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International News Networks / Re: Juglander Review
« on: February 02, 2024, 02:55:05 PM »

Juglander Review
Mktvartvelo: National Renovation calls for a "national revolution from above"


As the electoral campaign for the legislative, provincial, and local elections started, the National Renovation (MKTERAG), a recently crated pro-government political party, currently rising in most polls, held their inaugural electoral rally in Ktsatskuri, capital city of the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. The rally, which gathered a large crowd, was held in Gmirta Moedani, in an intersection between a largely middle-class district and a working class one.

Levan Mikaberidze, General Secretary of National Renovation, and a candidate to the National Assembly himself, introduced and endorsed Shalva Kazbegishvili, who will run as candidate in the closer electoral constituency. In his speech, however, Mikaberidze did not speak much about policy or the party platform. Instead, he announced that [National Renovation] had arrived to push toward "the continuation of a new era in our nation" calling from a "political revolution from above".

"A time for complacency and passivity has died", Mikaberidze argued. "It is time the state understands and assists the needs of the nation and its citizen with strength and energy. Unity through strength should be our only method. Complacency only leads us to stagnation, and strengthen our enemies to destroy us. It has become evident", Mikeberidze continued, "that the true destruction can only come from within. A weak order only can produce chaos, a revolution born from inequality,  violence, and humiliation, which will only bring desolation and even the dissolution of the nation. It has therefore become a duty that the state brings a revolution from above, recovering and strengthening the nation in all its glory and strength".

Such revolution, according to Mikaberidze, "will the organized, planned, and rational", without entering much in details in policy. "Ambition does not move us", Mikaberidze insisted, "and we have come to move the nation toward the right direction". Mikaberidze, however, insinuated that a written constitution is not exactly in his mind, unlike other smaller political parties which called for such proposal. There were barely a mention of foreign policy, however, besides Kazbegishvili himself who assured that "the terms of our social pact will never be dictated from outside, and our nation will have the strength to determine its our future and operate according our interests abroad".

It is not clear if National Renovation aims to enter in the government after the legislative government, as Mikaberidze once again praised Prime Minister Brdzeni Kvirkvelia while insisting that "a step more is required to move to the required direction".


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Economics and Industry / Re: Ministry of Defence - Open Tender
« on: January 31, 2024, 07:15:45 PM »

Tender: IAPI INDUSTRIES.
Shereuli Artsivi is an aircraft developed by Iapi Industries in a joint project with Parebi Systems. Iapi Industries is a company located in Bolnomi, Unitary State of Mktvartvelo.

CriteriaCharacteristics
Length15m
Wingspan11.5m
Height5m
Empty weight14,000
Internal fuel8,000 kg
Weapons payloadMinimum 8,000 kg
Max takeoff weight30,000 kg
Range2,200 km
Combat radius on
internal fuel		850 km
Thrust/weight
 • full fuel:
 • 50% fuel:		(Minimum)
0.75
0.90
G limit   8G
Max Speed1.7 at Altitude
Runway Distance RequirementAircraft able to safely take off and land on a runway platform of 250m
Carrier CompatibilitySTOL/VSTOL

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International News Networks / Re: Juglander Review
« on: January 31, 2024, 06:50:12 PM »

Juglander Review
Mktvartvelo: Government to introduce "social salary"


Prime Minister Brdzeni Kvirkvelia issued a Government Decree establishing legislation aimed to introduce a "social salary" for those who have been unemployed for more than six months. The "Social Salary Act" would grant those who have been unemployed for the last six month  the right to request for a social allowance of around 80% of the minimum salary for at least four months. The requisite for such government allowance would be being registered as a person seeking for a job and the duty to register in free training courses approved by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The so-called "Social Salary" could be only renewed a maximum of three times, only for unemployed citizens which the administration considers they under "extraordinary personal and economic circumstances".

In Mktvartvelo, a Government Decree becomes immediately into law, without the approval of the National Assembly, but it requires the National Assembly approves it before 60 days. Some MPs have expressed criticism that, due to electoral period, that would leave them with only 15 natural days to discuss and approve or reject the decree.

MP Orivegza Mgaloblishvili, who served as Minister of the Treasury under Prime Minister Bidzina Samkharadze's government, has declared that it "is a proposal worthy of debate, but in the current circumstances, without the right to discuss and add amends to it, it can only be rejected on principle". Other lawmakers and candidates have denounced the proposal as "electoral propaganda", one Conservative Party candidate going as far as declaring it "an attempt of buying votes", as it was register and approved barely one day before the start of the electoral campaign.

Government spokesperson Inga Ushkaladze has insisted that the seriousness and importance of the problem the legislation aims to address is justification for the requirement of such fast-track legislative procedure.


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Sporting Hub / Re: Cycling season 2024 OOC
« on: January 31, 2024, 11:02:00 AM »
Extending deadline for registration of teams and events to this Sunday.

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Convention Centre / Re: Bride of the Emperor - IC Threat
« on: January 30, 2024, 02:17:29 PM »
Noble Lady Shin arrived wearing a sleeveless blue dress at the contemporary fashion. While she was aware of the challenges ahead, she was not willing to concede a second defeat. She still found the scenery and situation a bit weird, something she did not expect to experience. Still, she was not anxious, as it was nothing too serious compared to the education she received as a young girl from the upper class back in her native country. She observed the other participants, as well as the staff of the place, with an immovable smile.

Tinatin was wearing a more daring black dress, covered by a long jacket. She also found the situation a bit awkward, the opposite as things were down in her own country, but she found the difference and contrast quite enthralling and exciting. The situation reminded her the community camps she attended during her teenage years but with none of its spirituality, something that did not disturb her much, rather the contrary. She observed carefully each of her likely rivals and wondered how friendly or nasty the competition was likely to become. In either case, she was prepared.


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International News Networks / Re: Juglander Review
« on: January 29, 2024, 10:35:34 PM »
Juglander Review
Mktvartvelo: Most successful TV show to say goodbye


Nino Gamrekeli, renowned as the "Queen of the Nights" in Mktvartvelo, has announced that her TV show "Bolo Pikrebi", will broadcast its last night at the end of the week after seven years. 

"Bolo Pikrebi", is a television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, entertainment, music, as well as social life and politics, which has been broadcast in ERT (the state television channel) since 2017. The program became soon one of the most popular programs in television in Mktvartvelo, which made her one of the best paid journalists in the country, as well as being awarded six times as the "Best Talk Show" in the "Okros Mikroponi" Awards (as well as Gamrekeli being voted three times as "Anchor of the Year" by the Mktvartvelian National Association of Journalism).

