SD.Net World(RAR!) MK II

[Raj Ahten]

After the details of the terrorist attack had been learned, the Board of ProTec was furious with the man in charge of security at the airfield. He had only put up a chain linked fence and had guard patrols. He was suspended without pay, and would likely face charges in court. No blast barriers, razor wire, or mines had been employed as per SOP. They had lost 2 C-130's and 18 personnel because of it. A full investigation was under way, with the best invesigators ProTec had to offer on the way. It looked like corners were cut in order to speed up the operation, with that being the reason for the security gaps. It was quickly determined that at the other airfield in Libertopia, the proper procedures had actually been followed. It was also double checked to see that no non ProTec people were let into their bases.

The remaining airbase might be secure, but the trainers in the field remained vulnerable. They were good at what they did, and that and their new friends would have to be enough. Another "friend," General Alexander offered his help in finding those responsible, and had preemptively started harrassing foreigners. ProTec insisted that he show restraint. Analysts had their bets on the most sophisticated pirate bands or Red Technocracy fanatics being responsible for the attacks.

Alerts also went out worlwide, putting all ProTec employees on a higher state of alert.

[Coyote]

H&M TV (Religious) The Great Bear Republic of Californication

"Our faith is under attack. Where are your livelyhood going?, where are the great jobs of the sea calling to us. Being stolen by Byzantine, and the Technocracy. Hughes now sells the hard work of your hands to the feckless Fungus. The children of Jormandgarm and Fenrir stalk the waters and the lands of our world. And the Mess allying with this dispicable tyrant Ramsey have taken the very name of our Sacred world."

"It is no longer Safe for the faithful here, for already the MESS has threatened to invade the Republic of Californication, if the Kangaroo court's persecution of our heros does not end as they desire! I call on all faithful Norse to resist these forces, but we must also embark on diplomacy and trade before we embark on Ragnorak! The Ravens of the All Father have spoken to me. I shall travel to the kingdom of the Sultan, and arrange for a trading port, close to where we may strike at the dogs serving Ramsley, and our Fallen shall come to Vallhalla, while theirs shall rot in Midgar, denied even Hel's cold comfort!"

King Arik Coyotus-I of the People's Republic of Canissia leaned back on the big, wide, comfortable lounge couch. Miss Siobhan was with him, and they were enjoying a quiet evening. He watched the Norseman's rant and sipped at his Black Russian, unable to be actually angry.

"Does this turkey even know what he's saying?" Arik asked rhetorically. "Doesn't he know that the MESS told Ramsley to have a big steaming cup of Leave Us The Hell Alone?"

"He's playing to his domestic audience," Siobhan said, with a dismissive wave towards the TV. "It's nothing."

"Yeah, I know," Arik said, "Still, sometimes I can't help but be concerned. Crazies like that get other crazies worked up, and then the next thing you know..."
"They go off and do something crazy."
"Exactly."

"Well, no one will pay him any heed," Siobhan said, "Not while those lunatics are busy in Libertopia. ProTec."
"Hmph, glad we're staying out of that one." He looked back at the TV. "I wonder what he meant by the MESS invading the Bear Republic?" Siobhan looked at the Norse cultist and frowned.

"It means his parents were probably siblings," she said, and hit the mute button...

[MKSheppard]

Shepnukistani DoD Press Release

Following the successful testing of the SRAM-O in the Echo series of tests; the first production missiles have arrived at Andrews AFB; where they are undergoing final inspection prior to being loaded onto KC-10s for delivery to OMSK Pact Members.

The exact number of SRAM-Os and who they are being delivered to remains classified.

Each SRAM-O weighs roughly 3,000 lbs and has a top speed of Mach 3 with a range of 35 to 75 statute miles, and has a yield of around 40 kilotons.

[RogueIce]

"President Rufus, I understand your concerns. This could have been avoided if you had let our representatives at the international confernce know of them. We held a meeting in which we let your spymaster, and many others, know about the pirate bases in Libertopia, and what we intended to do about them if no nation intrevened. No one objected to our plans until after they were completed.

That said sir, we are now withdrawing our strike aircraft, their mission completed. Our advisers and helicopters remain, as we have commitments to General Alexander. Our men and machines will not venture from Alexander's territory. You also don't need to worry about them. They are professionals who understand the complexities of the situation quite well. And who would be in a vetter place to cool Alexander's temper then the men right at his side?"

