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The Department of the States has reached out to the Merkerburg leadership to propose the building of an embassy, in an effort to build stronger diplomatic relations. These negotiations are given to every nation that begins talks with the AUS.

Establishment of embassies: In order to ensure the continuation of the diplomatic relationship between both states, ambassadors shall be appointed by each government and embassies shall be constructed.
- A temporary Ambassador is assigned until one can be appointed.
- Each country is allowed to build/renovate their own embassy.
- A small security force is allowed for the safety and protection of the embassy staff and property. Security should be no more than 20 officers, and they shall have no enforcement or jurisdiction outside the embassy gates.
- Ambassadors granted full diplomatic immunity.

Imperial korintheya and Of denmarkia

AusValia wrote:The Department of the States has reached out to the Merkerburg leadership to propose the building of an embassy, in an effort to build stronger diplomatic relations. These negotiations are given to every nation that begins talks with the AUS.

Establishment of embassies: In order to ensure the continuation of the diplomatic relationship between both states, ambassadors shall be appointed by each government and embassies shall be constructed.
- A temporary Ambassador is assigned until one can be appointed.
- Each country is allowed to build/renovate their own embassy.
- A small security force is allowed for the safety and protection of the embassy staff and property. Security should be no more than 20 officers, and they shall have no enforcement or jurisdiction outside the embassy gates.
- Ambassadors granted full diplomatic immunity.

The UCCR accepts this agreement, construction will commence in about 3 hours when this telegram will be sent.

AusValia and Of denmarkia

Thanedom of jon wrote:The Thanedom of Jon would formally like to invite The Enclave congressional armed forces and AusValia military experts to a weapon testing. It also offers the same invitation to it's other allies, should they wish to come as well.

The Enclave accepts this offer, but officials would like to clarify that this should not be viewed as the start of an alliance, but as the start of negotiations.

Of denmarkia

Kardin ashema

North Electrica wrote:

Despite recent events, NESDEC has come forward with a new project that will hopefully spark the beginning of better change. The skyranger project is looking to create a large craft, capable of holding large amounts of materials, resources, or people off planet, but is capable of easily exiting and re-entering the planets atmosphere. Millions of eC's have been put in to support the project and work is already beginning.

...

Then there is the most controversial, the Radio Disk...

While the government of Kardin Ashema finds this concept dubious, we are very interested in large-scale space transport technology. Likewise, we are willing to provide support for space telescopic technology- we know of a few useful locations for ground-based telescopes.

The Secularization Act

The Politburo has Passed The Secularization Act, Which States:

The Act of Public Prayer can be fined for upwards of 140 Wergers,
and all religious Buildings will be taxed According to their size, number of employees, and historical significance.

East lismore and Psionic order

Stock Market Tumble

The market dropped nearly 230 points today after the Legislation failed once again to pass any tax reform bill. President Williams did not hide his displeasure with the Conservatives who blocked his stimulus package, blaming them for the fear in the markets.

The Federal Statistical Office has recently released the data numbers of employment, growth and economical output. Walter Thiel director of the bureau has announced that the numbers are generally positive despite a little curb in employment and economic output.

Employment :In the last quarter the number of unemployed has grown 1.2%, this has been attributed to the recent job cuts in the airplane industry. General unemployment has risen from 3.4% to 4.7%.

Growth: In the two last quarters, the growth was at a steady 3%, despite a little downturn.

The Presidential Palace has announced that Williams will be spending tomorrow and Thursday traveling the nation to buildup support for his economic package.

Kjanu, Hurona, East lismore, Of denmarkia, and 2 othersNorth Electrica, and Psionic order

AusValia wrote:Stock Market Tumble

The market dropped nearly 230 points today after the Legislation failed once again to pass any tax reform bill. President Williams did not hide his displeasure with the Conservatives who blocked his stimulus package, blaming them for the fear in the markets.

The Federal Statistical Office has recently released the data numbers of employment, growth and economical output. Walter Thiel director of the bureau has announced that the numbers are generally positive despite a little curb in employment and economic output.

Employment :In the last quarter the number of unemployed has grown 1.2%, this has been attributed to the recent job cuts in the airplane industry. General unemployment has risen from 3.4% to 4.7%.

Growth: In the two last quarters, the growth was at a steady 3%, despite a little downturn.

The Presidential Palace has announced that Williams will be spending tomorrow and Thursday traveling the nation to buildup support for his economic package.

To whom it may concern,

Considering the alliance of our two nations, we in the Corlenian Ministry of Economics would be more than happy to help AusValia in these pressing times. This is not due to any attempt at overinfluencing the World Union, this financial aid is only for the purposes of helping the nation of AusValia recover from this economic depression.
President Williams, we admire your steadfast devotion to pointing out the evils in our society and working to gain more support from your people by working with them on a personal level. We are inspired by your actions and look forward to witnessing how this all turns out. For now, we know that your nation is on a slow path to recovery, and we hope that soon, we will be given an amount to loan to your nation.

Sincerely,
The Corlenian Ministry of Economics

AusValia wrote:Stock Market Tumble

The market dropped nearly 230 points today after the Legislation failed once again to pass any tax reform bill. President Williams did not hide his displeasure with the Conservatives who blocked his stimulus package, blaming them for the fear in the markets.

The Federal Statistical Office has recently released the data numbers of employment, growth and economical output. Walter Thiel director of the bureau has announced that the numbers are generally positive despite a little curb in employment and economic output.

Employment :In the last quarter the number of unemployed has grown 1.2%, this has been attributed to the recent job cuts in the airplane industry. General unemployment has risen from 3.4% to 4.7%.

Growth: In the two last quarters, the growth was at a steady 3%, despite a little downturn.

The Presidential Palace has announced that Williams will be spending tomorrow and Thursday traveling the nation to buildup support for his economic package.

Message to the Ausvalian Government

We have heard that economic troubles have risen in your nation, we wish we could help our ally but we are currently going through some problems with our own nations, but if needed we can send economic support. Περίμενε μέσα από τη Δυσκολία Ausvalia.

From Electran International Association

Message from Arc Industries, to the leader of Ausvalia

Hello Mr. President(?), I am Regalsphere, head of International Affairs of Arc Industries and currently based in North Electrica. With your recent Stock MArket troubles, we are willing to help lower unemployment by offering Ausvalians jobs her at this company, if you allow us to purchase land to set up some office buildings, labs, etc. We shall wait for your reply.

Of denmarkia

Kardin ashema wrote:While the government of Kardin Ashema finds this concept dubious, we are very interested in large-scale space transport technology. Likewise, we are willing to provide support for space telescopic technology- we know of a few useful locations for ground-based telescopes.

From Karen Winterhold (NESDEC International COmmunications Officer)

I speak for some of the officials at NESDEC and would like to thank the Protectorate for support in the construction of the large Raio DIsk on the NE space station, and also the trade of space telescope technology would prove beneficial in future for both of us. As for project Skyranger, it may sound doubtful but here at NESDEC things like this are just challenges that need to be tackled in order to advance forward. We shall await your reply.

To the Protectorate of Kardin ashema

Of denmarkia and Kardin ashema

Reforms and Reconstruction Episode 2

Part 1

South-Eastern Area, North Electrica

Christopher Stargazer sat atop a massive Dam, he wheelchair glistening from the sunlight, the stone-metal structure under him generating energy from the flowing water. Behind him was a beautiful lake with a island in the middle, and in front of him was a tropical-swamp like are with a small river flowing through it from the dam, once a raging waterfall and a powerful river that cut the forest in half like a knife. A shadow of it's former self.

He looks over to see a tree managing to grow over the railing and allow it's flowers to show off their vibrant colors. he rolled over to them and smelled them, closing his eyes as he did so.

Stargazer: "Such a rare beauty in such a place." He plucked one of the flowers to inspect it more closely, while he did so there was the sound of heels clicking besides him. He internally gave a heavy sigh before continuing to inspect the flower, the heels continued to click before they stopped besides him. "So, what is the purpose of your visit Yuri?" And truth be told, there was the man himself, one of the main councilors of the Electran Council.