"Bolo Pikrebi" may have been often criticized in printed media for its alleged superficiality and its focus on "soft interviews" to guests, which could be actors, singers, sportspeople, politicians, or celebrities of diverse range (including those who may be more well-known for their appearance in gossip media rather for their professional success), but it has remained as the most viewed TV show as a daily 45-minute show every evening. The program has consistently being the most viewed show with a 20.1% share (or 33,434,650 average viewers).

"It is a sad announcement because I expected we would continue many more years", Gamrekeli declared. "However, everything that starts meet its final, and we were not going to be different...I'm proud of the success we met, leaving at our peak and being the envy of all the other channels, and all the love the audience has showed in these years".

Gamrekeli did not specified the causes of the cancellation or if she would leave ERT. She is expected to host ERT New Year's Eve special program at the end of the year, in a few weeks. However, the fact that the program will finish next Friday, only two days after the start of the electoral campaign, along the fact that her brother, Avtandil Gamrekeli (former head of ERK, the state-owned network which ERT belongs, from 2018 to 2022), has been recently hired as communication strategist by the Conservative Party, had led to the speculation about political causes for the decision. However, ERK has denied this, arguing that it is part about a general policy aimed to diversify and modernize the television channel under recently approved new standards.

Nino Gamrekeli thanked fans for their support in another social media message, but it does not look that the ERK leadership will change their mind on the decision.



Sports: FK Albrektberg crisis continues


FK Albrektberg, the most successful club in men's football in Jugland, which has dominated the last decade with seven league titles in eight years, is facing an unexpected crisis of results. Last night, FK Albrektberg failed to defeat away Nanko FC, which promoted this season, to draw 1-1.

While FK Albrektberg avoided a fourth league defeat in ten matches (last season they only lost two league matches in twenty-eight games) with a late goal scored by midfielder Hugleikrarr Engelsaas, the players looked exasperated once again. FK Albrektberg has only won one match in the five league matches (including a second defeat against their main rivals, EMAC Albrektberg, by 2-0).

Despite a wave of injuries since the beginning of the season as well as during the return from the Mundus World Cup, FK Albrektberg Okoda Shingo declared that they are well aware that there can not be more excuses while asking fans for more patience. "I accept full responsibility", Shingo declared, "but there can't be doubts about the compromise of these players and their quality...A bigger challenge is ahead us now, I am confident that a different mood will prevail at the end of the season".

Meanwhile, EMAC Albrektberg equalized their all-time away record by defeating SK Nordheim by 1-7 and increased their lead in the classification to five points ahead of FK Sandberg, which displaced FK Albrektberg from the second position after defeating SK Midtenstadt 1-2 in a evenly-matched match.



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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Setting Sun (Open RP)
« on: January 29, 2024, 06:13:25 PM »

State Councillor Shin, a close relative of Queen Dowager Shin, arrived in representation of the Great Kingdom of Asadal. It was the first official travel for the 25-year old since he was appointed as Secretary of the Foreign Office. Along him, he was accompanied by an official, who belonged to the Yon family, and was selected for his knowledge of East Ardian languages. Still, under the circumstances, Shin did not feel to completely comfortable to attend funerary services with such companion.

"Fusungi", Special Minister Im had told Shin, "may not offer us much right now, but try to make as many contacts as possible during your visit. Don't be rowdy or reveal too much about yourself, and everything will be alright".

"it is a honour to be here even under such sad circumstances", State Councillor Shin said. "I offer you my condolences to your nation in name of the Heavenly Palace. May the soul of the deceased find peace".

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Vignettes / Re: Mktvartvelo: Blood, Soul, and Power
« on: January 28, 2024, 01:11:15 AM »

NSK Techologies headquarters, Azavrelia, Unitary State of Mktvartvelo


"Welcome, Major", Levan said, as Major Zurab Jashushia finally arrived.

"I hope you did not wait a long time", Jashushia replied. "I had an important meeting in the ministry and the traffic did not help".

"Don't worry, Major", Levan said with a smile. "We are ready, however, as everyone else just arrived. We can start as soon as you are prepared".

"Let's proceed then", Jashushia added. The introductions and salutations followed, although Zurab had already met most of the people in the hall before. These included Gela Balanchivadze, CEO of NSK Techologies, as well as several other employees of the company, Vazha Kechakmadze as representative of Gigantebi Investment, one of the main investors in NSK, and Otar Giekeli, head of the Information Department in the firm.

"Welcome everyone", Giakeli announced. "I'm glad to see you, Major. We are convinced that our team not only did their best to build a great technological feat in the field of security software, but contribute our best effort for the future of our nation and society as a whole".  He then signaled his assistant to start the presentation. The large screen in the room was turned on and a video started, with the title of "Gveli: A Security Shield". As the three-minute video finished, Giakeli announced: "And now, allowed me to introduce one of the talented engineers of the team that allowed this project to become a reality, Zviad Tsintsadze. A timid applause followed, as Tsintsadze approached the place where Giakeli was standing.

"Thank you, Mr. Giakeli, for such kind words", Zviad declared. "I talk in name of all the team for the gratitude toward all the means which had allowed to develop this project as well as our conviction about the prospects of success of what we have named as Gveli technology". As he spoke, he activated a control which showed a slideshow. "While I know there a number of people with advanced knowledge of the field", he added with a smile, "we tried our best that this presentation will not be too technical".

"I am glad that's going to be the case", Gela Balanchivadze joked, despite his background in several start-up companies in the technological sector.

"For a long team our team worked for a project aimed to build the most advanced spyware technology ever produced by NSK and", Zviad Tsintsadze continued, "with all modesty, in our nation and even beyond. We baptised it, as some people say, as "Project Gveli". It was an ambitious and difficult task, but our large team worked relentlessly, with all our means and knowledge to our reach to achieve that goal. The result is what I describe as Gveli 1.0, a security software which can be installed on devices running of the most common and advanced mobile operating systems, both in the national and international market, as well as a variety of similar technological devices".

"Gveli 1.0 is modeled to, instead than being a specific exploit, be able to use a suite of exploits that uses many vulnerabilities in the system in question", Zviad continued as the slideshow advanced. "Infection vectors used include clicking links, photography and music apps, as well as message technology. Some of these exploits are designed to be zero-click, so they can run without any interaction from the victim, or I'd prefer to say, the prey. Once installed, it is able to run arbitrary code, extract contacts, call logs, web browsing history, setting, messages, photography and any kind of multimedia files, as well as gather information from a large number of adds, particularly communication apps such as e-mail, messaging, and social media software, but not limited to them of course. This will help our technology to be given access to a large number of information very quickly without the aim knowing or even suspecting it".

