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Kaslonia secedes

After months of tension building up between Dublin and the Province of Kaslonia it has happened. Kaslonia has seceded from the Irish Republic forming the United State of Kaslonia. This happened months after the Kaslonian Independence Party rose to power. Electing Robert Bentley as Chancellor. Moments after the announcement was made thousands of Kaslonian citizens stormed the streets waving the Kaslonian flag or burning the Irish flag. Chancellor Bentley later addressed the nation in one of his most anti-Irish speeches in his career.

"Kaslonia! We have done it! We have liberated our selves from the Liberal regime that has run our nation for over 10 years. Was it good? No! But we had no say. The Liberals took away all our rights as humans. Kaslonians could not speak our against the government. We could not vote. We couldn't do anything. And all of the blame is Dublin's. They have screwed us over. And we must fight back! Now is our time to act. We must overthrow the Liberal Regime and put in a government of the People! It is time to restore a Conservative Democracy.The only true Government that spoke for the people. It is time to destroy Ireland. And put in Kaslonia. Ireland has been in too many wars to even count themselves a a country. There Government is to unstable. Perhaps the most unstable one in the world.And can a unstable government represent the people? No! It is out duty to overthrow the government and make it stable."

It's started, yesterday, the massive showcase of the future tech that will continue to represent the antanaresian progress in science and technology in all the world and that will help the citizens of the country to live better and safe. Opened by His Highness, Sebastian Valerian Higencourt, that held a little speech about the progress of the Federation and its confidence in the possibility, for Antanares, to continue to improve, day after day. Also, the Prince thanked the population of Cape Wolf and the city for their efforts to continue to maintain the exhibition and to represent, every year, the greatness of Antanares.

One of the top pieces showed at the fair was the new defensive laser system ACOBA-02T. The new laser system, that will be installed in all the ships of Antanares and integrated in the program of updating of the defensive grid of the country. The laser system is, according to the word of the constructors, the "top of the top" for the defence against missiles and light vehicle, like drones. The ACOBA can count to a rapid targeting system, programmed from one of the start-up acquired in New-Zealand from the Prima Savarola, that demonstrate all the result that the investments in foreign countries and in the education of the citizens of Antanares had product.  The ACOBA, produced from the Consortium, will be only the top of a long list of new tech and vehicles that the Prima Savarola will present, in cooperation with the government.

ACOBA Laser System:

After the demonstration of how the ACOBA works, the PSC presented the program for a new light rapid ship, the GHOST-33F, a rapid little frigate excellent for rapid patrols, near the border of Antanares and for rapid incursions in enemy territory. The GHOST, a new kind of ship, is constructed with a special alloy that will maintain really low the emanations of radiation and heat. That, thanks also to the strange form, will grant a sort of "stealth mode" to the ship, granting a non-perfect invisibility to the main radar. According to the data, the alloy will be used also to cover another ship, granting only an higher possibility to avoid enemy missiles.

GHOST light ship:

The second ship of the line, just entered in production in the Targahar Fleet Yards, will become the new principal light cruiser of the fleet, under the name of Trabat Light Cruiser. Constructed with the same alloy used in the Ghost, armed with two main missile launcher of the new series HERACLE, the new ACOBA laser defence system for the defence, a main 125mm cannon KILG, anti-sub charge and a new more powerful generator for the energy, the Trabat will become early the most used ship of the fleet and also one of the most modern, with an high capacity of operate in all the condition, with or without the rest of the main fleet or into a small task force composed from a force of Trabat and one or two heavier vessels.

Trabat Light Cruiser:

On the land front, the first model presented is the new drone ACETON, a new general drone for land use. the ACETON, presented into the main attack form, will be used not only for defend the infantry and the vehicle during the operations but also for advanced patrols without human crew, guided from an helicopter or a base. The ACETON will be provided with a long range sensor and with a long range direct link with a remote control, that will allow a large range of action for solitary operations. Also, the drone will be armed with an auto-destruction system, to avoid the "capture" of the drone itself. The ACETON can be armed with a series of light frag grenades, a fast machine-gun calibre 6,5mm with an auto-loader for the magazines.

