Governor: 
The Kingdom of De Waterlands
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Founder: 
The Kingdom of Nijeborg
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Elysion contains 14 nations, the 1,333rd most in the world.
Today's World Census Report
The Most Advanced Defense Forces in Elysion
Nations ranked highly spend the most on national defense, and are most secure against foreign aggression.
As a region, Elysion is ranked 12,525th in the world for Most Advanced Defense Forces.
 | Nation | WA Category | Motto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  The Sixth Tribal Council of Ytol | Civil Rights Lovefest | “Here we go again!” | |
| 2. |  The Republic of Ciselthania | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “We Will Endure” | |
| 3. |  The Republic of Sorlyset | Civil Rights Lovefest | “We came from the Sunset” | |
| 4. |  The People's Republic of Eislundir | Psychotic Dictatorship | “Industry” | |
| 5. |  The Constitutional Monarchy of Triongo | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “Unity, Discipline, Discovery” | |
| 6. | The Kingdom of Sitakhtar | Capitalist Paradise | “We Will Endure” | |
| 7. |  The Republic of Gnaea | Capitalist Paradise | “Multi homines, unus Gnaea ” | |
| 8. |  The Allied States of Littoral Amphiara | Anarchy | “The Gentle Coast” | |
| 9. |  The United Kingdom of Talvimaa | Left-wing Utopia | “Me Pohjoisen Väki” | |
| 10. |  The Empire of Alamenien-Bund | Anarchy | “Gott mit uns” |
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Regional Happenings
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The Imperial State of Afsharid Persia of the region Greater Middle East agreed to construct embassies.
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The Yay-novan State of Ienovo of the region Aura agreed to construct embassies.
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The Republic of Sorlyset proposed constructing embassies with Commonwealth of Liberty.
- : The Republic of Sorlyset proposed constructing embassies with Anteria.
- : The Republic of Sorlyset proposed constructing embassies with Greater Middle East.
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The Kingdom of De Waterlands proposed constructing embassies with Selene.
- : The Kingdom of De Waterlands proposed constructing embassies with Geopolity.
- : The Kingdom of De Waterlands set the region's banner.
- : The Kingdom of De Waterlands granted posting privileges on the Elysion Regional Message Board to nations in embassy regions.
- : The Kingdom of De Waterlands tagged the region "Democratic".
Elysion Regional Message Board
National Factbook Updated
Sorlyset Government updates www.gov.sl/home
The government of Sorlyset has updated it's central information webpage to provide information at-a-glance for the nation for interested parties to view.
This includes an overview of Geography, History, Culture and Transport and the Economy.
More information here:
Sorlyset's location.
Key Facts
Founded: 1060 (Orivesi founded), 1280 (the 'Great Meeting')
Population: 14,620,000 mn
GDP: $616bn
GDP Per Capita: $38,200
Official languages: Keili
Demonym: Keili / Sorlysetian
Government Type: Unicameral representative democracy with a largely ceremonial president appointed by parliament
Capital City: Orivesi
Head of State: Ilona Lehtinen (f) - President
Prime Minister: Antero Ahonen (m) - Prime Minister
International organisation membership: None.
Land Area: 103,640km2
Population Density: 141 p/km2
Cultural Overview
Overview of Orivesi
Sorlyset is an island nation located in the Pale Sea, north west of Elysia. It is characterised by Taiga and Tundra climactic zones, low population density, and dense extensive forests.
Sorlyset was the name given the islands by at the 900's by the 'Keili' people (see culture) who fished its' southern coastal waters. There is scarce evidence of human habitation before the 900s when the Keili established supply depots and summer fishing villages and founded the first recorded permanent settlement at 'Orivesi', in 1060. The nation of Solyset was formed at 'The Great Meeting' of 1280.
The Keili people originate from the northern Elysia. Genetically, they share DNA from north western, peoples of Elysia. A a semi-nomadic people of fishermen and herders of horse, elk, and reindeer, by the late middle ages who inhabited the far northern margins of the continent. Further waves of settled migration began to push them even from these remote places and they embarked on a wholesale migration to the islands now known as Sorlyset during the summer months of each year.
The nation became a protectorate of Angland in order to secure the protection from a third power. During this period, Sorlyset remained a nominally independent state, with its foreign affairs and defence the responsibility of the Angland Government as part of the Sorlyset Treaty of 1820.
Sorlyset largely missed out on the industrial revolution of the 19th century although coal and iron deposits did spur better metallurgy and increased exports of lumber for construction and fuel and whaling products to the wider world. The first railways were built in the 1880s with wood fired engines fired which started to open up the interior to mining and forestry.
