circumstances outside of my own control, I feel I may be a bit underqualified to write such huge legislation, and our own fair judges don't exactly know where to start, but are also technically not obliged to assist in these processes, and handle merely court duties.

Therefore, I, as the Emperor of Makko Oko, am requesting on behalf of the government, to establish an international legislative review tribunal with your government, to meet in either your capital or ours, to not only write, but to solicit feedback on such legislation. We ask that you keep in mind our different cultures, and with it, our different styles of law and justice.

We ask for an official response to this proposal as soon as able, and upon receipt of official approval, shall officially begin the tribunal. This is a unique idea never tried before, but we hope to unify the great nations of this world, and within it, their people in power, to form some of the widest reaching, and most security-inducing, laws in the nation.

- Emperor Conall Solis
The Makko Oko Office Of The Emperor"

316 dead in ambush on Royal Government's evacuation of Kumswalo

Tragedy erupts in the capital city of Kumswalo today, as the perpetual battle over the city rages on. The Royal Government- once the unquestioned authority of the diverse nation- has now been reduced to a rump state fleeing from its own capital. Over the past couple of weeks, the slums have been vied over by multiple factions. The common loser? The remnants of the Kingdom. The last few government officials and ambassadors are in the process of being exfiltrated, fleeing to an unknown location.

Helicopters belonging to the government collect outside of the palace and ministerial buildings. However, these evacuations would culminate in the deaths of 300 people. As helicopters lifted off, they would be struck repeatedly by stinger and igla MANPAD systems. Only a few helicopters would be successfully hit, but their overcrowded nature due to the desperation of those fleeing would result in saturated casualties.

The strike is attributed to cells of Islamic State Zamboodle (ISZ) in the region, who promptly celebrate their victory in the jihad. Previous to the establishment of ISZ, cells of terrorist cell Al-Fartabom have merged into the organization, with leader Obsama Bin Conan making a propaganda statement later that day.

ISZ cells have begun to attempt to make contact with ISK, ISA, and ISKA in Karackistan and Anekhstan for support in the conflict against other factions and the innumerable warlords there. Even though ISZ is budding in power, a recent ambush on their convoy by radical militants of the Revolutionary Black Juche-Songun Study Militia lead by the secretive "Dae General" as well as loss of territory against the "God's Resistance Army" lead by Jared Kona in the southwest has proven that the faction is in need of aid.

Makko Oko, The Controlist Ferwerter Union, Karackistan, and Czetakya

Zamboodle wrote:316 dead in ambush on Royal Government's evacuation of Kumswalo

Tragedy erupts in the capital city of Kumswalo today, as the perpetual battle over the city rages on. The Royal Government- once the unquestioned authority of the diverse nation- has now been reduced to a rump state fleeing from its own capital. Over the past couple of weeks, the slums have been vied over by multiple factions. The common loser? The remnants of the Kingdom. The last few government officials and ambassadors are in the process of being exfiltrated, fleeing to an unknown location.

Helicopters belonging to the government collect outside of the palace and ministerial buildings. However, these evacuations would culminate in the deaths of 300 people. As helicopters lifted off, they would be struck repeatedly by stinger and igla MANPAD systems. Only a few helicopters would be successfully hit, but their overcrowded nature due to the desperation of those fleeing would result in saturated casualties.

The strike is attributed to cells of Islamic State Zamboodle (ISZ) in the region, who promptly celebrate their victory in the jihad. Previous to the establishment of ISZ, cells of terrorist cell Al-Fartabom have merged into the organization, with leader Obsama Bin Conan making a propaganda statement later that day.

ISZ cells have begun to attempt to make contact with ISK, ISA, and ISKA in Karackistan and Anekhstan for support in the conflict against other factions and the innumerable warlords there. Even though ISZ is budding in power, a recent ambush on their convoy by radical militants of the Revolutionary Black Juche-Songun Study Militia lead by the secretive "Dae General" as well as loss of territory against the "God's Resistance Army" lead by Jared Kona in the southwest has proven that the faction is in need of aid.

Suraiya’s government extends overtures of asylum to the royal government.

Darklore wrote:What were the chances that the metalbot wanted to go the same way as he did?

"Well now those specialized clones get their time off and we get the detriment and the droids. We should be pushing onto the capital, but we get an escort mission to cut our combat time." One of the clones moaned while taking a seat on a seat alongside the wall.

The super tactical droid turned to them and vocalized, "If our assets are not there, you shall get all the data necessary to deal with the capital as well as an advisor from the Alliance military. With me, you would know every alliance strategy and tactic, allowing maximized efficiency in combat."

The clone looked to the droid. "And if your assets are there, we'll be running straight into a trap. You're lucky the general is the one who assigned this mission. Anyone else and we'd have taken you deep into the jungle and scrapped you for whatever data you could offer." The clone shook their head and turned away from Jonathan and the droids.

The transport continued on its way, quickly approaching both the droid assets point and Jonathan's destination...

OOC: Question. I saw the poll and I wonder. Am I able to destroy Exsorcial? Probably not, but wondering about the poll. Also I can't talk on Discord as I can't get into Discord.

New Franshire wrote:OOC: Question. I saw the poll and I wonder. Am I able to destroy Exsorcial? Probably not, but wondering about the poll. Also I can't talk on Discord as I can't get into Discord.

OOC: it's just a poll done for fun.

Sadripoor wrote:Suraiya’s government extends overtures of asylum to the royal government.

Staff members, including the next heir, several dukes, duchesses, princes and the princess- have managed to flee. However, King Attapompo III, three of his sons, and various other nobility members have elected to remain in the country to fight from their rendevouz point, as to not sink morale.

Sadripoor

Zamboodle wrote: ISZ cells have begun to attempt to make contact with ISK, ISA, and ISKA in Karackistan and Anekhstan for support in the conflict against other factions and the innumerable warlords there. Even though ISZ is budding in power, a recent ambush on their convoy by radical militants of the Revolutionary Black Juche-Songun Study Militia lead by the secretive "Dae General" as well as loss of territory against the "God's Resistance Army" lead by Jared Kona in the southwest has proven that the faction is in need of aid.


