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Greetings, leaders of Aranye.

I am dispatching this open letter as my government has been granted the funding to begin work on an Infrastructure Megaproject that I personally believe can be beneficial to more than just the Republic. I speak of a dream to unite the nations of this continent overland by way of a High Speed Rail system which promises to bring greater cooperation and prosperity to all nations of Aranye.

This project has been titled Trans-Arayne Railway. It is our vision to see an infrastructure investment that will be able to see a transport system that will bring us closer together, making travel and trade more open and capable between us all. No doubt this will be a significant project that will require a great deal of mutual funding, however I believe that the benefits of such an investment will greatly outweigh any costs, provided we are all able to cooperate and bring together the will to see a more interconnected Aranye that doesn't need to solely rely on air travel, and it's significant environmental impact, to bring us all closer.

Hence I am issuing an open invitation to attend the Falcree Convention Centre in Caerfyrddin, where we will be hosting a meeting aimed at producing an actionable plan to deliver on the goals of this proposal.

I look forward to hearing your responses.

Issued from the Desk of the Prime Minister
Signed: Einon Conway

The Caerfyrddin Security Exchange (CSE) is a Government sponsored agency which works to promote the interests and regulate the activities of international and domestic based firms that provide armed security services and those that fulfill private military contracts. The goal of this organization is to provide a recognized body which provides legitimacy and standards for Private Military Companies.

The CSE aims to raise the standards of operation of its members and this emergent industry and ensure compliance with the rules and principles of international law and human rights standards.
As the need for armed security grows the CSE and its members recognise that their objectives will best be achieved through effective self regulation in partnership with Governments and International Organisations.

The CSE works towards the following objectives:

The promotion of transparent relations with governments and international organisations.
Compliance with the laws of countries in which its members operate.
The provision of guidance on the substance and requirements of international statutes.
Understanding the need to balance the provision of security services with the legitimate concerns of those affected by the delivery of those services.

The formation of this association stems from the realisation amongst a number of leading Preorian private security firms that there was an urgent need to raise standards of operation and advocate industry regulation.

The recent rapid growth in demand for private security services overseas has created an emergent industry. Private security companies now play an essential role in areas of capability augmentation, operational support, post-conflict reconstruction, nation building and security sector reform, in addition to the provision of traditional services to the private sector.

Membership within the CSE is extended to any Private Security Company, Private Military Company and any other entities that are active in the international security trade. It ensures that any prospective parties who wish to contract the services of these companies can be secure in the knowledge that they are employing professionals who adhere to international conventions and are transparent in their operations.
The CSE also operates as a bonding commission, brokering and arbitrating security contracts on behalf of its members using its in-house legal service.

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Any company seeking membership with the CSE must fulfill the following criteria:

1: The company must not be currently recognized as a terrorist organization under Article 1.5 of the Uppsala Convention
2: The company must be currently operating legally in the state where its head office is based
3: The company must not currently employ any actor recognized as a war-criminal nor subcontract to any entity or group proscribed as a terrorist organization.

Given the Membership commitment to enhance and promote the interests of the industry, members must agree to be governed by the following principles in particular:

I: Ensure that all appropriate staff shall have been trained to the standards commensurate with each assignment and in accordance with applicable laws of the appropriate country.
II: Ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect relevant staff in high risk and/or life threatening operations including the provision of protective equipment, adequate weapons and ammunition and medical support.
III: Decline to accept contracts for the provision of security services where to do so will conflict with the MCUR.
IV: Decline to provide security services where there is a likelihood of the provision involving criminal activity.
V: Decline to provide security services where there is a likelihood of violating Uppsala Convention
VI: Decline to provide lethal equipment to governments or private bodies in circumstances where there is a possibility that human rights will be infringed.
VII: Submit to the rules and regulations of the CSE and to sanctions imposed by the Association for breach of said rules and regulations.
VIII: Commit to provide a membership fee determined by the CSE to enable the CSE to carry out its activities.
IX: Ensure that operations within a territory are sanctioned by either the governing body of that territory, or another governing body legally present within that territory.
X: Ensure that members have an obligation to report any violation of international conventions applicable to the area they operate in.

In return for compliance with these principles the CSE offers the following benefits to any member:

1: Provision of a insurance body which provides appropriate coverage for members during operations.
2: Provision of an exclsuive trade-service where members can purchase and receive delivery of assets relevant to their needs.
3: Provision of a legal service which will provide representation to any member that requires it.
4: Provision of a brokerage service where members can receive contracts negotiated on their behalf by the CSE.
5: Provision of in-house mental health support services for personnel of any member company.