Sorlyset sent troops on the side of The Alliance and fought alongside Angland and other allies during the The Great War(link). Losing 36,000 men, but avoiding the devastations inflicted on others. Sorlyset declared and gained full independence from Angland in 1945 after the Great War.
Very poor until the 1920s, the advent of firstly hydro, then geothermal, and later, wind and bio-mass electricity catapulted the economy to 'developed' during the first half of the twentieth century including an extensive electrified, railway building programme. The nation found a niche in industrial forestry machinery and products, railway equipment and chemicals with extensive mineral deposits.
Modern Sorlyset is prosperous and remains ethnically and culturally homogenous. It maintains links to Vultesia despite ideological differences.
Koppen Climate classifications
Geography
The main island of Sorlyset is characterised by Taiga in the south and Tundra biomes in the north and huge coniferous forests with low mountains (>1,300m) in four main mountain ranges, with wide, flat valleys with many lakes between. The largest city region; Orivesi is homes 1.2m people, or about 15% of the population.
The northern island of Revontulet is actively volcanic and almost entirely devoid of trees. A population of only 100,000 lives across four main settlements.
The summer is celebrated with holidays and festivals in July and August with very long days and almost no night time. Schools and many employers shut down completely for at least one of these months.
Wildlife thrives in the interior and less populated areas and includes small wolves, brown bears, salmon, red and arctic fox, squirrels, owls, cranes, otters, hare and terns including a huge range of birds including the Sorlyset bird (Northern Gannet).
Economy
Typical inland landscape
Sorlyset has a mixed economy with many state owned or employee owned companies.
Considered very poor until the early twentieth century, it's inhospitable climate and relative isolation suppressed population growth. With little capital, the impact of the industrial revolution of the 19th century was limited to improved metallurgy which increased forestry yields and mining. Gold, Silver, Iron Ore and Tin were increasingly exploited in the later part of the C19th with strict controls on personal wealth and how profits were used.
The first railways were built between Orivesi and west to Valkomaki; and east and north to Pitiaho and Voijarvi, with coastal shipping still the most economical way to transport goods. The railways were built to a low standard and ran imported, wood fired steam engines.
The "Sorlyset Electric Revolution" occurred at the advent of Hydroelectricity and due to improvements in electrical distribution from the 1910s onwards. This allowed for industries to massively increase output and for electrically powered railways which massively increased economic output. Population increased three fold between 1900 and 1940 and this tidal wave of a youthful workforce provided the labour and intellectual capacity to construct efficient mines, increase forestry output, and build a comprehensive network of electrified railways.
By the 1950s the nation was rich and prosperous in relative global terms with an export focused economy, but reliant on oil, food, and consumer good imports.
Military; the 'National Protection Services'
The Sea Service includes coastguard and rescue services.
The National Protection Services are ran on military lines but include a number of other services, which might in other nations be part of civilian infrastructure. The NPS includes the National (rural) Police Force, search and rescue, wildlife services, the engineering corps and a merchant navy.
Sorlyset's first experience of wide scale armed combat was in the Great War (link) where Sorlyset sent troops on the side of The Alliance and fought alongside Angland and other allies.
The nation lost 36,000 men, a tragic proportion of the healthy, young male population, although the country avoided the widespread physical devastation inflicted on others.
Since independence, Sorlyset has actively fought as part of peace keeping and the alliances in a number of conflicts and takes part in training exercises and patrol as part of the SP.
5 years national service is required for both male and female citizens from the age of 18. This can take the form of working for medical system, government, or a degree course at university. Only about 20% of those carrying out national service actually end up in what would be considered the 'military'.
As well as its commitments as part of the SP, national doctrine focusses on threats, albeit unlikely, of conflict with neigbouring nations'. The focus of the armed services is the navy, air force and special forces. There is only a very small 'standard land army'. With the focus on supporting allies and a doctrine of defense of the islands and the trade routes which secure food imports.
Total active personnel is 92,000 with 38,000 in reserve. Of the 92,000 about 70,000 are full time professional personnel with the rest undertaking their National Service.
28,000 - Land Service (including the National Police force in rural areas)
9,000 - Special Forces (expeditionary and search and rescue)
18,000 - Air Service (including air services to isolated communities)
20,000 - Sea Service (including coast guard and search and rescue).
More detailed military information:
Nijeborg, Eislundir, and De Waterlands
Economic Overview Published
National Bank of Sorlyset completes annual audit
The National Bank of Sorlyset has updated it's audit of the nations' economy.