Yuri: "You caused such a riot today, using emergency power to release a number of changes that many don't agree with, the people where already disgruntled by the recent Police-Criminal conflict but this could cause full on unrest among the populace. Now the COuncil is splitting apart as many don't even trust each other. Don't you think you did to much?" Stargazer sat silently as he finished inspecting the flower and setting it down in his lap, afterwards he turned back to look out towards the land before him.

Stargazer: "You wan't to know something Yuri? I believed that this place could be at peace. to be an Oasis in a world of chaos, a safe haven for those who needed it, a beacon of freedom and hope. But even with all of that there is still things under wraps, things hidden behind a thick veil. Our nation finally got out of an almost 30 year long Civil War only some decades ago, our nations resurgence was quick as many believed in a unified cause, but behind that is a history of bloodshed, petty differences, and greed to get to where we are now. The government killed dissenters or threats to them, using deception to it's people to keep peace. And when I came into office I ended making the nation soft and calm, letting government officials to do their dealings and trying to be as transparent to the people as possible. But how do you do that in a nation who's corruption and cover ups go deep? This what I am doing it is the start to reverse that past, so our nation, our people can have a future where they can trust their government, and the government can trust itself." He looks to the sky, clouds dotting the clear blue sky. "That criminal underground was just the beginning, what else could be out there that threatens our nation, our people?" He pauses, then looks at Yuri, who jumps back in shock at Stargazers expression. It was cold and unnerving, his eyes seem to glow with intensity. "And that is what I believe you are here for."

Same moment, secret location

The mysterious figure looked impressed at the screen, the screen showing Stargazer staring up at Yuri, the camera angle seemingly coming from the man's shirt.

MF: "Well done Christopher Stargazer, you managed to find out my best government operatives. If only you knew how long he has been there, but oh well." He pressed a button and spoke in a mic. "Take him out, make it look like an accident The flower will do." He smiles as he decides to watch the show.

Back with the Two

Yuri stood there in silence, his expression darkening but his eyes expressed shock, how this he manage to find him out? 'But no matter' He thought 'He is crippled, an easy kill!' He thinks again and thrust his hand out, his palm open to grab him and insert his hidden blade. But to his surprise, the Head Councilor grabbed him, threw him over his head, and hot him in the head with a pistol. Yuri fell to the ground as guards came running and stargazer stared down at the man, smoking revolver in hand. He was pushed away from the location while other guards carried the man away, his blade hanging out of his sleeve and the hidden camera being crushed under the boot of a soldier.

LAter that day, Headlines

Life attempt on Head Councilor!

Earlier today, Huang Yuri attempted to kill Head Councilor Christopher Stargazer over at the Χρυσή Ασπίδα (Chrysí Aspída) Dam. Currently there is an investigation in the area, but camera shows Yuri lunging at the crippled man, but in a feat of skill managed to redirect him and shot him with a M20 Magnum Charger revolver. The blade being used was small and poisoned, causing Military Police to believe that the former COuncilman was attempting to do a small stab wound that would be undetectable and leave many to think that Stargazer was poisoned by some item. Currently Stargazer has been sent to his home and under heavy militar guard until things clear up.

North Electrica wrote:Reforms and Reconstruction

New Electri, Council Chamber

After the end of the Crisis that took place in the latter half of the last decade, the Electran Council has come out with an announcement to discuss their planned future for the nation with a long list of reforms and multiple orders to different branches of administration. However this was shut down by many people that took their time to expressed their anger towards the Council with their silence during recent events, and also a demand on the location of the Head Councilor.

Just as when the leading council member was going to speak, Head Councilor Stargazer entered the room, despite being in a wheelchair he still had a smile on his face.

HC Stargazer: "Sorry to keep you all waiting, had to finish up some paperwork from the hospital." He Rolled pass the leading council member, patting his shoulder. "Thanks for warming them up for me Yuri." He says jokingly, the man in question looked at the Head Councilor in anger in frustration but stuffed it down and sat in his seat. Stargazer rolled to the HC desk and read through the different papers . After a few minutes his smile was replaced with a serious look. "Alright let's get down to business. during my absence I looked over current and old Electran laws, specifically concerning some parts of our justice system. I am calling for a complete remake of the system! This caused murmurs in the chamber and some outburst. "The system is corrupt and lazy, we allowed as complete underground crime network set up within our nation and freely smuggle items in and out of our nation. So many people were sent to jail for something they didn't do, judges get payed off to let criminals and murderers escape from being sent to where they belong. It's time for change. He pauses, taking a breath before continuing. "We will conduct a thorough search of all files, hard copy and digital, any transactions for the past few years and also all court cases from the past 3 decades. After we have rooted out whatever we can, we will assign temporary governmental judges throughout the nation until newly trained and trustworthy judges can be found. Police numbers and surveillance shall increase, and the initiating plan Overwatch. The deployment of drones that will observe every corner of the country but not intrude on the privacy of people. Sentinel's are now to be recalled back to their bases and kept into reserve, and put under the control of the military.

The entire room stares at the Head Councilor, trying to process what he was saying. Until one of the lead councilman spoke out.

LC: "This is outrageous, or nation is supposed to represent freedom and peace. Your planning on turning it into a surveillance state! The people will not take lightly to such an outra-." He was stopped mid sentenceHC as Stargazer spoke.

HC Stargazer: "Silence! We tried this, we tried keeping the peace for so long. But you can't give out supreme freedom and expect everything to be all perfect like a fairy tale! A serial killer managed to kill multiple people throughout the entire nation, which in turn caused heightened police presence, and with that we found a criminal underground, which resulted in an entire war between us and the different criminal organizations. And with our focus drifted away, we allowed an entire region be cut off from the rest of the world, and let a terrorist group reign free! I am sorry to say but old time of peace is over, and to secure the safety of our people, we must take some measures that some will not agree with. There was a tense silence in the air, multiple council members even looked angry at the Head Councilor, but none dared to speak a word. "Now! a show of hands for vote.' Multiple hands raised for both sides, but YES managed to win by 5 votes.

Council Speaker: "Listed items shall go into effect immediately. All police forces are to be given a Month long leave while Military Police substitute, and the now citizen made holiday shall be put through vote at a later date to be made official. HAve a good evening everyone. MEETING ADJOURNED! With the slam of a gavel the meeting ended. This will be one of many government event's that will shape the future of the nation.

National News

Usual tune plays with the animation.

Briggs: "Hello I am Brandon Briggs."

Spades: "And I'm Samuel Spades."

Briggs: "A calm has finally settled here in North Electrica after the long and brutal fight between our brave police force and the large criminal underground has ended. Many people are celebrating or already helping in cleanup of damaged area of cities, and Aid forces have begun the search for anyone in need of help. We actually have someone on the scene, switching over to you Faleisha. It switches from some video feed from different cities and other areas that was damaged by the battles, civilians, workers, and soldiers walk through the damaged streets and ruble,, doing their best to find people and clean up the area. It shows a female synthetic with red hair and tanned skin.

Faleisha: "Right now we are walking through the damaged areas of New Grelite, as you can see this was one of the areas where the more dangerous criminals where based. Yet despite this the people seems pretty resilient. Right here we have 117 here who was willing to say a few things."

117: "Yeah i would just like to say some things. Everything that has happened for the past few months has hit us hard, many children have been effected, double lives have been uncovered, and everyone is just uncertain. WHoever you are, in any situation, if you need help or feeling down. Just know you are not alone in this situation, everyone is going through hard times, and if we just stick together and stay strong. We can get through this!"

Faleshia: "Those where some great words right there thank you. I'm sure a lot of people are going to feel better. We should all be determined that things will get better after this." There was murmurs of agreement before she turned back to the camera. " As you can see the people here are resilient and optimistic, hopefully this last. Back to you HQ."

Spades: "In other news. A ceremony is being planned by the families of the deceased police from recent event's, there is to be a speech from family members and also a march to a new graveyard, which has been purchased by the Hammer family, who lost their daughter in the fighting, to honor the dead and their sacrifice.

Briggs: "My condolences to families. Such a tragedy that has happened in out nation."

Spades: "If only we realized the threat before hand, things would have not gotten this out of hand." There was a moment of silence before Spades bagan to speak. "In other news, a recent announcement has been made by the council and a new legislation has been passed. Increased police presence, recalling of Sentinels, and also the deploying of security drones. This has been received with mixed feeling and is already a source of debate over social media, and it's only a matter of time before this expands into the real world.