"Ok then. Look, the problem is world opinion shifted when you conducted your raids. A bad break, but there it is. ProTec is a private firm, but it has very strong ties to your government, as well. This makes things tricky for us. We're attempting to implement a unified economic solution, by engaging in humanitarian assistance to the people of Libertia. Foreign soldiers employed by one warlord attacking the assets of a rival warlord complicates matters greatly.

"I am pleased to hear that you are taking appropriate steps, however. And I hope you understand why we are objecting. Yes, we'd like to deal with the problem of Libertopian-based pirates. We just don't believe military action is the way to do it.

"We would very much appreciate it if you refrained your people from conducting raids against another warlord's territory or assets. And we would be most pleased if you could use what influence your contractors may have to keep Alexander from engaging in open warfare, and we'd be very greatful indeed if they could make him more receptive to accepting our aid. But I hope you understand, this is a very delicate situation, and your personnel tread a very thin line. I would advise they exercise the utmost caution."

[Coyote]

CANISSIAN PARLIAMENT PROPOSES "THE GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY" TO ALL SURROUNDING NATIONS


Today, in the aftermat hof yet another nuclear event conducted by Shepnukistan-- and with tensions on the rise with regards to the current Libertopian piracy and warlords rings being investigated-- the Canissian Parliament, with King Arik Coyotus-I's blessing, offered what it called the "Good Neighbor Policy."

"What this policy is," said Foreign Minister Ren Lars, "Is a promise by Canissia to all neighboring nations, be they OMSK, Independent, FUN, MESS, or in any other way affiliated... that in the event of a war involving Canissia, the Canissian people pledge not to use weapons of mass destruction of any type on our neighbors."

Defense MInister Ral Tenn clarified the position.

"We want an agreement with all our immediate neighbors," he said, "If we're in a war, no matter what happens elsewhere, we will keep WMDs out of it. We won't use WMDs on our neighbors, and our neighbors won't use WMDs on us in return, no matter how bad it may get with respective allies."

The agreement would be strictly regional, and not in any way limit WMD use in general war.

"I know better than to expect that," said King Arik Coyotus-I from his palace, "Much as I would love to ban nuclear weapons, and other WMDs, I know it is impossible at this point. I just want to assure our immediate neighbors that as far as Canissia is concerned, we will keep it conventional. Canissia will not launch WMDs at our neighbors, nor will we allow third parties to stage WMDs out of Canissia. I'd invite our neighbors to sign onto this agreement."

Most tension these days is in the Central Sea area, and military analysts believe that if there is any place where a war will break out, it will most likely be in the Central Sea or Saddamistan/Libertopia areas.

Asked if this was an attempt to make Canissia a nuclear-free zone, the King denied any such intent.

"Right now, Canissia has no nukes or chemical weapons," the King said, "However, I don't rule out that we may obtain some at some time-- but they will not be used in the region of Canissia or our neighbors."

[Raj Ahten]

The investigation specialists immediatly went to work once they arrived from Indhopal. A security detachment, along with a smalll force of Alexander's men proceeded the investigation team. The whole area was locked down, and a number of checkpoints had been implemented through out the region. It was unlikely the perpetrators would be caught, but they had to try. Helicopters also patrolled the province and the border region. Explosive residue was sent for analysis, and the methods used by the attacks at the airport were scrutinized. The team worked almost non-stop, and planned to do so for the first 48 hours.

Several leads were also discovered. It was determined that a local milita commander had been bribed to let outsiders through his checkpoints, his own troops gave him up. Parts of the explosive devices were also found, and the wiring resembled Red Technocracy assembled devices. When the explosive residue analysis came back, it showed the explosive was of libertarian manufacture, coming from Lord Walsley's territory. ProTec's intel men also started plucking the minds of their contacts in the South, seeing what they knew and exploiting every possible source. The SIGINT boys also tuned in to see who was talking to who about what in the South. Al arge bounty of $5,000,000 was offered to anyone who could give information leading to the capture of the terrorists.

The attacks on the pirate bases had been bussiness. This was personal.


Meanwhile a PR campaign kicked off for ProTec, with the main focus being how PRoTec contractor protected aid convoys working their way throuhg General Alexander's territory. Reporters were allowed to ride with these convoys and ask any questions tht they wanted. A very small part of ProTec's activities in Libertopia, yes, but the aid would be unable to come at all without ProTec's protection and conections to the Iron General.