Overview
Sorlyset’s economy is classified as a mixed market, driven by a strong foundation of employee co-operatives, mixed-ownership industries, and publicly traded stocks. The The Stock Market (SSE60): The Sorlyset Stock Exchange now hosts 482 publicly traded companies, with the SSE60 index tracking the 60 largest publicly traded enterprises. The Services Powerhouse: While our heavy industries define our export profile, the Services sector remains the quiet giant of our economy, accounting for 62% of Sorlyset's total GDP.
Trade & Industrial Performance
The audit confirmed a strong, export-focused economy driven by key industrial conglomerates including; Ursus: Remaining a key national asset, this mixed-ownership giant continues to dominate the global forestry equipment, wood processing, and wood pulp systems markets; and Sci-gen: a larg value-added conglomerate processes or readies for export approximately 80% of all mined products, securing vital foreign currency earnings.
Other nationally important industries include Sarfen which produces globally recognised quality chronometers and timepieces, ranging from rugged, affordable utility watches to high-end haute-horologie.
Resource Extraction & Imports: While forestry and mining (rich in Silver, Zinc, Iron Ore, Manganese, Vanadium, and Uranium) remain highly regulated they provide large amounts of foreign capital. Sorlyset remains dependent on imports for 65% of its food supply, as well as petroleum, road vehicles, consumer products including clothing and electronics.
The Green Energy Revolution
Sorlyset's decades-long push toward energy independence has yielded good results with with 85% of main energy production now derived from renewable sources (hydro, biomass, and geothermal). Grid Stability: The remaining energy mix relies on a strategic 5% allocation of gas turbines and sophisticated pumped-hydroelectric storage to manage peak demand.
Capital Reserves
Pursuant to national monetary policy, Sorlyset has successfully expanded its precious metal reserves to secure borrowing options and insulate the domestic currency against market fluctuations.
The Orsus main production facility a Valkomakki.
The economy of Sorlyset is best described as a mixed market economy with many mixed-ownership industries with co-operatives and publicly traded stock.
The large and very low density nation is a powerhouse of forestry, mining, and fishing with secondary industries including chemicals, aluminium and other energy intensive industries which benefit from large reserves of hydro, bio-mass and geothermal electricity.
The SSE60 index includes the 60 largest publicly traded companies. Most of the larger companies have a proportion of stock which can be publicly traded. There were 482 publicly traded companies on the Sorlyset Stock Exchange as of Jan 2026.
The economy is export focused and comprises of:
Manufacturing, with export goods including chemicals, forestry machinery, railway equipment, shipping, a small aerospace industry and watches
Forestry, including lumber, pulp and paper and wood pellets for energy
Mining, including iron ore, nickel, gold, silver, platinum, chromite ores, coal, bauxite, and talc
Fish, both fresh and processed
Tourism, primarily to the volcanically active northern island
Services comprising the remaining 62% of GDP.
Primary imports include; food, petroleum, consumer goods, road vehicles, industrial electronics, consumer electronics, medical equipment. Almost 65% of food is imported. The nation continues to try and move away from hydrocarbon based transport and equipment, but forestry remains petroleum intensive.
Major Industrial Sectors
A modern wood processing facility.
Value added manufacturing is modest in global terms, but impressive relative to the population.
Ursus a market leader in the forestry equipment, wood processing and wood pulp systems sectors. The Ursus conglomerate employs thousands of people at various sites across the nation and is considered a key national asset. A 'mixed' ownership firm, it is part employee co-operative, and part publicly traded, with some regional government ownership.
Sci-gen is the second largest value-added conglomerate. A chemicals and mining mixed ownership group of firms and facilities, it benefits from the reasonable energy costs available in the nation and makes an essential contribution to the balance of trade and foreign currency earnings. Sci-gen processes, or makes ready for export, around 80% of mining products.
Sarfan watches is one of the global leaders in chronometers and timepieces with a number of brands within a larger group specialising in different sectors from affordable-rugged to very high end 'haute-horologie' and industrial / scientific. It's profile is perhaps disproportionate to it's real size, acting a symbol within the nation for it's ability to create beautiful, high quality precision goods desired overseas.
Primary extraction industries: - The mining and forestry sectors are key sources of foreign exchange although are subject to market fluctuations. The policy has been to offset this with storage and use of gold and silver reserves. Mining is provided under concessions which are heavily regulated by regional and national government and must have at least a 51% ownership stake by employees, usually via pension funds. Main mining areas are in the northern and central regions including the central range which includes middle to late Jurassic felsic volcanic rocks which yield economic reserves of Gold, Silver, Zinc, Manganese, Vanadium and Uranium.