"It is designed to have three modules of attack", he continued. "We designed it to be able to hide itself as far as it is possible and it will self-destruct in an attempt to eliminate evidence if unable to communicate with the command-and-control server after a certain number of days, or if it ended on the wrong device. It will be also able to self-destruct on command. When it is not possible to compromise a target device by simpler means, it is able to be installed through a nearby target device, or by gaining physical access to the device".

"While we do not intend to bore you with unnecessary and technical details", Zviad added, "some of the main methods and vulnerabilities include: the ability to be installed onto a target's phone by calling the phone, being able to be installed even if the call was not answered; network-based attacks and zero-click exploits, being able to break into target phones without requiring user interaction and without leaving detectable traces; a design aimed to exploit kernel and memory corruption to gain access to the device and install surveillance software; as well as security exploits able to compromise software safeguards used in most current devices. Just to mention some, of course. It has also being designed to be able to remain undetected against internet scanning".

"Our team is currently working for a updated Gveli 1.1 version, able to add exploits even better equipped toward some of the newest devices in the market", Zviad finished. "I am certain that there may be a number of legal and operational barriers, as it is expected in such situations, of course, but we did our best to build the best technology of its kind and I am confident we achieved that task. It is a technology which has certainly the potential to strengthen the national security of the state in our nation, and it will soon gain the interests of possible clients abroad".

"I have no doubts that will be the case", Otar Giekeli added, as the slideshow finished and an applause followed.

"Without a doubt", Major Zurab Jashushia said, "it is a technology with many uses and it may attract interests sooner than later. If you any reasonable guess, when do you think you will be able to add thos exploits to the last technology of the day?".

"Oh", Zviad confidently replied with a wide smile, "I do not think it is going to take us very long".

"I will inform immediately the Ministry", Major Jashuashia told Gela Balanchivadze as they were leaving the room. "I am hopeful that you will have an answer soon and we can increase of common efforts toward this endeavour".


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Press Offices / Re: Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal
« on: January 27, 2024, 02:33:14 PM »

Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal


The Official Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal announces that Her Royal Highness Queen Hong has issued a royal decree, under the advice of the State Council and the Privy Council, which declares the Sect of the Celestial Sun as a prohibited organization, for their acts in support of terrorist and crimes against the state.

The presence of members of the mentioned criminal organization is therefore strictly forbidden in Inner Hwangjin and within twenty-nine kilometres of any sacred site. Any violation of this decree, on assistance of those aimed to violate it, is declared as well as a crime as cooperation with a criminal organization.


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Vignettes / Re: Asadal Playhouse
« on: January 27, 2024, 02:13:22 PM »
Heavenly Palace, Hwangjin


Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um: Brother, I thought you opposed such decision.

Chief State Minister Jungjin Um: I did. But the confessions and the final verdict put us in a complicated situation. It was not the time to force my hand. As the Deputy Chief State Minister decided to show any opposition this time. I felt it was not the time to show weakness, so I could not take any risk on the matter.

Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um: Did the Oh join them?

Chief State Minister Jungjin Um: No, I do not think so. But as they were on board so often during your regency, they have probably decided to take a step back. It may remain so until the present is covered with doubts. I will do all I can do so they remain, at least, not too far from our side.

Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um: I have confidence that you are right. Draws are rare on the divine. One can only clearly or decisively lose. Times have changed but it will not be different now.

Chief State Minister Jungjin Um: It may be better for us to avoid standing out, for the time this situation clarifies.

Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um: Try to get all information you can about the Yon. There is maybe something that even the State Minister is hiding.

Chief State Minister Jungjin Um: We will be able to use our contacts in the Department of State Security, indeed.

Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um: The Hongju House may have now almost everything they desired, but they may drown in power.

Chief State Minister Jungjin Um: We still need to be careful to provide them with more water than it is required for that task.

Grand Queen Dowager Jungjin Um: Indeed, indeed. Let's wait for now.


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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Kusan Celebrates Victory Day; An Invitation
« on: January 23, 2024, 10:18:25 PM »

"Nice to meet you, Vice-Chairman", Nasaridze replied. "We are honoured to be received in your country, and I am certain that the celebrations will be worthy". He spoke Kusanese slightly slowler than a native but without an accent.

Dilrabat slightly leant her head and offered a smile as they parted ways and they approached to the vehicle. "I hope you're right, Lieutenant-Colonel, and the...Respected Comrade will have some private time for us", she told her companion of travel.

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Vignettes / Mktvartvelo: Blood, Soul, and Power
« on: January 23, 2024, 12:37:43 PM »

Holy College of Martvilisi, Unitary State of Mktvartvelo


"This hall was built and inaugurated in the year 2669, Your Supreme Highness", Chancellor Anachadze explained. "Primarily to satisfy the needs of an increase of student those years. However, with the construction of a second building in the following years, the lecture rooms are mostly used by conferences, cultural events, and courses by visiting professors. And of course, as a place for administrative meetings, and a few personal rooms for some professors, including myself, of course".

"I understand", Sinatdedopali Tsiuri replied. "The style is a bit minimalist but it looks professional and comfortable".

"Indeed", the Chancellor said. "I believe my predecessors opted for a practical and relatively affordable project".

The Sinatdedopali nodded. "Let me introduce you some more of our professors and scholars", the Chancellor added as they approached to the conference halls, where nearby the door a number of professors were standing in line along the walls close to the entry. She could easily one face, even if it had passed so many years.

"Nice to see you again...Your Supreme Highness",  Professor Aka Salukvadze said.

"You haven't changed much", the Sinatdedopali replied with a smile. "I'm glad to see you here", she added.

Once the salutations and introductions were made, the Chancellor indicated them it was time to enter. As the room was filling, they had still a few minutes left before the start of the ceremony.

"Are these your students?", the Sinatdedopali asked Professor Salukvadze, as they were waiting on the platfrom, behind the curtains, where some appetizers had been prepared.

"Indeed", Aka answered, "some of them are, Your Supreme Highness".

"Oh, come on", the Sinatdedopali cheerfully replied, "such formalities are not required. After all, didn't you drink my blood and didn't I drink your blood?", she asked, not completely with some joyful snide.

"That's right...", Aka replied. "It was, obviously, a long time ago".

"Yes, we were so young", the Sinatdedopali looked back, pensively. "I can remember your face of disgust, after that last sip".

"That's not right!", a surprised but amused Aka replied.

"Maybe so", the Sinatdedopali said with a joyful and calm smile. "But even if that was not the case, I prefer to remember it in that way".

"I was concerned, even if confident, when I read about your situation", the Sinatdedopali added with a more serious voice and intonation. "I'm glad everything ended positively".

