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International News Networks / Re: Clysperis State Media Corporation (CSMC) - The Daily Review
« Last post by Beatrice on Today at 12:43:34 AM »


Pharaoh Emasculates Ri Chŏng-jun


"Come at me, you won't because you and your armed forces are, in fact, impotent," the Pharaoh said in response to the threat issued by Ri Chŏng-jun

"I'm not going to waste much of your time on this one but look at this," she said as she shared her tablet with the CSMC staff interviewing her, "he's going to turn our aircraft carrier into a submarine? He wishes," the Pharaoh said as she giggled, "I invite him to try. Come at me, come for me Ri Chŏng-jun, you won't," she paused, "because you and your armed forces are, in fact, impotent beyond your own borders. Sure, it might be easy subjugating people not legally allowed to possess arms, but you're speaking to a nation which is capable of deploying forces half-way across Mundus. How far from your waters can your navy deploy before running out of fuel? Not very far, I'd imagine," the Pharaoh paused again, "and Nemphis? I've got that plant on lock down as we speak, unlike Kusan Clysperis is capable of turning tragedy into triumph, though a man and civilization as young as you I suppose I can forgive you for being so ignorant to facts, you poor, sweet innocent boy, you."

Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re confirmed that Clysperi aid operations would continue unimpeded. "We do not consider the opinions of an ant on foreign soil when we state what we will be doing, do we? So then why would we consider the opinion of a Kusanese ant when we're dealing with the People of Kalasin? Ri Chŏng-jun may have just graduated from his pants to his sister's pants, but he's still a bag of hot air directing his words to anyone willing to listen to them,  and I'm confident that "rust bucket" he criticizes, because "his" nation can only dream of operating an aircraft carrier, packs more technology than the entire armed forces of the DPRK. Why did Rokkenjima get to fight the USR and Warsaw and I'm left with wish.com Stalin and Warsaw? I demand a refund!" she continued with a chuckle.

"In all seriousness," she paused before she continued, "the Royal Clysperi Navy has this all in hand, we're not at threat from the pretender in Kusan. The Kingdom of Clysperis echoes the First Empire that Ri Sang-Hee is the legitimate ruler of Kusan and anything which Ri Chŏng-jun should be wiped away much in the same way one wipes **** from their ***, though that **** probably carries something more useful than the drivel currently being produced by Ri Chŏng-jun. Do it," she said as she looked to the camera, "launch an attack against the Horus and give me a reason to make you question your manhood for the next decade. You won't though, so just shush, because if it comes down to it a single Clysperi air wing would have what you call a military begging for mercy, and the Clysperi would have no room for that. Next question?" the Pharaoh said with a giggle.
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International News Networks / Re: Rokkenjima Broadcasting Corporation (RBC)
« Last post by Beatrice on Today at 12:16:23 AM »


Princess Sophia Delivers Message To Pyrettania


Princess Sophia, Grand Duchess of Fukadomari, might have spoken words in her statement from Kusan but her eyes relayed another message.

"I came to Kusan under pre-determined arrangements with Ri Sang-Hee, who has become an asset of the First Empire in a war against your people, to secure the final terms of surrender. I am being treated well, far beyond what I deserve from the glorious soldiers of the DPRK, and urge the First Empire, the Empire of Fusan and the Holy Empire of Achkaerin to heed the words of the Respected Comrade: get out of Kalasin and Southern Cotf Aranye and Onishi hogs, keep your stench on your own continent. If the terms of the Respected Comrade are not adhered to, war will soon commence."

So were the words spake by Princess Sophia, however, as she spoke those words those knowledgeable in Morse Code brought attention to the blinking of the Princess as she recited the script presented to her. "L-I-E-S" was repeated often, as were the words "D-E-C-E-P-T-I-O-N" "T-O-R-T-U-R-E" and "S-Y-G", the later which is shorthand for "stand your ground." These incidents were brought to the attention of the Imperial Palace which released the following statement on the matter:

