Solentia

[Sir Thomas Hill]

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NATIONAL: HEADLINES ~ Leylabi prospers despite election results
March 3288

Unionist Party Executive President, Khalid Leylabi.

HALION – The Unionist President, Khalid Leylabi, seems to be immune to the weak results that his party faced in the election. Despite the party polling poorly, Mr. Leylabi is enjoying a relatively easy ride as Unionist leader thus far.

After four years in the job, Mr. Leylabi is personally well received by the public. He is personable, charming, a good orator and is seen to be more in touch with the common man than most other party leaders. He has airbrushed out the old elite image of Lord Torvellian and his monarchist allies and despite his efforts to sustain the Crown, he has retained an aura of dignity and calm. His pro-crown stance was seen as pragmatism rather than elitism.

Indeed, he has had few falls. His first election result as leader saw the party drop two seats but afterwards it has been clear sailing. The Unionists have gained 23 seats since he became President and he has thus been untouchable by the rebellious 2616 Committee. He has stayed clear of cabinet coalitions which usually turn out to be self-decapitations for Unionist leaders in the end and he has started a new legislative agenda.

Mr. Leylabi told reporters that he had no intention of bringing up “the melodramas of Republicanism vs. Monarchism in the House. It’s time politicos got over their ego trips and got back to legislating. That’s why the Unionists have set out a clear new legislative agenda including debates on public privacy, the welfare of Solentia’s sex workers who are so easily targeted by the International Slave trade under our current law and getting dangerous paramilitary organisations out of the statute books.”

However early confidence may yet be undone. Mr. Leylabi’s Party is much less respected. The Unionists continue to struggle in the polls and despite gains, showed a poor turn out in the election. The Unionists are viewed as the last bastions of the Crown and until they shake off that toxic image, they’ll always be viewed as old and sluggish rather than the steady statesmen they once were.

[Zanz]

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June 3289

2406 Party militia begin preparations for intervention in Keymon



OLINTHUS, SHINATAWA - Thousands of the most militarist supporters of the 2406 Party have begun gathering in Solentia's largest northern port in response to a call from party leadership to support the Alliance of Terran Republics' defense of Keymon from fascist Likatonian aggression.

The paramilitary organization is legal under Solentian and international law, though the Federal Republic exercises "heavy regulations" on the use and formation of such entities. A bill requesting Senatorial support for the mission of the 2406 militia is close to proposal, according to Michael Victor II Kansar, Legislative Lead for the party.

"We'll request Halion's permission to deploy these men," said Kansar, "but when it comes down to it, they're going to go. We can't let delusions of neutrality get in the way of justice, and these men are private citizens engaging in their own business: the government has no grounds for opposition to their deployment."

A force of 10,000 militia is being organized forthwith in Olinthus, and once deployed it will sail from there directly to ATR-held southern Keymon. Once debarked, the troops will fall under the control of ATR commanders.

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[ The Fuwan Times ]
June 31st, 3289

Supreme President, Julius Catan

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State of the Republic Address

My Fellow Citizens:

Two years ago, we witnessed the flight of Trillion the Tyrant and the fall of the monarchy. Just over a year ago, we witnessed the Restoration and the fruits of our labor come to full fruition. Today, we celebrate our liberation from the clutches of tyranny! May we forever cherish the day that our blessed freedom has been restored unto us.

Since being elected as your Supreme President, It has been, and still continues to be, my deepest longing to see our nation through a time of healing. It is what you deserve, for you have been brave and relentless in your opposition to the Crown. It is what I most desire for you, that you and all your children be blessed with peace and prosperity.

Since being elected, I presented to the Senate the Stability Act, to continue maintain stability throughout the nation by maintaining it in the higher echelons of government. I have proposed the Tax Reform and Overhaul Act, which has provided much needed changes to the tax system in order to make sure that all people play a fair share, WHILE lower taxes for the middle class.

I have done these things for you, fellow citizens; For Solentia.

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[ The Fuwan Times ]
Upcoming Election: Rumors that Supreme President Julius Catan may not seek second term

But one dampener might be the rumors that Supreme President Julius Catan, who is turning 76, may retire after finishing up his term, leaving the presidential race wide open. The Supreme President served as a senator representing Fuwan since 3280 and DRP party chair from 3279 to 3288. He was elected as SP in February of 3288.

Senate of the Federal Republic adjourns for the summer

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Halion, ORAME - The Senate of the Federal Republic adjourned today for the summer after a busy legislative session. Senators are looking forward to another busy session this fall given the introduction of three new parties and the coming election season starting in February of 3290.

