Constantinople Times
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Ecumenical Patriarch, the Head of the Orthodox Church flies to Red Technocracy for Official Visit
The Ecumenical Patriarch, Chrysostom I, arrived today in Omsk, for a visit that will have ramifications for the Orthodox Church. His first stop was at the Syndromian memorial to bless and pray at the memorial, and also consecrate the Orthodox Church. The Ecumenical Patriarch, whose official title is the Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and is the primus inter pares, first among equals among all the bishops, and was here at the invitation of the Russian Patriarch of Omsk. Consecrating the Church, he spoke against the violence plaguing the world, and urged world leaders to cease their belligerence, and strive to work together. Most of all, he urged tolerance, though some commented that his recent rattling about the believers of Zablorg, suggested a limits to the tolerance.
The Ecumenical Patriarch also provided the princely gift the relics of Saint Nikolai, the Miracle Maker to the church which will bore his name as well. As part of the visit, he consecrated a number of Orthodox priests at a mass conducted together with the Russian Patriarch that was well attended by many Orthodox Catholics. He reminded believers that their role in this world is to defend the weak, to help the poor, and to be peacemakers and not advocates of violence.
At the memorial, the Ecumenical Patriarch knelled there and prayed. He expressed his sadness that so many soldiers were lost, and even more innocents were lost.
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Shroomania, Oceanic Hotel
Hundreds of journalists were assembled in the Golden Room of the Oceanic Hotel. Barely six hours ago, a speech by Prime Minister Shroom sparked a flurry of interest from all major newspapers in the Central Sea and beyond - presses were stopped, new articles written. Thousands of comentators and political puntids tried to predict what the dissolution of the Fungal Axis would mean for the New Earth, and especially the Central Sea.
And now the King of the II Republic of PeZookia called a press conference, as he stopped over in Shroomania, on his way to the Red Technocracy. What shocking news would he present?
There was a flurry of flashes from camera lamps, as King Paul entered the Golden Room. He was there with his wife, who smiled charmingly at the assembled journalists.
As the royal pair approached the speaker's stand, silence fell over the room. The King adjusted the micrphone and started to speak.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to thank you for attending this press conference. Frankly, I did not expect to see so many press corps here. It seemed like every journalist in Shroomania was at the Prime Minister's palace today."
The King smiled at the assembled crowd.
"I like to call myself a friend of Prime Minister Shroom, and I hope it is not presumptous of me to do so. His announcement today was a result of his initiative, and was being discussed amongst several LUN and Fungal Axis national leaders for the last few months."
"It was - and still is, in fact - our belief that smaller nations of SD.net deserve the same feeling of security and mutual supports as large and powerful ones. The LUN and the Fungal Axis were originally conceived as a way to grant them this security, economic support and a chance at a prosperous future."
The King took a sip of water before continuing.
"Today, we took one more step towards this goal. I would, therefore, like to announce the dissolution of the League of Unaligned Nations."
The Golden Room suddendly erupted with hastily shouted questions. The King waited for several seconds for the commotion to die down.
"The II Republic shall become par of the Fungal United Nations, and accept all responsibilities and priviledges of membership. We feel it is our duty to build a better world, to unify rather than divide, to communicate rather than stay silent."
"Today, the world enters a new age. We hope it shall be an age of mutual understanding, where dialogue triumphs over shows of power, and weapons serve only to defend, never to attack."
"Thank you. You may now ask your questions."
Hundreds of journalists were assembled in the Golden Room of the Oceanic Hotel. Barely six hours ago, a speech by Prime Minister Shroom sparked a flurry of interest from all major newspapers in the Central Sea and beyond - presses were stopped, new articles written. Thousands of comentators and political puntids tried to predict what the dissolution of the Fungal Axis would mean for the New Earth, and especially the Central Sea.
And now the King of the II Republic of PeZookia called a press conference, as he stopped over in Shroomania, on his way to the Red Technocracy. What shocking news would he present?
There was a flurry of flashes from camera lamps, as King Paul entered the Golden Room. He was there with his wife, who smiled charmingly at the assembled journalists.
As the royal pair approached the speaker's stand, silence fell over the room. The King adjusted the micrphone and started to speak.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to thank you for attending this press conference. Frankly, I did not expect to see so many press corps here. It seemed like every journalist in Shroomania was at the Prime Minister's palace today."
The King smiled at the assembled crowd.
"I like to call myself a friend of Prime Minister Shroom, and I hope it is not presumptous of me to do so. His announcement today was a result of his initiative, and was being discussed amongst several LUN and Fungal Axis national leaders for the last few months."
"It was - and still is, in fact - our belief that smaller nations of SD.net deserve the same feeling of security and mutual supports as large and powerful ones. The LUN and the Fungal Axis were originally conceived as a way to grant them this security, economic support and a chance at a prosperous future."
The King took a sip of water before continuing.
"Today, we took one more step towards this goal. I would, therefore, like to announce the dissolution of the League of Unaligned Nations."
The Golden Room suddendly erupted with hastily shouted questions. The King waited for several seconds for the commotion to die down.
"The II Republic shall become par of the Fungal United Nations, and accept all responsibilities and priviledges of membership. We feel it is our duty to build a better world, to unify rather than divide, to communicate rather than stay silent."
"Today, the world enters a new age. We hope it shall be an age of mutual understanding, where dialogue triumphs over shows of power, and weapons serve only to defend, never to attack."
"Thank you. You may now ask your questions."
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The Archbishop of Constantinople and Archbishop of Omsk finally seal the long standing rift between the two branches of Orthodox Christianity.
In a historic meeting that was a product of many rounds of talks that led to the settlement between the two churches, the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Russian Patriarch agreed to recognise the Ecumenical Patriarch as the first amongst equals; primus inter pares, and the Russian Patriarch was given autonomy to administer his diocese. The two Patriarch conducted a mass at St. Basil's Cathedral which was attended by thousands.
The Ecumenical Patriarch and the Russian Patriarch (Right to Left)
Constantinople had long been the center of Orthodox Catholicism, but the schism between the Russian and Byzantine Patriarchy occurred when both sides argued over primacy and autonomy and theology many hundreds of years ago, leading to both sides to excommunicate each other. Today however, both sides sat down and signed a settlement. The Foreign Minister of the Red Technocracy was also present, giving a speech highlighting the close relations between Byzantium and Red Technocracy.
The Foreign Minister flanked by the two Patriarchs.
The Ecumenical Patriarch celebrating mass.
The two Patriarch signing the settlement.
News Headlines
The Archbishop of Constantinople and Archbishop of Omsk finally seal the long standing rift between the two branches of Orthodox Christianity.
In a historic meeting that was a product of many rounds of talks that led to the settlement between the two churches, the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Russian Patriarch agreed to recognise the Ecumenical Patriarch as the first amongst equals; primus inter pares, and the Russian Patriarch was given autonomy to administer his diocese. The two Patriarch conducted a mass at St. Basil's Cathedral which was attended by thousands.
The Ecumenical Patriarch and the Russian Patriarch (Right to Left)
Constantinople had long been the center of Orthodox Catholicism, but the schism between the Russian and Byzantine Patriarchy occurred when both sides argued over primacy and autonomy and theology many hundreds of years ago, leading to both sides to excommunicate each other. Today however, both sides sat down and signed a settlement. The Foreign Minister of the Red Technocracy was also present, giving a speech highlighting the close relations between Byzantium and Red Technocracy.
The Foreign Minister flanked by the two Patriarchs.
The Ecumenical Patriarch celebrating mass.
The two Patriarch signing the settlement.
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In Main News, construction efforts of our First Nuclear Plant go well, as the main superstructure undergoes work. It is planned to have a 1.4 Gigawatt capacity, at minimum.
In a new record deal, the FUN alliance was ratified, 100-0, with all parties agreeing on the deal. The Socialist leader had this to say. "The FUN is just what our nation needs. With a common defense, free and open trade, and a non aggressive plan, this is just what the doctor ordered, with the MESS alliance posturing Global Thermonuclear War."
Airport modifications well underway!