Briggs: "And also the entire justice system is being cleaned out and rebuilt. This may put many in a vulnerable state in case of future crimes or false crimes, but the government has assured us that this will be completed soon."

Spades; "This was Electran NAtional News with Brandon briggs and Samuel Spades, have a nice evening everyone.

((Finally Finished!!!!))

Imperial korintheya, Of denmarkia, Merkerburg, and Psionic order

Economic Fight Enters World Stage

President Williams personally phoned the leaders of Corlenia and North Electrica to thank them for their support and kind words.

On the first stop of the President's economic tour, he spoke at a rally in Blue Coast before a luncheon with economists. The President brought up the calls from various foreign leaders like Corlenia and North Electrica and their support for the AusValian people.

"Last night I received two messages from various foreign governments offering their economic support. I say, how sad is it that foreign leaders care more about AusValia than the Upper House."

Upper House Conservative Majority Leader says he will stand his ground in the economic fight.

"The President is blaming us for listening to the AusValian people. People want tax cuts, and we will demand the President give those tax cuts rather than continuing to fund his big government. As far as countries like Corlenia are involved they have grossly over defined the problem, perhaps at the request of the President. If he takes their foreign money, he will be risking the safety of this government by leaving beholded to another. That is why, I am proposing a bill that will deny the President access to taking any foreign money in place of the Constitutionally responsible Legislature."

Such a piece of legislation has little support or hope of passing in either House.

East lismore and Of denmarkia

Psionic order

Capital of the Psionic Order

Deep Within the Temple of Acheron

There in a circle stood 10 people, 4 men and 6 women, wearing purple-gold robes and black mask, in a low tone they chanted in an unknown language and focused their minds to bind into one. Around them a strange purplish glow seem to surround them like a bubble as their chant continued, their voices raising by every few seconds; sitting above them was the Sultan, leader of the Sultanate and also the leader of the Psionic Order Askel Krüger watched the Psionic Magicians perform the ritual. His advisor and High Priest of Acheron, Lucas Schneider walked up to him and whispered into the bald man's ear, afterwards the priest stepped down to let the Sultan think, once he came to a conclusion he stood up and walk down the steps.

Sultan Krüger: "Magicians, stop the incantation." The Magicians did so and kneeled down to their Sultan. "You two shall stay, the rest leave us." Without argument the other magicians leave while two male magicians remained kneeling, the Sultan stood in front of the two, staring down at then from behind his golden eye cover. "One of you shall gather the Wizards and warriors, there has been a development that requires our attention. While you shall ready my transport, we leave before days end." The two nod and walk off to carry out their task.

The sultan looked around the room, a great hall adorned with colorful stained glass windows and roofs, black-purple stone cover the walls with purple drapes hanging over the doors. Down the hall stood statues of past heroes and leaders before his time, and behind him was the statue of Acheron and Oblivion, the Goddesses of Psionic Order and Wrath, the Queens of the Gods, and the most powerful of all their gods. He walked to their statues and kneeled down to them. "Oh Acheron og glemsom, gi meg styrke til å trekke gjennom denne potensielle konflikten, gi meg kunnskap og fred til å utføre diplomati, og gi meg din vrede for å slå ned gjør hvem som tør true vårt folk. Måtte Guds vilje det!" He ends his prayer before standing up and walking away, his black cape swinging n the air and slightly floating as he walks down the great hall.

Hurona, East lismore, The Kohen, North Electrica, and 1 otherKardin ashema

Neyde spears kingdom

It had been nearly a month since the Neyde Spears Kingdom had fallen. Britney Jean had become a ghost city, trams lay dormant in their sheds, markets lay still with the stagnant reek of rotting food once fresh and meant for selling. Aside from small cults and the odd basement dweller the city was deserted.

That was until a procession of horses and carriages made their way through the streets, bumbling and rolling over potholes and cracks in the unkempt cobblestone roads. The carriages and horses were of various breeds, 24 in total. Each had some form of protection. This ranged from latex suited soldiers to old ladies with floral teapots filled with acid.

Eventually, the troupe reached Castle Arsehole. The castle itself was covered in ivy, "how on earth has all that gotten there?" Came a voice from the front carriage,
"None of your business nosy prick!" The Ivy replied.
Startled, Sir Greendown sat back in his seat. He had been enjoying himself so much in Kohen. There, plants couldn't gossip or talk back to you, he had his husband and daughter and for the last month no responsibilities. But, he had a duty, he told himself unconvincingly; a royal duty. Before there was time to try and convince himself further the coach had arrived at the castle gate, and the group headed in.

The faded pastel walls and carpets made a sad site as they entered, Sir Greendown sighed. How could this country be left to ruin like this?
"Moveitfatarseweneedtogetthisbloodymeetingoverwithyouknowtheotherdayiwaitingfor..."
Sally, sorry, Queen Empress Head B!tch So Kelly Marston Dont Try And Shag Martin Now Or I'll Behead You Sally the fifth was the queen of the 16th of the tiny countries, and she was nobodies favourite, if anyone was going to send the meeting into a ditch itd be her.

The room for the meeting was fairly tame by Neydian standards, a large table with chairs of varying sizes and colours, you had to make an effort to not end up on the children's stool or the half broken sofa. The leaders all eyed one another up suspiciously, assessing who to watch out for, the weakling, the snakes. Amongst them all was a maid, with rounded glasses, a cap and an oddly large forehead. She glanced at Sir Greeendown and smirked.
"Why did you-"
"Oi geroff my chair!" Emperor Maximus yelled, snatching the stool away from Princess Penelope.
"But it's not fair!" Penelope wailed "I want the cutest chair! You must give it to me immediately!" Maximus, visibly already exhausted, picked Penelope up by the pigtails and lobbed her out of the window, catapulting her screaming across into the River Whale Liver.
"Well that's one down" smirked Lady Esmeralda from her corner, smugly sipping her tea.
Greendown was less impressed "Your greatness was that honestly necessary?"
"Yes!" He grinned flexing his muscles "I'm strong enough to throw anyone! Even a lady like that! In my glorious land we have no time for the weak or whiny."
"Or deodorant" Greendown said, wrinkling his nose.

Still, it seemed as though everyone was fairly settled, and before Maximus could explain why deodorant went against being a true man he rang a little bell.
"May I have every bodies attention?"
"You may have every bodies attention but you shan't have mine." A rather smartly dressed ruler grumbled, "I see no reason for this pointless meeting."
"Well we need to choose an official successor for our old Queen Neyde," Greendown explained "our islands have fallen into ruin without her."
"Except my area" Esmeralda smirked. Greendown rolled his eyes
"Didnt you nearly drown a whole village in porridge?"
"Yes and now it's the biggest tourist attraction in the area!" She gloated triumphantly "if anyone should rule these islands it should be me."
"You're a psycho!" Allergic Agnes of Allabeth scowled " that porridge could kill hundreds! We need to be more considerate of those with allergies!"
"That's a good point!" Greendown cut in "now who else-"
"Actuallycanisaysomethingihaventsaidanythingyet" Sally said at the speed of a sports car, (she had of course been talking the whole time to Monarch of the Rocks. They had already left out of sheer irritation).
"IthinkladyEsmereldashouldnotbetherulercosshewoswellrudetheotherdayshesaidmyvaginawasflabbyitisntitsjustcosiwassleepingeithkingphilliptheothernight-"
"WHAT" Queen Phillipa gasped at her husband who was hastily beginning to leave.
"You are a terror Sally" Esmeralda scoffed
"At least I'm not old!"
"Who said there was anything wrong with being old?"
"You did when you divorced me!"
"Shut up Jason."
"You really ought to stop this!" Mother Butterfly tutted "have you heard the saying two wrongs dont make a right?"
"Have you heard the saying shut up and f*ck off?"

That did it.
The room fell into pandemonium, Mother Butterfly dropping her peace to slap Esmerelda, and soon the whole room was brawling over the table! Fists flew, insults were yelled, the chairs got so fed up they began walking away.
All the while, Greendown began to quietly cry. All he wanted was for things to return to how they had been, even if he was stuck in the odd and confusing country at least he wojldve had Neyde!
"Oh Neyde" he sighed. Just then a hand came into his shoulder, he spun and looked up. It was the maid. She smiled, a very familiar smile, one from a close friend that you never quite forget. Swiftly, she grabbed him by the hand and lead him out of the room, weaving between the fighting rulers and avoiding the carnage.