Historically, oil and gas were non-commercial, but fields on the eastern slopes of the Vuori Mountains (see: geography), are now extensively exploited for domestic use and export as Liquified Natural Gas. Two oil refineries produce products for the chemicals industry and fuel for export.
Forestry must be 'sustainable' by law. Production in 2023 included:
Wood Pellets - 8.6mn tons
Sawn Wood - 9.5mn tons
Pulp and Paper - 11.4mn tons
Economic Initiatives:
Railway development
Energy strategy
Energy Strategy
Energy production. Note: Bio-mass includes peat and wood.
Historically, wood and peat biomass were almost uniquely used for domestic and industrial purposes with charcoal produced for higher temperature needs such as metallurgy, although small amounts of coal were mined in the more populated and industrialised south and east.
Energy requirements increased during the early modern period due to increased demand for metals during the The Great War when Sorlyset entered as part of Angland-led Alliance . This spurred coal mining and the construction of coal-fired power stations.
The advent of hydro and geothermal electricity was to change the economy and society of Sorlyset dramatically.
The first hydroelectricity plant was built in Tikkatorni in 1915 and a new mainline electrified railway accompanied the dam to reduce travel times between Orivesi and Porojalka by a whole day. This abundance of cheap energy kicked off the 'Sorlyset Electric Revolution' and tens of Hydroelectric dams spurred rail and industrial construction as well as greatly increasing mining output and improving conditions.
A purposeful policy of transferring to renewable energies was implemented from the 1930s. Not for environmental concerns, but economics and to satisfy the need for new energy sources.
Concerns around fuel and car imports resulted in very restricted and high tariffs on private motor vehicles. By the 1970s when this policy was no longer required due to better balance of payments, the investment in roads and vehicle infrastructure was considered too great and the nation continued to invest in rail based transport. This has had the effect of improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
By the 1980's as environmental concerns were coming to the fore, the government of the day agreed a pledge to take the nation close to 100% renewable. Specific efforts were made to increase Hydroelectricity and Wind power, with biomass transferred to cleaner wood pellets. By 2024, ~85% of the main energy production is 'renewable'. The remaining 'other' category on the graph alongside includes gas turbines at 5% and energy storage via hydroelectricity dams. These are a critical part of the energy mix; water is pumped uphill to storage reservoirs and then released at times of high demand.
Also see History
Capital Reserves
Sorlyset considers gold reserves to be an important part of its national wealth and government policy is to grow the reserves over time using domestic sources.
Metal reserves policy is to increase options for secured borrowing as well as taking advantages of spikes in prices to help to maintain the strength of the domestic currency.
Current reserves sit at:
Date |
Gold (metric ton) |
Silver (metric ton) |
2023 |
364 |
10,010 |
2024 |
376 |
12,060 |
2025 |
378 |
12,120 |
2026 |
380 |
12,180 |
Largest Companies in Sorlyset
The table below shows the largest companies in Sorlyset by employees number, but excludes public and state owned entities such as the health care system, post office and railway company which are the three largest employers, and schools / universities.
Name |
Services |
Employees (th) |
Rev. (mn) |
Mkt Cap (bn) |
Logo |
Aimca |
Retail services, supermarkets, online shopping, groceries, delivery services. |
820,000mn |
$26,307mn |
Co-operative |
|
Sci-gen |
Industrial chemicals and processed mining products, primarily for export. |
42,000 |
$7,700mn |
$9.56bn |
|
Nereus |
Civil and defence shipping, specialising in fishing and medium sized commodity transport vessels. |
8,000 |
$5,307mn |
$6.45bn |
|
Luote |
Railway Equipment, rolling stock and locomotives. |
11,200 |
$6,205mn |
$3.65bn |
|
Ursus |
Forestry Machinery and wood processing plant for consumer products and wood pulp. |
22,000 |
$9,307mn |
$9.30bn |
|
Civil and defense Aerospace and aircraft manufacturing. |
8,000 |
$2,307mn |
$1.01bn |
| |
Sarfen Watches |
A huge range of chronometers, timepieces, clocks, watches and mechanisms. |
5,400 |
$1,007mn |
$0.9bn |
|
EISLUND STATE TELEVISION (EST-1)
National Evening News
ÅRSTÄDTIR — Across the Democratic People's Republic of Eislundir, anticipation has reached its annual peak as the 2026 People's Hockey League (PHL) season officially opens this weekend. From the Arctic Industrial Triangle to the Metropol Corridor, supporters have gathered outside arenas, public squares, and community centers to celebrate what remains the Republic's most widely followed sporting competition. Secretary of Culture and Sport Eleanor Turnieren, speaking before the National People's Congress Sports Committee yesterday, described the opening of the season as "a celebration of discipline, cooperation, and the enduring spirit of the working people."