The new Overhangar, started when the trade deal was passed with the Bear Republic was passed, is well on its way to completion. With the construction of the latest Terminal Ten, the Zeppelin Only Take Off and Landing zone, We will soon be at the grand fore front of Zeppelin Technologies. With Hydrogen produced at our industrial factories, refueling is expected to be a non problem" quoted the Minister of the Interior. "Anti Lighter than Air Fire Brigades and rescue teams have also finished basic training. To pre-prevent any possibility of any massive catastrophes. This will be the first major international Zeppelin center built for the explicit purposes of tourism.
In Main News, construction efforts of our First Nuclear Plant go well, as the main superstructure undergoes work. It is planned to have a 1.4 Gigawatt capacity, at minimum.
In a new record deal, the FUN alliance was ratified, 100-0, with all parties agreeing on the deal. The Socialist leader had this to say. "The FUN is just what our nation needs. With a common defense, free and open trade, and a non aggressive plan, this is just what the doctor ordered, with the MESS alliance posturing Global Thermonuclear War."
Airport modifications well underway!
The new Overhangar, started when the trade deal was passed with the Bear Republic was passed, is well on its way to completion. With the construction of the latest Terminal Ten, the Zeppelin Only Take Off and Landing zone, We will soon be at the grand fore front of Zeppelin Technologies. With Hydrogen produced at our industrial factories, refueling is expected to be a non problem" quoted the Minister of the Interior. "Anti Lighter than Air Fire Brigades and rescue teams have also finished basic training. To pre-prevent any possibility of any massive catastrophes. This will be the first major international Zeppelin center built for the explicit purposes of tourism.
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Bear Republic Science News:
Inside the Commerical Airship Fleet.
A Bear Republic Airship is not a true blimp, as a type B-Limp, lacks a skeleton, or the safety cell structure for it's lift tanks, and fuel tanks. While some are afraid of the Bear Republic's use of Hydrogen Gas for both lift, as well as to power the motors. Republic Airships currently come in both military spec nuclear powered varieties such as the Eye of Sauron, or the Emporer Norton.
These Airships use a naval grade nuclear reactor to both provide hydrogen for the lift cells, and electricity for the rather silent electrical motors, that power the manuver fans.
Civilian grade airships actually use a small portion of the lift cells stored hydrogen to power internal combustion engines which actually only supplies power to the batteries. A Republican made Airship can actually run for 36 hours of continous high demand operation without using their engines without depleting their battery charge. most Vessels running commuter service within the Republic don't even use their onboard engine.
Fans: your average civilian charter airship runs on six electric motor high speed turbofans. Resembling reversed jet engines these motors provide the force to change direction, as well as forward propulsion. While your military models have many more fans, which are much larger in size. The bearings that the fans rest in a suspension of liquid teflon, that makes the fan housing highly resistant to heat wearing, as well as floating nearly frictionlessly.
Construction materials: As with any lighter than aircraft, weight must be accounted for, by offsetting displacement of lighter then air gasses. Since Hydrogen is the lightest gas, nearly the same atmospheric density as space it's self, it's the logical choice. however Republic materials science still had to make the airships out of the strongest/lightest materials possible. While the skeleton of the airship is generally made out of Titanium (military) or Magnesium Alloy (Civlian) the "Skin that keeps the gas in and provides a framework for handling cargo, is a trade secret aluminum alloy reinforced with polymere backing/sealent called "Spider Weave"(TM) because of it's high material strength to weight ratio. <note Mess countries through trade agreements with Canassia, and FUN countries are aware of the actual composition of "Spider Weave" (TM) <it's handwavium as I needed something to correspond to silksteel from SMAC to do what I needed it to do.> Edit because the Aluminum alloy is extremely thin, a polymere coating is added to keep the skin from breaking, acting simular to safety glass or a thermal bag.)
displacement: while the majority of the Airship's physical displacement is lift chambers, the amount used for cargo varies. On luxury Airships, large areas are set aside for guest accomadations, and recreation, these are also technically "Lift chambers" as the atmosphere inside has a higher ration of Oxygen then normal atmosphere. This also has the side effect of making the passengers happier.
Inside the Commerical Airship Fleet.
A Bear Republic Airship is not a true blimp, as a type B-Limp, lacks a skeleton, or the safety cell structure for it's lift tanks, and fuel tanks. While some are afraid of the Bear Republic's use of Hydrogen Gas for both lift, as well as to power the motors. Republic Airships currently come in both military spec nuclear powered varieties such as the Eye of Sauron, or the Emporer Norton.
These Airships use a naval grade nuclear reactor to both provide hydrogen for the lift cells, and electricity for the rather silent electrical motors, that power the manuver fans.
Civilian grade airships actually use a small portion of the lift cells stored hydrogen to power internal combustion engines which actually only supplies power to the batteries. A Republican made Airship can actually run for 36 hours of continous high demand operation without using their engines without depleting their battery charge. most Vessels running commuter service within the Republic don't even use their onboard engine.
Fans: your average civilian charter airship runs on six electric motor high speed turbofans. Resembling reversed jet engines these motors provide the force to change direction, as well as forward propulsion. While your military models have many more fans, which are much larger in size. The bearings that the fans rest in a suspension of liquid teflon, that makes the fan housing highly resistant to heat wearing, as well as floating nearly frictionlessly.
Construction materials: As with any lighter than aircraft, weight must be accounted for, by offsetting displacement of lighter then air gasses. Since Hydrogen is the lightest gas, nearly the same atmospheric density as space it's self, it's the logical choice. however Republic materials science still had to make the airships out of the strongest/lightest materials possible. While the skeleton of the airship is generally made out of Titanium (military) or Magnesium Alloy (Civlian) the "Skin that keeps the gas in and provides a framework for handling cargo, is a trade secret aluminum alloy reinforced with polymere backing/sealent called "Spider Weave"(TM) because of it's high material strength to weight ratio. <note Mess countries through trade agreements with Canassia, and FUN countries are aware of the actual composition of "Spider Weave" (TM) <it's handwavium as I needed something to correspond to silksteel from SMAC to do what I needed it to do.> Edit because the Aluminum alloy is extremely thin, a polymere coating is added to keep the skin from breaking, acting simular to safety glass or a thermal bag.)
displacement: while the majority of the Airship's physical displacement is lift chambers, the amount used for cargo varies. On luxury Airships, large areas are set aside for guest accomadations, and recreation, these are also technically "Lift chambers" as the atmosphere inside has a higher ration of Oxygen then normal atmosphere. This also has the side effect of making the passengers happier.
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News From Crossroadia
Crossroadian Industrial leaders gather for proposed International Airship Airlines.
“This morning, as the rest of the world still atched axiouslly the growing furor between MESS and OMSK nations, Crossroadian Industrial leaders announced a conference reaching out to nations for the purpose of creating an International Airship Association.
“As of now, our world is a small one, the need for speed and jets of the past isn; as pressing, on OldEarth, everyone was so concerned with distance, here, we don’t have to worry nearly as much, and the roll of Airships vs Heavy Jets is far more appropriate” spoke governmental Economic Advisor Walter W. Wonker He continued saying that in the current political climate, creating a join International Association for air travel was best.
“The creation of the new FUN alliance is one more example of how this new world should behave. Creating multinational organizations so we can all agree on things rather then one person charging ahead and giving the rest of us jitters.”
The Conference, slated to be hosted at the newly opened CCC Tower, is schuleded in two weeks time. Invitations have been sent to several Prominent nations bordering Crossroadia including:
Byzantium
Neverhood
The Bear Republic
The Peoples Republic of Canissia
The Red Technocracy
The Republic of N’Ton
The Nation of Shroomania
and
The Republic of Vulpesia
Crossroadian Industrial leaders gather for proposed International Airship Airlines.
“This morning, as the rest of the world still atched axiouslly the growing furor between MESS and OMSK nations, Crossroadian Industrial leaders announced a conference reaching out to nations for the purpose of creating an International Airship Association.