[MKSheppard]

Nukistani Times

Joint Saddaamistan-Nukistani Project Announced

As part of a joint program to explore the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the Shepnukistani Department of Commerce, and the Sadaamistani Ministry of Transportation have commissioned a joint study on the prospects of atomically-dug canals within both countries. Preliminary ideas are below:

[Coyote]

"Dear fucking God, they can't be serious," King Arik Coyotus-I said as he sat bolt upright at the desk. Miss Katerin shook her head.
"Freshly translated from the Nukistani times," she assured.

"Absolutely not. Absolutely not," Arik said, in shock at the very idea, "Have they no idea the amount of radioactive particles will be kicked up into the atmosphere? Sweet shitting Set, this is insane!" He re-read the proposal again.

"Hon, get me the Red Technocracy. I need to talk to Stas. Or Ania. Anyone who can talk some sense into his head..."

[Zor]

His Majesty, King Zor-I of the Sovereign Kingdom of Zoria, voices his strongest objections to this Cannal digging project. It delivers into the hands of Saddamistan, a highly militarized, tyrannical and often antagonistic nation within striking distance of OMSK Pack and MESS nations, nuclear weaponry. The result of this can only be further de-stablization of the planet's political climate and might be laying the foundations of a World War!

Zor

[Fingolfin_Noldor]

Constantinople Times

Clarification of Byzantium's position on Terra Libertia

In a policy statement delivered by the Prime Minister after many weeks of discussion between him and the Emperor, the Prime Minister today outlined Byzantium's position as unequivocally as possible.

The Prime Minister stated that

1. Byzantium's ultimate policy goal for Terra Libertia is lasting peace and stabilization of Terra Libertia. Byzantium believes some kind of agreement can be reached between OMSK, MESS and FUN to ensure some kind of peace can be achieved with regard to an arrangement that recognises all 3 nations on Terra Libertia and to seek an agreement with them that would reduce the incidence of piracy and to give the 3 nations an opportunity to have access to capital legitimately without need and necessity to resort to ill-gotten means. Among the issues that needs to be dealt with on Terra Libertia, is that borders of all 3 nations must be recognised by all of three nations in Terra Libertia and the international community as a whole. All 3 nations of Terra Libertia must also recognise each other. Note that formal recognition of all 3 parties entails the establishment of an embassy to be staffed by members of the 3 powers.

2. Byzantium does not wish that any party, be it private and public, give any form of military aid, be it official or unofficial to any of the 3 nations. Ultimately, any dispute between the nations in Terra Libertia should be settled through diplomatic means without any need to resort to arms and all 3 nations must be actively encouraged to do so. Essentially, the 3 nations on Terra Libertia must solve their own problems, and the international community can either play an active or passive role to encourage them to come to the table. The international community must not however, be involved in any war between the 3 nations.

3. Byzantium believes that peace can be monitored jointly by all 3 alliances through the use of the embassy missions on Terra Libertia. All embassy missions are required to meet and to assemble a report to be presented on Atlantis to representatives of the 3 alliances.

4. To that end, Byzantium proposes that a meeting on Atlantis to be convened in which all the 3 alliances and nations not part of any alliance be invited to a meeting at Atlantis, along with representatives of the 3 nations on Terra Libertia to discuss the possble enactment of the above said proposals. The meeting is advised to be on the leadership level, and real issues to be discussed and agreed upon.

Ultimately, Byzantium hopes that Terra Libertia would be stabilised and peace should be achieved.

[Beowulf]

Forbidden City Times

Launches spotted at new Grissom Launch Site

The new Grissom launch facility launched multiple rockets in the past days. Most were seen heading northeast. Relatedly, Starbooster 10s were seen landing at Glenn Space Center. One was seen heading east. It is unknown whether this was an errant Starbooster, or some other test. The Peace Department has refused to let civilians on the Grissom launch facility as yet.

State Department issues request for proposal for space based communication

The requirements include high bandwidth connectivity between all Tian Xia embassies and consulates. The department stresses that all reasonable bids will be considered, even those from companies in the OMSK pact.

Colonel Yagami Hayate awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

Col. Yagami was awarded the Cross for her historic role in manned space flight.