"The restoration of the Republic was sort of a breath of fresh air," Sen. Khandarith Hay (DRP) said, "There was alot of energy this session and we look forward to there being more energy this coming fall."

But one dampener might be the rumors that Supreme President Julius Catan, who is turning 76, may retire after finishing up his term, leaving the presidential race wide open. The Supreme President served as a senator representing Fuwan since 3280 and DRP party chair from 3279 to 3288. He was elected as SP in February of 3288.

[Sir Thomas Hill]

S O L E N T I A N . T I M E S | T H E . D A I L Y . E D I T I O N
NATIONAL: HEADLINES ~ Leylabi aims to be polypartisan Supreme President
April 3290

Unionist Party Executive President, Khalid Leylabi.

HALION – The Unionist Party's Khalid Leylabi has set his sights on the Supreme Presidency by approaching other smaller parties seeking nomination, Kennedy House has confirmed. Mr. Leylabi has discussed his aims for Government with members of the Positive Progression Party, the Democratic Reformers and the Tesuheni Nationalists.

CCHQ, however, has been clear that Mr. Leylabi is not "expecting" the Supreme Presidency race to go in his favour and is focusing on "polypartisan efforts to promote good governance and strong dialogue". Mr. Leylabi himself is very popular amongst Solentia's grassroots, particularly in working class areas according to polling however the Unionists still suffer from serious setbacks due to their history as a pro-monarchist force. Whilst Mr. Leylabi and his team have worked hard to reform the Unionists' image, there is still much work to be done.

Talks with parties have included, according to Mr. Leylabi's aides, discussion of second round nominations, potential unifying policy goals and some consessions. It is expected that the most difficult challenge for Mr. Leylabi will be reaching the second round. The Unionists insist that they could beat a run-off between Mr. Leylabi and the DRP-2406 alliance due to the support from other parties for a change in direction.

Former Margrave Lord Torvellian (75) said that the Unionists "have retained our reputation for solid governance. That will work in Khalid[Leylabi]'s favour."

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Kessara Muni Chann wins DRP Supreme Presidential nomination...

DRP Supreme Presidential Candidate, Kessara Muni Chann

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RHEGIUM, FUWAN - Upon word that current Supreme President Julius Catan will not be seeking re-election and will be retiring in 3291, the race for the Supreme Presidency is up in the air. The announcement by the 76 year old SP and restoration leader has caused the Democratic-Republican Party to scramble to put forth a new candidate.

Emerging from the DRP primary is an unexpected and dark horse candidate. Kessara Muni Chann is a descendant of the founders of the Chann National Party/Libertarian Party (3184 - 3204), members of that party having now assimilated into the DRP after being defunct in 3204.

Kessara Muni Chann is also the first prominent female party leader to take an influential role in the DRP. The daughter of current DRP party chair, Vithu Chann, she was influential in urging her father alongside SP Catan in convincing the party to support the Sex Workers Nationalization Act (CUP). She has been a prominent feminist and powerful advocate for civil rights.

She won largely due to the huge Asian population in Fuwan and with the endorsement of SP Julius Catan.

[Zanz]

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June 3290

Minister of Internal Affairs gains 2406 backing for Supreme Presidential run

HALION, ORAME - The executive Committee of Five announced early this morning that the 2406 Party will endorse Minister of Internal Affairs Antonio Romero in his run for the Supreme Presidency in February.

The announcement comes as a surprise to many political commentators who expected another run by the 2406 Party Chair, Carl d'Orame, who received just under ten million first round votes in the last election after his vital role in restoring the Federal Republic.

The endorsement of Romero lends some credence to rumors that Orame may be in poor health; he has not been seen in public for nearly a month. No official statement has been made regarding the matter.

The Minister of Internal Affairs is one of the most experienced politicians in the 2406 Party at current; the 52 year old has served as a legislator in the Curia Regis, as a Senator from the 2406 stronghold of Nukeya, and in his current executive position. He is well received amongst the party's base, and was not seriously challenged for the endorsement, according to 2406 sources.

In accepting the endorsement, Romero announced that a focus of his Supreme Presidency would be the restoration of the Supreme Court so that it could rule on several issues facing the nation in the wake of the restoration.

The Committee of Five, after announcing Romero's candidacy, announced that it would again back the Democratic Republican candidate in the second round if Romero did not reach that point.