ACETON drone:

For the single weapons presented, the three most important ones are the new rifle for the infantry of both the OGRE and DRAGONER divisions, but not for the ARROWS Special Warbands that, according to a note, will receive new weapons and equipemnts that will not be announced now. The new main rifle will be the AXR-333 "Manitoba". The Manitoba will be a versatile weapons, used in short and long range conflict, thanks to its modular construction that will allow the construction of a carabine version, a sniper version and a regular version with grenade-launcher. The weapons can count on a magazine of 40 projectiles of medium calibre, 5,56, with a new propulsion engine for the weapon that will grant a rapid fire if necessary and higher power for the long distance shots.
The new APLG-313, the new standard for the machine-gun, will become an important raw-plug for the asymmetric defensive and offensive asset that the forces of Antanares have during their conflicts. The position, that can be easily mounted from two men, can provide a fast defensive machine that can grant a power of over 1.000 projectiles for minute. An innovative LADAR system and two heat sensors can provide automated adjustments for the shots, without uncover the men.
Not less important is the FRADAR, a new laser rifle for the military and the police forces of the Federation. The FRADAR, basically founded on the old laser system used to created signals for the air forces, will become an important weapons in the asymmetric warfare. The particular work of the FRADAR is not of kill an man, but to disturb it. Used like a light EMP, with effects on the men, the FRADAR can confuse a machinery, a vehicle, disable a radar station for some minutes but also confuse a man for two or three minute.

Spoiler:

The Secretariat for the Welfare System had announce a new experimental plan for the healthcare system in Targahar, an experiment that, in the case of a success, will be extended to all the main cities and spread, after, in all the country. The new system, according to the announcement of the Secretary, will be composed by a little army of fast drone. The drones of this little army will be "armed" with all the necessary for a first aid. The drones, that could move faster and faster than a normal ambulance, will be send in all the place of a disease, controlled from a relative command of the nearest hospital. The hospital can take care of the situation with the drone, better then a report of an injured or involved person and provide with the best response for the emergency.

The new drone system was announced with the collaboration of the Departments of Informatics and Engineering of the State University of Targahar, that provided with a first prototype to demonstrate the possible use of a drone in this ambit during one of the last presentations of Start-Up from the University, that every four months create a special fair for its students, to present new and innovative projects to all the city. During the last one, a four-member group of the University demonstrate how a drone can save a life and the project caught the attention of the director of the Main General of the city, that started the preparative for this new innovation.
If the project will result in a success, after the approval of a special commission created from the Secretariat for the Welfare System, the Ministry would launch the system in all the main hospitals and cities of the Federation. For now the expectations are really good.

Monterrey Times

Today the Rebecca Conglomerate announced a new experimental plan for the infrastructural system in Monterrey. If the system is successful, the Federal Government will sign an agreement with Rebecca, for the eventual expansion to all major cities and eventually to the entire country. The new system called ctOS or Central Operating System is a major attempt of the automatization of Monterrey. The system will incorporate major civil works like power and water into a central automated system run by the local government. The ctOS system will also assist in emergency response as the system is also connected to the CCTV systems and building monitoring as well as basic citizen recognition and analysis.

The new system was announced after a collaboration between Rebecca and the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and the Ministry of the Interior. A basic rudimentary system will come online in a small section of the city next month. If the experiment creates positive results, the Federal Government will launch the system within the following years. All expectations are high.
Kristin Sanchez, Monterrey, PCT

TKHRI NO LONGER A MONARCHY
Yesterday, Tkhri's Parliament finally ratified the new constitution, which is much shorter than the previous one. One of the notable changes is that Tkhri no longer has a Monarch, but rather, a Prime Minister, which is a huge step further into democracy. Though there are still almost nine months until the next elections, the name change from "Monarch" to "Prime Minister" will take place immediately. Monarch (PM) Eli says, "I hope that this more efficient constitution will prove to be a success for our great nation." And, since the adoption of the new constitution, Tkhri's Civil Rights (Based on the TCRI - Tkhri Civil Rights Index) have jumped from 72 points to 76.