"So I am myself", Aka replied with slightly uncomfortable smile. "While I was offered positions in larger universities, I quite enjoy my time here. It is the right atmosphere".

"What are you working now?", the Sinatdedopali inquiried.

"Something calmer and less ambitious, I guess", Aka answered, "a work on the Mitsvalebulta Hymns and adivination. Along some more personal and banal projects".

"I see", the Sinatdedopali. "Have you heard about the situation in Chrdilo-Dasavlet?", she asked.

"I did", Aka replied. "Although I did not visit the shrine, personally. Even if I had the chance, some time ago. Before I had noticed of this...situation. But I had two students who visited it. Not that she said or described anything which may surprise me".

"I was curious", the Sinatdedopali explained, "because, if I am not wrong, you studied together".

"Yes...", Aka replied. "It was a long time ago and we were just teenagers, of course. But this sudden interest, this sudden fame, caught me by surprise I must say. Even then, Sopho gained a reputation for her talent and sophistication. But I still remember that we felt that such erudition was fated to be moved toward being a magistrate or toward...a more honorary position".

"I can see what you mean", her old friend replied. "Anyway", she continued, "so are you happy here?".

"Certainly", Aka answered. "It is, of course, a different kind of happiness that the one I once enjoyed".

"I can imagine", the Sinatdedopali replied with a smile, "or rather, I can only imagine. I heard you had a kid".

"Indeed", Aka replied.

"I wouldn't mind to meet her, one day", the Sinatdedopali replied with a friendly smile.

"It will be a honour and a pleasure, surely", Aka simply and cheerfully replied.

The conversation was suddenly postponed, as the Chancellor started her intervention after turning the microphone on.


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International News Networks / Re: Juglander Review
« on: January 20, 2024, 10:03:19 PM »

Juglander Review
Mktvartvelo: Tariel Tavadze to run as Conservative Party candidate


Former minister Tariel Tavadze has announced that he will run as candidate to the National Assembly in the coming legislative elections. A former religious magistrate and Chairman of the High Court of Appeal from 2015 to 2022, he served as Minister of Religious Affairs under the governments of Prime Ministers Bidzina Samkharadze and Gocha Mokleadze.

Despite serving as minister under Prime Minister Bidzina Samkharadze's liberal-leaning government, Tavadze has been endorsed by the Conservative Party, which gathers most of the current members of the so-called Conservative block in the National Assembly, including former Prime Minister Gela Berdzenishvili, currently a member in the Council of State. However, a group of conservative lawmakers, including Irakli Bneladze, will run as candidates under a different platform, named "Coalition of the True Right" (MSK).

Tavadze also announced his official resignation as member of the Supreme Committe of the Order of Simartlea. His membership in the Supreme Committee was suspended since his appointment as Minister in early 2022.


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International News Networks / Re: Juglander Review
« on: January 19, 2024, 02:36:35 PM »

Juglander Review
Mktvartvelo: Prime Minister Brdzeni Kvirkvelia gives interview to liberal newspaper


Prime Minister Brdzeni Kvirkvelia was interviewed by newspaper "Dazverva", the second largest newspaper in the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. The four-page interview covered a wide number of topics, from foreign policy to economy. However, the most commented issue was the Prime Minister confirmation that he is willing to continue as Prime Minister after February and March election.

When asked why he did not choose to run as candidate to the coming election, Kvirkvelia replied that "I have no ambition to have a long political career. I was called to lead the government and I accepted that nomination and challenge to serve our nation with only patriotic duty and responsibility". The Prime Minister, however, was rather evasive when asked about the circumstances of the fall of Samadashvili's government and his own nomination as Prime Minister, replying "I do not wish to speak for others or speculate about personal judgement and motivations which are either unknown or irrelevant".

Prime Minister Kvirkvelia declared that his government is pleased that "common sense, despite a number of current challenges, has prevailed in the international community" and that Rokkenjima's proposal of a "Concert of Democracies" were met with a failure so far. "The last thing the world needs, it is nation-states promoting any kind of ideological crusade, independently of the good intentions or high values that motivated such decision...Every nation has the right to decide their future in their own terms", he continued, "and we aim to promote peace and security through cooperation and dialogue". The Prime Minister declared, however, despite this policy, his government aims to find understanding and cooperation in other issues with such important nation as Rokkenjima.

Kvirkvelia denied claims that his government moved too slowly in the diplomatic field in the last month. "Diplomatic relations are complicated and their fruits are not always immediate", he replied. "It is natural that we destined much more political capital to some domestic issues", he insisted. "Only through strength, cooperation and peace can be built. He defended some of the policies and reform that his government has pursued, even if some of them did not find understanding abroad. "I'm proud to have led toward a stronger and fairer future to our citizens, a path that we aim to continue". The Prime Minister, however, rejected the call of a small but increasing number of candidates calling for the need of a written constitution. " It is not something that is needed and demanded by our citizens. Such political project would consume so much legislative and political energy to lead to nowhere and create more division. No, we need to focus on the real problems and challenges which are affecting the people. That's where we are focused right now".




Radical Democratic Party signs agreement with Juglander Progressive Liberal Party

The Progressive Liberal Party has signed a "Memorandum Of Understanding" with Mktvartvelo's Radical Democratic Party, a political party which was created only a few weeks ago.

Both political parties have signaled in the document their agreement in an important number of issues and policies, and a pledge to cooperate. The agreement, however, clearly states that both political parties did not join any kind of coalition. The Progressive Liberal Party candidates are expected to join an independent parliamentary group, but both parties agreed to "explore cooperation in the parliamentary appointments".

The Radical Democratic Party also stated that they do not plan to participate in the next local election in Jugland, and that both parties will explore cooperation to avoid standing candidates for the National Assembly in Juglander candidates where any of the parties may damage a realistic chance for any [of them] to obtain representation.

The Progressive Liberal Party, largest parliamentary group in the Juglander Legislative Assembly, has denied claims that the agreement is a first step to become a local branch of a Mktvartvelian political party. Instead, "the memorandum serves the aim to find cooperation with those alligned with our views toward the status quo, and in order to defend Juglander interests in the National Assembly in those laws which affect our rights and interests", the Progressive Liberal Party co-chairman declared.



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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Through Gungju to Lijiang
« on: January 19, 2024, 01:41:53 AM »
"I hope your father will be pleasantly satisfied with the path that your visit starts", Queen Hong replied. "We are interested to strengthen the diplomatic communications and understanding between our nations".

"For that reason", Queen Hong continued, "I have chosen State Minister Ryu to serve as ambassador to your nation. The state minister is an experienced and professional person and I am  certain that he will be the best person to strengthen the cooperation between our nations".