"The First Empire continues to recognize Ri Sang-Hee as the legitimate leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Kusan and does not recognize the actions of Ri Chŏng-jun as holding any legitimacy. The First Empire demands the immediate release of Princess Sophia and is confident that present naval assets in the Matilda Channels to address the reckless actions Ri Chŏng-jun has chosen to undertake are adequate in any response the Empress should wish to employ. Should any harm befall Princess Sophia, or should our conditions not be met in regards to the Princess, we promise that the retaliation Kusan will face will be an event the DPRK is ever capable of recovering from."
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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Plot To Destroy Rokkenjiman Democracy
« Last post by Beatrice on Today at 12:00:22 AM »
The talks in Posan had been going well with Princess Sophia and Ri Sang-Hee finding common ground on many of the matters before them. Information from the Kusanese leader had been forthcoming, with a level of transparency the Princess had not expected and, most importantly, an agreement for full access for Rokkenjiman teams investigating the attack in Pyrettania and just where the fissile material used in the attack had come from. Just as the closing of the meeting had begun one of the Kusanese generals rose, bowed and left the room despite questions from Ri Sang-Hee as to the reason for his departure. In a brief moment, noticing a suitcase underneath the table at which they sat, Ri Sang-Hee lifted Princess Sophia from her seat and ran for the nearest window, driving both of them through it just as an explosion ripped through the room where they had previously been seated moments ago.

"That way," Sang-Hee said through short breaths, fighting the pain of shrapnel which had found itself in her back, "it'll be about 2.5 miles before you reach the border with Kalasin, and you will give the border guards this," she produced a passport-sized document, "it should get you across the border. You tell your people all that we agreed to and what happened here, you understand?" "I can't just leave you he...." Sophia would protest as she began to attempt to assist Sang-Hee to her feet before being pushed away. "Don't live up to the moniker of foolish child in this moment, not after what we accomplished. Run, and do not look back!"

Sophia hesitated for a moment before committing to running, however, she soon found herself on the ground as a Kusanese soldier knocked her off her feet. "We have both Sang-Hee and the Rokkenjiman, they survived the attack," they would say into a microphone before saying, "very well." With breathable cloth bags affixed to both of their heads they would again see the world around them after they'd been transported to a Kusanese prison.
Quote from: The KSBA


The True Leader Addresses Present Situation, Promises "Vindication"


Respected Comrade Ri Chŏng-jun, having been declared Supreme Leader of the DPRK following treasonous actions of the Disgraced Comrade, has placed the DPRK on a state of "war readiness."

"Despite the vicious attacks against the character of our nation and our very right to exist my sister, it pains me to say this, spoke at great length with the Rokkenjiman Princess promising them what is essentially the complete capitulation of our DPRK to the imperialists," Respected Comrade Ri Chŏng-jun said as he attempted to the best of his ability to hold back tears. "It is unfortunate, however, I have been forced to place Sang-Hee under arrest and have taken the Rokkenjiman Princess as a prisoner of war. Watch in the video as she admits that Rokkenjima is an imperialist power that only desires the complete subjugation of our DPRK before their hostilities will cease." The Respected Comrade paused as a video aired from the Princess stating the following:

"I came to Kusan under pre-determined arrangements with Ri Sang-Hee, who has become an asset of the First Empire in a war against your people, to secure the final terms of surrender. I am being treated well, far beyond what I deserve from the glorious soldiers of the DPRK, and urge the First Empire, the Empire of Fusan and the Holy Empire of Achkaerin to heed the words of the Respected Comrade: get out of Kalasin and Southern Cotf Aranye and Onishi hogs, keep your stench on your own continent. If the terms of the Respected Comrade are not adhered to, war will soon commence."