The two walked quickly through the corridor, and when she felt as though they were far enough, Neyde took off her maid cap, glasses and let her hair flow out.
"N-Neyde? But how on earth-"
"I can explain!" Neyde panted "I'm so sorry for all this, the magpies made me sign up for a reality show. Only of course for them it meant a show which changes reality" she rolled her eyes "it all backfired of course and I ended up dead, we spent ages in this odd realm shaped like a bell trying to sort out all the paper work with death, and in the end it was only enough to keep me alive, but not to set the country back to normal."
Greendown stared, half thinking she had lost it half thinking he was dreaming.
"It can all be sorted out however" Neyde took out a small flute, smiling softly, "this was the last thing my mother gave me, one of the few times she really showed she cared."
"What on earth does it do?"
Neyde simply grinned, and put the flute to her lips.

She played a short tune, but it was beautiful, the delirium from the other room fell into silence. The song played low notes, but hopeful ones, and for a second or two it was the only sound anyone could hear, wavering and echoing across the castle.
Then silence.
Abruptly a huge explosion came, deep from the core of the earth, a deep boom that shook the islands. Panic erupted from the room, as the castle began collapsing all around, brick and mortar crumbling to dust as floors shattered like the most fragile glass.
In the centre of the seas surrounding the island, a huge statue rose up, blue legs, a red and yellow body shaped like a volcano, and in a small hole in the top, the face of a lady; commanding, yet kind, she smiled down as she came from the waters, whales singing their praises, birds singing in joy.

When it was completed, peace returned.
"She'll keep everyone in order!" Neyde beamed. The room next door silent.
"Sh!t" Sally whispered "I think that's actually shut me up."

United Kingdom of Miotia-Candor, Kjanu, The Soviet state of Svalbard, Nordic democratic republic, and 7 othersThanedom of jon, Hurona, East lismore, AusValia, The Kohen, Of denmarkia, and Kardin ashema

Izanagi People's Daily
Massive Combined Corporate Failure
Even now, weeks after the mysterious incident that stopped the war, the contamination of plantations in Hinomoto prefecture continues to expand. The expansion did show deceleration possibility due to both great distances it stretches from the Spiral Tree Speranta and the concave environment.
While the contamination has yet shown any hostilities to human activities, overgrown plantations are currently blocking transportations.
A week ago, the combined effort of the Yotsubishi Corporation, Hügelland Medicines, and the Genesis Development from Primordial Tiamat Constructed 12 Installation based on the research data from the formerly classified wave bioweapon, Harmony constructed by the PGRI and the former dictatorial regime years ago. As a sample of Mirculum cells was shown to be shattered from 232,000 hertz to 241,000 hertz.
The initial ignition of the 12 containment units shown promise as the plantation began to wither, rot and fall apart in minutes.
Despite the best effort, the mutations of cell walls to resist the frequency weapon has begun to develop last night, as 29% of the designated area remains Miraculum active.

This failure of the private sector further enforces the newly founded religious group all around the United Kingdom. Church of Speranta parades roamed the street of Nio, Kurogane, and Jurojin after the failure of these containment units.

Clash in ACRS-05
ACRS-05 has been inactive since the end of the war due to the restrains from the plantations around. The former military site currently being used as a powerplant for the nearby Research Center.
After the news of containment unit installations, patients from the medical camp clash with researchers and protests. Demanding the removal of the installations.

Kjanu, Nordic democratic republic, Neyde spears kingdom, The Enclave congressional armed forces, and 5 othersEast lismore, Feng Dynasty, The Kohen, Of denmarkia, and Psionic order

Joshka Falls Ill

Alexander Gariovic, known more by his alias "Joshka" has been diagnosed with Heart Disease.

The Politburo is now deciding his successor, as Joshka's State Deteriorates. The Clear Successor, General Ialin Baurmann, who had lead the 4th division to purge the countryside of all resistance in Merkerburg, and was a key figure in the staging and leading of the Sergijüsk Revolt.

Though, Joshka Hasnt passed away. So, he may return.

United Kingdom of Miotia-Candor wrote:SSS 11th branch, Under TW-1/Yotsubishi Heavy Industry Eastern Branch
Breaking into the containment chamber, the Fengese-SSS3B agents were stunned at the scenery of the beautiful anomalous light emitting blood red stone.
“That’s… the legendar-”
Fengese agent Mingyu muttered but she was quickly interrupted by an alarm.
“Great. Now what.”
Mingyu asked, slightly frustrated by their failures to intrude without trigger any alarm.
“Isn’t it obvious?”
Graf took the lead and charges toward the stone as he fires at the CCTV.
“We take the stone and get out here?”
Zhengzhu asks sarcastically as she follows.
“Mingyu! Lianxin! Don’t let anyone of those sentries enter!”
“Roger!”
Guarding the entrance with heavy fire as the other two arrives at the transparent container.
Zhengzhu tries breaking it by smashing it, however it still held together fine.
“That thing is transparent aluminium… stand back-”
Before the old man finishes, he fired at the container several times, making a circular shape, kicking down the isolated piece, creating a hole. At the same time, Zhengzhu quickly took out a metallic briefcase, and a tong.
Carefully clipping the tong onto the crystal.
“Careful now.”
Graf advised her. Making Zhengzhu slightly nervous.

“Mingyu! There’s one at 9 o’clock!”
Lianxin warned her teammate as a Ravager-Class Aragami sentry is crawling, and closing in like a spider..
Mingyu quickly let herself fall backwards and retreat into the chamber before the Ravager-Class’s claws could reach her.
“You escaped death, girl.”
The old man said as he fired right at the Ravager-Class’s cold white mask, shattering it, disabling its main sensors.
Mingyu then fires at the mainframe, destroying it.
“Got the stone?”
She asks Zhengzhu who was now holding onto the briefcase, standing behind her.
“Of course!”

Making their way back to the elevators, a whole division Aragami sentries were destroyed, mountains of shattered mechanical humanoid parts were everywhere.
At the middle of the room, a young girl with blood flowing down her face was sitting on top of a unit with a fading light in its eyes.
She kept stabbing at the unit’s armor, little bit and little bit, the armor was chipped away by her baynote on her rifle.
As the last of her wound healed, she finally snapped the armor, pulling the trigger while it was stuck inside. She did not blink, nor hesitate. The last unit was destroyed.
However she didn’t stop, as if she was on autopilot.
“Tatiana! Hey!”
Graf called out to her, but she didn’t hear. She was too focused on her given mission.
“That’s enough, it’s already dead.”
Graf quickly walked over to Tatiana and stopped her continuous stabbing on the Aragami sentry.
However she was still obsessed with her world, paid no attention to her surroundings.
There wasn’t any feeling of guilt, responsibility, nor hatred. It was simply her duty. That is right, it’s her duty.
“Tatiana!”
Graf shouted as he embraces her.
“It’s ok now. Don’t think about it.”
In Graf’s embrace, she turned her focus to the piles of mechanical parts everywhere, from the units she single handedly destroyed.
Looking at the ravager’s sensory eyes.
‘Am I…. different?’
She thought, confused.
She and ‘them’ were made for the same purpose. Can be recreated and mass produced.
But why? Why is this old man spending so much time taking care of her? Is it because she is the last of her kind? Was it an order to protect her? No. It couldn't be. Having a human protecting a bio-sentry is illogical and impractical. Why? Why? Is it because she looked humanoid? Null, Ravagers are humanoid.
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The first thing she heard after returning from her processing unit, Graf was carrying her on his back as the five enters the elevator.
Mingyu and Zhengzhu kept spraying to keep the incoing the Aragami units while Lianxin closes the door.
The door closes as everyone lowers their weapons and sighed.
“We made it. Somehow.”
Mingyu said, sitting on the ground as the elevator ascends.
Tatiana cleans her blood covered face with her sleeves, the three Fengese agent were still speechless, seeing the child soldier in her monstrous self.