The message is seen by ISKA dispatch and they respond with "We will send reinforcements, weapons, and ammunitions by convoy in Al-Qatari mountains"(The Al-Qatari mountains is the mountains at the "arm" of Karackistan where Khost and Kabul are) We will make sure to pray for you every night ALLAH AKHBAR!

Izakuria, Krusilov, and Czetakya

Westbeech wrote:The transport continued on its way, quickly approaching both the droid assets point and Jonathan's destination...

"Charming, aren't they?"

, Jonathan asked the droid as he leaned in on the other side of their driver, ready to ask him to halt once they approached his destination.

"Not to worry, I was treated quite similarly and I'm still alive. If they do scrap you, it'll probably take quite a while still."

They were moving quickly, the destination coming up fast. Jonathan had set the distance calculator in his eye to the metric system, allowing him to finally actually read how far away certain things were. And what he was looking at was coming up rapidly. At a distance of about 500 meter he said:

"Stop. This is where I get off."

The location they had arrived at was a dried up riverbed, leading up to what appeared to be a large cliff. Water was still coming down from it in one massive waterfall, but it appeared as though the ground at the base of the cliff had given way recently, letting the entirety of the water fall to some place below the riverbed.

Otherwise it was surrounded by dense jungle and the cliff looked about as normal as any other cliff.

THE CENTURY

Charan breaks ranks on The Controlist Ferwerter Union canal plan

    SURADAO—Debates began in the General Estate today over a Ferwerter-led canal project that would change the face of Suraiya’s export industry. Overtures from the Controlist Ferwerter Union to construct a massive canal linking the Aurelian Sea to the Bay of Ferwert were initially met with support from Prime Minister Pramdishat Ananda’s government. As debates began today, however, members of the Charan party broke ranks with the government on mass, calling for the canal project to be voted down.

    Charan party leader Psom Non said the canal would be “a complete waste of funding,” that could be better used supporting farmers and investing in the struggling rural welfare state. “We have hundreds of millions of people who can’t afford the medical care guaranteed to them by our national laws. The government expects us to put money into a pet project?”

    Non also mentioned the physical challenges presented by the vast stretch of land the canal would have to cross. The shortest route from the Aurelian Sea to the Bay of Ferwert crosses through hundreds of miles of dense jungle, including parts of the Kalang Chaiya region inhabited by indigenous tribes. Should the canal project go forward, Non mentioned, it would cut through those tribal lands. “That would be a violation of their basic rights,” Non said.

    In a rare turn of events, the remnants of the Samnat Raj—which remains dominant in Rama Atri and the surrounding provinces—have sided with the Charan. The two parties have long been bitter rivals, but the existence of a canal in the east would threaten Rama Atri’s flourishing monopoly on Suraiyan shipping.

    Princess Samsheet Karupaktichai of Raman, a ranking member of the Samnat Raj and influential northern noble, warned of the risks of becoming reliant on a canal tied to the whims of another nation. “There is nothing stopping the Ferwerters from blocking their end of the canal the moment we do something they don’t like,” Karupaktichai said. “I would much rather preserve Rama Atri’s economy and support northern Suraiyan dockworkers than tie the fate of our economy to another country.”

    Suradao’s apparent hesitation on the canal project could signal a rift in Suraiyan-Ferwerter relations, which just last year were rife with nuclear tensions and political standoffs. Since then, a tenuous but optimistic peace between the two states has prevailed, especially with the establishment of the Khon Ngai—based Aurelian Union. The construction of the canal is intended to be a major part of the Aurelian Union’s model of continental economics: increasing financial interdependence as a means to discourage hostility.

    But what was popular with Suraiyan diplomats in Khon Ngai may not be popular with a public that is becoming unsettled with their new government’s failure to enact any major economic reforms. Poor Suraiyans who supported Pramdishat Ananda’s election as Prime Minister are still poor, and Ananda is now embroiled in a battle over her refusal to cut the national defense budget.

    From here, the General Estate might move to vote on the canal within the week. This is very likely, as the Sinn Hind appears to remain largely supportive of the program. But the Samnat Raj’s backing could give the Charan just enough votes to block the bill; or, if enough members of the Samnat Raj defect, the Charan may force the issue to go to a national referendum, which could take weeks.

TBNC || Current Events

Caryton to formally illegalize homosexual actions; dissident splinter-off "Free Gospel Church of Caryton" forced to disband

In a long-expected move, the Richard Hannis administration has finally ratified a law that had been in effect de-facto since 2018. The Federal Gospel Authority of Caryton has tied up its legal loose ends, and has made homosexual partnerships, marriage, and sexual intercourse a felony crime in the Spiritual Republic of Caryton.

Formerly, in the Republic of Alta- homosexuals were given the instrument of marriage as a propaganda ploy to reduce dissent within the country. The resulting societal damage was as self-evident as the Altan choice to allow alcohol to proliferate in it's nation. The Spiritual Republic of Caryton acknowledges that all vestiges of the old regime must be erased from the memory of its people. The Altan state- a militantly theophobic secular regime, had incorrectly and unfairly taken the divine institution of marriage and used it for its own gains. Caryton acknowledges the prevailing theologic hegemony of its citizenry, and the fringes of the minority of minorities who still reside in the Republic.

Caryton has reclaimed the institution of marriage from secular tyrants.

The government, as a result of the law- has formally ended some localities' practice of issuing civil unions (namely in the non-denominational authority) and has declared all civil unions established beforehand as null and void. This de-legitimizes secret homosexual unions, and also targets heterosexual couples who enter these unions in order to have irresponsible sexual relations. Therefore, the only marriages are done through churches, who are now required to submit records of marriage to the state.

The Dorothy Shirleyton administration, in an attempt to appear neutral, had made homosexual relations illegal though a legal cycle that first made sex before marriage illegal, then defining 'marriage' as a union between man and woman. However, this created the loophole of civil unions mentioned before.