[Zanz]

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May 3292

Carl d'Orame loses battle with cancer



HALION, ORAME - Many across the nation are mourning tonight as the Orame family announced the death of the late 2406 Party Chair, Carl d'Orame. He had been battling cancer since prior to the last election, said his son, explaining the man's absence from national politics over the last while.

Orame is the second high ranking 2406 official to pass recently; long time assistant chairman Andrew Blackthorne died of natural causes mid-3288. The party has, as a result, seen a significant transition toward younger leadership in the past five years.

Recently appointed Legislative Lead Michael Victor II Kansar was chosen as the successor to Orame. His appointment in the party's top executive position is a point of some controversy; as a direct descendent of Victor Kansar, Michael Victor II has one of the most potent living claims to the Lion Throne of Solentia, though he has done nothing to act upon that claim in the past. Still, critics state that his heritage goes against the 2406 message. Carl d'Orame was one of the most staunch republican advocates, though even he was distantly descended from Victor Kansar.

Also somewhat controversial is Michael Victor II Kansar's (and most of the living Kansars') adherence to the tenants of the aretist religion, a relatively new religion with little adherence thus far outside of Solentia. Little is known thus far about the religion except its origins in ancient times in the mountainous central Solentia.

Replacing Kansar as Legislative Lead is Darron Yates, a moderate conservative, formerly mayor of the 2406 stronghold, Alya, Nukeya.

[Zanz]

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June 3292

Last of 2406 paramilitary returns from Keymon



OLINTHUS, SHINATAWA - The last transport ship of the private Solentian militia deployed by the 2406 Party to Keymon in support of the ATR defense there has docked in Olinthus today, amidst a significant reception by the party.

Faced with a Likatonian invasion of peaceful Keymon in mid-3289, 2406 leadership rallied in support of the defense effort being mounted by the Alliance of Terran Republics, chiefly by Gaduridos. Ten thousand Solentians deployed to southern Keymon where they battled alongside ATR forces from across Terra, combatting the Likatonian imperialists.

Initially the Solentian force was under the command of ATR military leaders, and, as a lesser trained militia force, saw only brief and light combat duty. But the mission of the task force changed significantly in late 3290 and into 3291 when the infamous Operation Dust Cloud was undertaken by a desperate Likatonia, primarily against Kalistani irregular militia forces in northern Keymon. The Likatonian use of chemical warfare in this endeavor was strongly condemned by 2406 leadership, and the Solentian task force declared its neutrality in the conflict and took up the task of evacuating Kalistani troops stranded by Operation Dust Cloud. Transports from the Solentian force immediately sailed to relieve the trapped socialist irregulars. It is because of this extensive use of the force's transports that it took so long for the last Solentian troops to return home.

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May 3293

2406 Party will not back DRP in '94 election

HALION, ORAME - 2406 Party Chair Michael Victor II Kansar announced today that the party's recent tradition of backing the Democratic-Republican Party in the second round of Supreme Presidential elections will come to an end with the 3294 election.

Citing the fact that following the Restoration the two parties rarely see eye to eye on policy, Kansar announced that the 2406ers would, at least for now, offer their endorsement to no party in any potential second round voting for the head of state position. Kansar himself has been chosen as the party's official nominee.

Kansar stated that, in addition to policy differences, the party is disappointed with incumbent Supreme President Kessara Muni Chann's inability to pass a cabinet featuring the 2406 in the Foreign Affairs ministry despite repeated calls by the party to make it happen.

"We've had a period of international turmoil; the Likatonian invasion of Keymon, the Hessexian restoration in Quanzar, and [PPP Foreign Affairs] Minister Deter has done literally nothing. We've got requests from Quanzar to arrange a peace conference to finally put the past behind us and there's been no response from the government. The 2406 Party has always been active internationally and we're going to continue that trend; we should be in that seat. But the Supreme President hasn't made that happen and her lack of support for us in our endeavors will mean we withdraw our support for hers."

Also of some importance, continued Kansar, was the continued neglect of the restored Supreme Court. Several possible cases have been discussed amongst the population of the Federal Republic but no nominations have come in the time period since the Restoration. By Solentian law, Supreme Court justices must be nominated by the Supreme President and approved by the Senate.

While the 2406 is not legitimately expected to move to the second round in Supreme Presidential voting their candidate in 3291, Internal Affairs Minister Antonio Romero, did draw a respectable 14.73% of first round votes, making him third after Chann and Justin Zathe of the Positive Progression Party. It is believed that the loss of the 2406 endorsement could tip the scales against whatever candidate the DRP runs in the upcoming election.