"The People's Hockey League represents more than athletic competition. It demonstrates that teamwork, perseverance, and collective effort remain among the Republic's greatest strengths both on and off the ice."
The opening weekend will feature twelve clubs competing in six fixtures before an expected combined attendance exceeding 140,000 spectators. Railway authorities have announced expanded passenger service throughout the Metropol Corridor, while overnight trains to Bergvik and Nordhavn have already reported near capacity bookings. Officials from the Secretariat of Transport confirmed that more than 600 additional passenger rail services have been scheduled over the opening weekend to accommodate supporters traveling between cities.
Outside the newly renovated People's Arena in Årstädtir, supporters began gathering shortly after sunrise despite cool temperatures and intermittent rain.
"We've waited all summer," said one supporter wrapped in his club's blue and white scarf. "The factories never stop, but hockey tells you autumn is around the corner."
The People's Hockey League enters its seventieth season with renewed attention following extensive arena modernization projects completed during the fifteenth National Sports Development Programme. New energy efficient lighting, expanded seating, and upgraded public transportation links have been completed at eleven arenas nationwide. In Bergvik, workers completing the overnight shift at the National Mining Combine were seen leaving the steelworks wearing club jerseys beneath their work jackets before boarding trams bound for the city center.
Across Eislundir, schools, worker cooperatives, military garrisons, and industrial enterprises have organized friendly prediction competitions, youth tournaments, and public viewing events to coincide with opening weekend. The Secretariat of Health also announced the continuation of its annual voluntary blood donation campaign in partnership with People's Hockey League clubs. Supporters donating blood during the opening month of the season will receive commemorative scarves recognizing their contribution to the National Health Service.
While football remains the Republic's largest participation sport, hockey continues to attract the nation's largest live audiences and television viewership. Last season's championship series averaged more than 18 million viewers across Eislundir State Television's television and radio networks. For millions of Eislunders, the beginning of hockey season marks the unofficial arrival of autumn. In cities large and small, factory whistles, commuter trains, and arena sirens once again accompany one another, signaling the return of the Republic's favorite game.
"Good evening. This has been Eislund State Television. Glory to the workers, and enjoy the hockey."
The People's Daily
Official Newspaper of the Democratic People's Republic of Eislundir
Goalkeeper Sent Off Following Unusual Altercation During Premier Division Match
ÅRSTÄDTIR — The People's Football Federation has confirmed disciplinary proceedings are underway following an unusual incident during yesterday evening's Premier Division fixture between FC Årstädtir and Metalurgia Stålstad, in which FC Årstädtir goalkeeper Maksim Varga received a straight red card after striking Metalurgia striker Anton Kovač moments after the latter completed his hat trick. The incident occurred during the 81st minute before a capacity crowd of more than 54,000 spectators at People's Stadium, with Metalurgia leading 5–4. After Kovač calmly converted his third goal of the evening, Varga immediately left his penalty area, confronted the striker, and delivered what match officials described as "a forceful closed-fist strike to the face."
Referee Emil Saarinen immediately halted play and issued Varga a straight red card for violent conduct. Medical personnel treated Kovač on the field for a minor cut to his lip before the striker resumed play. Witnesses seated near midfield reported hearing Varga loudly proclaim:
"You already have three! Leave some for everybody else! Hoarding all the goals is no different than hoarding all the money!"
The remark drew laughter from portions of the crowd despite widespread surprise at the confrontation. Speaking to journalists following the match, Varga accepted responsibility for his dismissal while elaborating upon the reasoning behind his outburst.
"The red card was justified," he said. "I regret punching him. I do not regret the principle. Football is a collective effort. One man taking everything for himself while twenty-one others are expected to watch is not the spirit of our game."
When asked whether he genuinely believed a hat trick constituted "goal hoarding," the goalkeeper smiled before replying:
"Five goals entered my net. At some point a man begins asking philosophical questions."
Metalurgia Stålstad manager Viktor Nyström described the incident as unprecedented during his managerial career.
"Anton scored three excellent goals," Nyström remarked. "I'm not aware of any league regulation requiring him to redistribute them."
Kovač himself appeared to take the incident in good humor.
"I've been called many things after scoring a hat trick," he told reporters while holding an ice pack against his jaw. "Capitalist was a new one."