The dissident splinter cell of the Free Gospel Church of Caryton, which supports LGBT+ rhetoric and has been the subject of rumors revolving secret marriages via civil union- has been forced to disband or else face legal consequences for committing conspiracy to break the laws of abstinence. More moderate members of the former FGCC have been recorded to rejoin the mainline Gospel Church of Caryton, with those still on the fringes defecting to other religious denominations- or making plans to leave the country entirely.

Civil Protection readiness levels in the Non-Denominational Authority have been increased in preparation for potentially violent protests.

Twilight Sparkle wrote:Rainbow stared at Alula for a couple of seconds before giving her the tiniest of nods. Then, without saying a word, she turned and headed outside. It didn't go unnoticed to Alula that the Equestrian General took great care to secure both the bottle of Ambrosia and the icon in her pocket.

As soon as she was able, Rainbow spread her wings and jumped into the sky, beginning an uncharacteristically unsteady flight towards the airship waiting outside New Elysium. The rest of the General's entourage had been waiting outside, and they hurried after their leader, clearly confused about this latest turn of events. Some of them were whispering to each other and giving odd glances to Rainbow.

Just before she left New Elysium's airspace, Rainbow turned to look at Alula. The focus of her gaze was still somewhere far beyond Alula's forehead, but there was a grim determination in her eyest that hadn't been there before.

She said, "I... don't know what will happen when I meet with Twilight. I hope... everything... will turn out okay. But I fear... it won't be the same again. Ever." She let out a short bitter laugh. "I wonder... When does Loyalty end?"

Alula looked at the Shadowbolts that surrounded them briefly before turning back to Rainbow. “Were you Diarchal, I’d say Loyalty ends when you do but we’re not in the Diarchy now.” Her gaze went to New Elysium next as Rainbow’s ship came closer. “I cannot tell you where it ends but I can suggest who it should be to, never give your loyalty to those unwilling to return it equal measure. My loyalty belongs to my clan who chose me to guide them through the Warp and across realities, my soldiers who trust me to lead them through fire and blood, the citizens who labour in manufactorums so that we may protect them from foul predation and to the Sister Divine who created us all in Their Image.” The Elysian hovered there a little longer as the Equestrian vessel halted beneath them. “I pray you stay in the Sisters’ light, General.”

Khovezzem

Spiritual Republic of Caryton wrote:TBNC || CURRENT EVENTS
The encouragement of the pious, the strengthening of all.

Providence Coast Guard of Caryton victorious in paraphernalia interception!

HEIDISTOWN, SOUTHERN AUTHORITY || The city of Heidistown- noted special industrial zone of the nation and famed tourist destination- has seen its usual boom in summer activity. In the midst of the concourses of foreign tourists, high-school and collegiate students on break, and vacationing families specifically crossing the Sunwater Channel to partake in a warm and beach-focused summer, the locals of Heidistown typically see a strong boost in revenue.

Unfortunately, the presence of foreigners and vulnerable youths typically means good business for foreign saboteurs and domestic apostates. The Spiritual Republic's traditionally zero-tolerance policy on items made illegal by the Prohibition Act has been for the most part successful. In most other countries in which Prohibition has been tried, the respective authorities have seen mass amounts of civil disobedience. Fortunately for national and theocratic leaders, the unique conditions of Caryton's government being inseparable from the Church- and first-hand accounts of the evils of the prohibited items from the days of Alta- there is little desire by the majority of people to break this sacred and most principled way of Carytonic culture.

Still, the conspirators called by Satan have decided to prey on our youth and our weakest members of society in an attempt to ruin our way of our livelihoods. There is a secret small-scale demand for a black-market which the Spiritual Republic has fiercely fought against for years. Caryton has seen many small victories, compounding over time. This culminates in the latest victory over the apostates, by way of the brave servicemen and servicewomen of the Providence Coast Guard.

A ship masquerading as a private cruise off the eastern shores of Heidistown had been tipped off by an insider to the authorities. After waiting until nightfall, the ship was tracked by radar as it left view of the island, heading north. In a scheduled ambush, the ship would be stopped by a squad of torpedo boats and one AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. The coast guard boarded and found a harrowing sight. The cruise ship was a party ship, whose entire lower deck had been converted into a storage space for the following illegal items:

A room full of cocaine and crystal methamphetamine

Several rooms full of unmarked prescription drugs

Several hallways full of marijuana, tobacco products, and alcohol

USB drives, magazines, and images of pornography, including homosexual pornography likely originating from Sadripoor or Izakuria and animated pornography originating from Island Zero, likely obtained from these nations and sold second-hand.

Birth control and condoms.

After calling reinforcements, the party ship was discovered to be hosting both Carytonic and international civilians partaking in substances and illicit sexual acts. Over 800 arrests were made. Excommunication for Carytonic offenders was immediate. Foreign offenders will be tried in Caryton summarily. Their expatriation may not be guaranteed if the host nation does not consider the charges Caryton does illegal. In the bridge, directions for Rainfall City- local garrison of the fleet of Khovezzem - were found.

OOC: Anybody is welcome to claim nationals from their countries were included in the arrest.

The materials were all burned at sea as a display of resolve. Once it was ensured that the materials were thoroughly torched, the cruise ship would have been sunk by the torpedo boats to ensure the criminals could not recover it. Local congregations of the Gospel Church of Caryton and officers of the PCGC have begun measures to reward the brave servicepeople involved in the catch. The country-sellers' and vile anti-Christians' morale has been sunk like their vessels!

The Secretariat of Peace has revealed that seven sailors of the Armozega, currently docked in Rainfall City and whose crew is officially on shore leave, have been arrested in the raid. The captain of the Armozega, Ozhemagii Lehzargii, has expressed outrage at their detainment and condemned Caryton as a "savage backwater ruled by superstitious barbarians". The Secretariat of Amity has officially demanded the release of the detained sailors and their immediate return to the Armozega, threatening unspecified consequences. Captain Lehzargii has vowed to order his vessel to open fire on Rainfall City and it's inhabitants unless his crewmembers are returned immediately. The Secretariats of Peace and Amity have made no comment in regards to Lehzargii's threats.