Astana.
In the aftermath of the massive series of earthquakes which struck almost the entirety of the region, with massive damages in all major countries, and with New Tarajan still recovering from the damages inflicted by tsunamis in Meisjegronden, Shraman Islands and the northern coasts of the Kingdom, another kind of earthquake shakes Astana.
Its name is Carl Van Houden, Count of Belhaven, and now new Lord Mayor of the capital city.
Candidate for the Regeneratie Partij (better known as Regeneration Party),  Van Houden is the rising star of the Tarajani extreme Right Wing.
After having eclipsed Baron Heinrich Van Oeerstaedt, the controversial former Chief of Staff of Tarajani military and founder of the Party, Van Houden launched himself and his new political organization in one of the most prestigious arenas of Tarajani politics: the run for the seat of Lord Mayor of Astana.
And the results are shaking: winning with a majority of 65% of votes, he simply outnumbered his rival, former mayor Friederick Heemskerk, candidate of the Blue Party (but also supported by the government in an attempt to stop the rise of Van Houden himself).
He succeeded in basing his electoral campaign on intercepting the votes of a large percentage of supporters of the Koninklijk Tarajan Conservatie Partij (known in the world as Royal Tarajan Conversative Party, or RTCP), unsatisfied by the leadership of Prime Minister Van De Groot: and, indeed (and maybe paradoxically), the campaign centered on foreign policy.
Namely, the birth of the UPS, perceived by many as openly hostile to New Tarajan, the decision of Antanares to leave SECURS, and the consequent increasing feelings of encirclement, created more and more criticism toward the Prime Minister, accused of weakening the role of the fundamental ideals of the Kingdom and the Righ Wing (particularly, the monarchical ideal).
All these factors gave to Van Houden a wonderful window of opportunity: leaving behind him the ruinous anti-royal ideas of Van Oeerstaedt, he has been able to present himself as the paladin of the Tarajani ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Regeneration (from which, not casually, the Party itself took its name) and, thus, as the only true representative of the most genuine Right Wing.


The final results are less strinking than what the first surveys showed (where the RP was even reaching the 75% of votes): many analysts agree in saying that the recent decision of Arveyres to leave the UPS in favour of SECURS (and a more strong link to New Tarajan), eased the feelings of a share of voters.
But this doesn't allow to hide the truth; and this truth is that the RP is changed: after the crushing defeat suffered at the electoral rise of Van De Groot, now the Party is a worrysome adversary for the actual cabinet. The run for Astana has always been a sort of test for any government and political coalition: now, that same test is clearly signalling the rise of a powerful extreme Right Wing.
Celebrating the victory, Van Houden himself did not hide his intentions: to send back home Van De Groot.
His political programme is clear: to strengthen SECURS, to protect every monarchy in every corner of the world against any threat; to take a firm, rigid, stance against any kind of revolution and republican threat; to increase the defense spending. Because "our weakness is their strength, and our strength their weakness" as he said during the campaign.
A position better expressed after the announcement of the withdrawal of Antanares from SECURS: "What happened, is the direct consequence of what New Tarajan did. Or, better to say, of what this government actually did not. This government allowed Antanares to be taken away from us by the covert work of anti-monarchical, which is to say anti-Tarajani, lobbies and fringes."

Now, it's time to see how this political earthquake will hit the government and evnetually the entire RTCP. The next days and weeks will be crucial, in deciding if the rise of the extreme Right Wing in New Tarajan will be unstoppable or not.
In the meanwhile, Van Houden is ready to enter the Royal Palace, in order to receive the traditional blessing of the King at the beginning of his mandate.
And the main card of the game is, indeed, the sovereign himself: what will King Friederick Wilhelm do, will probably change the country forever.

Owatonna was ranked the best resort city in the world. The city is known for its beautiful white beaches and vibrant nightlife.

Kassebaum Weekly, an international magazine renowned for its reviews of pop culture and resorts, has ranked Aloia's resort cities along the nation's west coast among the best in the region. The city of Owatonna was specifically chosen for its vibrant night life and beautiful white beaches.

"We're so thrilled to be recognized as the best, once again," Carol Bishop, mayor of Owatonna said. "We're really fortunate to have such a great climate and natural environment and a government that has worked so hard to protect that. We humans have a really fragile balance with nature and we need more countries around the world to recognize that."