Chief State Minister Jungjin Um and Deputy Chief State Minister Oh looked at each other as they heard the announcement. They were maybe as surprised as the Prince about the appointment.

"While our governments may find differences, both in the present and the future, we hope that we will find common understanding to improve and strengthen our cooperation. We would be interested to improve our cooperation particularly in the areas of security and trade", she continued.

"We would be interested to improve communications and infrastructures along Gungju, in our shared border, an important port-of-entry for trade between our nations", she explained. "If I am not wrong, there is also interest in increasing our exports in the fields of oil and gas, with an advanced and large with the construction of a pipeline in our further northwestern province which potentially cross toward and Lijiang, and maybe beyond. So we would wonder to hear about your government views on these issues".


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Character Guides / Re: People of Mktvartvelo
« on: January 14, 2024, 01:40:21 PM »
Kargi Nasaridze
Birth1982
ClanKhvalii
TitleNone
EducationGuram Ananidze National Military Academy and Baghdatsgaro Academy of War Studies
RolesArmed Forces
FamilyParents: Tornike Kvinitadze (1952) and Bedisa Nasaridze (1956)
Spouse(s): Marlena Metreveli (1986)
Issues: Lela Metreveli (2010) and Eter Metreveli (2014)
BiographyKargi Nasaridze is a Mktvartvelian military officer. He joined the armed forces in 2002, completing his formation in the Department of Foreign Languages of the Baghdatsgaro Academy of War Studies. He reached the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 2018. In 2019, he joined the security service of the Brzdmtsveli (Mktvartvelo's head of state). He continued in that role until late 2022.

In 2006, Nasaridze married Marlena Metreveli, from the Gadasakhadi clan. Metreveli is General Levan Gamsakhurdia's niece. At the time of the wedding, Gamsakhurdia was serving as Minister of Public Order and Security.

Nasaridze joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as commissioned officer on October 2023. He speaks four foreign languages. Nasaridze was appointed ambassador to the Great Kingdom of Asadal in 2024.


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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Kusan Celebrates Victory Day; An Invitation
« on: January 14, 2024, 03:11:09 AM »

Lieutenant-Colonel Kargi Nasaridze was relieved when their plane landed smoothly. It was his first travel abroad since he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, already three months ago. Along him, Aigerim Dilrabat stepped out of the plane. While she was not an official or employee of the state, her presence as a Prma Consulting representative was not too out of order, given the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo was the main customer of the consulting firm, after all.

"I have the feeling that it is not going to be too crowded", she said as the airport did not seem too busy.

"An interested and picturesque style", Nasaridze commented on a few pictures hanging from the walls of the airport. "For a capital city, it reminds me some of our middle towns".

"Yes, in the early 2600s, maybe", Aigerim replied.

"Let's wait and see what kind of performance and welcoming they may offer to their guest", he calmly interjected without too much passion.

"Lieutenant-Colonel", Aigerim added in a slighly sardonic tone, "don't forget to tell me if they are murmuring anything about us". Nasaridze had learned the Kusanese language during several years as he became an officer in the Armed Forces of Mktvartvelo. It had been, of course, many years since the last time he had the chance of speak that language.

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Character Guides / Re: People of Mktvartvelo
« on: January 14, 2024, 02:24:42 AM »
Aigerim Dilrabat
Birth1990
ClanTerani
TitleNone
EducationState College of Tetrumi
RolesAttorney
FamilyParents: Kazy Kuchta (1957) and Suyku Dilrabat (1953)
Spouse(s): Saghazri Erkomaishvili (1987)
Issues: Amaqa Dilrabat (2013)
BiographyAigerim Dilrabat was born in Dedoplisaghi, Mktvartvelo, in 1990. Her father, Kazy Kuchta, served in the Armed Forces of Mktvartvelo with the rank of lieutenant and was a constitutional law professor in the University of Jvarisi at the time when Aigerim was born. Her mother was a religious magistrate until her retirement in 2013. Aigerim married Saghazri Erkomaishvili in 2010. The couple had a daughter shortly after she completed her studies. Aigerim is an ethnic Kychma.

She did in an internship in Jvarisi military prosecution office before completing his studies with a master's degree in Accounting in 2014-2015. From 2017 to 2023, she worked for Gabdatsin Inc., a private military contractor and security services company. In December 2023, she left Gabdatsin Inc. and joined Prma Consulting, a management consulting firm based in Mktvartvelo.


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Character Guides / Re: People of Mktvartvelo
« on: January 14, 2024, 01:48:24 AM »

Givi Kartlishvili
Birth1974
ClanKaani
TitleNone
EducationTsagedia Military Academy
RolesArmed forces (retired), business
FamilyParents: Anzor Vekua (1952-1990) and Lela Kartlishvili (1953)
Spouse(s): Sopho Tatishvili (1977)
Issues: Nana Tatishvili (2001)
BiographyGivi Kartlishvili joined the Air Force and reached the rank of Major in the Armed Forces of Mktvartvelo. He left the armed forces in 2008. Along his brother-in-law, he started an air freight company. From 2010 to 2013 he was employed as military and security trainer for Gabdatsin Inc., a private military contractor company. He has registered several transport and investment companies in Mktvartvelo and Albrektberg.

In 2015, he was reportedly being investigated as two of his employees were arrested and accused of forging documents but the charges were later dropped. In 2019, Kartlishvili sued journalist Gocha Janashia and Tsin newspaper after he was named in an article about arms trafficking. A judge ordered Janashia and the newspaper to publish a retraction but rejected Kartlishvili's demand for compensation as he ruled the content of the article "plausible and in accordance to the right to free information".

It has been reported that Kartlishvili speaks several languages and he often travels abroad for his business activities.


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Character Guides / Re: People of Mktvartvelo
« on: January 14, 2024, 12:56:51 AM »
Viljo Alakharvadze
Birth1979
ClanSasazghvro
TitleNone
EducationUniversity of Tsagedia, degree in Law; University of Sachkhumi, master's degree in Trade Law
RolesAttorney
FamilyParents: Tornike Jugheli (1943) and Gulisa Alakharvadze (1945)
Spouse(s): Tatuna Kereselidze (1982)
Issues: Imeda Kereselidze (2010)
BiographyViljo Alakharvadze is a Mktvartvelian lawyer. After ending his military service in 2002, he completed his legal studies in the University of Sachkhumi while he did an internship in the office of the local prosecutor.

In 2004, he married Tatuna Kereselidze. Kereselidze's father is Okropir Lordkipanidze, a retired Air Force commander and one of the two co-founders of Gabdatsin Inc., a company established in 2005 which provides services as private military contractor and security services. He moved to Albrektberg in 2006, and started to work for Gadbatsin Inc. the same year as attorney.