Khovezzem wrote:The Secretariat of Peace has revealed that seven sailors of the Armozega, currently docked in Rainfall City and whose crew is officially on shore leave, have been arrested in the raid. The captain of the Armozega, Ozhemagii Lehzargii, has expressed outrage at their detainment and condemned Caryton as a "savage backwater ruled by superstitious barbarians". The Secretariat of Amity has officially demanded the release of the detained sailors and their immediate return to the Armozega, threatening unspecified consequences. Captain Lehzargii has vowed to order his vessel to open fire on Rainfall City and it's inhabitants unless his crewmembers are returned immediately. The Secretariats of Peace and Amity have made no comment in regards to Lehzargii's threats.

The sailors are released after their photographs are taken to ensure repeat offenses are deterred. The party ship off the coast of Heidistown was made an example to any prospective foreigners or even native Carytonics that the nations' policy is still zero-tolerance.

Spiritual Republic of Caryton wrote:TBNC || Current Events

Caryton to formally illegalize homosexual actions; dissident splinter-off "Free Gospel Church of Caryton" forced to disband

In a long-expected move, the Richard Hannis administration has finally ratified a law that had been in effect de-facto since 2018. The Federal Gospel Authority of Caryton has tied up its legal loose ends, and has made homosexual partnerships, marriage, and sexual intercourse a felony crime in the Spiritual Republic of Caryton.

Formerly, in the Republic of Alta- homosexuals were given the instrument of marriage as a propaganda ploy to reduce dissent within the country. The resulting societal damage was as self-evident as the Altan choice to allow alcohol to proliferate in it's nation. The Spiritual Republic of Caryton acknowledges that all vestiges of the old regime must be erased from the memory of its people. The Altan state- a militantly theophobic secular regime, had incorrectly and unfairly taken the divine institution of marriage and used it for its own gains. Caryton acknowledges the prevailing theologic hegemony of its citizenry, and the fringes of the minority of minorities who still reside in the Republic.

Caryton has reclaimed the institution of marriage from secular tyrants.

The government, as a result of the law- has formally ended some localities' practice of issuing civil unions (namely in the non-denominational authority) and has declared all civil unions established beforehand as null and void. This de-legitimizes secret homosexual unions, and also targets heterosexual couples who enter these unions in order to have irresponsible sexual relations. Therefore, the only marriages are done through churches, who are now required to submit records of marriage to the state.

The Dorothy Shirleyton administration, in an attempt to appear neutral, had made homosexual relations illegal though a legal cycle that first made sex before marriage illegal, then defining 'marriage' as a union between man and woman. However, this created the loophole of civil unions mentioned before.

The dissident splinter cell of the Free Gospel Church of Caryton, which supports LGBT+ rhetoric and has been the subject of rumors revolving secret marriages via civil union- has been forced to disband or else face legal consequences for committing conspiracy to break the laws of abstinence. More moderate members of the former FGCC have been recorded to rejoin the mainline Gospel Church of Caryton, with those still on the fringes defecting to other religious denominations- or making plans to leave the country entirely.

Civil Protection readiness levels in the Non-Denominational Authority have been increased in preparation for potentially violent protests.

The Makko Oko Ministry Of Diplomatic Affairs

August 12th, 2022

"The Makko Okoan Government would like to officially congratulate this brave move that the Government Of Caryton has made against the illegitimate unions and fully supports it. While our government may not like yours in many matters, including in the disrepute of our own state religion, we can at least find something in this world that we can both support. Should your government need any support regarding this matter, please reach out to our ministry and your request will be duly considered."

Spiritual Republic of Caryton wrote:TBNC || Current Events

Caryton to formally illegalize homosexual actions; dissident splinter-off "Free Gospel Church of Caryton" forced to disband

In a long-expected move, the Richard Hannis administration has finally ratified a law that had been in effect de-facto since 2018. The Federal Gospel Authority of Caryton has tied up its legal loose ends, and has made homosexual partnerships, marriage, and sexual intercourse a felony crime in the Spiritual Republic of Caryton.

Formerly, in the Republic of Alta- homosexuals were given the instrument of marriage as a propaganda ploy to reduce dissent within the country. The resulting societal damage was as self-evident as the Altan choice to allow alcohol to proliferate in it's nation. The Spiritual Republic of Caryton acknowledges that all vestiges of the old regime must be erased from the memory of its people. The Altan state- a militantly theophobic secular regime, had incorrectly and unfairly taken the divine institution of marriage and used it for its own gains. Caryton acknowledges the prevailing theologic hegemony of its citizenry, and the fringes of the minority of minorities who still reside in the Republic.

Caryton has reclaimed the institution of marriage from secular tyrants.

The government, as a result of the law- has formally ended some localities' practice of issuing civil unions (namely in the non-denominational authority) and has declared all civil unions established beforehand as null and void. This de-legitimizes secret homosexual unions, and also targets heterosexual couples who enter these unions in order to have irresponsible sexual relations. Therefore, the only marriages are done through churches, who are now required to submit records of marriage to the state.

The Dorothy Shirleyton administration, in an attempt to appear neutral, had made homosexual relations illegal though a legal cycle that first made sex before marriage illegal, then defining 'marriage' as a union between man and woman. However, this created the loophole of civil unions mentioned before.

The dissident splinter cell of the Free Gospel Church of Caryton, which supports LGBT+ rhetoric and has been the subject of rumors revolving secret marriages via civil union- has been forced to disband or else face legal consequences for committing conspiracy to break the laws of abstinence. More moderate members of the former FGCC have been recorded to rejoin the mainline Gospel Church of Caryton, with those still on the fringes defecting to other religious denominations- or making plans to leave the country entirely.

Civil Protection readiness levels in the Non-Denominational Authority have been increased in preparation for potentially violent protests.