Nicollet Island was also recognized for its beauty. Nicollet is a small island very close to the shore of the west coast of Aloia. Other than a single resort town that shares a name with the island and is located at the north end of the island, it is entirely a wildlife preserve. Nicollet is one of the most common destinations for honeymoons in the region.

"I love this country and I'm so glad the rest of the world can read about how great our natural gifts are," Queen Marina said. "Congratulations to all the west coast cities. Way to make us proud."

Survey shows only 19% support War

In a recent survey carried out by the IPBC(Irish Public Broadcasting Corporation) it was shown that only 19% of the Irish population supports the current war. Many citizens are out raged with the government for recent actions. "If this country and its government is devoted to peace then it should have found the peaceful solution first before jumping into war. The actions of this government and President Burgsman is depressing and an embarrassment to our society." said fromer Prime Minister Enda Kenny. Many people are calling on Ireland to either surrender of accept a cease fire.

Fascesia starts new Drone-Program+++Nuclear Missiles renewed+++25 Rockets fired over Night+++

Stealth-Drone-Program started

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18 stealth-drones, model "Shadow Sword", were launched in the airspace of Fascesia The Shadow Sword model portrays an elongated delta airframe with highly swept aft-mounted wings. It has four cantilevered tail fins, the larger two of which are mounted at the top of the main delta wing, with the other two mounted beneath. The forward fuselage is dominated by an extremely large belly-mounted intake and two apparently retractable canards. The exact armament was concealed to the public. The unit-price is about 200M Fasces. These are in a great advance to all prior drones and they are showing Fascesia will not stop advancing in military tech


Nuclear Missiles

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The TITAN is a cold-launched, three-stage, solid-propellant, silo-based or road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile. The missile's length is 22.7 m and the first stage has a body diameter of 1.9 m. The mass at launch is 47,200 kg, including the 1200 kilogram payload. TITAN carries a single warhead with an 800 kt yield but the design is compatible with smaller warheads. According to chief designer Frédéric Forcou, the missile can carry four to six warheads along with decoys. Its minimum range is estimated to be 2,000 km and the maximum range 10,500 km. It has three solid rocket stages with inertial, autonomous flight control utilizing an onboard GPS receiver. It is reputed to have the highest accuracy of any Fascesian ICBM with a CEP of 200m. The body of the rocket is made by winding carbon fiber.

The TITAN may be deployed either inside a reinforced missile silo or from an APU 15F168 launcher mounted on the "Taureau" 16-wheeled transporter-erector-launcher. This mobile launcher is capable of moving through roadless terrain, and launching a missile from any point along its route.


The first stage has three rocket motors developed by the Centre National Atomique for Dual-Use Technologies. This gives the missile a much higher acceleration than other ICBM types. It enables the missile to accelerate to the speed of 7,320 m/s and to travel a flatter trajectory to distances of up to 10,000 km.

As a solid propellant design, the missile can be maintained on alert for prolonged periods of time and can launch within minutes of being given the order.

25 Rockets in 3 Nights

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25 carrier rockets were launched over the last three nights. They brought new drones in the orbit: The Supersonic Sub-Orbital Weapon Carrier, short SSOWC or SR-2 "Normandy".
The parts launched so far will be assembled in another few months. Out of them 5 SSOWC's will be built. Until then the government plans to launch other 15 rockets to build 3 more sub-orbital drones. The production costs amount to roughly 80 billion Fasces.
The drones will remain deactivated until there is a need for them. They will be driven with four power units, powered with solid fuel type ACPC. In the nose and beneath are the sensor and control units. Each drone will be armed directly after the assembly, but until then the precise armament is top secret.

Atanosia launches ‘wartime government’ HQ in major military upgrade


Atanosia is launching a new national defense facility, which is meant to monitor threats to national security in peacetime, but would take control of the entire country in case of war.

The new top-security, fortified facility in Caelux includes several large war rooms, a brand new supercomputer in the heart of a state-of-the-art data processing center, underground facilities, secret transport routes for emergency evacuation and a helicopter pad, which was deployed for the first time on Nov. 24 on the Caelux River. The Defense Ministry won’t disclose the price tag for the site, but it is estimated at the equivalent of several billion dollars.

The new National Defense Control Center (NDCC) is a major upgrade on what was previously called the Central Command of the General Staff, a unit tasked with round-the-clock monitoring of military threats against Atanosia, particularly ballistic missile launches, and deployment of strategic nuclear weapons.