“As of now, our world is a small one, the need for speed and jets of the past isn; as pressing, on OldEarth, everyone was so concerned with distance, here, we don’t have to worry nearly as much, and the roll of Airships vs Heavy Jets is far more appropriate” spoke governmental Economic Advisor Walter W. Wonker He continued saying that in the current political climate, creating a join International Association for air travel was best.
“The creation of the new FUN alliance is one more example of how this new world should behave. Creating multinational organizations so we can all agree on things rather then one person charging ahead and giving the rest of us jitters.”
The Conference, slated to be hosted at the newly opened CCC Tower, is schuleded in two weeks time. Invitations have been sent to several Prominent nations bordering Crossroadia including:
Byzantium
Neverhood
The Bear Republic
The Peoples Republic of Canissia
The Red Technocracy
The Republic of N’Ton
The Nation of Shroomania
and
The Republic of Vulpesia
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Wilkonian Foreign minister Departs
With the head of states, His Imperial Majesty King Andreneas II attending the MESS summitt speculation has abounded as to the whereabouts of the Foreign Minister. Reports are now circulating that he is en-route to the Wilkonian embassies in the LoneStar Republic and the Red Technocracy. Insiders claim that the trip is not for purposes of overt diplomacy but rather to consult with the local staff and appraise them of the full breadth of diplomatic measures that the King is contemplating. As yet no information has been released as to what this may entail however many have speculated that given the cooling internaitonal relationships His Majesty may be seeking to avert any further crises through his longer standing missions within OMSK member states. Reached for comment a Ministry spokesmen simply stated that the King and his cabinet "have and will always act in the best interests of Wilkonia, the MESS, and most importantly the world."
With the head of states, His Imperial Majesty King Andreneas II attending the MESS summitt speculation has abounded as to the whereabouts of the Foreign Minister. Reports are now circulating that he is en-route to the Wilkonian embassies in the LoneStar Republic and the Red Technocracy. Insiders claim that the trip is not for purposes of overt diplomacy but rather to consult with the local staff and appraise them of the full breadth of diplomatic measures that the King is contemplating. As yet no information has been released as to what this may entail however many have speculated that given the cooling internaitonal relationships His Majesty may be seeking to avert any further crises through his longer standing missions within OMSK member states. Reached for comment a Ministry spokesmen simply stated that the King and his cabinet "have and will always act in the best interests of Wilkonia, the MESS, and most importantly the world."
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The Bridge of the RAS Eye of Sauron:
The Shroomian exchange officer was late again, and unfortunalty that also ment that Signal Specialist Dennis Conners would be late for his shift as well. To the Shroomian the Eye was just flying around in lazy circles from southern Shhroomainia to Sydonia in a 20 day cruise arch. Still they had reached proper cruising altitude only five hours ago, and Captian Val Larson needed every last geek on station, now that they could perform intercepts.
the problem was that the Eye had much more sensitve "ears" then it had brains. sure she could scan the clouds, and sea waters below her, but seperating a trawler from a wave, or tracking technocracy drone flights and deciding that they were too slow and small to be missiles took work. Few understood just how big of an area the anti-piracy patrol was to encompas.
Fortunatly shortly after the mission began Blackaddar did them a favor. By launching enough deticated communication Birds, people had begun using sat phones and GPS systems regularly. Still the massive increase in noise to signal had taken a long while, many months for the two crews to isolate which signals they wanted to listen too. At this altitude They could currently listen in on conversations in Libertopia and in Saddamistan without anyone knowing. However a few targets within Saddamistan, Black Addar, Libertopia, The Shadow Empire, Mangka, and Their own Bear Republic citizens really interested the Crew of the Eye.
with fragile metal fibers running over the surface of her entire ballast skin, the Eye was not only the Largest airship, she was also the largest combination Radio Reciever/Transmitter, and Radar sensor in the sky. With an enriched nuclear plant powering her she could passivly read or activly jam any Radar/Radio traffic in her Theater. Of course making sense of it required that her full technical crew be onsite, and not sleeping in after a night of frakking like rodents.
Larsen considered her options, she could power up the targeting radar and it's microwave laser and kill an albatross, but then again, she had heard the rumors that one of her counterparts was removed from his position for powering up to active full alert with the combat Tracking radar on one of the Technocracy's drones, causing the robot to short out and crash. Then again, that was just scuttlebutt.
The Shroomian exchange officer was late again, and unfortunalty that also ment that Signal Specialist Dennis Conners would be late for his shift as well. To the Shroomian the Eye was just flying around in lazy circles from southern Shhroomainia to Sydonia in a 20 day cruise arch. Still they had reached proper cruising altitude only five hours ago, and Captian Val Larson needed every last geek on station, now that they could perform intercepts.
the problem was that the Eye had much more sensitve "ears" then it had brains. sure she could scan the clouds, and sea waters below her, but seperating a trawler from a wave, or tracking technocracy drone flights and deciding that they were too slow and small to be missiles took work. Few understood just how big of an area the anti-piracy patrol was to encompas.
Fortunatly shortly after the mission began Blackaddar did them a favor. By launching enough deticated communication Birds, people had begun using sat phones and GPS systems regularly. Still the massive increase in noise to signal had taken a long while, many months for the two crews to isolate which signals they wanted to listen too. At this altitude They could currently listen in on conversations in Libertopia and in Saddamistan without anyone knowing. However a few targets within Saddamistan, Black Addar, Libertopia, The Shadow Empire, Mangka, and Their own Bear Republic citizens really interested the Crew of the Eye.
with fragile metal fibers running over the surface of her entire ballast skin, the Eye was not only the Largest airship, she was also the largest combination Radio Reciever/Transmitter, and Radar sensor in the sky. With an enriched nuclear plant powering her she could passivly read or activly jam any Radar/Radio traffic in her Theater. Of course making sense of it required that her full technical crew be onsite, and not sleeping in after a night of frakking like rodents.
Larsen considered her options, she could power up the targeting radar and it's microwave laser and kill an albatross, but then again, she had heard the rumors that one of her counterparts was removed from his position for powering up to active full alert with the combat Tracking radar on one of the Technocracy's drones, causing the robot to short out and crash. Then again, that was just scuttlebutt.
The scariest folk song lyrics are "My Boy Grew up to be just like me" from cats in the cradle by Harry Chapin
BBC Reports
"In National news the WSISC is just finishing up the two week break, after two VULKAN rockets failured to pass pre-launch inspectoion several launches had to be delayed.
Over-work was sighted as a concern, And due to the possible threat to launch safety with permission from the Secretary of Science and Technology the entire White Sands base was put on hold for a mandatory two week break for nearly all personnel, those that remained such as the gantry teams and the fuel line handlers are going on break this week.
This has delayed most of the HISCO satellite system by as much as a month. There are currently 15 of the seventy plus ton communication satellites in fixed MEO orbit, proving 24/7 Internet access to the UKB, Atlantis, the Republic of Mangaka, the Barene Dutchy the Lonestar Republic and the Red Technocracy. The next four satellites in the serious will add Tian Xian, The Kingdom of New Patria and the Royal Rail Republic to countries who have coast to coast 24/7 internet connectivity via the HISCO satellites. "
"In Local news protests were mild in responses to the various OMSK/Mess situation, most of the crisis period passed to quickly and to late in the day to draw public outrage. However the issue of the Red Technocracy Drones over Tian Xian has drawn comments and concerns from Conservatives MP and two of the more Conservative Lords who spoke today about the need to respect the rights of Foreign countries airspace and land rights."
"In National news the WSISC is just finishing up the two week break, after two VULKAN rockets failured to pass pre-launch inspectoion several launches had to be delayed.
Over-work was sighted as a concern, And due to the possible threat to launch safety with permission from the Secretary of Science and Technology the entire White Sands base was put on hold for a mandatory two week break for nearly all personnel, those that remained such as the gantry teams and the fuel line handlers are going on break this week.