SSS 11th branch, Ballroom, TW-1/Yotsubishi Heavy Industry Eastern Branch
“Good job on distracting em”
Akima complimented Hijikata as the await the rest of the team’s return.
The party resumed as if nothing had happened. The blackout distraction the two had caused seems to be treated as a generator malfunction.
“It’s should be about time-”
“Aren’t you Akima Koutetsujou?”
Akima muttered but he was interrupted by a voice of a middle age woman standing beside him.
It was Soua Lam, the director of the 11th Branch, the final boss!
Goddamnit, why do you have to appear now!?
Akima thought, while keeping a smile as he greeted her.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you ma'am.”
The two starts an awkward frenemy conversation as Hijikata quietly moves away.
“I see that the 1st has issued an order to send forces to investigate the Sebastijan empire.”
“Is that so ma’m?”
Pretending he didn’t know about the letter he gave Edward earlier to handover to Miss Lam.
“Don’t you think it’s strange? Mr Koutetsujou?”
“Why is that? Ma’m?”
“The only DDH we have, URN Graf Zeppelin has been sent to Wasari, leaving the newly constructed facility defendless?”
At this point, Akima knew Miss Lam is just toying with him, she is aware of his plans.
“I’m sure those Ashigara-class is capable of defending this place… Miss Lam.”
Trying his best to extend the conversation, In his head, he hoped Graf and the Fengese team would be back now. He can’t hold this conversation any longer.
“If you say so, Mr Koutetsujou. Since you’re the navy’s second in command.”
The director smiled.
“Please to praise me, ma’m..haha-”
“However-”
“Eek”
“However, Mr Koutetsujou, I’ve heard of a submarine…”
At this moment, Akima knew, he screwed up. The United Kingdom did not have any modern submarines. However, there is one exception.
“Does the project named Colossus, ring a bell? Mr Koutetsujou?”
“Pardon?”
The show must go on, Akima kept pretending to be innocent.
“Oh? Hasn’t Inaban told you? The 13 Colossus?”
“Ma’m I have no idea what you’re-”
Before Akima could finish it, The director pulled out her c96 pointing at Akima secretly.
“Let’s stop this act of yours. Your acting is as bad as ever, my boy-”
A shot was fired, it wasn’t from the director. The hall was stunned by the loud gun fire.
Akima slowly turned at his back, Tatiana fired, from the emergency exit.
“Now she’ve done it.”
Hijikata sighed, looking at the scene from a distance.
Taking this chance, Akima quickly knocked the gun off the director’s hand.
“So you’re after the red stone? Even though it’s against foundation regulation?”
The director asks, as the disguised guards open fired at the Graf’s team.
“Just trying to save my boss and the world here.”
Akima took out his pistol pointed at the director as he retreated to regroup with the rest.

“Now what!?”
Lianxin shouted as she takes cover behind a column.
“Yeah kid! How are we supposed to get off this artificial platform? It’s a goddamn fort!”
Graf asks Akima, as Tatiana threw away her G36.
“Out of ammo.”
She reported.
“No worries, old man. We’ve got uber.”
Akima responded, breaking the window.
“This way!”
“Are you crazy!?”
Zhengzhu shouted, looking at Akima standing on the window frame about to slide down into the sea.
“Come with me if you want to find out!”
Just like that Akima jumped out the window and slides down the dome of TW-1, leading to the sea.
“This is the last time I’m taking order from the navy! You’re all idiots.”
Graf quickly picked up Tatiana and jumped out the window.
Leaving behind Hijikata and the three Fengese agent.
“Well.”
“...”
Moments later all four of them jumped.

Back in the ballroom, the guards quickly approaches the director.
Checking on her wound on her hand as they report the situation to her.
“Why don’t we give them some fun? Deploy the Ashigara-Class destroyers! Prepare anti-submarine warfare! Turn them to scrap.”
“Roger!”
“Haha, Akima… hide and seek huh?”

Three Ashigara-Class destroyers were quickly mobilizated, turning on their search lights.
“Sir! Unregister submarine detected on radar!”
“The lady said turn them into scrap.”
“Roger!”
Missiles were then fired from the destroyers targeting the unregister submarine.
Moments later, several surface-to-air missile emerged from water, intercepting them.
“Sir! They were inter-”
Before the rader office could report, the unregister submarine was changed to [Allied] on their systems.
“Captain! The unregistered ship is being listed as [Allied]! They’ve overwritten our system!”
“No..”
The strange shaped submarine surfaces. She was bigger than anything in the United Kingdom database. The design terrified TW-1’s forces. Shaped like a starving whale with the wings of a stingray. No matter how one looks at her, she was not built conventional use.
She was built for a specific purpose.
A hatch of a small bump has opened, a AGS-X could be seen.
Before the TW-1 forces could react, the colossus fired. Destroying and snapping the ship’s radio tower as a warning.

The director took a good look at the unregistered submarine from the ballroom.
“Gaghiel…So that’s her name, Colossus Gaghiel.”
She muttered as she watches the monster submerges.

Peninsula Hotel, Colonial Hong Kong, United Kingdom
Following Graf, Tatiana and Hijikata, the three Fengese agents walked into the hotel lobby.
Far from the luxurious place they expected.
It was an old apartment refit for a hotel. A perfect hideout.
“That’s some interesting choice you people got here…”
Zhengzhu said as she inspect the rusty the handrail built into the walls.

The moment the door was opened, Okita who was left behind to take care of Inaban inside the hotel room took aim at the group.
“You bloody scared me!”
Akima complained, who happens to be the one to open the door.
“I thought we’ve agreed on a password?”
Okita questions Akima as he lowers his rifle.
“And, Akima, who are these people?”
“They’re Mingyu, Zhengzhu, and Lianxin, Fengese intelligence. Okita.”
Graf answered for him.

Putting the briefcase on the table, Zhengzhu then unlocked it, a bright red stone could be seen.
“So that’s the thing the foundation retrieved from the wealther’s blacksite?”
Okita asked, taking a closer look.
“Let’s get the operation started.”
Akima ordered as he walks over to Inaban room.
“Wait- What!? What do you mean!? How do you like- use this piece of rock!?”
Hijikata asked, very confused.
“Ask those three over there, if anyone, it’s them.”
Akima replied before entering the room.

The situation was worse than he imagined. Heartbreaking, almost.
Tissue covered in blood was everywhere in the room.
Upon hearing footsteps, Inaban, opens her eyes, turning her pale face dooring the source..
“First Officer Koutetsujou Akima, reporting for duty.”
Akima said as he sits next to her.
“It seems you’ve made it back, idiot.”
She replied in a weak voice with a smile.
“Obviously!”
Akima replied, then reached out for her cold hands.

Carefully laying Inaban down on the sofa, the group prepares for the operation.
A strange lens prepared by Mingyu on the table, in front of the red stone. Focusing the reflecting light onto Inaban.
“In theory, this minimal setup should be able to draw out the power within the legendary crystal.”
Mingyu explained, as she checks her notes on her phone.
“Great, in theory.”
Hijikata muttered, scratching his head.
“Well, what did you expect, these are mythical entities.”
Lianxin said to Hijikata, slightly frustrated by his attitude.
“What is the rate of success?”
Akima asked the expert as he walks over to the Inaban once more.
“We don’t know.”
Lianxin replied.
“...”
The room was silent for a moment until Inaban resumed the conversation.
“Why the long face? Raise your heads.”
She said as she smiles.
“But, Inaban-”
“There’s no but, Akima… haha”
Keeping her optimistic views, as always.
“Are you crying?”
She asks Akima, seeing his teary eyes.
“No. Something went into my eyes. You’re crying!”
He lied, rubbing his eyes.

Tatiana watches the two closely and curiously.
There are so many things she still have yet to understand. Why are the two of them crying? They’re not in any form of physical pain. Why is everyone staying so quiet?
Why?

“I have something to tell you-”
Akima whispered to Inaban lying on the sofa, he was interrupted by Mingyu, who was resumed reading her notes.

“The legend as it, using the stone, comes with a cost. The user will be corrupted and fall into madness.”
Mingyu finishes reading her note in depressing tone.
Graf turned away to look at the wall in frustration.
Okita and Hijikata looked at each other.
“In order words, it’s a trade.”
Lianxin commented.
“There’s no such thing as creating something out of nothingness, even the legendary ruby is also bounded such law of the natural world….”
She added, turning away from the group, facing the window.