The NDCC inherits all those functions, but also has plenty of extra roles as well. In peacetime, an additional task is to monitor all of Atanosia’s important military assets, from hardware being produced by defense contractors to the state of oil refineries, to weather conditions and their effect on transportation routes.

And if Atanosia does get into a war, the center would act as a major communication hub and a form of wartime government, delivering reports to the country’s military command and giving orders to all ministries, state-owned companies and other organizations, according to the needs of the armed forces.

“The creation of NDCC was one of the biggest military projects of the past few years. The closest analogy in the past in terms of functions and tasks was the Commander-in-Chief HQ, which centralized all controls of both the military machine and the economy of the nation in the interests of the war,” Lt. General Mikhail Mizintsev, the NDCC chief, told Lenta.ru in an interview.


The military says the upgrade has been long overdue. The national security situation may be very fluid in modern times, and instead of days the leadership may have only an hour to take crucial military decisions. The center’s job is to offer the Defense Minister and the President options in case of emergency, which would be based on facts, figures and accurate projections.

Potentially the biggest part of the upgrade was the creation of communication and data processing equipment that would give the military computer power and software needed to factor in hundreds of parameters in their mathematical models. The Defense Ministry had to use only domestically-produced hardware due to security considerations, which limited its options.

According to officials, the result is a very robust computer network with state-of-art data encryption and multiple backup sites spread throughout the country, which would keep the center functional even if its main facility in Caelux is damaged by an enemy attack or sabotage.

The center employs over 1,000 officers working on a rotating watch system. Mizintsev said the armed forces selected their best officer for the posts, many of which are new for the Atanosian military and require skills not previously taught to officers on a regular basis until recently.

A thoroughly military facility, the NDCC has an unexpected civilian component to it. Its location in Caelux is close to two major hospitals, including the Pirogov trauma center. Both hospitals are quite old and their original designs didn’t provide for dedicated helicopter pads.

The Defense Ministry said the medics can share NDCC’s new pad on the Caelux River for emergency patient transportation. The pad can accommodate helicopters weighing up to 15 tons, enough to land a Mil Mi-8, world’s most-produced transport helicopter, or a Mil Mi-38, its designated replacement.

The people's republic of Dromoda is founded today

- Kyongdong- The people's republic of Dromoda celebrate's the founding of the nation in joy and happyness, as the government and army represent themselfes to the people of Kyongdong.

ANGELIQUE TOWER CONSTRUCTION BEGINS, IS TO BE FINISHED WITHIN FIVE YEARS
The Newellian corporation XICOR has announced the construction of the Angelique tower in central Newell. Old, abandoned buildings that are now surrounded by skyscrapers will be torn down in favor of construction of this building. once completed, it will be the tallest building in the nation.

Dromoda has a rice shortage

-Kyongdong- the people's republic estimates that this harvest season for rice will be a terrible season due to the cold of recent weeks in Dromoda.

cold weather is sometime's a problem for rice. when its too cold the rice won't grow. and this season has such a cold weather that most Dromodians now order their rice online. most Dromodians hope for a more stable rice market but nothing is clear if the government is unlikely to come up with modified winter rice.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNDERWAY

ZUMBROTA, Capital District -- Just blocks away from the UPS-SECURS Zumbrota convention, another equally important convention is underway. Delegates from all 86 provinces are gathered in the Aloian capital to discuss the current state of affairs and possibly update the constitution. The current constitution is perennially criticized for seeming out of touch and out of date. All the delegates are saying the same thing: there needs to be a change. There is no way to know how much change there will be until after the convention.

Fujimori , People's Republic of Ienara - The Parliament today discussing about the permanent ban on using oil to reduce pullotion caused by automobiles using oils. I think it's time that the gov't discuss about this in order to prevent such disasters - Republican Senator Akira Sumimura said. the topic has been discussed after pollution check by the environmentalist saying the air pollution in the capital is worsening and can be more worse if the gov't didn't make an act to stop it. automobile companies later being gathered in a meeting to discuss using electric automobiles but automobile companies said it wont be easy for them to create such change in a short time.