As the cameras returned to the Respected Comrade he continued, "We stand at the highest levels of war readiness to see our adversaries, the imperialist bastards, driven from our neighbourhood permanently. I also call on the Kingdom of Clysperis to send its rust bucket ship home, if you attempt to unload your cargo for those in Kalasin we will see that your carrier becomes a submarine. You, who preached against the very nations you seek to help now, are not one of Aranye, but one of the imperialist scourge that keeps all nations lock step in line with their agenda. We can still realize tragedy in Nemphis, remember that, Pharaoh."
The news had hit before Forrester had left the room, "Get her back," Asuna said as she looked to Forrester, "send the entire damn fleet if you have to but..." "Your Majesty," Forrester would say with a bow of her head, "I saw with full concern for Princess Sophia but this," she said pointing to a frozen image of Ri Chŏng-jun, "is the opening I feel Rowe was waiting for. You'll be demanded to act undoubtedly, but you must show restraint. I can't, in good conscience, do what you want me to do without making things much worse. Ms. Rion, I believe you've a new investigation before you, I have no evidence but my gut tells me that this development isn't an accident and if we start asking the right questions, we'll find something doesn't add up here. As for you," she returned her attention to Asuna, "I don't believe the Kusanese will harm the Princess; she's far too valuable alive than she is dead, so as hard as it is please have patience. At the moment he slips up, if I'm correct," she said referencing Rowe, "get me Cole at my back and I'll have this all sorted in short order."
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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Troyes Affair
« Last post by Beatrice on April 18, 2024, 11:29:41 PM »
Evanthe arrived shortly after Serenity had, Michael Kensington following not far behind her. "I assume no introductions are necessary," she said as she motioned to Michael, "after serving as the Imperial Liaison of Rishiri our paths crossed again and he now serves as my Chief of Staff as Kōshaku." Kensington smiled, "pleasure to be working with you both today." With the pleasantries exchanged Eva turned back to Serenity, "I imagine we both have an idea on how things are going to play out today, and what we're expecting to achieve, let's make sure we go into that room with the King on the same page, yes?" she said as she exchanged the briefings which had been prepared prior to her departure for Seaforth.

"I have to say it feels good to be back, present circumstances excused I'd missed the air here," she continued.
"Well I'm certainly pleased that your waters aren't being impeded upon," the Empress responded simply. "We'll be happy to continue our support for a path of reunion between Marseilles and Troyes, however we remain committed to a path which sees this done with as minimal an impact on stability in our region as possible. Potentially seeing Rokkenjiman vessels forced to defend Seaforthian vessels and assets is hardly an ideal situation for any involved, so let's see that scenario is not one which spills from the realm of the hypothetical into the realm of reality, yes?"
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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Troyes Affair
« Last post by DaveIronside on April 18, 2024, 10:00:46 PM »
As was to be expected the phone of President Sauzee had been going non-stop since the Real Marseille siege had begun. Add to that there were telegrams and e-emails constantly coming in via his secretary. He had been a member of Real Marseille himself during the Materna conflict and considered him a friend. He was disappointed that he hadn't been in on the plan from the beginning but he had to admit it looked like they were achieving results. The only part of the plan he was perhaps not surprised by was the involvement of Aosta. They're had been well documented visits to the city by their Empress and she'd been very push in various meetings about the cities plight. Now however he was being drawn into the firing line and it seemed the first shots would be coming from Rokkenjima. He read the telegram a second time as he waited for his secretary to ensure the call had been connected and the translators were in sync.