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Character Guides / Re: People of Mktvartvelo
« on: January 13, 2024, 11:15:00 PM »
Levan Mikaberidze
Birth1981
ClanTsikhe
TitleNone
EducationState College of Dmaroni, degree on Law
Political affiliationNational Renovation
RolesGeneral Secretary of National Renovation
Speaker of the National Renovation parliamentary group
FamilyParents: Irakli Adamia (1949-2020) and Elodeba Mikaberidze (1954)
Spouse(s): Marlena Abkhazi (1984)
Issues: Kvan Abkhazi (2006), Zviad Abkhazi (2009), Eka Abkhazi (2009), Mamuka Abkhazi (2015)
BiographyLevan Mikaberidze was born in Tbaghi, southern Mktvartvelo. After completing the military service, he moved to Dmaroni, where he would graduate after studying Law in the State College of Dmaroni. In 2005, he was elected to the Council of State but he was not reelected in 2011. In 2014, he joined Tsavs Talgha radio station, where he reported about judiciary and parliamentary issues.

On July 2023, he was appointed as Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister. He resigned in November, and announced that he planned to run as a candidate to the National Assembly for the 2024 legislative elections. Several week laters, after he gave a number of conferences and meetings through the country, he became one of the founders of National Renovation (MKTERAG), a left-leaning nationalist political party which would be officially registered on December.

In their first congress in early 2024, Levan Mikaberidze was elected General Secretary of National Renovation, in the first national congress held in Sachkhumi. He was elected to the National Assembly in the 2024 legislative election, becoming Speaker of the National Renovation parliamentary group.

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Economics and Industry / Re: Parebi Systems Intelligent Designs
« on: January 13, 2024, 09:06:45 PM »

ERPTASASAM-3
TypeJoint direct attack munition
ManufacturerParebi Systems
StatusIn production
Number builtUnknown
Length3,000-3,800 mm
Max. height14,000 m
Range60 km
Guidance typeGPS and INS
DescriptionERPTASASAM-3 is a guidance kit used for converting air-droppable unguided bombs into precision-guided bombs. It has a glide range of about 60 kilometers. This allows a striking aircraft to release a bomb at a target without entering the threat envelope of most short- and medium-range air defense systems which offers it some protection. It is designed to be effective independently of the weather conditions.

ERPTASASAM bombs offer an inexpensive weapon to alternatives such as cruise missiles. Every kit has an estimated price around $25,000-30,000. ERPTASASAM-3 is result of a joint project between Parebi Systems and Tsetskhli Corporation. ERPTASASAM-27 is a modified version which is oriented toward striking a maritime target.




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Press Offices / Re: Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal
« on: January 13, 2024, 03:55:22 PM »

Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal


The Official Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal announces that Her Royal Highness Queen Hong has sanctioned the rule by the Second High Court against the five terrorist suspects charged and convicted of the dreadful and unforgivable crime of treason of the highest degree.

There is no exception for such abominable acts, which can not go unpunished by the rightful punishment. The convicted criminals will be given three days of grace before their death penalty is executed through decapitation as the royal codes establish in all their righteousness and fairness. 


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Vignettes / Re: Asadal Playhouse
« on: January 13, 2024, 03:45:08 PM »
Heavenly Palace, Hwangjin

Queen Hong receives Noble Consort Lady Im.


Noble Consort Lady Im: Your Royal Highness.

Queen Hong: You finally made some time to come here.

Noble Consort Lady Im: Yes, excuse me, Your Royal Highness. But with the transfer of His Grand Majesty I found myself overwhelmed with the situation.

Queen Hong: You have experienced too many emotions in such a short time. You were not the first in such unfortunate situation at such young age, of course, we have so me unfortunate preceding situations, but you should not try to push yourself beyond your duties. Don't forget that. It is simply better if you try to rest a bit in your situation.

Noble Consort Lady Im: You may be right, Your Royal Highness. However, I do not feel that I could do otherwise. I couldn't pardon myself.

Queen Hong: Don't forget why are you here and what your duties are. You do not have the right to be selfish.

Noble Consort Lady Im: I know I don't, Your Royal Highness.

Queen Hong: You need to concentrate in your task, whatever the circumstances. You did not came here as an assistant or a nurse, don't forget the nature of your role. I'm certain everyone here will help you to deliver that task. Everyone who counts.

Noble Consort Lady Im: I do not ignore that, Your Royal Highness. However, I was not expecting such...sudden situation, and I could not help but wondering about myself and the future and the worst outcome would be true. In that case, I have reached the conclusion that I do not think I will be able to continue with the honour I was granted, not in solitude.

Queen Hong: What are you talking about?

Noble Consort Lady Im: If that outcome came to turn true, Your Royal Highness, I ask you to allow me to renounce to my title and return to my family home.

Queen Hong: Is that really what you wish?

Noble Consort Lady Im: I was just thinking that I could not remain in the shadows for nothing but beyond some kind of purpose of vanity, Your Royal Highness.

Queen Hong: Don't be silly. Do you ever know the kind of life which would await you outside? No, you will not be able to remarry and exist without damaging your own family. I heard about many cases like that since I came here. No, there is not any purpose left there either. You will be left alone and not even your own shadow will remain with you.

Noble Consort Lady Im: I understand. I still reign on my life.

Queen Hong: You have no kingdom there. But don't worry about it. You can trust me, I will be glad to help as long as I continue in a situation to be allowed to offer you my hand.

Noble Consort Lady Im: I need to think about it, but I'm grateful for your offer, Your Royal Highness.

Queen Hong: No need to rethink anything. If you need anything, just ask me. Don't hesitate to ask me for help. You're not alone in your task, after all.

Noble Consort Lady Im: I will do so, Your Royal Highness.

Queen Hong: Don't forget it, we are in this together. I trust your judgement. And if you excuse, the evening is coming. I need to prepare for tomorrow.

Noble Consort Lady Im: Yes, Your Royal Highness. Excuse me, see you soon.

Noble Consort Lady Im leaves the chamber.

Queen Hong: (to herself) Heavens, what a dummy.



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International News Networks / Re: Juglander Review
« on: January 08, 2024, 04:55:34 PM »

Juglander Review
Mktvartvelo: New nationalist political party endorses national government


National Renovation (MKTERAG) held their first congress last weekend in Sachkhumi, Mktvartvelo. The congress gathered more than 500 delegates, which approved the electoral platform proposed by the joint commission which organized the congress, and elected the Executive Central Committee for a 2-year term.