End of cold season means more rice for Dromoda

-Kyongdong- the department of agricultural projects wants to make clear that some of the crops failed this season but the government was prepared. after all the cold weather was not so intense as expected and most farms where and are not influenced by the cold weather. also the Dromodian government wants to stimulate rice farmers by subsidizing bigger ricefields.

Protesters have taken to the streets, demanding that the government do something to curb the rising pollution levels, a direct result of the nation's industrial boom and thriving auto industry. A year ago today, the newly elected Labour-led "Socialist Coalition" vouched to put an end to excessive air pollution, returning the environment to what was deemed "healthy" levels. While the government achieved that goal and lowered the pollution levels to perfectly healthy levels by numerous reputed health and welfare organisations, the people are not pleased. Many took to the streets chanting "Safe for us, but not for NZ", clearly expressing that they were not happy with the current situation. 

While the nation has experienced staggering economic growth, it's once pristine environment has no become a shadow of it's past, with the urban area's no longer exhibiting their beauty, and only national parks and the Southern Coast looking like they did 30 years ago. The good news however, is that the Department of Conservation (In conjunction with the Green Party) and GreenPeace both released statements in which they said that should the government allocate substantial funding to the Conservation budget, the environmental deterioration can easily be reversed, and the nation can see significant change in it's environment by the end of the year, returning to pre economic revolution era level's by the end of the decade. On top of this, reports show that businesses and the economy will barely be affected by the change, with multiple corporations actually funding the GreenPeace reports. Sound's like a perfect idea right? Wrong! The DOC (Department of Conservation) asks for $500Bn NZD a year. That's a hell of a lot of cash. 


UPDATE (a week later): 
The Prime Minister announced that due to the wide turnout of protesters, strong public sentiment, and the results of an online based official referendum showing strong support for more environmental protection, the new yearly budget (effective 2 weeks from now) will incorporate the $500Bn NZD the DOC asked for. However as a result of the sharp spending increase, the IRD (Inland Revenue Department) will be enforcing a new updated tax regime. The new regime has flatly hiked taxes up by 5% across all income thresholds, bringing the top band taxation rate to 65% on every dollar earned after $200k, with the lowest band being 10% on every dollar after $15k. The first $15,000 however will remain tax exempt. Nevertheless, the average income tax payed by the tax payer now rises from 33.6% to 37.9%.

"The mountains are betting" goes the Atanosian slang meaning: “the game is on.” It is a phrase on the lips of more than one Atanosian political commentator and aptly describes the tension as Atanosia gears up for presidential elections just one week away. The game is nearing its climax as more than 8,000 delegates gather in Caelux on Thursday to choose the opposition candidate who will face President Vladimir Putin in February elections.
Putin’s own party is also holding primaries but the incumbent is the sole contestant, despite grumbles that his candidature breaks an unwritten rule that the presidency should rotate between the north and south every two terms. Few events show the underlying machinery of Atanosia’s political culture better than primary elections which inevitably throw up backstabbing, legal wrangles, last-minute defections and backroom deals as politicians jostle to end up with winning tickets. Even as delegates prepared to cast their votes, two bomb blasts in the capital of Caelux underlined the deteriorating security. Amid such high tension, the elections may be the biggest test yet of Atanosia’s institutional integrity. Five aspirants are bidding for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, but the primaries are largely seen as a two-horse race between Coriolanus Snow, the leader of the Progressive Party taking his second shot at presidency, and ambitious, wealthy businessman Alma Coin, who has previously served as president.

The winner will take what is widely seen as the best chance yet to dislodge the ruling People’s Democratic party (PDP) from power for the first time since the military relinquished control. The fact that an unwieldy opposition held together this long is itself a rare achievement. The fragility of the coalition was underscored when all the runners were asked to signed contracts saying they would continue to back whoever won. “Change is absolutely necessary for Atanosia this time, with our current government resorting to armed conflict as a measure to solve international disputes. The UPS invasion into Zackalantis serving as an example”, said Plutarch Heavensbee, a previous candidate for president. “He made probably the single biggest effort to clamp down on corruption in Nigeria, and he’s remembered for that,” said John Campbell, a former US ambassador to Atanosia, who feels that the predecessor of Putin, Alma Coin whom began the national campaign on cracking down on corruption within the government, is thin on policy detail despite decades on the scene. Insecurity has worsened under successive governments, but even those old enough to remember Coin’s time in power are not all fans. “I didn’t like that period at all,” said Victoria Feyisipo, 64, who runs a small tailor shop overlooking a typically bustling, crowded street in downtown Caelux.