Shortly after midnight, the People's Football Federation announced that its Disciplinary Committee would review the referee's report and match footage before determining the length of Varga's suspension. Responding to questions during an unrelated appearance before the National People's Congress Sports Committee, Secretary of Culture and Sport Eleanor Turnieren reaffirmed that competitive football should remain rooted in cooperation and respect for the Laws of the Game.
"The Republic encourages collective play and sportsmanship. It does not encourage the redistribution of completed goals by physical means."
Reaction among supporters has been lively. Newspapers, radio call-in programs, and public discussion forums have been filled with debate over both the altercation and the goalkeeper's unusual political analogy. While the overwhelming majority of supporters agreed that the referee's decision was correct, many found Varga's post-match explanation unintentionally humorous, with several joking that the striker might have shown greater "collective spirit" by providing additional assists after completing his hat trick. The People's Football Federation later clarified that, under the official Laws of the Game and Federation statistical regulations, goals remain permanently credited to the player who scores them and are not subject to redistribution under any circumstances.
Sorlyset, Sitakhtar, and De Waterlands
Septuagesima Nona Sessio Senatus | 79th Session of the Senate
Aperitio Senatus
Opening of the Senate
The Senators sat in their seats, all 556 filled as attendance to the opening day of each Session of the Senate is mandatory. At the back of the Senate sat a tiered counter. The lower part consisted of five seats, one for each Pronvicinal Governor, and the upper part sat the Prefect, Caelus A. Sympronian. Whispers and murmurs could be heard as everyone was settling down and waiting on the proceedings and ceremony to start.
After a few moments, Prefect Sympronian rose from his elevated position. "Incipiemus!", he said in a raised tone, his voice echoing through the monumental chamber. Soliders of the Grand Army of the Republic stood at either side of the large door that led into the chamber in their dress uniforms. Shortly after Sympronian's voice rang through, two loud knocks could be heard from the door. The Senators in the room rose to their feet and turned to face the door. As the guards opened it, a woman in a white dress walked into the room carrying a golden pitcher. As she slowly walked down the center aisle, the Senators turned to follow her movements with their gaze. She wore a white viel that came from a golden laurel crown on her head. She was the symbol of the Gnaean people. In the pitcher was wine. As she made her way to the front, she stopped at the statue of Jupiter that sat at the very bottom of the tiered counter. She poured the pitcher of wine into the catch basin under the statue before bowing to it and turning around and making her way out of the room. This was the "offering" to Jupiter who would oversee the administration of Gnaea. As she cleared the doors, she moved to the right sharply, disappearing from view.
Beyond the doors stood a man in an ornate white and maroon robe that was decorated with a golden laurel sash. On top of his head sat a golden laurel crown. In his right hand, leaning against his shoulder, was a fasces, the symbol of Gnaean imperial and regal authority. This was High Consul Tullus P. Adjutor. He started walking towards the chamber as Prefect Sympronian made his way down the tiers and down the aisle. As High Consul Adjutor neared the door, Prefect Sympronian ordered it to be closed. Three knocks rang from the door.
"Aperite has portas!", called out High Consul Adjutor, demanding the doors be opened.
"Nos Gnaeae gens sumus. Nec regem nec imperatorem sequimur. Adibe debes. Num?" replied Prefect Sympronian. He declared that the chamber holds the Gnaean people, who do not follow kings or emperors, and that the High Consul must abide by this. To abide was to hand over the fasces and turn away from the door. "Ego facio." said High Consul Adjutor, answering the previous question of Prefect Sympronian.
Sympronian ordered the soliders to open the door. In front of Prefect Sympronian was High Consul Adjutor holding the fasces out horizontally in both hands. Prefect Sympronian placed his hand upon the fasces. "Ad repraesentantem populi, auctoritatem trado. Ad repraesentantem democratiae, sapientiam trado." said High Consul Adjutor. This was symbolic of the High Consul relinquishing power to the people of Gnaea. Prefect Sympronian took the fasces and backed away from the door as High Consul Adjutor did. High Consul Adjutor then turned away from the chamber. Prefect Sympronian ordered the doors to be closed once more.
Turning around while carrying the fasces in the same manner as High Consul Adjutor did, Prefect Sympronian made his way back down the aisle. As he passed each row, the senators in each sat down. Sympronian made his way back up to his seat. Before he sat down, he placed the fasces in an indentation in the wall behind him that had a golden eagle with a golden laurel wreath around it. Placing the fasces in the claws of the eagle, he turned back around and sat in his chair.