Karazii sat upright in her bed, reading the latest intelligence report on foreign affairs on her tablet while her 'assistant' Major Zevela Ghermazii slept peacefully on the other side. She was baffled by the occurrence in Caryton. For all the veneer the country tried to put as a place of idyllic happiness their hostility to such a basic form of affection was bizarre. As more information on Caryton began to disseminate among the population the Khovezi began to loathe the country, it's culture, and it's religion. Popular support was never necessary for the government, of course. They already controlled everything. But Karazii believed that her predecessor's greatest mistake was that He--for all His greatness--didn't listen to the people enough. She began to doubt her own impressions on Caryton; that it could be a useful ally. Threats all around it and the Carytonic government saw it as more pressing to make it's people miserable for no material gain. To her it was madness; these weren't the actions of an intelligent, rational actor but of unpredictable madmen. She mentally chastised herself for thinking these raving fanatics could have been a useful ally. Between this, the arrest of Khovezi sailors, and the apparent outrage that her peoples' ways had provoked the Carytonic people it was clear that aligning with Georgine was a mistake. The Autocrat thus had to correct this mistake. She looked over to the sleeping Ghermazii with ponderment. Karazii didn't love her--she was only sexually attracted to women, not romantically--but in a way Zevela filled a void left by her late husband. Someone to give her the warmth she'd been missing in her life since her family was taken from her. She couldn't imagine being alone again; the thought terrified her. As the Autocrat exited the page on her tablet she leaned over to give Zevela a gentle kiss on her forehead before caressing her hair. Returning to her work Karazii began to send out several new orders to various branches of the government and military. It was time for a change of strategy.

As the Armozega left Rainfall City's port after collecting it's formerly-detained crew members, the city's inhabitants likely had no idea this was the last time they would see a Khovezi warship in port. Under the cover of darkness the entire Sixth Fleet seemingly vanished from Carytonic waters without so much as a 'farewell'. They weren't the only ones, either. Come morning the Carytonic authorities would find the Khovezi Embassy in Georgine totally empty; Ambassador Ghevakii and his entourage, their security, and everything the Khovezi brought with them totally gone and the building left vacant - even the flag in it's holder was gone. They, too, had vanished under the cover of darkness and likely had left with the Sixth Fleet. The Carytonic Embassy in Kohz Avarkem would be greeted to a rude awakening as Khovezi security forces entered the building after disabling it's security and non-lethally subduing the guards. The staff, including Ambassador Hazel Rittson, was informally detained and carried off while the ambassadorial staff's things were boxed up and loaded on a truck. The Carytonics and their items were escorted to the docks and loaded onto a ship bound for Caryton, with the crew under orders to make sure the Carytonics got off at their destination and took all their things with them. The captain and his crew were even given permission to throw them and their things all overboard if they wouldn't leave willingly, though it wasn't expected to come to that.

The Spiritual Republic of Caryton would likely be demanding answers soon, and Khovezzem planned to give them.

=============================================================================================================================================

KHOVEZZEM CONDEMNS CARYTON; DENOUNCES COUNTRY AS LAND OF "UNCIVILIZED FANATICS"

The Secretariat of Amity has revealed a pivotal reversal of it's foreign policy in the wake of the arrest of seven Khovezi sailors and new legislation from Caryton that outlaws same-sex acts and marriages. Although the sailors were released the Autocratic State has made clear that it no longer sees a valuable ally in the Spiritual Republic and has cut all ties with the regime in Caryton. The Secretariat of Amity has gone so far as to withdraw it's recognition of Caryton as a sovereign state and has expressed interest strengthening ties with Caryton's rivals. The news comes as welcome by the people of Khovezzem who have long derided Caryton as 'barbarous country' and silently questioned why their government sought to align with them. Although the Secretary of Amity has not revealed the reason for this change in policy, Mr. Khuvem Zarvamii has assured the public that the decision comes directly from the Autocrat Herself and is therefor a well-informed decision. Though many questions remain among the Khovezi people, the knowledge that their Autocrat was personally responsible for this change in policy has put to rest any doubt that this was a wise move. The Autocrat, after all, knows best. The Secretariat of Peace has yet to reveal the status of the re-deployed Sixth Fleet or it's destination but has promised that it's movements will be revealed when they are no longer a matter of national security.

The Autocrat was unavailable for comment.

KNBS - Karackistan News Broadcasting System

Breaking News
The locals of Khost are under fire as ISKA moves in closer to the city and begins firing hell on the city. Some locals reported seeing 2 different black flags, and after a study the other black flag was from a notorious Private Military organization known as the Red Arrows. This is troubling news, as with ISKA working with the Red Arrows could make the war on ISKA far worse for the allies and Karackistan. It's only a matter of time before ISKA takes the city and begins moving further down the Al-Qatari mountains and approaching Kab----

The broadcasting cuts

"Hello,

I am the prophet. I am no liar, we are ISKA we are the killers. (OOC: Reference alert) We are doing this for Karackistan join us for Allah. We can fix everything, the terrorist problems, your lives, our connection to Allah, but progress cannot be without sacrifice. We Karackistani know that better than anybody else. Allah needs us, Allah can fix everything. Help us make our Islamic Caliphate, wipe out the infidels from our land THIS IS OUR LAND! no one else's. ISKA will help us all get us closer to Allah; this land is sacred to us and these outsiders are destroying it. If you help us, we can get the infidels off our sacred land and bring us all closer to Allah, and if you are one of the infidels watching this. We will kill all of you. all of you will crumble to the divine power that Allah gave us and we will find you and we will massacre you. Goodbye may Allah bless you."

