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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:20 pm

Prefect Flies To Capital of The Augustan Empire To Discuss Jelbania
Baron Könnyrahe's Meeting With Grand Logothete Salyzr Could Be Tense Affairs Given Shared History

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Baron Könnyrahe, right, and his team heads off to the Augustan Empire for talks with the Grand Logothete.

January 4500 - Vanukean Prefect Baron Dnkai Dnksrmko Könnyrahe is to meet with the Grand Logothete of the Augustan Empire to seek assurances over his nation's economic interest in northern Jelbania.

The former Great Jelbek Confederation has recently voted to become a despotate under the resurgent empire, which is centred on Zardugal, ripping up a long-standing agreement that gives Vanuku influence in the northern part of its country.

Since the signing of the Rklemjistad Treaty, Vanuku has pumped billions into infrastructure projects and in redeveloping industry in the north of Jelbania. The Prefect has said he would not just walk away without compensation or without formal reassurances that the economic landscape will not change and has even insinuated that, if necessary, military action would be taken to defend Vanuku's interests.

The meeting between the Prefect and Grand Logothete Daníl Salyzr could be a tense affair for more than one reason.

Danil, along with his older brother Eksandr Salyzr, formed the ruling New Royal Front party in Vanuku in the 4470s, only to be toppled from power in a coup several years later. After spending some time in the Republic of New Verham pursuing business interests, Danil returned to politics when his friend and businessman Heijinoju Megàmotojokai was crowned the new Emperor Herodoto III.

Perhaps for these historical connections, The Prefect is being accompanied by the Crown Prince of Vanuku - Archduke Juhn of Banstill, whose father - King Wrntukai - served alongside Danil in the first New Royal Front Cabinet. It is believed the old family connection may help to temper the mood.

Asked about the upcoming meeting in Kostandia, Prefect Könnyrahe said: "We simply must reach an agreement, there are no two ways about it. I will insist that Vanukean interests are well served in any resolution."

Quizzed about meeting with one of the Salyzrs who Könnyrahe helped to topple from power in Vanuku, the Prefect said: "That is ancient history - we have both moved on. We must now concentrate on the matter at hand as heads of government of our respective nations."
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Aquinas » Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:06 am

April 4500

Vanukean nobleman petitions IML to de-recognise Emperor Herodoto III

Ahmadi Alliance Grand Councillor and prominent nobleman Jamal Shakir has written to the International Monarchist League (IML) requesting them to officially de-recognise the new Zardic monarch, Emperor Herodoto III, who previously enjoyed celebrity as Heij, the colourful Jelbic billionaire and blogger.

In his letter, Shakir disputes Herodoto's claim to have a bloodline connected to the old Banmek-Sntazed-Volkov, which is the basis for his claim on the throne. He also claims Herodoto has repeatedly refused to take a DNA test in order to verify his claim, and asserts that "Herodoto does not have a drop of noble blood in his body, he is the descendant of lowly Jelbic horse thieves who rose above their station".

Shakir's letter goes on to condemn Herodoto for "having no respect whatsoever for noble birth and noble blood", pointing out his persecution of potential rival claimants to the imperial crown, which has included savagely maiming people and locking them up for life.

Shakir is related to the Thaller's through his wife's family, and the Fenrikso's through his paternal grandmother, and so considers himself a friend of both dynasties - both of which Herodoto has treated as enemies.

In a separate development, Vanuku's controversial shaman Aldrkai Skronores has also written to the IML, claiming Herodoto is in fact a vampire. "I have been researching this matter for some time, along with colleagues from Zardugal," he writes. "We are all quite convinced this is no ordinary man. Multiple witnesses have attested to the fact that he disappears at night, that he sleeps in coffins, that he drinks blood, that he has never been seen either urinating or defecating, and that he is well over 150 years old. In our eminent opinions, all of this can only point to one logical conclusion."
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Aquinas » Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:54 am

May 4500

Zardic Jelbania policy "unacceptable", says Vrkz-Krlmék

Ahmadi Alliance leader Husn Vrkz-Krlmék has thrown his party's full support behind the Prefect, Baron Dnkai Dnksrmko Könnyrahe, in arguing Zardugal's "irresponsible and imperialist interventions into Jelbania are intolerable". He added "this is not just a matter for Vanuku - other nations in the region should be concerned about this as well, and should deliver a clear and uncompromising message to Herodoto".
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:40 pm

Calls To Scrap 'Pointless' Elections Rejected By Prefect
Senior Ministers Urge A Return To One-Party Format As Government Returned With Another Vast Majority

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Defence Minister General Andrj Zhtál wants a return to the one-party state system.

February 4502 - The Prefect of Vanuku has made it clear that he has no intention to get rid of the country's limited elections - despite calls from within his party to do so because they are pointless.

It comes after the New Royal Front won a third election on the trot with a huge majority - this time notching up 188 of the 225 seats (around 82 per cent of the votes cast).

The only legitimate opposition - the Ahmadi Alliance - represents a relatively small fringe of the Vanukean population and because only people with wealth over 1 million VAN may vote - the system is heavily weighted towards the traditionally conservative ruling New Royal Front party. Power has been further galvanised around the Prefect and his party after he threatened to extend a ban on communist and anti-monarchist parties to all socialist organisations too.