A quick moment passed before he began speaking. He welcomed all the senators and provincial governors and then detailed what would be discussed on this opening day. First, despite not being an election year, a few senators were required to step down from the 78th Session for one reason or another so their secondary candidate needed to be sworn in to the 79th. Then he presented the annual budget which would later come to a vote. Once the budget was cleared, they'd begin with normal proceedings.
The opening day is the most ceremonious of each Session as every other day would just require the Senators to enter the chamber and seat themselves before the day is called to begin. Out of 365 or 366 days, the Senate of Gnaea met for 335 of those.
ThyssenKrupp's new state-of-the-art aircraft carrier will be the first built in Ciselthania since the Great Conflagration - Arms Industry Breakdown
Ciselthania's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, one of the world's most prolific shipyards, announced a new addition to its lengthy repertoire of ship designs. An aircraft carrier. Unveiled during a much-anticipated press conference at its headquarters in Schalke, Ciselthania, the aircraft carrier will be the first built on Ciselthania soil since the Great Conflagration. Introduced by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems CEO, Oliver Burkhard, he described the new carrier as "the most advanced aircraft carrier ever built in mainland Khorasan" and said that its capabilities will provide a navy with "an affordable and state-of-the-art carrier that can operate effectively alongside other surface vessels in any battlespace."
Called the Leichttransporter der nächsten Generation (in English: Next Generation Light Carrier) or LNG for short by ThyssenKrupp, the carrier was showcased as a "light carrier" capable of both amphibious and traditional aircraft carrier operations including the deployment of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Measuring at approximately 252 meters (830 feet) in length, the ship would be the largest constructed on Ciselthania soil.
The LNG will be an aircraft carrier encompassing nearly all modern developments in naval warfare including an enhanced sensor suite capable of command and control operations, allowing navies to use the carrier as a flagship, high-tech air defense missiles and close-in weapons systems giving the carrier a defensive array against both aircraft and drones. It will also feature spacious hangars, allowing the ship to carry upwards of 40 aircraft, including the seaborne F-35B aircraft. It will also have space for a small helicopter complement.
Propulsion will be provided by a modern Integrated Electric Propulsion (IEP) system, designed and built by Siemens in collaboration with ThyssenKrupp. In total, the LNG will feature two gas turbines and three diesel engines. The design of the propulsion system will be based both in increasing efficiency, minimizing fuel usage, maximizing range and speed, and reducing the size of the ship's engine room. Overall, the LNG's propulsion system will be able to achieve maximum speeds of 32 knots (59 KPH) and will give the carrier a maximum range of approximately 8,000 nautical miles (14,816 km).
Crew complement will consist of approximately 500 core crew members, with space for an additional 90 crew. Ship systems were designed to be maintained and operated by a reduced crew complement, allowing any potential operator to deploy the vessel with less personnel commitments. Many of the ship's systems are designed to be automated, allowing the ship to operate with minimal crew input if desired. ThyssenKrupp also stated that it would implement various new technologies, including AI assistance to further enhance automation.
The LNG's sensor suite is extensive and designed to detect, track and target multiple seaborne and airborne targets. Designed and manufactured by Hensoldt and its subsidiaries, the radar and sensor suite will give the carrier the capability to defend itself using a variety of surface-to-air and ship-to-ship missiles. This sensor suite will also allow it to operate close-in weapon systems to defend against close range targets such as naval bombers, helicopters, and drones. The suite will also feature extensive anti-submarine capabilities, giving the LNG credible defense against enemy submarines.
The LNG will feature five 6-cell VLS launchers. In addition, the carrier will feature six Rheinmetall Millennium 35 mm CIWS, five RIM-116 RAM surface-to-air missiles, two Rheinmetall Oerlikon 76 mm naval guns and three 25 mm naval guns. Decoys for ASW and air defense operations will also be part of the onboard weapons system.
At the conclusion of its showcase, ThyssenKrupp stated that the LNG will be built with 100% "Ciselthanian-designed and manufactured components and technology" plus " with nearly all technology present within the carrier designed or built by Ciselthanian-based companies.
Sorlyset, Sitakhtar, and De Waterlands
Green and left parties call for an end to 'carflation'
Parties of ecology and the left concerned about the increase in automobiles
Private vehicle use is still heavily limited across Sorlyset; the result of policies in the 1960s and 70s aimed at avoiding car and oil imports when balance of payments was weak, and in latter years to protect rail and keep road building costs and traffic under control.