This has delayed most of the HISCO satellite system by as much as a month. There are currently 15 of the seventy plus ton communication satellites in fixed MEO orbit, proving 24/7 Internet access to the UKB, Atlantis, the Republic of Mangaka, the Barene Dutchy the Lonestar Republic and the Red Technocracy. The next four satellites in the serious will add Tian Xian, The Kingdom of New Patria and the Royal Rail Republic to countries who have coast to coast 24/7 internet connectivity via the HISCO satellites. "
"In Local news protests were mild in responses to the various OMSK/Mess situation, most of the crisis period passed to quickly and to late in the day to draw public outrage. However the issue of the Red Technocracy Drones over Tian Xian has drawn comments and concerns from Conservatives MP and two of the more Conservative Lords who spoke today about the need to respect the rights of Foreign countries airspace and land rights."
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The Canissian Trade Minsiter, Rayzha Rumaclin, sends her assurances-- backed by King Arik Coyotus-I-- that the People's Republic of Canissia welcomes trade, and does not feel in any way, shape, or form impugned or maligned by the Bear Republic's trade deals with the FUN alliance.The Yosemite Bear wrote:The Bear Republic does recognize that FUN and Canissa are the primary trade partners. Though not wanting to endanger trade with Canissa and getting the senate to recognize/join FUN would be difficult. (damn multi-party system even if I do have absolute power, getting a group of five hundred self important assholes, who all have their own agendas to agree gets difficult. Yes my government is designed to barely work.)
I am however willing to recognize the simple fact that both Coyote and you are my "Most Favored Trade Partners"
Something about Libertarianism always bothered me. Then one day, I realized what it was:
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
SCC Constellation Operational & Ready For Business
HUE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The SCC is pleased to announce that LeoCom satellite communications systems is now operational and open for business. Direct internet sales, retail outlets, business-to-business and government liaison officers are all ready to serve the international community new methods for high-speed internet and voice communications ...
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Diplomatic Communique to the FUN
HUE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The SCC is pleased to announce that LeoCom satellite communications systems is now operational and open for business. Direct internet sales, retail outlets, business-to-business and government liaison officers are all ready to serve the international community new methods for high-speed internet and voice communications ...
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Diplomatic Communique to the FUN
The IRT applauds the Fungal Union of Nations for their actions in promoting the international peace. While the IRT cannot join your alliance, the IRT wishes to promote extensive international trade between the IRT, FUN and its members. Nations who trade with one another are less like to go to war with each other.
Thus, the IRT proposes a number of measures to reduce trade barriers between the FUN and the IRT with the eventual hopes of creating successful and prosperous free trade region throughout the archipelago. We in the IRT believe this arrangement benefits all partners. We also wish to begin work on visa-waiver programs.
Furthermore, the IRT reiterates its offers advanced air-defense and shore-defense weaponry and systems integration to all parties, in the interest of international peace.
Please let us know if you are interested in further discussions with the IRT regarding trade, visa waivers or defense-related issues.
- President & Chairman of the Board P. Nguyen.
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Though the Prime Minister was thoroughly pre-occupied in his preparations for the FUN, taking significant time off his ministerial duty to delegate with his colleagues and counterparts abroad, he took some time to make a few swift statements:
"Indeed, I regard King Paul in high esteem. He is a great ally, a great partner, one of my main conspirators in creating the FUN, and yes, he is my friend. I regard him as a peer, as an equal, and in the Fungal Union of Nations, his people and his nation will be a peer amongst peers, an equal amidst equals. It will be quite a challenge, bringing many nations nearer to a bright future while at the same time leading the Sovereignty of Shroomania. As in the past, I fully intend to consult with the King and heed his wise counsel. I eagerly anticipate working closer together with him, and our fellow leaders in FUN."
[OOC: This means I'm heaping half of the FUN to you, PeZook
]
"The FUN would also like to welcome the widening of our relationship with the Incorporated Republic of Tonkin. While their obligations to the MESS preclude them from entering the FUN (and even then, they are still welcomed), we are more than happy to trade with them extensively. I am certain we could benefit greatly from each other's resources."
"Lastly, the Fungal Union of Nations opens its arms to any and all nascent nations who seek not to antagonize neighbor nations, but aim to prosper through peace, trade and diplomacy."
"Also, I'm going to Crossroads in a couple of weeks."
The Mushroom Military, while working with Shepnukistani in the development of the Blackbeard missile programs, is interested in the Incorporated Republic of Tonkin's Anti-Ballistic Missile techology.
"Right now, though, I'm heading over to watch our volleyball team train for the FUN Games."
KWIK KALL
Though the Prime Minister was thoroughly pre-occupied in his preparations for the FUN, taking significant time off his ministerial duty to delegate with his colleagues and counterparts abroad, he took some time to make a few swift statements:
"Indeed, I regard King Paul in high esteem. He is a great ally, a great partner, one of my main conspirators in creating the FUN, and yes, he is my friend. I regard him as a peer, as an equal, and in the Fungal Union of Nations, his people and his nation will be a peer amongst peers, an equal amidst equals. It will be quite a challenge, bringing many nations nearer to a bright future while at the same time leading the Sovereignty of Shroomania. As in the past, I fully intend to consult with the King and heed his wise counsel. I eagerly anticipate working closer together with him, and our fellow leaders in FUN."
[OOC: This means I'm heaping half of the FUN to you, PeZook
]"The FUN would also like to welcome the widening of our relationship with the Incorporated Republic of Tonkin. While their obligations to the MESS preclude them from entering the FUN (and even then, they are still welcomed), we are more than happy to trade with them extensively. I am certain we could benefit greatly from each other's resources."
"Lastly, the Fungal Union of Nations opens its arms to any and all nascent nations who seek not to antagonize neighbor nations, but aim to prosper through peace, trade and diplomacy."
"Also, I'm going to Crossroads in a couple of weeks."
The Mushroom Military, while working with Shepnukistani in the development of the Blackbeard missile programs, is interested in the Incorporated Republic of Tonkin's Anti-Ballistic Missile techology.
"Right now, though, I'm heading over to watch our volleyball team train for the FUN Games."
"DO YOU WORSHIP HOMOSEXUALS?" - Curtis Saxton (source)shroom is a lovely boy and i wont hear a bad word against him - LUSY-CHAN!
Shit! Man, I didn't think of that! It took Shroom to properly interpret the screams of dying people
- PeZookShroom, I read out the stuff you write about us. You are an endless supply of morale down here. :p - an OWS street medic
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Astoria Evening News
The Royal Pair has boarded a government airliner bound for the Red Technocracy today, after brief informal talks with Prime Minister Shroom the 777th.
This was preceded by a press conference, during which the King announced a dissolution of the LUN and an accession of the II Republic into the Fungal Union of Nations. A sweeping move, which was seen by many parliamentary members as unilateral and going against established public opinion.
A rapid telephone poll indicated that 45% PeZookian approved of the King's motion, 21% disapproved and 36% were indifferent, asking what would change in practice.
During the conference, the King explained the FUN will focus on three main pillars: Economic development through trade and free movement of people, External security through a military alliance and resolution of disputes through diplomacy.
"There is little to fear. The FUN charter does not condone agressive action, which means that no FUN country will be supported during an agressive war. Free movement of people and toll-free trade ensures economic prosperity of all member states, and the FUN encourages co-operation via diplomatic endeavours and jointly financed scientific projects. I think this is an excellent proposal to anyone involved, and especially the smaller nations."
People on the streets have expressed various opinions, from mistrust to outright enthusiasm:
"I've already bought two liters od Body Oil! I can't wait to go to Shroomania and play beach volleyball all day with all those ripped hunks I saw in the 'Burly shipyard worker men' calendar! Boy, this is going to be a FUN Christmas!", said one person the AEN interviewed.
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The Royal Pair has boarded a government airliner bound for the Red Technocracy today, after brief informal talks with Prime Minister Shroom the 777th.
This was preceded by a press conference, during which the King announced a dissolution of the LUN and an accession of the II Republic into the Fungal Union of Nations. A sweeping move, which was seen by many parliamentary members as unilateral and going against established public opinion.
A rapid telephone poll indicated that 45% PeZookian approved of the King's motion, 21% disapproved and 36% were indifferent, asking what would change in practice.