Levan Mikaberidze, former Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister, was elected as General Secretary of National Renovation. He will also head the Coordination Electoral Committee, which will be encharged with nominate and approve candidates to the coming legislative election, in which Mikaberidze himself will be standing as a candidate.

The Congress Final Resolution stated that the aim of the organization will be to "become a legislative forced aimed to strengthen the national sovereignty and security of our nation, as well as promoting the interests and prosperity of the common citizen". The electoral platform approved by the congress, with a number of amends, has been described as nationalist and left-leaning.

In a statement given to the media before the congress, National Renovation claimed to currently have about 25,000 members nationwide. Seven members in Prime Minister Brdzeni Kvirkvelia's administration are said to be members of the organization, although none of them personally attended the congress. They are expected to resign as soon as the electoral campaign officially starts, according to previous reports. The Congress Final Resolution endorsed Kvirkvelia's government for "bringing the nation toward the right path, enforcing a clear vision of strength, prosperity, and security". According to official reports, however, Prime Minister Brdzeni Kvirkvelia remained unaffiliated to any political party or parliamentary block.


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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Through Gungju to Lijiang
« on: January 07, 2024, 11:28:01 PM »
Inner Hwangjin

Prince Chun arrived and was accommodated in the Joheun Huimang Palace, Inner Hwangjin. He was offered two days of rest, in case he needed to get accustomed to the drop in oxygen that sometimes guest experienced. The Prince was informed that the meeting will be in the form of a private and group audience in the Heavenly Palace. He would be received in the Throne Hall, as it is customary, by Queen Hong. Other senior ministers would be present as well.

The day of the meeting, Prince Chun was received by Royal Secretary Hongju at the enter of the Heavenly Palace. "I welcome you in the name of Her Grand Royal Highness", the Royal Secretary said. "It is a pleasure to meet you".

A few minutes later, the visitor was announced in the Throne Hall. Queen Hong was awaiting, sat down on the throne. She was the only one who was sat down, as the rest of people in the room were standing up. They politely bowed to the visitor, while the Queen remained silent until he was formally introduced by the Royal Secretary.

In the audience, there were also present, besides the visitors and the Royal Secretary, the three senior ministers, including Chief State Minister Jungjin Um, the head of the government, and two royal diplomats who served as translators. The Prince was indicated to approach the center of the hall, in front of the platform where the Queen was placed. There was a large cushion in which certain distinguished guests as himself were allowed to sit down if they consider it opportune for their comfort and convenience.

"Welcome to our lands", Queen Hong declared. "I'm glad and honoured to receive you. I hope your travel and stay was pleasant enough. While the circumstances are rather unfortunate, I am confident your visit will serve for a better understanding between our nations".



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Sporting Hub / Cycling season 2024 OOC
« on: January 01, 2024, 09:12:25 PM »
Cycling season 2024


Maybe it's time for another cycling season. Those interested to host a cycling event in the 2024 season, you can apply filling the following form:

Quote
Name: (Name of the race)
Location: (Nation where the race would be held)
Gender: Men's / Women's / Both (Choose one)
Season: Winter / Spring / Summer / Autumn / I don't mind (Choose one)
Terrain: (Any info about the event terrain you would like to specify, such as it is mostly flat, it includes hills, around a mountainous region or rather an urban circuit)
More info: (Any info about the race or the organizators you would like to add)


A bit of explanation about the categories required, if needed:
  • A bit self-explanatory, but Gender refers if your race is men's race, a women's race, or if you would be interested to have both races (it's not required to held both the same day, though, so you may indicate so if you wish).
  • Season simply refers which season of the year the race is usually held. You may consider RP considerations, of course (if your nation is too cold on Winter or too hot on Summer, for example, or any other circumstances)
  • Terrain refers the type of the terrain, such as Flat, Medium-mountain, Mountain, Hilly, Cobblestone, etc., or even Time-trial. If it is not specify, it will be considered as a mixed type.


Example:

Quote
Name: Albrektberg Classic
Location: Unitary State of Mktvartvelo
Gender: Women's
Season: Spring
Terrain: Flat
More info: The Albrektberg Classic is a women's one-day cycling race held in the Free Autonomous Territory of Jugland, Mktvartvelo, since 2006. The race is organized by Jugland Sports Network (JSNN).

These races will be races belonging to the Mundus Cycling Cup. The Season category, however, as last year, will be only orientative (unless there are major IC reasons to be the case) to keep a balance in the cycling calendar through the season. All Mundus Cycling Cup cycling events are one-day races, not   stage races.

The active events from last season are the following:
WinterSpringSummerAutumn
Midvale-Artaxia Classic (Achkaerin)
Albrektberg Classic (Jugland)
St James Classic  (Achkaerin)
EMAC Prize Road (East Moreland)
EMAC Time Trial (East Moreland)
Shinkyo Cycling Grand Prix (Daito)
Lawson Challenge Shield Race (Achkaerin)
Pelagiya Classic (Lodja)
Gowu Grand Prix (Achkaerin)
Ktsamdinare Classic (Mktvartvelo) [only men's]
Sachkhumi-Zestomi-Sachkhumi (Mktvartvelo)  [only women's]


Teams application



Those interested to have an elite cycling team in the 2024 season  may fill and post the following form in this thread:

Quote
Team name: (The name of the team)
Nation: (The team's nation)
Gender: (If it's a men's or women's team)
Riders:
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]
  • Name (Age) [Type of rider]


  • There will be a limit of two teams per nation, independently if they are you're primary or secondary nation.
  • A team will be considered to belong to a nation from the point of view where the team is in-character registered, even when the team may be jointly owned or sponsored by companies/governments for two different nations. A team can only be registered in one nation (even in case where the management/ownership may be divided at a 50%).
  • For simplicity, the age of the rider will not change during the season. That's, if you list a rider as 24 years old, he was supposed to be born in 1999 and be that age during all events that season. The only purpose is to know if a rider may be available for the Youth classification prize, in events where it may exist. If you have previously stated in any character post the birthday of said rider, you can link it and I'll make an exception.


Explanation for Types of riders

Each rider will be assigned a fixed type of rider or specialism which will affect the perfomance of the rider. The performance of a rider will be determined by either the terrain of the race or the role the rider has in his team. The ranking/score system will be similar to the last season but with wider margins.

Category              Explanation
Time-trialistTime-trialists are riders that can generate high power over long periods of time in a race against the clock, therefore having the best performances in stage such as ITT (individual time-trial) or TTT (team time trial) stages. They have a more than decent performance in flat stages but they will be penalized in mass sprints and have a quite low performance in mountain stages.