[Shinn Langley Soryu]

Anguished cries and loud rustling of paper could be heard throughout Lelouch's office as he slammed his copy of the Shepnukistani Times on his desk. "WHAT?! Shep's doing WHAT with WHO?!" he cried out incredulously as he pressed a button on his intercom. "Cornelia?"

"Yes?" Cornelia replied through the intercom.

"Did you read today's issue of the Shepnukistani Times, by any chance?"

"Yes, I know. I've already put in calls to my colleagues in Byzantium, Canissia, New Patria, the Bear Republic, the Red Technocracy, and, of course, Shepnukistan itself. I mean, Shep by himself is one thing, but Shep and the Saddamistanis is something else entirely."

"Also, have the Shepnukistanis gotten back to us on our request for some of their surplus Bradleys?"

"I don't think they have."

"We'll have to ask them about that too, as if we don't have enough on our plates already. Depending on which way the wind blows, we're gonna be in for some major fallout should Shep go ahead with his nuclear landscaping endeavor..." Lelouch trailed off.

"What's wrong, little brother?"

"Nothing. Just be on the lookout for any new developments on this situation."

[K. A. Pital]

His Holiness Ramsley Headquarters, mountain dungeons of St.Basils monastery complex, 3:42 PM

- I am pleased to hear that, - Ramsley smiled wrily. - At last, our citizens are avenged.

- Some still escaped, - spoke Father Nikodim with regret. - And we have lost a brother.

- Years shall pass, but Black Easter will not be forgotten, - Ramsley said. - What else of news, Nikodim?

- We have engineers building a small dam on Magalia River. It's very hard to work with the kind of machines and tools you have here. It's all obsolete and falling apart.

- Patience is the key, - spoke Ramsley, softened now. - This land has seen only war and carnage. The revival of the infrastructure will take time.

- We also have so many men to spare. Some of our people have been sent to Magalia, some to Freetown, some have been dispersed around the land. They are easy to note - as pilgrims, they followed tradition and have but a simple robe, not a garb, and a staff with sandals. This will prevent people in the regions from raising hand at them.

- How many chose to remain at St.Basils?

- Mostly the 1st Volunteers' Platoon that we managed to assemble, and around 40 men. Most of them are Slavic peoples of the Red Technocracy, though some are Asian of origin, and some are Latinian. All are good brothers. Most teachers chose to stay at St.Basils, to later work in Magalia's schools.

- How is the Institute Project?

- We are using a huge leftover building from the residence of your fallen government in Magalia, it should soon be converted to a University.

[K. A. Pital]

Supreme Council Communique


We are concerned with the possibility of nuclear weapons proliferating to Saddamistan. This act by Shepnukistan calls for an immediate OMSK Security Council conference.

The Secretary General's Office notes, that "no way in hell OMSK Nuclear Weapons are proliferated to a potential enemy, who is part ouf our routine Threat Assessments".

- We shall not allow this, - Air Force Marshall Anna was quoted as saying. - Even if that will lead to a breakup of the OMSK. The Shepnukistanis have been entrusted with a highly critical task, the nuclear programme, but they decide to proliferate nuclear devices to a nation that is, for all intents and purposes, one of our most likely enemies, and stand by this decision, we shall propose and lobby their expulsion from OMSK in the Security Council.

- The Red Technocracy is commited to peace, and urges the OMSK Security Council to assemble urgently, and the world community to condemn the possible proliferation and state that any measures will be taken to prevent it.

[Beowulf]

Office of the Executive

Tian Xia will consider any use of ground contact, or otherwise shallowly buried nuclear devices to be a use of a radiological weapon of mass destruction. Any further use of nuclear powered ramjets will also be considered to be a use of a radiological weapon of mass destruction, due to the significant amount of fallout it's exhaust causes.

//Signed//
Huang Di Beowulf

[Fingolfin_Noldor]

Constantinople Times

The Emperor, under no circumstances, will permit Shepnukistan to use nuclear devices in Saddamistan.

The Emperor voiced vehemence in his objections to Shepnukistan's planned used of nuclear explosives in Saddamistan. "Not only are there security issues, what is the President of Shepnukistan thinking? Does he intend to backstab us?" says the angry Emperor.

[MKSheppard]

Shepnukistani State Department Release
For Immediate Distribution

1.) Concerning the preliminary proposals for a joint canal construction program with Saddamistan, Shepnukistan would like to point out that these were preliminary proposals; and that the devices that would be used if such a project was approved, would be specially designed Peaceful Atomic Explosives (PAEs), which would be kept under lock and key by Shepnukistani personnel right up to initation, and would be specifically designed so that they were impossible to move via aircraft, etc.