As a result, many within the New Royal Front have suggested the six-yearly election are an irrelevance and Vanuku should return to the one-party state format of the 4470s and early 4480s. Defence Minister General Andrj Ksparsrmko Zhtál said: "It is clear that the vast majority of people back the New Royal Front and the Prefect - the need for an occasional people's vote is therefore not necessary. The Ahmadi Alliance should be absorbed into the one party system and we get on with the business of running the country - without distractions."

However, Prefect Baron Dnkai Dnksrmko Könnyrahe said: "The elections demonstrate the legitimate mandate I have to govern Vanuku. It is not something that Vanuku should turn its back on lightly. Under the current system peace and prosperity has come to the forefront and civil unrest has been more or less eliminated. I feel, right now, we have the struck the right balance."

So far, no one has come forward to officially suggest the election system should be extended to include more people in the vote.
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:55 am

Majatran Rifle To Be Rolled Out to Vanukean Armed Forces
Sophisticated Assault Weapon Developed In Partnership With Istalia Will Become Mainstay of Kingdom's Land-based Fighting Forces.

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One of the compact Model 2 Majatran Rifle prototypes being put through is paces during an extensive testing period.

July 4502 - Following rigorous testing in near-combat situations, the Majatran Rifle is set to be rolled out as the main assault weapon of the Vanukean army.

The semi-automatic/fully automatic weapon developed in collaboration with the Republic of Istalian Defence Ministry will become the standard service rifle of all infantry battalions by the end of the decade.

The MoD confirmed that the Model 1 Rifle (based on the Vanukean-developed prototype) will now be mass manufactured by Vanuku's state-owned defence industries supported by private munitions firms, such as Royal Krmj.

A more compact Model 2 based on an Istalian prototype will be commissioned and specifically allocated to elite and special force troops.

Defence Minister General Andrj Zhtál said: "The Majatran Rifle revolutionises the ability of the Vanukean and Istalian infantry units to project firepower in close quarters combat with the enemy.

"Muzzle velocity, effective fire range, sighting technologies and the amunition feed system have all been improved compared to current norms as have ergonomics of the weapon.

"We have also effectively developed a new intermediate cartridge family for the assault rifle with particular emphasis on minimising recoil and improving accuracy and penetration over long distance firing - typically 600 metres.

"This weapon, once again, puts Vanukean Armed Forces ahead of the game as we progress into the 46th century."
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Aquinas » Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:26 pm

September 4502

Cat shoves baby Eliyahu out of crib
Hosians and Felinists locked in bitter inter-faith feud

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For the last 20 years in a quiet eastern suburb of the city of Bartletstad, the local branch of the Reformed Hosian Church has quietly and peaceably shared the same building as a congregation of Felinist cat-worshippers. Religious scholars and social commentators have hailed the arrangement as a unique example of inter-faith co-operation, and have also marvelled at how successfully the Hosians and Felinists have worked together on voluntary activities and charitable projects.

Now, however, it seems as though all those years of harmonious co-existence have gone down the drain, and the two religious communities are at fierce logger-heads with each other.

The reason?

Srvla, the cat who lives at the building and who the Hosians and Felinists have been caring for jointly, has decided to shove the baby Eliyahu doll out of its cribs. The Hosian vicar has repeatedly removed the cat and put the doll back in, but each time Srvla has shoved baby Elyahu out again so that she can take the comfortable place in the crib for herself.

One Hosian worshipper speaking under conditions of anonymity, told us:

It used to be so lovely here. Everybody got along, and there were no problems between the Hosians and the Felinists. But now, everything has changed. We've had people arguing and shouting at each other about what to do about the cat. Some people are saying let the cat do what it wants, other people are saying we should shut it out of the hall, other people are saying that would be cruel and would be excluding it from the community. There have even been actual physical fights. If this carries on, I think it is going to split us apart, and I really feel that would be very sad and such a waste.
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:38 pm

Royal Princess To Marry Heir To Zhtál Dukedom
Current and Former Prefects Heavily Influenced Courtship and Engagement of Future Queen and Baron Jebr

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Princess Agzé Banmek-Sntazed whose engagement to Baron Jebr Zhtál has been announced.

January 4503 - Princess Agzé, granddaughter of the King and currently the second in line to the Vanukean Throne, is to marry Jebr Zhtál, the heir to the Duchy of Vrzkel, the Palace has confirmed.

Her Royal Highness - who is the first born child of Crown Prince Juhn, The Archduke of Banstill, announced her engagement to Baron Jebr of Havendam, whose father Duke Kspar is a former Prefect of Vanuku.

It will mean the two powerful aristocratic houses of Banmek-Sntazed and Zhtál-Merlkai - often seen as political rivals over the last two centuries - will be brought much closer together.

It is believed both Duke Kpsar and his successor as Prefect, Baron Dnkai Könnyrahe, have been heavily involved in encouraging the courtship and subsequent engagement.

In an official statement His Majesty King Wrntukai VI said he was "delighted" for his granddaughter, who one day is expected to be crowned Vanuku's second female monarch. Archduke Juhn said his daughter's engagement has his "full blessing" and had "touched his heart".

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Baron Jebr, heir to the Zhtál-Merlkai dukedom, who is expected to quit his role as Foreign minister.

Confirming the engagement to the Grand Council, Prefect Könnyrahe said: "This is a momentous occasion for our nation - the coming together of two of the greatest noble houses of the Kingdom will help to sustain peace and prosperity in perpetuity."

Baron Jebr, who has been serving as Foreign Minister under the New Royal Front government, is expected to step down from his role forthwith to concentrate on his new commitments as consort to a future queen.
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