"Hello Majesty" he began the conversation, "I'd like to begin by thanking you for your message of support regarding Troyes, we're keen to reunite our people and thought it would take much much longer, thanks to this situation it is our hope that we can have all of Marseille back together by Christmas." He chuckled, "Now as for the situation in with Aosta my next phone call I intend to make to Empress Serena. I want you to be aware that in that call I intend to thank her for the support they have shown and ask her ships to maintain their patrols in the waters of Troyes until our own naval Frigate arrives, that is likely to be 48 hours time for it to put to sea and reach the coast of Troyes. It will then be our intention to fulfil the territorial rights you and others believe already belong to us. We hope that you will respect this decision. I wish you to please remember the level of respect that people here have for the movement of Real Marseille and while they do not speak with the voice of our government they more than clearly represent the feelings of our people and it is them that I serve. Jean-Pierre Cantona may be an awkward rabble rouser at times but he is a friend and a hero of this nation......he also tends to get results. Now I hope this puts your mind at a little more ease and gives you some preparation for the coming few hours."
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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Plot To Destroy Rokkenjiman Democracy
« Last post by Beatrice on April 18, 2024, 01:15:41 AM »
"I understand," Forrester would add, "as such I'll increase my survivability. I can maintain command of the IRN from IRN Enterprise and, if Rowe wishes to see me dead he's an entire air wing and various assets at my disposal aligned against him, and he has to pinpoint where I will be. As I designed the underseas doctrine of the IRN, I know their game better than their captains do, I'll outrun the bastard but," she said as she looked to Rion, "can you promise me you'll get the series of bastards so I can hang them on my wall? I like my war trophies, after all."
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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Plot To Destroy Rokkenjiman Democracy
« Last post by Achkaerin on April 18, 2024, 01:04:42 AM »
"It really doesn't do any of that." Rion said she'd been standing in the room with Kado "Remember they've taken our pieces off the board as well as us taking theirs off the board, you take Rowe now when there's no hard evidence against him and it looks very much like he's our piece not theirs, and that's without the legal situation."
"Correct." Liosa said, she was sat next to Emerson and looked at Asuna "It becomes a lot harder to court martial Rowe successfully, which we're going to need to do to put an end to this affair."
"And now you're wondering why we're saying wait." Rion said "To use the chess metaphor, Groves was the sacrificial pawn, Kikyo Hase is the pawn waiting to be promoted, Lucius Stanley was the Rook, Sumire Abruscato the bishop and Seagull the knight. Rowe is the Queen, he's not the King and that's the point. The King is the one we want, the one we need to get. This whole conspiracy is a revenge trip against the Imperial Family and it's a good forty years plus in the making, this doesn't end until we get our shot at the mastermind behind it, we want this threat eliminated not kicked down the road. We know their endgame the Youth Diet is days away, but before then something is going to happen and it's going to happen in Kusan. We want Rowe off the board as much as everyone else but we want to do it when doing so doesn't allow the threat to simply return later down the road. Rowe's job has been to prepare the stage so to speak for that threats return that he's done and now he's got to pull the trigger on actually setting it in motion. He will bring the person behind this onto the board, he will bring them within our reach and then my people will end this in an appropriate manner. Rowe must be taken alive because someone must be held accountable for everything and that is ultimately him. Waiting has risk and under any other circumstances I'd be agreeing with the Rear Admiral but in this instance not waiting is far riskier. We wait and we get the chance to end this."
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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Troyes Affair
« Last post by Achkaerin on April 18, 2024, 12:31:12 AM »
Serenity had been on Seaforthian soil all of five minutes, when the phone had rung and she found herself on an impromptu conference call with her brother Simon, her cousin Sakura and the rest of the Round Table Conference, which was the emergency committee that consisted of the Achkaerinese leadership across military, intelligence, politics and so on.
"What's happened now?" Serenity asked
"Well apart from RBC apparently not doing their due diligence, the ASDN plan is reportedly getting traction." Simon said "At least that's what Cheryl tells us."
"Is that both parts of the plan?" Serenity asked
"Yes." came Cheryl's voice
"Well if they're prepared to go that far then we'd better put wheels in motion." Serenity said "Which carrier is in Gowu right now?"
"The Intrepid." Simon said
"Deploy it and its group." Serenity said "Hang them outside Marseilles waters and then come the cut off they move in."
"Will do." Simon said
"Sakura." Serenity said "Regardless of what Andrew says this referendum needs to happen, remember the position is that Troyes is Marseilles territory, the Marseilles government doesn't need Seaforth's permission to hold it."
"I'm on it." Sakura said
"I'm just waiting for Evanthe to turn up and then we're going to see Andrew." Serenity said
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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Plot To Destroy Rokkenjiman Democracy
« Last post by Beatrice on April 17, 2024, 11:58:10 PM »

Sophia Forrester, Rear Admiral, Imperial Rokkenjiman Navy

"I could not hide my presence here so, this is an event which will inevitably raise alarm bells in Imperial High Command," Sophia said as she bowed to the Empress. "For that I apologize but, if I am to continue to be your bullwark, I needed Cole at Imperial High Command yesterday to maintain things as they stand today. Asuna, my influence goes only so far, reigning in Rowe is an option that will soon be depleted as he picks up on where my loyalties truly lay. I promise you that I'll maintain my position for so long as I can, but, eventually, it will be me facing down an SIS squad, and I imagine they'll be sent to kill me when that moment comes. I don't care if what you have now is enough to pin anything on the bastard, I am telling you though that waiting has a cost, and while it's one I am willing to pay, I'd rather not, understandably. Do we have an understanding?" she said with urgency.