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Any company wishing to become a member of the CSE must submit a membership application, the template for which will be provided:-

Trading Name:

Name of CEO:

Country of Origin:

Company Description:

Services Provided:


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This document may be filled in by any prospective group wishing to seek services of CSE Members:

Representative Name:

Country/Organization of Representative:

Services Required:


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To - The Office of Emperor Eijirō of Daitō

Salutations, I hope this communique finds you in good health and I pass the condolences of myself, my Government and the Preorian people for the deep loss your people have suffered.

As we are both aware recent events have compelled our nations to review our security arrangements at sea, and as with any situation that posses a risk of further escalation we are concerned that our shipping and other neutral maritime assets may be targeted, intentionally or accidentally, by belligerents seeking targets of oppertunity. My Naval Chief of Staff has advised me that the most prudent action to ensure a more permanent and actionable security plan would be to seek to acquire basing for our vessels overseas. As such I write to you to request a review of our proposal to seek a leasing agreement so Republic Navy vessels can be based from the Island of Tsukishima to extend our ability to protect our shipping into the Sea of Kyne and beyond.

I understand that pressing this issue at this time may not be the most convenient for you or your staff as I am sure you have innumerable issues already requiring address. As such my Government feels it appropriate to offer the additional use of bases within the Republic for the Imperial Daitōjin Navy to conversely extend it's range and coverage in exchange for these proposed rights.

I am willing to personally meet with yourself or, if it is more appropriate, arrange to have our subordinates coordinate to ensure that we can come to a mutually beneficial arrangement regarding this matter.

Best Regards

- Prime Minister Einion Conway -

The risk of an all-out war between Daito and Rokkenjima dominates the headlines. With the recent escalatory actions the tensions between the two nations are at a boiling point and concerns over the safety of Preorian-flagged shipping in the region have been raised.

After a brief period of silence from the beginning of the crisis, Prime Minister Conway and his cabinet have released a public statement to address the current security situation and it's plans moving forward.

The RNS Brings you the first official statement of the government on the crisis.

"The people of Preoria are right to question what role their government shall have in this unfolding situation. Therefore it is my duty to express that under no circumstances will the Republic allow it's shipping to become threatened by any belligerent, my government will seek to address these concerns with the involved parties to ensure that civil mariners and vessels sailing under our flag will receive adequate protections and will not become a target.

After consulting with the Secretary of State for Defence and the Joint Chiefs of Staff it has been decided that until such arrangements can be met, the Republic Navy will dispatch vessels from from RNB Yarlford and RNB Haedleigh to provide a security presence and escort capacity within international waters in order to ensure that no hostile action is undertaken against neutral shipping. These ships shall sail with open communications and have their locations officially relayed through international channels to ensure that there is no risk of misidentification. In order to assure our international partners our navy has been granted authourity to come to the aid of any ship that requests assistance in the region.

I would also like to assure the industrial sector that there will be no immediate disruption to shipping, we will act under the assumption that hostilities will not be directed at vessels flying neutral flags, and as such we have not arranged for any halt to goods leaving ports for the Rokkenjima Sea or surrounding region."

RNS Correspondents have so far provided us with information that as of 06:15 this morning, five warships of the Republic Navy were spotted departing from the two bases previously stated by the Prime Minister before the statement released this morning. These were reported by the Ministry of Defence after the PM's statement as being deployed in support of the maritime interests of Preoria overeseas.

However despite unanimous support behind the Prime Minister from his own party over the issue of deploying Republic Navy warships into an escalating crisis zone, it has drawn criticism from the opposition, who have put out a retaliatory statement declaring that the Republic should not dispatch military vessels into an area where there is a significant risk to them being drawn into hostilities. Instead suggesting that all Preorian shipping should be halted until further notice. The Office of the PM has not yet responded to these concerns, however one is anticipated following a second emergency cabinet meeting this evening.

Commentary from individuals within the shipping sector however has been overwhelmingly positive in favour of the stance of the Government. With one official from DSS Ltd, a company with a substantial share in the export market, stating: "Any disruption to trade at this time would pose an unacceptable risk to the supply chain where there is no reason to assume that neutral vessels will be attacked, we support the Prime Minister's statement and the support offered as a reassurance to our investors and clients that DSS will still be able to honour our contractual obligations with little delay."

The RNS is on standby to report any further developments in the situation, and we expect to have early access to the PM Committee hearing this Friday where the decisions of Prime Minister Conway will be providing responses to any concerns or criticisms of his government's decisions.