2.) Due to the level of international outrage voiced by this proposal, President Sheppard has approved the termination of the contracts with the Saddamistani Ministry of Transportation for study of this concept; with $54 million going to Saddamistan as a result of contract termination penalties.

3.) In response to Tian Xia's declaration of airbreathing nuclear ramjets being a weapon of mass destruction, President Sheppard has approved the construction of the full scale PQM-184 air vehicle to build upon the data gathered from the 1/4 scale PQM-183 test vehicle.

[Zor]

Minerva

Together to Selene, Lunar Mission Planned

House of Parliament, Zortropolis: Today, Parliament approved plans to enter negotiations with fellow OMSK pact powers for a scientific mission of space exploration. Named the Zheng He Lunar Exploration Program, the plan involves using foreign spacelift copacity to deliver into orbit a probe of Zorian Manufacture that will move towards the second and largest moon of Nova Terra, Selene.

The Proposed Zheng He probe will consist of an orbiter, that shall be delivered into orbit, taking detailed photographs from high orbit and a lander, which will carry both a geological survey system to study the planet and a rover to gain advanced data on the moon and hopefully pave the way for manned missions. Vulcan Computer and Robotics and RZAEC are planned to jointly build the probe. The Project is expected to cost $100 Million, but as the King told the press after signing the bill "To etch our names into history in such a noble and inspiring way, it is money well spent."

[Grand Moff Yenchin]

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Jihad Against the Lonestar Republic Addressed to the Islamic World

Praise be to Allah, we seek His help and ask for his pardon. we take refuge in Allah from our wrongs and bad deeds. Who ever been guided by Allah will not be misled, and who ever has been misled, he will never be guided. I bear witness that there is no God except Allah-no associates with Him- and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger.

{O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of the murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave for the slave, and the female for the female. And for him who is forgiven somewhat by his (injured) brother, prosecution according to usage and payment unto him in kindness. This is an alleviation and a mercy from your Lord. He who transgresseth after this will have a painful doom. } {Al-Baqarah 2:178}

It should not be hidden from you that the people of Islam have suffered from aggressive heretics; to the extent that the Muslims blood became the cheapest and their wealth as loot in the hands of the enemies. Their blood has been spilled in Migidishu. The world watch and hear, and not only didn't respond to these atrocities.


I pray for Our Lord, that our worldwide fellow Islams stand up against the Lonestar Republic.

I also warn the heretics, such as those in the Republic of Mangka, that with any Islam harmed, retribution will definitely come swift.

{Therefore We took retribution from them; therefore We drowned them in the sea: because they denied Our revelations and were heedless of them.}{Al-A'raf 7:136}

Our Lord, may our youths got together to make Your religion victorious and raise Your banner. Our Lord, send them Your help and strengthen their hearts.

Our Lord, make the youths of Islam steadfast and descend patience on them and guide their shots!

Our Lord, unify the Muslims and bestow love among their hearts!

O Lord pour down upon us patience, and make our steps firm and assist us against the unbelieving people!

Our Lord, do not lay on us a burden as Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord, do not impose upon us that which we have no strength to bear; and pardon us and grant us protection and have mercy on us, Thou art our patron, so help us against the unbelieving people.

Our Lord, guide this Ummah, and make the right conditions (by which) the people of your obedience will be in dignity and the people of disobedience in humiliation, and by which the good deeds are enjoined and the bad deeds are forebode.

Our Lord, bless Muhammad, Your slave and messenger, his family and descendants, and companions and salute him with a (becoming) salutation.

And our last supplication is: All praise is due to Allah .

[Grand Moff Yenchin]

Study, Presidential Mansion

Yenchin was sitting in front of his computer. The screen was blank, he didn't feel like doing anything. 10 minutes ago Sonija invited him to the shower, but he didn't go. Now he was regretting that choice.

"You know, sometimes I really don't know why you turn down easy offers." Q's face showed up on the screen. He then activated the video player on the computer which began to show Sonija in the shower.

"Just tell me what you've come for." The video, and Q, made Yenchin impatient.

"To tell you you'd better cherish your time with Sonija and Yuki."