During the conference, the King explained the FUN will focus on three main pillars: Economic development through trade and free movement of people, External security through a military alliance and resolution of disputes through diplomacy.
"There is little to fear. The FUN charter does not condone agressive action, which means that no FUN country will be supported during an agressive war. Free movement of people and toll-free trade ensures economic prosperity of all member states, and the FUN encourages co-operation via diplomatic endeavours and jointly financed scientific projects. I think this is an excellent proposal to anyone involved, and especially the smaller nations."
People on the streets have expressed various opinions, from mistrust to outright enthusiasm:
"I've already bought two liters od Body Oil! I can't wait to go to Shroomania and play beach volleyball all day with all those ripped hunks I saw in the 'Burly shipyard worker men' calendar! Boy, this is going to be a FUN Christmas!", said one person the AEN interviewed.
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It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.
- NEIL ARMSTRONG, MISSION COMMANDER, APOLLO 11
Signature dedicated to the greatest achievement of mankind.
MILDLY DERANGED PHYSICIST does not mind BREAKING the SOUND BARRIER, because it is INSURED. - Simon_Jester considering the problems of hypersonic flight for Team L.A.M.E.
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Colin sent an electronic message crossroadia returning the copy he had recieved of the invitation to the crossroadia confrence. however right now he needed to chop some wood. Looking around at his retreat it was a nice complex, smokehouse, underground storage larder, a rainwater catchbasin with filtration attached, wood storage building, the main cabin, and a workshop/barn/garage. heating was ducted in from the smokehouse to the mainhouse and ran rather like a roman bath system.
besides, the whole kitchen was designed to be labour intensive, primative kitchen tools, because the work made the enjoyment of the food just that much better. Measuring out the first log, colin held it in place before bringing down the hatchet with his other hand.
"Aren't you afraid your going to cut your fingers off?"
"I haven't yet Q."
"So why do you continue to pit yourself against nature like this?"
"Because I like suffering. Now will you give me some room so I can finish chopping this wood before making breakfast?"
*Q snapped his fingers and a cord of fresh wood was already broken up and ready to burn*
"Q, That's not the point, besides that's fresh wood, it's not dried, it won't work right."
Two hours later:
Colin stirred a large pot, while the skillet held a mix of onions, and freshly ground turkey and snake meat. sipping from a stainless steel cup he savored the flavor of the chichory and cinnamon tea. (It wasn't coffee but it was different and tasted bitter enough to serve that purpose while coffee was a bit hard to come by still in the Bear Republic)
"How can you drink this stuff?"
"you were interested in it because I was drinking it, it's an aquired taste, just like the Matte tea you can't stand."
"you really are a masochist"
"drink some of the cider then?" Colin poured off the little bit of fat into a container for future use, and then added the meat to the coldron"
"So why did you kill that snake?, I mean you had more then enough food in your larder?"
"Because I don't like Rattlesnakes, one of them killed my dog when I was little. Besides, they have good meat."
"But that was the snake's purpose, I mean you let those awful flying rodents live in the attic?"
"Bats are cool, they eat misquitos. Now how was the jacks and peanut butter with maple syrup?"
"Suprisingly delicious considering how disgusting it looked."
"Told you so. Want something really delicious I'm going to introduce you to a bit of a camping tradition tonight."
Much, much later
after a dinner of pan fried fish, during which Q had commented endlessly about the cruelty and unfairness of Colin's way of dealing with nature.
"Your sticking ground bone matter on a stick and burning it?"
"Trust me." *Colin extinguished the burning marshmellow with a quick exhilation, placed the sticky mass on a bit of choclate with some graham crackers and handed it to Q*
seconds later
"This is amazing we have to bring the others!!!"
"Erm, Q. that wouldn't be a goo-"
*Colin looked up at the crowd now gathered around his small meager fire.* "Ok, I'm going to need a bigger cabin"
"Oh and I was making enough Chili for myself for a while, I guess it could be a meal for the lot of us tomarrow?"
besides, the whole kitchen was designed to be labour intensive, primative kitchen tools, because the work made the enjoyment of the food just that much better. Measuring out the first log, colin held it in place before bringing down the hatchet with his other hand.
"Aren't you afraid your going to cut your fingers off?"
"I haven't yet Q."
"So why do you continue to pit yourself against nature like this?"
"Because I like suffering. Now will you give me some room so I can finish chopping this wood before making breakfast?"
*Q snapped his fingers and a cord of fresh wood was already broken up and ready to burn*
"Q, That's not the point, besides that's fresh wood, it's not dried, it won't work right."
Two hours later:
Colin stirred a large pot, while the skillet held a mix of onions, and freshly ground turkey and snake meat. sipping from a stainless steel cup he savored the flavor of the chichory and cinnamon tea. (It wasn't coffee but it was different and tasted bitter enough to serve that purpose while coffee was a bit hard to come by still in the Bear Republic)
"How can you drink this stuff?"
"you were interested in it because I was drinking it, it's an aquired taste, just like the Matte tea you can't stand."
"you really are a masochist"
"drink some of the cider then?" Colin poured off the little bit of fat into a container for future use, and then added the meat to the coldron"
"So why did you kill that snake?, I mean you had more then enough food in your larder?"
"Because I don't like Rattlesnakes, one of them killed my dog when I was little. Besides, they have good meat."
"But that was the snake's purpose, I mean you let those awful flying rodents live in the attic?"
"Bats are cool, they eat misquitos. Now how was the jacks and peanut butter with maple syrup?"
"Suprisingly delicious considering how disgusting it looked."
"Told you so. Want something really delicious I'm going to introduce you to a bit of a camping tradition tonight."
Much, much later
after a dinner of pan fried fish, during which Q had commented endlessly about the cruelty and unfairness of Colin's way of dealing with nature.
"Your sticking ground bone matter on a stick and burning it?"
"Trust me." *Colin extinguished the burning marshmellow with a quick exhilation, placed the sticky mass on a bit of choclate with some graham crackers and handed it to Q*
seconds later
"This is amazing we have to bring the others!!!"
"Erm, Q. that wouldn't be a goo-"
*Colin looked up at the crowd now gathered around his small meager fire.* "Ok, I'm going to need a bigger cabin"
"Oh and I was making enough Chili for myself for a while, I guess it could be a meal for the lot of us tomarrow?"
The scariest folk song lyrics are "My Boy Grew up to be just like me" from cats in the cradle by Harry Chapin
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Baernish MinFin
File BMF-10
The Minister of Finance, after a two-hour meeting with His Grace, has sent a message to the Bear Republic stating that:
File BMF-10
The Minister of Finance, after a two-hour meeting with His Grace, has sent a message to the Bear Republic stating that:
We would be pleased to accept zeppelin traffic in the future.
Conversion Table:
2000 Mockingbirds = 2 Kilomockingbirds
Basic Unit of Laryngitis = 1 Hoarsepower
453.6 Graham Crackers = 1 Pound Cake
1 Kilogram of Falling Figs - 1 Fig Newton
Time Between Slipping on a Banana Peel and Smacking the Pavement = 1 Bananosecond
Half of a Large Intestine = 1 Semicolon
2000 Mockingbirds = 2 Kilomockingbirds
Basic Unit of Laryngitis = 1 Hoarsepower
453.6 Graham Crackers = 1 Pound Cake
1 Kilogram of Falling Figs - 1 Fig Newton
Time Between Slipping on a Banana Peel and Smacking the Pavement = 1 Bananosecond
Half of a Large Intestine = 1 Semicolon
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Fort Sam Houston, outside of San Antonio
Arik watched the proceedings with a detatched frown. There was an uncomfortable silence from the room following RogueIce's comments.
"Look, I think what we need is a clear definition of what we stand for, where we're going, and an agreed-upon way of how we're going to do it," Arik finally said, "And an agreement on how much transparency we're going to have among the outside world. Because, much as I hate to say this, if the MESS alliance really is going t be about aggressive posturing and... and basically daring peole to pick fights, I just can't throw in with that. I know--" he said, holding his hand uP at the rumblings of protest that started.