The broadcasting resumes

Krusilov and Czetakya

Khovezzem wrote:KHOVEZZEM CONDEMNS CARYTON; DENOUNCES COUNTRY AS LAND OF "UNCIVILIZED FANATICS"

The Secretariat of Amity has revealed a pivotal reversal of it's foreign policy in the wake of the arrest of seven Khovezi sailors and new legislation from Caryton that outlaws same-sex acts and marriages. Although the sailors were released the Autocratic State has made clear that it no longer sees a valuable ally in the Spiritual Republic and has cut all ties with the regime in Caryton. The Secretariat of Amity has gone so far as to withdraw it's recognition of Caryton as a sovereign state and has expressed interest strengthening ties with Caryton's rivals. The news comes as welcome by the people of Khovezzem who have long derided Caryton as 'barbarous country' and silently questioned why their government sought to align with them. Although the Secretary of Amity has not revealed the reason for this change in policy, Mr. Khuvem Zarvamii has assured the public that the decision comes directly from the Autocrat Herself and is therefor a well-informed decision. Though many questions remain among the Khovezi people, the knowledge that their Autocrat was personally responsible for this change in policy has put to rest any doubt that this was a wise move. The Autocrat, after all, knows best. The Secretariat of Peace has yet to reveal the status of the re-deployed Sixth Fleet or it's destination but has promised that it's movements will be revealed when they are no longer a matter of national security.

The Autocrat was unavailable for comment.

The Makko Oko Ministry Of Diplomatic Affairs

August 13th, 2022

"The Makko Okoan Government would officially like to notify you of our congratulations and celebration of your government's disapproval and action against the rogue state of the Government Of Caryton. Additionally, we have seen your request for strengthened relations with your allies, such as us, and given your ban of Carytonic people from your soil, have officially granted your government and its people preliminary approval into the Fast & Unrestricted Immigration Area (FUNIA) program as established under the Diplomatic & Free Immigration Act.

Our government would also like to formally extend invites to your government of our international programs, the Joint Criminal Apprehension Program (JCAP) and the Vocational Training Foreign Exchange Program (VT-FEP). If your government joins either program, you will receive an expedited background investigation and full approval status into the FUNIA program, should it be successful.

Under preliminary approval, your people are to be subjected to random searches for reasons of national security, and additionally otherwise, may make use of any and all benefits that fully approved nations receive under the program, excluding permanent residency, which is for fully approved nations only.

We once again congratulate you on your action against this rogue state and wish you prosperity and the best. If you wish to potentially establish defense or trade agreements, please reach out to us, or for defense agreements, our Ministry Of Defense.

- The Makko Oko Ministry Of Diplomatic Affairs"

Spiritual Republic of Caryton wrote:TBNC || Current Events

Caryton to formally illegalize homosexual actions; dissident splinter-off "Free Gospel Church of Caryton" forced to disband

In a long-expected move, the Richard Hannis administration has finally ratified a law that had been in effect de-facto since 2018. The Federal Gospel Authority of Caryton has tied up its legal loose ends, and has made homosexual partnerships, marriage, and sexual intercourse a felony crime in the Spiritual Republic of Caryton.

Formerly, in the Republic of Alta- homosexuals were given the instrument of marriage as a propaganda ploy to reduce dissent within the country. The resulting societal damage was as self-evident as the Altan choice to allow alcohol to proliferate in it's nation. The Spiritual Republic of Caryton acknowledges that all vestiges of the old regime must be erased from the memory of its people. The Altan state- a militantly theophobic secular regime, had incorrectly and unfairly taken the divine institution of marriage and used it for its own gains. Caryton acknowledges the prevailing theologic hegemony of its citizenry, and the fringes of the minority of minorities who still reside in the Republic.

Caryton has reclaimed the institution of marriage from secular tyrants.

The government, as a result of the law- has formally ended some localities' practice of issuing civil unions (namely in the non-denominational authority) and has declared all civil unions established beforehand as null and void. This de-legitimizes secret homosexual unions, and also targets heterosexual couples who enter these unions in order to have irresponsible sexual relations. Therefore, the only marriages are done through churches, who are now required to submit records of marriage to the state.

The Dorothy Shirleyton administration, in an attempt to appear neutral, had made homosexual relations illegal though a legal cycle that first made sex before marriage illegal, then defining 'marriage' as a union between man and woman. However, this created the loophole of civil unions mentioned before.

The dissident splinter cell of the Free Gospel Church of Caryton, which supports LGBT+ rhetoric and has been the subject of rumors revolving secret marriages via civil union- has been forced to disband or else face legal consequences for committing conspiracy to break the laws of abstinence. More moderate members of the former FGCC have been recorded to rejoin the mainline Gospel Church of Caryton, with those still on the fringes defecting to other religious denominations- or making plans to leave the country entirely.

Civil Protection readiness levels in the Non-Denominational Authority have been increased in preparation for potentially violent protests.

The Ministry of State Affairs, Suradao

”The Kingdom of Suraiya is concerned with the state of civil rights in Caryton, and has expressed this concern through it’s embassy in Georgine. Our embassy is currently in communication with the Carytonic government in regards to whether or not this new law will apply to foreign nationals within Caryton.”

”The Prime Minister met with the Minister of State Affairs today at the Executive Residence, and she has also been in contact with the Suraiyan embassy in Georgine. We are responding to this situation as it takes place.”

—VICE MINISTER OF STATE TENN LOI’S STATEMENT AT THE MORNING PRESS BRIEFING, AUGUST 13th, 2022

Sadripoor

THE CENTURY

Ashai Chara issues royal proclamation following Carytonic queer marriage ban

    SURADAO—A move by the Carytonic government to outlaw same-sex marriage was met with outrage in Suraiya today as counter protesters organized outside the Carytonic embassy. Relations between the two states have slowly spiraled downwards since Georgine’s refusal to join the Aurelian Union, and statements made by the country’s leadership suggesting Suraiya was a pawn of the Ferwerter Union.

    In response, the Ashai Chara issued it’s first Royal Proclamation since the Gold Revolution that unseated former Prime Minister Ashurapal Chakrivati last year. Titled His Majesty’s Royal Proclamation on the Legal Status of Carytonic LGTBQ+ Individuals, the short document issued a mandate to the government to immediately open a fast-tracked asylum process for LGTBQ+ individuals that wish to leave Caryton.

    In Suraiya, a royal proclamation is roughly equivalent to an executive order, though it carries a unique spiritual weight. Such proclamations are rarely issued, and that fact indicates the level of concern within the Suraiyan government in regards to Caryton’s new law.