"Oh, thanks to you, Yuki's still in her 'Queen's Classroom' mode, every time she shows up the atmosphere really turns greyish."

"Aren't you enjoying it?"

"Ugh, ok keep on topic."

"You veered off first. I told you you'd better cherish your time with these women of your fantasies and you started this 'Queens Classroom' rubbish."

"So what's the point of telling me this...?"

"Because your job'll just get harder."

"Like you didn't make it hard the first place."

"You didn't specify what you were wishing."

Indeed. The request was "A more peaceful parallel Taiwan", the result was the Triads in balanced peace, the legislatives representing Triads, and the people being sheep.

"So...how's it getting harder? The Sultan's plot is getting heated under the sun, and this BSism Cult in my nation is a bunch of laughable people in delusion. What else?"

A short silence.

Q smirked, "I don't know. You guys of SDN always mock me with my 'so-called omniscience' so I'm being honest this time."

"Fuck, so why are you telling me my job's getting harder?"

Q smirked again, and snapped his fingers. "Enjoy your shower."

[PeZook]

Astoria Evening News

Libertopian study underway

AEN reporters have learned that the government has ordered a study to be carried out on conditions in Libertopia ; According to His Majesty's press release, this comprehensive report is to be used to determine the best way to aid Libertopians in their struggle.

"We remain comitted to peace, which is why we refuse to militarily support any Libertopian warlord. Stabilization of Libertopia is an economic matter. Guns and bombs will not solve it, and we certainly wish to bring some relief to the suffering people of that land"

There is also some talk that His Majesty's government wishes to enter negotiations of some sort with all three warlords in Atlantis Neutral Zone ; No official statement has been released so far, however.

Strong condemnation of Shepnukistani nuclear development issued

PeZookian government has strongly condemned the way Shepnukistan approaches nuclear testing.

"Their recent nuclear rocket flight was the best example of callous approach to environmental concerns: the rockets spew irradiated steam straight into the atmosphere for the winds to blow all around the archipelago. We cannot tolerate such uses of nuclear power ; While it may make space access cheap, they will irreversibly pollute our world when used in any real numbers. PeZookia - and we hope the entire FUN as well - does not look kindly upon such tests and condemns them in the strongest of words."

The Foreign Ministry has also criticzed the plan to blast canals using nuclear weapons.

"The amount of fallout released by such use has not been adequately estimated, but detonating buried nuclear weapons of such power is definitely dangerous. We must remember - all of us live on the same planet, and winds can blow irradiated particles all over the archipelago very quickly, contaminating nearly every country."

His Majesty has claimed he is not opposed to such projects in principle, claiming that he is alarmed at Shepnukistan's callous approach to radiological pollution, rather than the project itself.

[Shroom Man 777]

The Sovereign Shroomanian Sentinel
ANTI ATOMICS


Shroomania is a world leader in peaceful nuclear applications.

The Prime Minister has released a statement condemning the Shepnukistani-Saddamistan atomic initiative.

"Shroomania strongly protest against this kind of proliferation of nuclear technology," the Prime Minister wrote in his address to the Shepnukistani government. "While Shroomania supports the peaceful application of atomics and is working with Shepnukistan and the Republic of N'ton to create nuclear-powered ships, we are against this 'nuclear canal building' project because the technology is just a step away from potential military applications and we do not want to cause anything that may destabilize our already tenuous relations with Saddamistan."

Unlike Shroomanian nuclear technology, which is generally kept sealed within metric tons of protective materials, Shepnukistani atomics are generally left exposed to the environment. To make matters worse, Shepnukistani atomic technology are generally of the explosive variety.

[Mr Bean]

Private secure communication via Encrypted satellite between His Grace King Blackadder the VI of the UKB, and Supreme General Alexander
The Churchmen band togther general as I have said before

You have done nothing to stop them your Grace

On the contrary general, they will sign treaties and bless him and hold him, but they will not attack except via funding or indirectly such as the boat load of volunteer's

And how can you promise they will take no action against me?

Who controls the skies General? And who has the only fleet operating off your shore for Piracy suppression. And who's been willing to make a port call with his fleet in your port? General, they may say what they wish. They will not act except through me. And I have already made clear nothing will change in Liberaltopia until the end of the year.