"I know we didn't really start this, I know Lonestar detonated his test nukes and the rest of the world just didn't pick up on it. I don't have much sympathy for them; they snooze, they loose. They had a prime opportunity to discredit us then and let it slip.
"but here's the thing. We need to start thinking about how our actions are going to look, or be intepreted, among the outside world. And we need to alert one another, and get a clear acknowledgement, before doing something that may stir up shit."
"Don't even start," Lonestar said, "I told everyone I was doing this, I shared information according tO our agreement. It's not my fault you were either drunk or too busy fucking to comprehend what was going on around you."
"Well, excuse me," Arik said, "But what we have here is a complete disconnect of priorities. For me, getting dumped down in a tropical island paradise as the leader of a fledgling nation seems like an invitation to finally, finally, start over without the centuries of accumulated stupid that defined old Earth. My first priority was not to devlop way to screw it all up-- again."
"Well, you should have paid more attention to human nature," Lonestar said, "Fucking Shep was dropped down in a tropical island paradise too, but we all know that island girls don't do anything for him, only guns, bombs, missiles, explosions... for him, it's not orgasms, it's wargasms. I'm at least an astute enough observer of human nature to know where things are headed if he's got a nation's worth of resources."
Arik had to admit that he had a point.
"Okay, so I should have been more realistic about Shep," he admitted, "But that doesn't change the fact that we need to think about what we're going to do about all this so that it is clear to anyone paying attention that we're not trying to start something. Rogue is right-- we lost the initiative, and now Stas is defining the political fallout, and OMSK is looking like the victim.
"At this point," Arik said, "We have to play the hand as it is dealt. Which is disfavorable to us, but we need to turn it around and re-take the initiative. We need to clarify our point, be on the same sheet of music, and give a little transparency, of sorts, so everyone can see us doing the whole 'learning, growing, adjusting' Dr. Phil crap so we'll be more coordinated when the next crisis comes."
"Do you have any ideas or proposals?" RogueIce asked, trying to bring the train back to the rails.
"I say we come clean about the nukes the MESS does has, and state a clear doctrine of how they're intended to be used. And I think we should come up with an agreement about a maximum upward limit of nukes-- amount, by type and yield-- and a limit on testing for all nations that have nukes or aspire to have them. And I think we should have a no-first-use statement doctrine as well, but that's just me.
"I know we can't put the genie back in the bottle, but I'd like to limit how much this can spread."
***
The Canissian Foreign Minsiter, Ren Lars, eagerly accepted the invitation and began to prepare an information packet for Canissian air routes, where to avoid restricted airspace, and typical weather patterns.
Agreed-upon channels for weather data, air-traffic control, and other transmittal needs would have to be agreed upon, as well as a certain amount of leeway for rescue teams to enter other nations' sovereign air or seaspace to affect rescues if necessary.
Arik watched the proceedings with a detatched frown. There was an uncomfortable silence from the room following RogueIce's comments.
"Look, I think what we need is a clear definition of what we stand for, where we're going, and an agreed-upon way of how we're going to do it," Arik finally said, "And an agreement on how much transparency we're going to have among the outside world. Because, much as I hate to say this, if the MESS alliance really is going t be about aggressive posturing and... and basically daring peole to pick fights, I just can't throw in with that. I know--" he said, holding his hand uP at the rumblings of protest that started.
"I know we didn't really start this, I know Lonestar detonated his test nukes and the rest of the world just didn't pick up on it. I don't have much sympathy for them; they snooze, they loose. They had a prime opportunity to discredit us then and let it slip.
"but here's the thing. We need to start thinking about how our actions are going to look, or be intepreted, among the outside world. And we need to alert one another, and get a clear acknowledgement, before doing something that may stir up shit."
"Don't even start," Lonestar said, "I told everyone I was doing this, I shared information according tO our agreement. It's not my fault you were either drunk or too busy fucking to comprehend what was going on around you."
"Well, excuse me," Arik said, "But what we have here is a complete disconnect of priorities. For me, getting dumped down in a tropical island paradise as the leader of a fledgling nation seems like an invitation to finally, finally, start over without the centuries of accumulated stupid that defined old Earth. My first priority was not to devlop way to screw it all up-- again."
"Well, you should have paid more attention to human nature," Lonestar said, "Fucking Shep was dropped down in a tropical island paradise too, but we all know that island girls don't do anything for him, only guns, bombs, missiles, explosions... for him, it's not orgasms, it's wargasms. I'm at least an astute enough observer of human nature to know where things are headed if he's got a nation's worth of resources."
Arik had to admit that he had a point.
"Okay, so I should have been more realistic about Shep," he admitted, "But that doesn't change the fact that we need to think about what we're going to do about all this so that it is clear to anyone paying attention that we're not trying to start something. Rogue is right-- we lost the initiative, and now Stas is defining the political fallout, and OMSK is looking like the victim.
"At this point," Arik said, "We have to play the hand as it is dealt. Which is disfavorable to us, but we need to turn it around and re-take the initiative. We need to clarify our point, be on the same sheet of music, and give a little transparency, of sorts, so everyone can see us doing the whole 'learning, growing, adjusting' Dr. Phil crap so we'll be more coordinated when the next crisis comes."
"Do you have any ideas or proposals?" RogueIce asked, trying to bring the train back to the rails.
"I say we come clean about the nukes the MESS does has, and state a clear doctrine of how they're intended to be used. And I think we should come up with an agreement about a maximum upward limit of nukes-- amount, by type and yield-- and a limit on testing for all nations that have nukes or aspire to have them. And I think we should have a no-first-use statement doctrine as well, but that's just me.
"I know we can't put the genie back in the bottle, but I'd like to limit how much this can spread."
***
Canissian Parliament Building:News From Crossroadia
Crossroadian Industrial leaders gather for proposed International Airship Airlines.
...The Conference, slated to be hosted at the newly opened CCC Tower, is schuleded in two weeks time. Invitations have been sent to several Prominent nations bordering Crossroadia including:
Byzantium
Neverhood
The Bear Republic
The Peoples Republic of Canissia
The Red Technocracy
The Republic of N’Ton
The Nation of Shroomania
and
The Republic of Vulpesia
The Canissian Foreign Minsiter, Ren Lars, eagerly accepted the invitation and began to prepare an information packet for Canissian air routes, where to avoid restricted airspace, and typical weather patterns.
Agreed-upon channels for weather data, air-traffic control, and other transmittal needs would have to be agreed upon, as well as a certain amount of leeway for rescue teams to enter other nations' sovereign air or seaspace to affect rescues if necessary.
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Something about Libertarianism always bothered me. Then one day, I realized what it was:
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
"I agree fully. And as a first step, I prepose we release a short statement regarding the recent nuclear tests. I think we can all agree to this, and we can add to it later. But for now, we need something."
As he passed around a sheet of paper containing a statement prepared originally by Wilkens, and modified by himself, he received nods of agreement from his fellow leaders.
"Very well. Major? Would you please see to it this gets put out over the wires?"
"Yes sir."
As the major departed, Rufus turned back to his peers and prepared to continue on with the meeting.
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**--FLASH--** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO ALL NEWS AGENCIES:
Joint Statement from the MESS Committee for Unified Defense
While we firmly believe each nation is free to pursue a firm defense of its own interests, those of mankind, and the world at large, must come first. We therefore declare that the use of nuclear weapons in any instance except in desperate self-defense is NOT acceptable. Should any nation seek to use nuclear devices as a means of aggression on another, regardless of political affiliation or the lack thereof, it will be met with the full might of the entire MESS.
We further call on all nations to seek to bring into being circumstances that will prevent this from ever coming to pass. In this we have full faith that ALL of our brother and sister nations view with horror the possibility of nuclear war and its destruction and in consequence will seek to work with us to prevent such a thing from ever coming to pass.
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MESS Issues Statement Regarding Nuclear Weapons
We have just recieved one of the first items to come from the MESS summit. Released as a statement concerning recent reactions regarding nuclear testing, analysts see this as a move to offer reconciliation and hopefully a repairing of strained relations between the MESS and OMSK Pact.