    Speaking on the topic of the proclamation, Prime Minister Pramdishat Ananda confirmed that Suraiya would grant asylum to LGTBQ+ Carytonic nationals who requested it. “That will mean that if they are married it is recognized under Suraiyan law,” Ananda said. The Prime Minister also responded to questions about whether Carytonic nationals arriving in Suraiya under the proclamation would be given a path to citizenship. “We will make sure that they can stay in Suraiya for as long as they need, so work visas and citizenship are absolutely on the table.”

    Though there was little in the royal proclamation beyond the protocols and political mandates, the document did hint at His Majesty’s Personal sentiments. A sentence read, “we act in the interest of those who are wronged when necessary, as we have done. We shall never stray from this duty.”

Post by Marlo suppressed by Khovezzem.

Spiritual Republic of Caryton wrote:TBNC || Current Events

Caryton to formally illegalize homosexual actions; dissident splinter-off "Free Gospel Church of Caryton" forced to disband

In a long-expected move, the Richard Hannis administration has finally ratified a law that had been in effect de-facto since 2018. The Federal Gospel Authority of Caryton has tied up its legal loose ends, and has made homosexual partnerships, marriage, and sexual intercourse a felony crime in the Spiritual Republic of Caryton.

Formerly, in the Republic of Alta- homosexuals were given the instrument of marriage as a propaganda ploy to reduce dissent within the country. The resulting societal damage was as self-evident as the Altan choice to allow alcohol to proliferate in it's nation. The Spiritual Republic of Caryton acknowledges that all vestiges of the old regime must be erased from the memory of its people. The Altan state- a militantly theophobic secular regime, had incorrectly and unfairly taken the divine institution of marriage and used it for its own gains. Caryton acknowledges the prevailing theologic hegemony of its citizenry, and the fringes of the minority of minorities who still reside in the Republic.

Caryton has reclaimed the institution of marriage from secular tyrants.

The government, as a result of the law- has formally ended some localities' practice of issuing civil unions (namely in the non-denominational authority) and has declared all civil unions established beforehand as null and void. This de-legitimizes secret homosexual unions, and also targets heterosexual couples who enter these unions in order to have irresponsible sexual relations. Therefore, the only marriages are done through churches, who are now required to submit records of marriage to the state.

The Dorothy Shirleyton administration, in an attempt to appear neutral, had made homosexual relations illegal though a legal cycle that first made sex before marriage illegal, then defining 'marriage' as a union between man and woman. However, this created the loophole of civil unions mentioned before.

The dissident splinter cell of the Free Gospel Church of Caryton, which supports LGBT+ rhetoric and has been the subject of rumors revolving secret marriages via civil union- has been forced to disband or else face legal consequences for committing conspiracy to break the laws of abstinence. More moderate members of the former FGCC have been recorded to rejoin the mainline Gospel Church of Caryton, with those still on the fringes defecting to other religious denominations- or making plans to leave the country entirely.

Civil Protection readiness levels in the Non-Denominational Authority have been increased in preparation for potentially violent protests.



Marloan Response

Chancellor Archonovich:
It is a well-known fact that Marlo is a safe haven for same-sex couples and does its best to uphold their rights within its borders. Of course, while we have no place to dictate the laws and policies of other nations, that does not mean we have to stand by and watch the rights of innocents be trampled on. That is why, effective immediately I am declaring a total embargo on all carytonic goods and am offering amnesty to any homosexuals or individuals of other sexual preferences. You all have a right to love who you love without fear of repression. I have also ordered a special..."Treat" to be delivered over Caryton.

Meanwhile in Ferwerter

A Marloan Cargo plane taxis onto the runway awaiting orders to take off, it is to fly over Caryton and deliver a special cargo. The boxes loaded into the plane are labeled as "Humanitarian aid" with the Marloan flag printed on the sides. The plane sits tight awaiting orders.

(Edited because apparently its that big of a freaking issue) 

Funny Imperial Family Sitcom for Noblemen of Great Octavia: Transcript

Octavius is standing on the Imperial Palace balcony, Cornelius approaches him from behind
Cornelius: Hey dad, what's up?
Octavius: The sky.
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Octavius: Jokes aside, I was looking at really ugly bird over there.
Camera points to a small dog sitting on top of bronze statue
Conelius: Father, I believe that's Fido.
laughtrack
Octavius: You will never be emperor.
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Cornelius frowns and walks away

Independent eden

Karackistan wrote:KNBS - Karackistan News Broadcasting System

Breaking News
The locals of Khost are under fire as ISKA moves in closer to the city and begins firing hell on the city. Some locals reported seeing 2 different black flags, and after a study the other black flag was from a notorious Private Military organization known as the Red Arrows. This is troubling news, as with ISKA working with the Red Arrows could make the war on ISKA far worse for the allies and Karackistan. It's only a matter of time before ISKA takes the city and begins moving further down the Al-Qatari mountains and approaching Kab----

The broadcasting cuts

"Hello,

I am the prophet. I am no liar, we are ISKA we are the killers. (OOC: Reference alert) We are doing this for Karackistan join us for Allah. We can fix everything, the terrorist problems, your lives, our connection to Allah, but progress cannot be without sacrifice. We Karackistani know that better than anybody else. Allah needs us, Allah can fix everything. Help us make our Islamic Caliphate, wipe out the infidels from our land THIS IS OUR LAND! no one else's. ISKA will help us all get us closer to Allah; this land is sacred to us and these outsiders are destroying it. If you help us, we can get the infidels off our sacred land and bring us all closer to Allah, and if you are one of the infidels watching this. We will kill all of you. all of you will crumble to the divine power that Allah gave us and we will find you and we will massacre you. Goodbye may Allah bless you."

The broadcasting resumes

Cutting One's Losses

The general consensus amongst EPF HICOM is that Eden is wasting resources attempting a full scale stabilization of the nation. Despite their comparative primitiveness, the ISKA is simply too well prepared for drawn-out war; and;after the false flag attack was voted down, they have outlived their usefulness. The objective has shifted to the securing of strategic sites- and obliteration of the rest.