Swear it your Grace, Swear it by your throne

As you wish, Supreme General Alexander, I do hereby swear by the throne of my father, and his father before him and his mother before him. That I, King Blackadder the VI, on my honor as the sovereign ruler of the UKB will hereby defend you and yours from harm and ill, and that further I will defend yours from outside attack as long as you and yours hold faith in me in turn.

General you have my word, that should it come down to it, I will protect your people as you have done so well for so long. Have I failed you yet?

Not yet, Your Grace you have my trust so long as you prove worthy of it

That is enough, we can proceed from here with the plans.

-------------------------

BBC Reports

"In International News, Task Force Zoro payed a port call in Terra Libertia yesterday in the territory of Lord Ramsley, Defender of the Faith. The port call lasted just under twelve hours and a dozen Pirates were handed over to judgment of local officials. The Task force is currently operating in and around southern Liberaltopia and is expected to be doing so for the next few months "


"In Space News the 40th HISCO Satellite has reached orbit and is set to cover the southern portions of our planet. The last four satellites to have been launched were all set to the southern portion to cover 50km dead-zones in coverage there."


Also in Space news a series of new satellites is set to go up this year, under-development in Vulpesia for just under a year now, the MEO Satellites based off the World View II Satellite is set to orbit at 1,100 KM weight in at around 11 Metric tons they will be launched into Orbit via Proton-M's some-time towards the end of this year. The final testing working is being done now in Vuplesia and the first satellite is expected to be launched into space later this year."


BBC Reports

[Lonestar]

Austin Republican
Budget fight embroils National Assembly
The budget for FY11 is nearing completion, and it looks as if no vessels or aircraft will be ordered in 2011. The only signifigant purchase will be 40 EFVs for the LSRMC(with an expectation for another order of 40 the following year), as well as 2 batteries of the TLAM-Land System, land-based tomahawk cruise missiles, each battery consisting of five 4-cell tracked launchers. The batteries will use the TLAM/N and be placed under National Strategic Command. $200mil has been awarded to Southwest Marine and FNS for a design study of the LHD-4 class.

National Aerospace Command will be getting the go ahead for the Hermes Space Probe, and the Advanced Space Propulsion project will be recieving nearly $4bil in funds. The Midland Missile Range will be the test site of various Nuclear Thermal Rocket designs. A Nuclear saltwater rocket will be tested in space, and will possibly be included in the Hermes Space Probe design. There are no plans for the tests at Midland to be in rockets until it is determined radiation release will be at a minimum.

Second Manned Launch at Zubrin Launch facility
The second manned launch by the MESS occured today, as the Command Service Module made 3 polar orbits before splashing down safely off the West Coast of Shinra. There were 4 Astronauts from the LSR in the module.

[Shroom Man 777]

The Sovereign Shroomanian Sentinel
NEVERHOOD NEVERLAND


Neverhood nationals emigrate from their home country.

The recent flurry of atomic testing in and around the nation of Neverhood has perturbed many of its citizens. Along with the decline of the OMSK vassal state's local government, and the recent OMSK-MESS nuclear tensions, many of its citizens have began emigrating from their homeland, seeking new homes in nations neither OMSK nor MESS.

The most popular choice of destination for former Neverhood nationals are the nations of the FUN, the nearest of which is to down south, past Crossroads, the Sovereignty of Shroomania.

Though Neverhood's Department of Environmental Affairs and Terran Health (DEATH) has stated that the Shepnukistani nuclear tests have released negligible amounts of nuclear fallout, affirming the breatheability of the local air, many Neverhood nationals are wary of their government's claims and have opted to avoid any form of contamination by leaving their country altogether. This diaspora due to health and safety concerns is unprecedented in the New World and the Mushroom Organization of Medicine (MOM) is offering affordable medical examinations to immigrants from Neverhood to alleviate their worries.

Analysts believe that should their fears be allayed, the majority of the Neverhood nationals will return to their home country. However, many of these immigrants have already been petitioning for Shroomanian visas that will also allow them to move onto other Fungal nations.

In the previous years, Shroomania has dealt with persistent attempts at illegal immigration, but this latest legal exodus may prove to be a new challenge for the Shroomanian government. However, the trickle of Neverhood nationals has so far been manageable, and analysts believe that the multicultural nature of Shroomanian society will make it easy for the newcomers to adapt to their new environments.


Before the rise of sea monster attacks, Shroomanian coastguards regularly intercepted illegal immigrants traveling by boat, often refugees from Terra Libertia or Syndromia.