“Nevermind that.”
Akima said to Inaban, he then immediately stood up and walked away from the sofa.
“I’ll do it.”
He volunteered.
“What are you saying? Akima?”
Inaban called, having difficulty breathing.
“Stop being so selfish! How do you think I could possibility continue living knowing that you traded your life in return for mine!”
Inaban forcefully lift herself up from the sofa, shouting at Akima.
“Yes. It is selfish, but I want you to live.”
“What are you saying!? Idiot!”
She reached her hand to Akima’s, holding onto him tight, preventing him from reaching the setup and the stone.
“Akima, no dead can take responsibility. You’ll leave a burden behind for her.”
Graf spoke, joining the drama.
“What am I supposed to do then, old man!?”

Tatiana look at the group arguing, she herself is confused by the situation.
Why are they arguing? Why won’t she accept to be saved, to prolong her life?
I don’t get it. Pride? Shame? Responsibility? I don’t get it.
I don’t get it-.
…-
Ah, I see...
(BGM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxsgYQouHiA)
Tatiana taps on Mingyu’s opposite shoulder, distracting her as she pickpocket her the Fengese’s phone.
Scrolling through the notes as she approaches the device on the table.

“Tatiana?”
Zhengzhu called in a faint voice, which caught Lianxin’s attention, causing her to turn her focus away from the window and back into the room.
“Girl, what are you…”
Akima muttered after he notice Tatiana’s approach to the table.
Before he realizes, he start to lose balance. A moment later, intense pain could be felt from his leg.
Tatiana shot him.
“What is the meaning of th-”
Zhengzhu shouted as she tried to grab her pistol for countermeasures, however she was not fast enough. The pistol was shot and drop from her hand.
“Tatiana! That’s eno-”
Graf called out to her, but he was also shot by Tatiana on his leg.
Her eyes were cold, and empty, as if one could be sucked inside the void of her iris.
Hijikata and Okita approaches from behind trying to stop her rampage, they ultimately fail when they trip on a wire Tatiana setup.
“When did she!?”
Okita muttered just before his face hit the ground.
“What is going on!?”
Mingyu asks the special United Kingdom task force.
Before she knew it, Tatiana pointed her pistol at her.
“Do not interfere, outsider.”
The child soldier said in a cold robotic tone, which startled Mingyu and Lianxin.
“Taitana! Why are you doing this!?”
Inaban asks, holding onto the sofa, barely standing in place due to her constantly weakening body.
Tatiana did not respond, she took out an injection round and shot it at Inaban instead, paralyzing her.
Akima watches in horror as Inaban collapse onto the sofa, forcing himself to stand, the moment he stood, he was shot again on the other leg by Taitana.
“Stay still.”
Tatiana ordered. The group were frustrated and felt betrayed.
Ignoring them shouting at her, Tatiana takes her time and walks over to the table with the device.

“Why is she acting like this!?”
Akima asks Graf as he tries to reach for the pistol on Graf’s back.
“This is the first time-”
Before the old man could respond, Tatiana placed her hand onto the stone, adjusting the reflection angle toward the focus lens, which directs to Inaban.

At that moment the entire room was speechless, they’ve realized her intentions.
“Wait! Don’t!”
Graf shouted desperately trying to stop her.
A red barrier surrounding Tatiana and the device suddenly appeared from the ground as the crystal glows in the device, redirecting a bright sinful red light to the lens then reaching Inaban.
Mingyu rushed over trying to stop her, however she was blocked by the barrier.
Taking out her pistol, firing at the barrier. It was no use, the barrier is not of this world.

“Tatiana! You don’t have to do this! It should’ve been me!”
Akima cried, begging for her to stop the process.
At the same time, a dark aura began to surround selfless child soldier. The dark aura were then began to be absorbed into the crystal as the light shines ever brighter.

“Mission clarification. It is my duty to protect this nation’s future. End.”
Tatiana spoke without moving an inch, reporting as a machine.
“That’s the worst excuse I’ve ever heard! Stop clarifying this and that, like an Aragami unit!”
Akima shouted furiously.
“Action clarification, the current United Kingdom is in ruins, according to ATHENA the Admir-”
“Athena system this, Athena system that, I’m talking to you!”
“System to Akima Koutetsujou-”
“Tatiana!”
Graf called, interrupting the two’s conversations.
“You’re pretending aren’t you?”
Graf asks as he stood up, holding onto the wall. For just an instant, Akima saw her loses focus as the dark aura grew denser.
“System to Graf Hawk…”
Even she herself didn’t realize, she fails to answer in her system voice.
Trying to analyze the situation with the internal system, but she fails to do so, as it begins to malfunction. Her always empty eyes are now filled with life.

[PGRIOS-C53 V1.6] Force Restart..\
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[PGRIOS-C53 V1.6] UNKNOWN_ERROR… Retry?[y/n]

“Tatiana…”
Graf called once more, now right outside the barrier, behind her.

[PGRIOS-C53 V1.6] UNKNOWN_ERROR… Retry?[y/n]
[PGRIOS-C53 V1.6] UNKNOWN_ERROR… Retry?[y/n]
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Tatiana spoke, unlike her usual emotionless mechanical tone. Her voice was soft, and shaken up as tears builds up in her eye.
Pretending to be emotionless mechanism under the influence of the ATHENA system to save the admiral, putting all the blame on the system, so no one would feel guilty for her sacrifice.
That was what she planned, but seems like her closest one does know her.
“In order to gain something, something must be lost in return, Graf.”
She said quietly as the dark aura around her inside the barrier grew even denser, covering her lower half.
“Tatiana.. You don’t ha-”
“Its my decision.”
Tatiana turns her head to Graf and Akima and softly declared.
“It is my decision, not anyone’s, not the system’s, it’s mine alone.”
She declared with a smile.
“Why? Why does it have to be you!?”
Graf cried, now on his knees desperately wanting to stop her sacrifice.
Tatiana turned over to her supervisor and guardian, despite no touching the stone, the process is still being carried on autonomously.
“Father.”
She smiled as she called in a comforting voice. Shocking the scene all at once.
“Tatiana, I’m not yo-”
“As a clone, that’s how I see you.”
“Tatiana.. I- I..”
The two faces each other on different sides of the barrier, they were only an inch away, yet so far apart.
“Father, just like Dr Simon Mendelson said, this plague called human emotion will cloud and slow down decisions…. Yet… why… is it so beautiful? I can’t seem to control these… tears. Haha…. I’ve become weak haven’t I?”
Tatiana said quietly to Graf.
“...Tatiana, emotion will cloud one’s judgement and delay decisions without a doubt. Fear, hatred, sorrow, shame, pride… yes, we’re weak, and so? We will make mistakes, we’re not machines”
“... Father… you see… I’ve been thinking back there… am I any different from an Aragami sentry. I’ve been indiscriminately killing too many under the system… just like them. I’m scared of myself.”
“Tatiana…”
“Saving someone else means saving yourself...”
Tatiana said, just as the dark aura increase greatly, covering her shoulders.
“… so please, allow me to fulfill this selfish… Father.”
Tatiana said in a broken voice, she then turns back to the device.
“No.. no.. wait!”
Graf cried, trying to break the barrier.
“Take care, big sis(original).”
She said to Inaban, before a bright light from the crystal engulfs the room.

Stone RP: The Ruby is Red as Crimson Blood
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The Daming Hall

“皇上驾到!” (All Hail Her Imperial Grace, Empress Taihe of Feng!)
A rustle of rich silken robes, the solemn platter of a thousand feet. And the entourage of the Empress herself climbed the stairs to the Daming Hall.
It was the largest and most powerful throne room within all 288 acres of the Yongan Palace, an ensemble of halls, gardens, and smaller palaces that graced Taijing’s centre. The Hall was one of the largest of its kind: 200 metres east to west, and 100 metres north to south, and 30 metres high. The guards at the doors knelt at the Empress’ coming, and opened its towering doors.