The Edenite Army has deployed a full garrison of 7,500 Light Infantry and 400 armored vehicles (plus a redacted number kept in reserve) to defend the valuable oil fields in the Karacki desert. The military camps are expanded into full fledged towns for refugees; with nutrient paste synthesizers and fusion generators moved in to fuel everything. Basic food, shelter and medication is provided for free but relocated persons are recommended to resume normal economic activities ASAP. To ensure security, all entrants are DNA scanned and ident-chipped- and drone sentries are always in the lookout to deter infiltration.

Once these fortified refugee areas are complete, civilians in the contested areas of Karackistan (Khost, for instance) are given coordinates and warned to evacuate. After 24 hours, suborbital carpet-bombers and LEO kinetic bombardment satelites will rain fire on their former positions and obliterate the ISKA advance. ISTAR drones and satelites begin scanning the nation meter by meter and nanomachine tracker agents spike the public water supply.All non CRBN weapons are on the table- thermobarics, napalm, cluster bombs and even kiloton yield kinetic strikes. The message is clear: Eden will smoke out the terrorists and vaporize them all- no matter the cost.

tl;dr: Eden has enough, tells everyone in contested zones to evac to refugee camps and then just bombs anything that moves.

Post self-deleted by Sadripoor.

OkoTV News/Oko Online

Today's Date: August 13th, 2022

[HEADLINES] Same-Sex Marriage Officially Legalized, Government Claims Religious Reasons

Category: Law & Order

Merely a day after the Makko Okoan Government officially celebrated the ban on same-sex marriage in the Spiritual Republic of Caryton, the Emperor officially announced the enactment of the Citizens' Unionization Act which is seen as civil rights legislation geared towards civil unions and marriage. The law officially established that same-sex marriage was legal within the nation and would be recognized by the state, along with establishing the basis for religion-controlled marriages, where only priests may marry individuals to one another.

Previously, same-sex marriage had been unofficially banned within the nation and you would be arrested for even being in a sexual relationship with one of the same gender. These attacks on homosexual rights only became more official after the enactment of the Life Security Act, where any body-changing or gender-changing procedures in relation to LGBTQ+ were banned from being conducted within the nation. The Citizens' Unionization Act would be the first law in the history of the empire to actively support and open up gay rights, with the last gay rights legislation being the Homosexual Protections Act during the era of the Republic Of Makko Oko.

OkoTV News asked the Emperor for comment on what led to such a sudden change in position on gay marriage, and they responded saying "Gay rights, as are any rights that may be granted, are fickle and quite unstable. While I personally, don't support gay marriage, and I may never do such a thing, as it pertains to Satanism, it is allowed. So, in an effort to not only please, but to also further guarantee as the state religion, Satanism, I have decided to enact this law that protects gay marriage."

Given the Emperor's comments, this would be the first law in the history of not only their regime but of the empire, that was enacted almost against the Emperor's word. Legal experts state there's more underneath than meets the eye, saying that the legislation does have a provision stipulating that any nation that bans gay marriage, the state is to respect that ban, and not allow same-sex marriage within the nation for those citizens involved. Other than that concerning provision, many say that this legislation is yet another step forward in the path to fully covering civil rights within the nation.

Ministry Of Diplomatic Affairs Announces FUNIA Expansion Round

Category: International Affairs

Today the Ministry Of Diplomatic Affairs officially announced that the FUNIA program, after exiting the pilot period successfully months ago, would finally be getting some new nations added to the list. In what the ministry declared the "1st Round" of expansions for the FUNIA program, the following nations have been added to the list and are immediately authorized to take part in the program:

Khovezzem
Izakuria

Within the same announcement, the Ministry Of Diplomatic Affairs also announced the establishment of the PLAP (Preliminary Approval Program) for the FUNIA program, which allows nations to be able to be added to the program quicker, but have more limited perks than those of fully approved nations. At this time, the ministry stated, the only perk not authorized for preliminary approved nations, are permanent residency, with every other perk being authorized. Khovezzem is the first nation to be in the PLAP, with Izakuria being fully approved.

The final announcement, the ministry states, is the launching of the FUNIA Application Portal (FUNIA-AP), where governments may apply to have their nations added into the FUNIA program, and intends to make use of the PLAP. Previously, FUNIA additions were done solely on the word and decision of the Ministry Of Diplomatic Affairs, and there was no application process. The Minister Of Diplomatic Affairs, Alora Hakjova, has stated that "The application portal is open now, and you may get in touch with our ministry and we will consider your government and its citizens for addition into the FUNIA program. This is the first of many expansions of the great FUNIA program, so be expecting more information, and more nations, to come soon."

Landmark Civil Rights Legislation In The Works, Insiders Say

Category: Law & Order

Government insiders have leaked to OkoTV News today that the Emperor and his entire cabinet are currently in the works of legislating landmark civil rights legislation. While not much is known at this time, and the government refuses to comment on the matter, it is said that the legislation would cover every realm of rights imaginable, from freedom of speech, to anti-discrimination, and would be the defacto replacement to what was originally written in the Basic Rights.

One insider says that the government intends to recruit international assistance due to the magnitude of the legislation at hand. Is it true? That remains to be seen, and not one government official will corroborate the story. We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

OBC Gets Involved In Bidding War With Box Office

Category: Industry

The Oko Broadcasting Corporation today officially announced a public bid to buy out the Makko National Sports Network of $700M+ SLO's, against the Makko Oko Box Office, with whom are currently in discussions to buyout MNSN. What brought on the bid in question remains to be seen, but both companies are government-owned, and may just cause diplomatic infighting and only hinder the chances of a successful acquisition. The Emperor could not be reached for comment at this time.

In a statement, MKBO Comptroller Jared Holladay said "We honestly were not expecting this to happen, and it is only hindering our chances of a successful acquisition. MKBO has no further comment on the ongoing deal at this time or on this public bid offering."

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