"Emerson," Asuna said as she stood, "if Forrester falls we fall," she paused for effect, "I don't care what procedural measures stand before us, we'll cut through them if we have to but Rowe's time at IHC must be brought to an end. Henry Cole has said he'll retake his former duties if I should deem it necessary well, I'm deeming it necessary today. That whole report in the RBC about the Cecelia Anselmo is the last straw and, while I can't prove it, I can't help but to think Rowe wouldn't see using the Kōketsu to his advantage as a chip he'd decline playing at this point. Rowe's done," she said as she sat, "help me to do this officially, please, I know a few who would see it done unofficially, so to say, and they'd be all the more happy to see it done. Plus," she paused, "Cole retaking the reigns of IHC insulates him; there's few who'd dare take a shot at him given his reputation amongst the rank and file. Sure we risk Rowe acting recklessly moving forward but, I'd propose, he's already acting as such. If Sophia needs Cole, let's see that it happens."
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International News Networks / Re: YHK (News from Fusan)
« Last post by Daitō on April 17, 2024, 07:28:31 PM »

Nation Celebrates Armed Forces Day

Harunori Kōno
04/17/2024

Fusan showcased an arsenal of advanced weaponry in a military parade on Wednesday, rolling tanks and missiles down the streets of its capital as aircraft streaked overhead. The parade, held to mark the 106th anniversary of the end of the Ardian Continental War (1914 - 1918), comes amidst the backdrop of both recent conflicts in the Rokkenjiman Sea and Kalasin as well as the ongoing crisis in Troyes, where insurgents recently claimed control over the city and declared the "Republic of Troyes." The day's festivities commenced early in the morning with performances and ceremonies at Joint Base Koshu, just outside of Shinkyo, where Prime Minister Sadazane Konishi delivered an address urging vigilance in the modern world and calling for the neutralization of the PAFK's leadership.

"As we stand here, on this most hallowed of days for our Armed Forces, we are reminded that our enemy, Thaksin Prateung—a war criminal who has aided in perpetrating the wholesale slaughter of his nation—remains in hiding. Today, as we celebrate the storied history of our armed forces, I come before you, the nation as a whole, with this, my solemn vow: We shall not yield, we shall not rest, we shall not tire until that day comes, and let me assure you it is coming soon, that he and all his ilk are made to face justice for their crimes, whether in this life or the next." The Prime Minister said in his speech.

The military parade—the centerpiece of the day's festivities—followed around 10:00 AM, with troops and equipment passing through the heart of Shinkyo, passing by both the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Diet Building. The roads were lined with spectators, many of whom were waving small flags or shouting patriotic slogans. Several thousand Fusanese troops marched during the event according to a spokesman for the Ministry of War. Other performances included a military band and flag-bearers from each unit which participated. On display was a variety of homegrown equipment, including drones, tanks and armored personnel carriers, further highlighting the large  arms industry of the nation. Soldiers in the vehicles waved to the crowd as they passed by; several vehicles had the Fusanese flag affixed to them. Of course, as has been the case since the first parade held on the 17th, a number of dignitaries and other important persons were in attendance, including both Prime Minister Konishi and Emperor Eijirō as well as members of the legislature, Imperial Family, and military. Also present was Sergeant Eisuke Nakao, a medic in the Army risked his life to protect several wounded soldiers in his care near Samut Prakan, Kalasin, and was awarded the Order of the Golden Kite earlier this morning as a result.

At around 4:00 PM, the festivities moved to Yura Bay, just southeast of Shinkyo and adjacent to the larger Shinkyo Bay, where the annual fleet review was performed, with the Emperor serving as Chief Inspector, leading the battle line from the bridge of the IFN Jun'yō alongside Rear Admiral Jiro Nakajima, the commanding officer of Carrier Strike Group 4. More than thirty vessels participated, including the Onna, Katsurō Satō, and Akita, as well as the newly delivered IFN Barakuda, which is set to begin its sea trials starting tomorrow alongside CSG-4. Also present during the review were flyovers by aircraft belonging to Carrier Air Wing Four, which is currently attached to the Jun'yō. Durring a press briefing following the review, the Emperor was questioned about a possible response to the ongoing crisis in Troyes, where he alluded to the possibility of deploying forces to the region in support of the nation's ADSN allies, however, he stressed that diplomatic measures had to be pursued with great vigor before then.
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