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The Empress Arrives

She wore royal blue for Court, a multitude of embroidered flowers blooming upon the silk. Her hair, elaborately arranged, was studded with a flowers of pure, shining gold, inlaid with emeralds, rubies, and other precious stones. Two maids, richly robed, held sceptre-like fans of peacock feathers, while others behind held fans of silk. Another held above her an umbrella, which the maid put down and closed.
“恭請皇上聖金萬安” (Hail, Your Grace, Hail the Empress and Dynasty) The high courtiers of the Daming Hall knelt with the rustle of a thousand robes.
“起” (Arise) The Empress said with an elegant gesture. The officials stood and bowed their heads as the Empress crossed the hall’s length and seated herself on the golden throne.
“就位” (Please, sit) She urged. The courtiers bowed and took their seats.

The Grand Chambermaid, Hudie (蝴蝶), came forwards, in robes of emerald green and red.
“The stone is here, your grace.” She told. “Their retrievers await in the waiting chamber.”
“Well do show them in!” The Empress replied.
Hudie bowed her head. “传明玉,珍珠,莲心上殿!” (Summon Mingyu, Zhenzhu, and Lianxin to Court!) She sang out.
They waited for a few moments, the only sound being the gentle breeze.
Footsteps caught their attention; three ladies climbed the stairs of the Daming Hall, and in Mingyu’s hands was an ornate gilded tray covered in red silk. Surrounding them was a column of guards.
“微臣, 叩见皇上” (Your official does give your grace her most gracious greetings, your majesty) Mingyu told as she knelt, the others following her lead.
“Do arise.”
The three climbed to their feet.
“Your grace, our company does present the success of our task.” She lifted the silken shroud with flourish. The interior of the platter was cushioned, and resting upon was a brilliant orb of light. It was fiery as passion, red as the flowing blood of life in the veins. It was mysterious, bright, and majestic. And at it’s all within the hall could not help but open their mouths in shock, fall to their knees, and weep. “The one of the Six of Creation” The Empress said in wonder. “The Dynasty does thank most deeply from its heart.”
“Nay, your majesty.” Lianxin bowed her head. “The success is not completely our own.”
“Indeed, your grace.” Mingyu added. She looked at the Empress, a slight change in her expression telling the Empress a clear request.
“You all have my leave.” She smiled to the Court, who bowed and left. A grand procession of robed ministers, officials, and servants leaving in shimmering flashes of gold, silk, and jewels.
The Empress stood from the throne. “Do follow me.”
“If it please your grace.” The three chorused.

They left the main throne hall to a corridor at the sides. After a few moments they arrived at the inner audience chamber. She sat at a throne, a smaller size than the previous in the hall.
“Hudie, please do fetch us some tea.”
Hudie curtseyed and left.
“Guards, I do thank your all for your kind service. You shall be rewarded. Please do guard the doors outside, and knock thrice when Hudie arrives.
They bowed and left, closing the ornate doors behind them.
The Empress smiled at the three when they were left alone.
“We can speak freely here, the walls do not let a single sound out. You were saying?”

Mingyue bowed her head. “Our success is not completely our own, as it would not be possible without the most welcomed assistance of three Miotian agents of the SSS.”
“The SSS?” The Empress furrowed her brows. “Is that not merely a rumour?”
“More than a rumour, your grace.”
The Empress nodded. “Perhaps a token of gratitude be offered.”
“Discreetly however, I would think they would prefer to remain a secret.”
“Of course, of course.” The Empress returned a rebellious strand of hair to its place. “Let someone be sent, the Naval Academy of Seig-III perhaps. Let a gift be given to signify our gratitude.”
There were three knocks at the doors. The Empress looked up. “Hudie approaches. Come, let us discuss ways of transportation of the stone.”
“Transportation?”
“Yes, the Mingyue Palace is now built. And the stone is to be taken there.”
And pray that all goes to plan

United Kingdom of Miotia-Candor, The Soviet state of Svalbard, Nordic democratic republic, and Of denmarkia

RP:Budget Negotiations Officially Begin at the Presidential Palace

Budget negotiations officially kicked off between Legislature leaders and the President's administration. The AusValia Conservative Party, the leader of the Upper House, is asking for a 1% tax cut and a 1% budget cut for all departments, with no raise of the debt ceiling. The President is proposing a 3% total budget cut, a tax cut for small businesses only, and to make college tuition tax exempt.

As evident by the last few weeks, neither side is backing down. If no deal or continuing resolution is reached by Sunday, the federal government will face its first shutdown.

Government Subsidies for Stark Aeronotics

The Palace announced a government subsidy for Stark Aeronotics for its design of the M11 Supersonic Passenger Airline. The plane was originally designed by Thomas McPherson in the 1950s, but he was unable to achieve the required funding. Now, CEO Richard Stark has taken on the venture.

The design emerged as a large aircraft with seating for 250 to 300 passengers and cruise speeds of approximately Mach 3. The M11 was the topic of considerable concern within and outside the aviation industry. From the start, the airline industry had noted that the economics of the design was questionable, concerns that were only partially addressed during development.

The President has agreed to provide the funding after the reported layoffs in the aerospace sector. The company has promised to use the money for hirings as well as development.

Of denmarkia

Psionic order

Psionic order wrote:Capital of the Psionic Order

Deep Within the Temple of Acheron

There in a circle stood 10 people, 4 men and 6 women, wearing purple-gold robes and black mask, in a low tone they chanted in an unknown language and focused their minds to bind into one. Around them a strange purplish glow seem to surround them like a bubble as their chant continued, their voices raising by every few seconds; sitting above them was the Sultan, leader of the Sultanate and also the leader of the Psionic Order Askel Krüger watched the Psionic Magicians perform the ritual. His advisor and High Priest of Acheron, Lucas Schneider walked up to him and whispered into the bald man's ear, afterwards the priest stepped down to let the Sultan think, once he came to a conclusion he stood up and walk down the steps.

Sultan Krüger: "Magicians, stop the incantation." The Magicians did so and kneeled down to their Sultan. "You two shall stay, the rest leave us." Without argument the other magicians leave while two male magicians remained kneeling, the Sultan stood in front of the two, staring down at then from behind his golden eye cover. "One of you shall gather the Wizards and warriors, there has been a development that requires our attention. While you shall ready my transport, we leave before days end." The two nod and walk off to carry out their task.

The sultan looked around the room, a great hall adorned with colorful stained glass windows and roofs, black-purple stone cover the walls with purple drapes hanging over the doors. Down the hall stood statues of past heroes and leaders before his time, and behind him was the statue of Acheron and Oblivion, the Goddesses of Psionic Order and Wrath, the Queens of the Gods, and the most powerful of all their gods. He walked to their statues and kneeled down to them. "Oh Acheron og glemsom, gi meg styrke til å trekke gjennom denne potensielle konflikten, gi meg kunnskap og fred til å utføre diplomati, og gi meg din vrede for å slå ned gjør hvem som tør true vårt folk. Måtte Guds vilje det!" He ends his prayer before standing up and walking away, his black cape swinging n the air and slightly floating as he walks down the great hall.

Encounter

Capital of the Psionic Order

Outside City Gates, Meeting Area

The Sultan rode upon his horse looking around at the forces that where called upon, standing in attention where his Psionic warriors donned in battle armor and Psionic Wizards where an assortment of robes and staffs. Along with them where members of the Sultanate military, armed with musket- rifles and pistols or knights with swords and shields, they stood at attention behind the Psionic's as the Sultan came towards tho other member leading this mission. General Nilsen of the 'Voidborne' (the name of his army) known for his tactical intellect and psionic skill, and a member of the Drachenjäger people. Sultan Krüger moved his horse over to the general and spoke.

Sultan Krüger: "General, are all the requested forces accounted for?" The General tid the salute of the Sultanate, signifying he wasn't a member of the Order.

General Nilsen: "Yes Sultan, we have assembled 100 wizards, 500 Psionic warriors, 732 Gunmen, and 1250 Knights. All forces has transportation as requested to get to the halfway point, horses are being sent there for the wizards. Messengers has said nothing has changed."

Sultan Krüger: "Good, have all forces get on their horses and carriages and move out." The general nodded and began shouting orders, the order is carried around the camp before they where all on carriages or on hoses, a convoy moving eastward. Armor glistening in the evening sky and loose items jinggling or bouncing from the movement, farmers looked at the military convoy in slight worry as there has been no need for something like this for the past year, but with the sight of the SUltan they calmed down to either continue their work or sen doff the soldiers and their leader.