The three main left/green parties today issued a joint press release and accompanying report calling for and to 'carflation'. At present citizens must argue a case for owning a private vehicles, in an unavoidably breaurocratic process which assesses needs. Farmers and those in very rural locations have always had an automatic right, but in recent years, small business, an increasingly wide pool of the disabled, and an ever increasing number of delivery drivers have secured car permits, as long as they prove that they have a place to park off-street.
This has taken the number of cars up from 132 per 1000 only ten years ago to 149 today, still well below the average for a country of comparable size and wealth, but growing steadily.
The coalition government said the rules were fit as they were and defended their approach of building bypass roads to keep traffic out of towns and 'park and rides' on the edge of towns which link to trams, busses and railways.
They also outlined the recent uptick in Police spot checks at peak times; as of course technically under the rules, no one should be commuting in towns or cities by car except essential workers, and highlighted that about 70% of new cars sold were small electric vehicles.
National Statistics show that railway use was largely flatlined in the last few years whilst traffic grew by about 800k km in total over the last three years.
Eislundir, Sitakhtar, and De Waterlands
The Workers’ Post
Official Newspaper of the Democratic People's Republic of Eislundir
NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS APPROVES ARKTIKA TERROR-CLASS NUCLEAR ICEBREAKERS
"No Northern Community Shall Be Left Behind by Winter."
ÅRSTÄDTIR — In one of the largest civilian infrastructure investments in the history of the Democratic People's Republic of Eislundir, the National People's Congress has voted in favor of funding for the construction of four Arktika Uzhas class nuclear-powered heavy icebreakers. Construction of the lead vessel, ENV Arktika Uzhas, will commence later this year at People's Shipbuilding Combine No. 3 in Werkhavn. Upon completion, the class will become the backbone of the Republic's Arctic Maritime Force, ensuring year-round navigation through northern sea routes and maintaining access to ports that would otherwise be isolated by winter sea ice. Government officials stressed that the vessels are not intended as symbols of military power, but as instruments of public service and humanitarian assistance.
The Arktika Uzhas class has been designed to escort merchant convoys, conduct search and rescue operations, support scientific expeditions, respond to environmental emergencies, and keep shipping lanes open throughout even the harshest Arctic winters. Unlike conventional diesel-powered icebreakers, the vessels will utilize twin pressurized-water nuclear reactors, allowing them to remain at sea for extended periods while producing approximately 100 megawatts of propulsion power. The ships are expected to maintain speeds of up to 25 knots in open water while continuously breaking through sea ice up to two meters thick.
General Characteristics
Class: Arktika Uzhas class Nuclear Icebreaker
Operator: Arctic Maritime Administration
Ships Planned: 4
Displacement: ~ 30,000 tonnes
Length: ~183 m
Beam: ~35 m
Crew: 135
Additional Personnel: Up to 60 scientists, engineers, rescue specialists, and flight crews
Each vessel will include:
1.) Twin nuclear reactors
2.) Flight deck and enclosed helicopter hangar
3.) Search and rescue facilities
4.) Oceanographic laboratories
5.) Hydrographic survey equipment
6.) Emergency towing systems
7.) Medical treatment facilities
Officials emphasized that while the ships will primarily serve the Republic's northern coastline, their mission extends beyond Eislundir's own territorial waters. The Arctic Maritime Administration announced that, when operationally feasible, the vessels will assist neighboring countries experiencing severe ice conditions, escort humanitarian convoys, and provide emergency icebreaking support to commercial vessels in distress.
"The Arctic is not divided by winter, it is united by it. Every northern port that remains open strengthens the region as a whole. Whether clearing a channel for a fishing fleet, escorting a merchant convoy, or responding to a distress call beyond our own waters, these ships represent the Republic's commitment to safe navigation for everyone who depends upon the northern seas."
— Arctic Maritime Administration
Ships of the Class
EACI -> Eislundir Atomic Coastguard Icebreaker, ECV -> Eislundir Coastguard Vessel
-> EACI 01 - ECV Arktika Uzhas
-> EACI 02 - ECV 75 Let Pobedy
-> EACI 03 - ECV Sergei Fedorov
-> EACI 04 - ECV Ilya Kovalchuk
As Arctic commerce continues to grow and northern communities become increasingly reliant on year-round maritime transportation, officials believe the Arktika Uzhas class will stand among the most capable civilian icebreakers ever constructed. For the people of the Republic's northern coast, however, their significance is far simpler. For the people of the North, however, the significance of the Arktika Uzhas class is measured less in megawatts than in reliability. When winter closes the sea, the icebreakers will sail. And when they sail, the ports will remain open.
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