A time trialist is not expected to be a contender for the general classification of a stage tour race. However, they can be useful for the team along as they will have the highest performance in time-trial stages.
SprinterA sprinter is a rider who can generate high power over short periods (a minute or less) allowing him for great finishing speeds. Sprinters will have a high performance in flat stages, particularly where a mass sprint is involved, while they will have an extremely low performance in mountain and time-trial stages.

Sprinters are not likely to be contenders at the general classification in a stage race due to their poor performance in mountain or time-trial stages. However, they are likely to give your team some important wins in one-day races (as long as the terrain is favourable) or individual stages in a stage race. They are also expected to have a greater chance of winning secondary prizes such as the Points classification. Sprinters will be given a bonus in mass sprints, particularly against other type of riders.
ClimberA climber is a rider who speclializes in riding uphill terrain faster than any other kind of rider. His high performance in hilly and mountain stages will allow him to win stages in these kind of stages and even be a contender for the general classification in a stage race. However, they have a very low performance in terrain such as flat and time-trial stages.

Climbers will have the highest performance in mountain stages, which allow them to be contenders in stage races such as the Tour of Ardia. However, their result in the general classification will be highly determined in the number of mountain stages a stage race may have.
PuncheurThe Puncheur or Classic rider is a type of rider who specializes in terrain with short but steep climbs. They will perform the best in hilly stages, while still having a decent performance in other terrains, such as flat, time-trial and even mountain stages.

Their consistence in different terrains make them riders who may bring a number of wins in either individual stages or one-day races to your team. They may still perform well enough in the general classification of a stage race for the same reasons, although their average performance in mountain stages make them less likely to be a contender for the final victory compared to climbers and GC riders.
All-rounderThe All-rounder rider is a rider who can perform consistently in any kind of terrain (including mountain and time-trial stages) which make them great contenders for the general classification of stage race such as the Tour of Ardia.

A All-rounder rider will have a higher than average performance in every kind of terrain, even if they -unlike the previous categories- they will not have the highest performance for a specific terrain. While that may reduce their chances to win many one-day or individual stages, they are likely to be the favourites to win the the general classification of a multi-day stage race, being usually the team leader for that kind of cycling races.

DomestiqueA domestique or servant is a rider which main role is to protect the leader or most talented riders of the team, particularly in stage races. They will be useful to help the leader or leaders of the team to win the general classification. However, they are unlikely to win any race or stage, as they will have the lowest performance in any kind of terrain.

While they are not likely to win many races or stages (or any at all), they can be useful for your team, particularly in stage races. They will give a bonus to the leader or most talented rider of the team. On the other hand, they will have a negative impact on the team chances to win the Team classification.

If you're not exactly familiarized with cycling and this category sounds too complicated (or you simply don't care) and still want to participate you can just leave the [Type of rider] category blank and I'll choose a specialism for your rider. If that was the case, it would be still helpful to indicate if you wish that your team focuses in one-day races or stage races.

If a rider was part of the 2023 season, it is not required to indicate the type of rider either.



Example of a team submission:

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Team name: Valori Cycling Team
Nation: Mktvartvelo
Gender: Men's
Riders:
1. Malkhaz Zivzivadze (33) All-rounder rider
2. Sigivald Gunnarsen (27) Sprinter
3. Imeda Kuputadze (28) Climber
4. Lasha Kiteishvili (32) Time-trialist
5. Zviad Azarovi (29) Puncheur
6. Levan Chabradze (26) Domestique


Deadline to register for 2024 cycling races will be opened until the last day of January 2024.

Teams registration will be open through the season, but keep in mind that registration for the first Mundus Cycling Cup events on February will be closed as well the last day of January 2024.

You can find the 2024 Ranking of Riders here.



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Diplomacy and Events / Through Gungju to Lijiang
« on: December 30, 2023, 06:58:52 PM »
Message to the Government of Lijiang | Private communication

The Great Kingdom of Asadal offers you an invitation to Inner Hwangjin for representatives of your government. We hope to strengthen and expand our diplomatic relations, and explore agreements in trade, security, and regional diplomacy.

We await your response and we hope this initiative would relaunch a new future for both our nations.

Secretary of the Foreign Office
Great Kingdom of Asadal


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International News Networks / Re: Juglander Review
« on: December 20, 2023, 10:26:08 AM »

Juglander Review
Mktvartvelo: Abstergo Industries latest software release to face regulatory challenge


The Ministry of Telecommuncations and Information has ordered the suspension of the present and future commercialization of the aOS and Nexus technology and related products in the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. The decision came following an administrative ruling of the Department of Consumption, which had warned that the products were likely to enter in conflict with existing regulatory norms and data privacy concerns.

The administrative ruling coincided by a report published by the State College for National Security and Foreign Policy, written by Lt. Col. Avtandil Gegetchkori, which warned that the last Abstergo technology could pose "a serious danger to data privacy and a national security risk". Mr. Gegetchkori was recently appointed in an advisory body recently established by the national government. However, the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information has assured that there are no connections between the ministry and the Mktvartvelian scholar, and the administrative ruling of the Department of Consumption was issued independently of the mentioned report. Tsavs Talgha radio declared that they got confirmation from Gegetchkori that his advisory role has not any connection with the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information.

While the suspension would be only temporarily until a further and definitive ruling were established by an inter-ministerial independent commission, it will not allow the mentioned products to be legally sold in the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo, nor to be used by other companies for their products commercialized in the country.


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Press Offices / Re: Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal
« on: December 20, 2023, 10:22:05 AM »
Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal


The Official Press Office of the Great Kingdom of Asadal announces that the State Council and the Privy Council has agreed by unanimity, given the current circumstances, following the established grand royal protocol, to grant Her Highness Queen Hong the powers and titles of Regent of the Great Kingdom of Asadal permanently until her demise or resignation as long as the present situation does not present a change.

The Established Provisions establish that she will continue to exercise the mentioned powers until one of the following circumstances is met: a) the recovery of His Grand Majesty Grand King Wonhyo; or b) the unfortunate demise of His Grand Majesty (whom the Sun and the Moon long preserve). In those conditions, the Style and Title of Regent should be reviewed by a joint plenary of the State Council and the Privy Council, as established in the grand royal protocol. Despite the special powers established by the State Council and the Privy Council, His Grand Majesty Grand King Wonhyo will continue to be honoured as head of state of the Great Kingdom of Asadal. The current status mentioned above would be automatically suspended and/or reviewed following an official statement or health assessment by the Heavenly Palace head doctor.

As established by the Dynastic Code, the person of Queen Hong is granted the title of Queen Regent and should be addressed as "Her Grand Royal Highness" or "Her Royal Highness" in all formal and written communications.



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