5 Hours later, After transfer from Halfway Point, road heading to Final destination

In the darkness of night the convoy went from horses and carriages to cautious soldiers marching down the cobble roads, the darkness lit from either the gaps in the clouds or the light coming from the wizards, using their Psionic energy to illuminate the night in a eerie purple. Kights kept their hand ready to their swords while the Gunmen where already stalking around with their muskets, the Psionic Warrior's kept their composure and walked calmly, their weapons illuminated from the purplish glow with a dark energy coming from their hands. The Sultan trotted with his horse, his herd eyes continuing to look forward while the General occasionally looked back to check on his forces, the land around them was known to be riddled with quickmud (basically muddy quicksand that makes you sink fast with no actual hope for survival.), some soldiers almost fall in a few times but manage to quick pull themselves or others out.

Soldier 1: "What do you think was found? A dragon? Some spies from a hostile force?"

Soldier 2: "They wouldn't need an entire army and the SULTAN himself to deal with some spies, they would just need a torturer and a psionic skilled in mind manipulation powers. I believe an invading army was found and we are being sent in on an ambush."

Soldier 1: "But still why so many? The Sultan and the wizards alone can hold off an army, but also there is the fact that this is near one of our cities with a large garrison, so we wouldn't be needed."

Psionic Warrior: "You was trained to fight and march, not talk. Stop your constant muttering and move along." He says to them, the soldiers begrudgingly become quiet
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New antonio

I declare war on rosella with the purpose of ending a dispute.
Edit: we are readying the A bomb

Kardin ashema

New antonio wrote:I declare war on rosella with the purpose of ending a dispute.
Edit: we are readying the A bomb

OOC: Do you quarrel, sir?

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I declare war on rosella with the purpose of ending a dispute.

4 Kilometers from Jarnit Terminus, Nordic Dissopolofria
The governess's temporary office onboard the colossal machine was a mix of fine furnishings covering the oil-stained metals, her long flowing hair held back over her shoulders as a maid combed through it gently.
"So what do they even eat there?" she mumbled to herself, staring at the small collection of collated forms, flipping one up before crossing out several lines, "Salted fish?... Stews?... this isn't really food for the occasion."
"Well you could always just have some cake..." her maid mused aloud, "Everyone likes cake, don't they?"
"Oh well I suppose so... maybe we just set it up as some kind of exchange, I figure a few tons of coffee and some desserts saves me having to stomach what they consider food." She stated with mild annoyance, writing out 4000 Servings: Coffee Cake, 8000 Servings: Chilled Coffee Ration.
"I figure we can probably pull a few proper chefs in, how long do we have?"
"Two days until the ceremony, it's penned in at 10am."
The governess leaned back in her chair, "Assuming no more delays, taken forever and an Irene-damned day." before stapling the forms together and stuffing it into a formal looking wide cardboard envelope, "I hope there's a militant attack, I could use the distraction."

Kjanu, The Soviet state of Svalbard, Nordic democratic republic, Neyde spears kingdom, and 5 othersThanedom of jon, Corlenia, North Electrica, Kardin ashema, and Psionic order

At a dockyard in Poreliscav, late in the evening. The flagship of the Svalbardian navy, the super heavy carrier SRN Failnaught, rocked peacefully in the tranquil water of the dock. Similarly, the city in the late hours of the day had a similarly whimsical feeling to it, as most people had already retreated to the comfort of indoors; and only a few still lurked in the winding streets of the town.
Off to the side of the dock, a small room containing a table and two chairs, seated in which were two people, still resisted the sleepy temptations the rest of the city had succumbed to. The man sitting on the left side of the room was Kinny Mcgalaway; an admiral of the Royal Svalbardian Navy and second-in-command to the chief of staff of the fleet. Opposite him was a woman training to become an admiral, Reyna Fadovsky. The two appeared to be engaged in some sort of card game involving betting chips, and looking at which side of the table the majority of the chips were on, Reyna would seem to be on a winning streak.

“That’s, what, your fourth win in a row against me? You know, they used to call me the master of blackjack; and now look at this!” Kinny indicated to the offending stash of chips on Reyna’s side of the table; his mouth was neutral but the outraged look in his pale-green eyes gave away his frustration - not that he was actually angry at his opponent, of course. There wasn’t any real money involved and the tone of his voice clearly indicated he was having a laugh.
“Well, I suppose I’ve beat you enough times tonight...” Reyna murmured, her big grey eyes peaking through her rose gold fringe.
“Doubt your chances to win a fifth game, do you?”
That sealed up any hesitation the admiral-in-training may have had inside her:
”Oh, it’s on - one last round, all in, and the loser has to do night watch.”
“Oh, it’s that serious is it? Alright then”
Mcgalaway thus dealt out two cards to each player one last time for the day. As Fadovosky picked her’s up, she had to suppress the urge to groan loudly: a ten and a five, making fifteen, one of the worst hands possible.
“Hit or stand, trainee?”
“Come on, hit me” No one was going to win on a fifteen; she had to take a chance. As she gingerly looked at the card she’d been dealt, she immediately noticed the number on top and didn’t take long to do the mental arithmetic. 10 + 5 + 7 =... 22. There could not have been a more perfect way to lose.
“For the love of Ophiuchus...”
“What’s the matter?”
“Bust on 22...”
“Ah ha! Victory at last!” To celebrate, Kinny stood up, knocking his chair over as he did so, and performed a weird and wonderful assortment of dance moves, all while Reyna looked at him with eyes devoid of every emotion but malcontent.
“Ok, that is definitely going in my cringe compilation, no doubt about it.”
“Don’t care, you’re still doing the whole night watch!”
“Oh sh- yeah I forgot about that, damnit...”
“Oh, and I’m talking all of these.” He then proceeded to grab all of Reyna’s chips and run off to a side room, presumably to go to sleep.
“Ugh... why do I make these kinds of bets?”

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Multiple hours later, a very tired, but more importantly bored to death Reyna was looking out over the dock at night. Her shift ended at 2 o’clock in the morning, and it was currently half twelve; however it seemed likely she wouldn’t finish the next ten minutes, let alone another hour and a half.
“Have to... keep wa- yawn tch, never know when an... intruder or vandal might try and... and... what are they supposed to do again?” Fadovsky fell back in her chair facing the window, looking up at the ceiling, then at the very low light still left on in the room, hoping to find in them some motivation to stay awake long enough to finish the shift.
“Is now, like, not a... good time to tell yawn Mcgallaway that I... didn’t get any... sleep last yawn night?”
As fate would have it, it wasn’t, as Kinny was already fast asleep, and now Reyna’s eyes slowly began to close
“No, I’ve got to stay... up; got to... stay...” but her body soon gave in to her mortal instincts, and she lay limp in her chair, fast asleep.

Kjanu, Nordic democratic republic, Neyde spears kingdom, Hurona, and 3 othersFeng Dynasty, Of denmarkia, and Psionic order

THE DENMARKIAN NEWS

Project Road

The government has today announced with the backing of the entire parliament, a road construction initiative, which would see road construction from the most west of Denmarkia’s cities, like Faxe, to the capital København, to the coastal cities which have historically been where most if not all the population of Denmarkia lives.

Another reason for the project is to allow more people to live more inland, then to the coastal cities, some of the reasons the government would want this could be.

Of the 170,600,000+ ( old census ) living in Denmarkia, only 20 million citizens are expected to be living inland, and, out of the 20 million, more than 10 million are living in the capital, it is, therefore, that the government might hope that more citizens may move inland to encourage growth in the ‘’cities’’ and attract more business.

Another reason is safety, Denmarkia is used to flooding, therefore, it wouldn’t be out of the question to allocate more of the populous inland to secure their safety, whilst not forcefully relocating them.

Current plans set the road construction to start in Nyborg, and then connect other Cities, and finally, connect them to the coast, whilst also building other roads to cities who require it.

As the Project is very much in the Early process, it is to be expected that many changes will be implemented before seeing the light of day.

Neyde spears kingdom, Hurona, Imperial korintheya, North Electrica, and 1 otherLeigh of steel

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