As he passed around a sheet of paper containing a statement prepared originally by Wilkens, and modified by himself, he received nods of agreement from his fellow leaders.
"Very well. Major? Would you please see to it this gets put out over the wires?"
"Yes sir."
As the major departed, Rufus turned back to his peers and prepared to continue on with the meeting.
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**--FLASH--** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO ALL NEWS AGENCIES:
Joint Statement from the MESS Committee for Unified Defense
While we firmly believe each nation is free to pursue a firm defense of its own interests, those of mankind, and the world at large, must come first. We therefore declare that the use of nuclear weapons in any instance except in desperate self-defense is NOT acceptable. Should any nation seek to use nuclear devices as a means of aggression on another, regardless of political affiliation or the lack thereof, it will be met with the full might of the entire MESS.
We further call on all nations to seek to bring into being circumstances that will prevent this from ever coming to pass. In this we have full faith that ALL of our brother and sister nations view with horror the possibility of nuclear war and its destruction and in consequence will seek to work with us to prevent such a thing from ever coming to pass.
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MESS Issues Statement Regarding Nuclear Weapons
We have just recieved one of the first items to come from the MESS summit. Released as a statement concerning recent reactions regarding nuclear testing, analysts see this as a move to offer reconciliation and hopefully a repairing of strained relations between the MESS and OMSK Pact.
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This is the price of war,
We rise with noble intentions,
And we risk all that is pure..." - Angela & Jeff van Dyck, Forever (Rome: Total War)
"On and on, through the years,
The war continues on..." - Angela & Jeff van Dyck, We Are All One (Medieval 2: Total War)
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear." - Ambrose Redmoon
"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
Several delegates from the Republic of N'ton will be attending the discussion in Crossroadia on the creation of an International Airship Association, including, it is rumored, Chancellor Dave himself. They look forward to the possibility of using some of the small valleys of our island as ideal locations for airship construction and berthing.
Ironically, they will probably be traveling in the government's new Cessna Citation Mustang very light jet, purchased this year.
Ironically, they will probably be traveling in the government's new Cessna Citation Mustang very light jet, purchased this year.
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The Esteemeed, mysteriours Lord High CEO looked around to find himself in... A remote Mountain Log Cabin?The Yosemite Bear wrote:"This is amazing we have to bring the others!!!"
"Erm, Q. that wouldn't be a goo-"
*Colin looked up at the crowd now gathered around his small meager fire.* "Ok, I'm going to need a bigger cabin"
"Bloody hells? What happend to my computer? My Room? my 950meter Tower!?" Then he turned and saw Q.
"AH for the love of Pete! I should have figured it was you." He said turning to the Big Bear raosting Marshmellows. "Well shoot, I needed to talk to you anyways, might as well make some good of this" He said, grabbing astick and sticking three or four of the "Ground Bone matter" on the end.
"SO, Yose' I hear your nation makes a mean Atom powerd Zepplin?"
Praying is another way of doing nothing helpful
"Congratulations, you get a cookie. You almost got a fundamental English word correct." Pick
"Outlaw star has spaceships that punch eachother" Joviwan
Read "Tales From The Crossroads"!
Read "One Wrong Turn"!
"Congratulations, you get a cookie. You almost got a fundamental English word correct." Pick
"Outlaw star has spaceships that punch eachother" Joviwan
Read "Tales From The Crossroads"!
Read "One Wrong Turn"!
New Military Journal
Shepnukistani cadre crews going home ; Some decide to stay
As year 2009 draws to a close, Shepnukistani cadre crew who provided training for PeZookian sailors aboard our two new Burke-class destroyers will be going home. For the entire year, they were paid by our government, provided housing and leave on Paradiso Island.
Now, apparently, a few want to stay.
The Journal managed to get a hold of this information through our sources. We know that two officers and ten enlisted men would like to stay here in our Republic and become citizens. This is a delicate legal matter, however, as both officers and sailors probably know some classified information (or a great deal, as is the case with officers).
And, of course, they are still soldiers of Shepnukistani military, which makes the entire problem even more complicated.
Incidentally, we chose to question the Minister of Defence on this. This is what he had to say:
"Oh, yes, we've been informed about this matter quite some time ago. We have nothing against granting them temporary visas and putting all these men on track to gaining citizenship, but we also don't want to anger Shepnukistan. We'll be entering negotiations with them concerning the matter, and see where we can go from there."
The Journal talked with a few experts, and most of them are skeptical that any of these men will ever get a chance to become a citizen of our fair Republic.
Lack of orders threatens to close down tank factory?
Constructed for more than 100 million dollars for the purpose of building T-72 based MALS launchers, the National Military Vehicle Assembly Plant seems to be going under.
We all know the military procurement budget has been slashed for FY2010, and that means - no more MALS orders.
The Ministry of Defense commented that there was little risk of that.
"The NMVAP is a small-capacity plant. It will be able to sustain itself quite fine on private orders untill FY2011, when we plan to start expanding our misile capabilities."
How true that statement is remains to be seen.
Construction completed at Paradiso Island Airbase ; First fighters to begin operating by January
The Paradiso Island Airbase has been finished. The Ministry of Defence claims that first fighter patrols are going to be flown out of the base by January 2010.
The Airbase is a first military-only object of this type. Untill recently, Shroomanian-trained fighter pilots flew their Yak-130s from a commercial airport at Astoria.
Now, they will have their own airbase, improving readiness and avoiding disruptions to civilian traffic.
The airbase has a single runway, two hangars and a main control/barracks building. It will house an entire squadron of 10 Yak-130 fighters, their pilots and ground crews.
Shepnukistani cadre crews going home ; Some decide to stay
As year 2009 draws to a close, Shepnukistani cadre crew who provided training for PeZookian sailors aboard our two new Burke-class destroyers will be going home. For the entire year, they were paid by our government, provided housing and leave on Paradiso Island.
Now, apparently, a few want to stay.
The Journal managed to get a hold of this information through our sources. We know that two officers and ten enlisted men would like to stay here in our Republic and become citizens. This is a delicate legal matter, however, as both officers and sailors probably know some classified information (or a great deal, as is the case with officers).
And, of course, they are still soldiers of Shepnukistani military, which makes the entire problem even more complicated.
Incidentally, we chose to question the Minister of Defence on this. This is what he had to say:
"Oh, yes, we've been informed about this matter quite some time ago. We have nothing against granting them temporary visas and putting all these men on track to gaining citizenship, but we also don't want to anger Shepnukistan. We'll be entering negotiations with them concerning the matter, and see where we can go from there."
The Journal talked with a few experts, and most of them are skeptical that any of these men will ever get a chance to become a citizen of our fair Republic.
Lack of orders threatens to close down tank factory?
Constructed for more than 100 million dollars for the purpose of building T-72 based MALS launchers, the National Military Vehicle Assembly Plant seems to be going under.
We all know the military procurement budget has been slashed for FY2010, and that means - no more MALS orders.
The Ministry of Defense commented that there was little risk of that.
"The NMVAP is a small-capacity plant. It will be able to sustain itself quite fine on private orders untill FY2011, when we plan to start expanding our misile capabilities."
How true that statement is remains to be seen.
Construction completed at Paradiso Island Airbase ; First fighters to begin operating by January
The Paradiso Island Airbase has been finished. The Ministry of Defence claims that first fighter patrols are going to be flown out of the base by January 2010.
The Airbase is a first military-only object of this type. Untill recently, Shroomanian-trained fighter pilots flew their Yak-130s from a commercial airport at Astoria.
Now, they will have their own airbase, improving readiness and avoiding disruptions to civilian traffic.
The airbase has a single runway, two hangars and a main control/barracks building. It will house an entire squadron of 10 Yak-130 fighters, their pilots and ground crews.
It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.
- NEIL ARMSTRONG, MISSION COMMANDER, APOLLO 11
Signature dedicated to the greatest achievement of mankind.