“It was so tense, so strict. It was like Atanosia died, having to queue for every little thing, soldiers flogging anyone who disobeyed.” Identity politics is never far in Atanosia, and Coin’s image as a strict Liberal may cost him support in the more democratic south territories. In contrast, his main challenger, Coriolanus Snow, has an image for being a slick political operator, whose skills at moving between parties are seen as an asset in manoeuvring an ever-shifting political field. Alexandros Mateva, who has served as a minister four times, said: “Coriolanus has a wide network of friends because of his [participation] in government since the military era. That is vital for success.” While other politicians have played up on personality politics, Snow (his second name is always used for some reason) has produced a detailed addressing security and job creation challenges. A formidable war chest from decades in various businesses has also helped, but it has come with allegations of corruption dating back to his time as a customs official. In spring, a man carrying ballot boxes had his arm hacked off as the election of APC ward leaders descended into chaos. The number of votes cast at local level primaries has sometimes exceeded delegates registered. And last month, police teargassed the parliament in an attempt to prevent the speaker, who had defected from the ruling party, from casting a vote. The heat will only be turned up as presidential campaigning begins in earnest.

BREAKING
The Eurasian Socialist Party has won a historic majority in the Rector and the Ductor, cementing their super-majority for the foreseeable future. The ESP already held a majority in both houses, but now can vote with impunity on anything they so choose, even if the opposition parties form a coalition. The National Humanist Party also won several new seats from the Conservatives, adding to the left-wing victory in the Senate. The Humanists, who have formed the longest running Senatorial coalition in Eurasian history with the EPS, have added to the super-majority. Several Commonwealths are still tallying ballots, but the results are likely to only be in the ESP-NHP favor. Further, the majority of Commonwealths still tallying are only doing so due to the massive number of votes cast in favor of the ESP and the NHP. Premier Fortier announced that his cabinet will "Pursue aggressive renovation of the National Healthcare system and the social safety systems, as well as propose long overdue environmental legislation. This is a clear mandate from the Eurasian people, and we will not ignore it."

This election is likely to work in the Premier's favor when he seeks a second term in 2016, especially if the wide-ranging reforms he has spoken in favor of are enacted by the Senate. Meanwhile, members of the Conservative and Centrist Parties have spoken against the election results, calling them "A travesty", and that the administration is clearly "Encouraging ballot discrimination against conservatives." Several members of the Senate Conservative Coalition have questioned the Electoral Commission's efficacy, with one Rectores saying "There have been documented incidents of police preventing conservatives from voting. This election was a sham." However, this news agency has been unable to uncover exactly what the Senator was speaking of, and thus cannot verify the claim's legitimacy.

Liberals Fail

In recent elections the Liberal lost control of the Dail Eireann(Lower House) and the Seanad Eireann(Upper House). This happened after a Liberal controlled Congress passed laws abolishing minimum wage, banning gay marriage, banning recreational drugs, and imposing many new taxes on the Irish population. 10 years after the Conservative Party fell from the highlights after 100 years in power they are once again back in power. The Majority Leader of the Dail Eireann said in a speech soon after Conservatives took control "This election shows one thing. If a party wants to stay in power they must respect the ideas of the Irish People. And this is what the Liberal Party failed to do. For years the Conservative Party fought for a livable wage and the Liberals destroyed that. And because a great majority of the Irish people supported it we legalized gay marriage and recreational drugs.So the Irish People have spoken and they do not want the Liberals in power."

Here is the Party Breakdown for the Dail Eireann

Conservatives(Dark Blue):287
Liberals(Yellow):45
Socialist(Red):66
The New Right(Light Blue):71

Here is the Party Breakdown for the Seanad Eireann
Conservatives(Dark Blue):77
The New Right(Light Blue):42
[The Conservative-New Right Coalition=119 seats(99 seats needed for a majority)]
Liberal(Yellow):37
Socialist(Red):41