MILDLY DERANGED PHYSICIST does not mind BREAKING the SOUND BARRIER, because it is INSURED. - Simon_Jester considering the problems of hypersonic flight for Team L.A.M.E.
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Vulpesian Parliment, Nova SeattlumNews From Crossroadia
Crossroadian Industrial leaders gather for proposed International Airship Airlines.
...The Conference, slated to be hosted at the newly opened CCC Tower, is schuleded in two weeks time. Invitations have been sent to several Prominent nations bordering Crossroadia including:
Byzantium
Neverhood
The Bear Republic
The Peoples Republic of Canissia
The Red Technocracy
The Republic of N’Ton
The Nation of Shroomania
and
The Republic of Vulpesia
The Republic of Vulpesia accepts this invatation to The Conference. Lord Wesley Montgomery will try to head to the Meeting but if he is ill or unable to go, a delegate will be sent in his place.
My Political Compass:
Economic Left/Right: -5.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.90
Designation: Libertarian Left (Social Democrat/Democratic Socialist)
Alignment: Chaotic-Good
Economic Left/Right: -5.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.90
Designation: Libertarian Left (Social Democrat/Democratic Socialist)
Alignment: Chaotic-Good
While international tensions reamained high, the company of ProTec, the premiere private security contracter in the world, was having a press conference. It was anounced that they were now accepting contracts from nations who were interested in their services. Military and police training, threat asessments, COIN operations, VIP and site protection, and strategic airlift services were all on offer. However, ProTec would not undertake any contracts that violate the soveignity of any other nation.
When asked by a reporter about a possible anti piracy contract being offered by Shroomania, the President of ProTec Raj Ahten said only that negotiations were ongoing, and nothing had been decided as yet.
Another reporter asked about ProTec's involvment in training death squads for the Iron General in Terra Libertia. Raj Ahten vigerously denied any involvement, and said that ProTec's previous contracts with parties in Terra Libertia were a matter of public record.
The Parliment of Indhopal also held a news conference in which they signed the international Treaty of the Sea.
When asked by a reporter about a possible anti piracy contract being offered by Shroomania, the President of ProTec Raj Ahten said only that negotiations were ongoing, and nothing had been decided as yet.
Another reporter asked about ProTec's involvment in training death squads for the Iron General in Terra Libertia. Raj Ahten vigerously denied any involvement, and said that ProTec's previous contracts with parties in Terra Libertia were a matter of public record.
The Parliment of Indhopal also held a news conference in which they signed the international Treaty of the Sea.
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"Give us some details, Arik," Wilkens said, "about your nuclear agreements-- or at least what you have in mind."
"Well, I'm thinking we should float specific maximum limits," the Canissian leader said, "Perhaps, um, no more than 10 land-based Intercontinental Strategic missiles, with a max limit of 6 re-entry vehicles limited to five megatons per MIRV," he outlined, "A similar 10 maximum sub-launched systems and another 10 max aircraft-launched systems, either bombs or cruise missiles."
"That's not much tonnage," Lonestar said.
"Compared to Earth That Was, no, it's not," Arik said, "That's the idea. Plus, our total land mass is, what, all together comperable to Africa. A strategic triad of 30 devices per nation is more than sufficient to kill everything, isn't it?"
"What about tacticals?" RogueIce said.
"I was thinking... no more than 100 tacticals per nation, in whatever mix they feel is best-- artillery, aircraft, ship, whatever squirts their load," he said. "Face it, I'm pretty fucking disgusted just thinking about all this; we just got a brand new world with cool stuff and no baggage and the first thing everyone seems to want to do is find a way to charbroil it. In fact, I have a better idea.
"Let's make this not just nukes, but chemical shit as well. A max of 30 WMD's, period, in a strategic triad, and a maximum of 100 tactical WMDs, period, be they chem or nuke or radiological. And that's it. We've already axed the idea of biological, thank God there's been some sanity displayed.
"And, of course, we state simply that the MESS will not be the first to use any weapons of mass destruction; we will only use them in response to such an attack."
"And you think the OMSK will go along with these limitations?" Wilkins asked. Arik shrugged.
"Shep may not like it, but folks like Bean and Stas have something to live for, so they should keep the brakes on him..."
"Well, I'm thinking we should float specific maximum limits," the Canissian leader said, "Perhaps, um, no more than 10 land-based Intercontinental Strategic missiles, with a max limit of 6 re-entry vehicles limited to five megatons per MIRV," he outlined, "A similar 10 maximum sub-launched systems and another 10 max aircraft-launched systems, either bombs or cruise missiles."
"That's not much tonnage," Lonestar said.
"Compared to Earth That Was, no, it's not," Arik said, "That's the idea. Plus, our total land mass is, what, all together comperable to Africa. A strategic triad of 30 devices per nation is more than sufficient to kill everything, isn't it?"
"What about tacticals?" RogueIce said.
"I was thinking... no more than 100 tacticals per nation, in whatever mix they feel is best-- artillery, aircraft, ship, whatever squirts their load," he said. "Face it, I'm pretty fucking disgusted just thinking about all this; we just got a brand new world with cool stuff and no baggage and the first thing everyone seems to want to do is find a way to charbroil it. In fact, I have a better idea.
"Let's make this not just nukes, but chemical shit as well. A max of 30 WMD's, period, in a strategic triad, and a maximum of 100 tactical WMDs, period, be they chem or nuke or radiological. And that's it. We've already axed the idea of biological, thank God there's been some sanity displayed.
"And, of course, we state simply that the MESS will not be the first to use any weapons of mass destruction; we will only use them in response to such an attack."
"And you think the OMSK will go along with these limitations?" Wilkins asked. Arik shrugged.
"Shep may not like it, but folks like Bean and Stas have something to live for, so they should keep the brakes on him..."
Something about Libertarianism always bothered me. Then one day, I realized what it was:
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
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Constantinople Times
News Headlines
Government announces intent to sign Free Trade Agreements with neighbouring nations regardless of allegiance.
The Government of Byzantium would like to sign FTAs with neighbouring nations. Should they not object, Byzantium would like to send the Trade Minister first to Cannissia and Shroomia to discuss the possibility of an FTA. Should the governments not object, we will send him now.
News Headlines
Government announces intent to sign Free Trade Agreements with neighbouring nations regardless of allegiance.
The Government of Byzantium would like to sign FTAs with neighbouring nations. Should they not object, Byzantium would like to send the Trade Minister first to Cannissia and Shroomia to discuss the possibility of an FTA. Should the governments not object, we will send him now.
Your spirit, diseased as it is, refuses to allow you to give up, no matter what threats you face... and whatever wreckage you leave behind you.
Kreia
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Canissian Global Trade Center opens for business
The Canissian Global Trade Center has opened for business, and is eager to serve as a place of business and as a headquarters for international commerce. Foreign corporations will not be charged the usual taxes when working from the CGTC; countries with which Canissia already has free-trade will be given a slight discount on leases as well.
Located at the busy capitol city of Neve Tikveh, the CGTC is located just a few blocks from the harbor, and is conveniently close to the airport.
Undersea Habitats Nearing Completion Near Islas Venturas
The first phase of a series of undersea habitats that will eventually link the Ventura Islands is completed and ready to move into. Built with assistance from the Baernese, these undersea habitats should prove to be a major hub of aquanautical research and the development of food and power sources in non-conventional ways.
The Canissian Global Trade Center has opened for business, and is eager to serve as a place of business and as a headquarters for international commerce. Foreign corporations will not be charged the usual taxes when working from the CGTC; countries with which Canissia already has free-trade will be given a slight discount on leases as well.
Located at the busy capitol city of Neve Tikveh, the CGTC is located just a few blocks from the harbor, and is conveniently close to the airport.
Undersea Habitats Nearing Completion Near Islas Venturas
The first phase of a series of undersea habitats that will eventually link the Ventura Islands is completed and ready to move into. Built with assistance from the Baernese, these undersea habitats should prove to be a major hub of aquanautical research and the development of food and power sources in non-conventional ways.
Something about Libertarianism always bothered me. Then one day, I realized what it was:
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!