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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:28 pm

Prefect Blasts Kalopia Over Northern Council Airbase
Duke Zhtál Says Kazulian Financial Incentives Have Tempted Republic To Put Greed Ahead of Majatran Security

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Prefect Zhtál says Kalopia has struck an ungodly deal.

August 4436 - Vanukean Prefect Duke Noh Zhtál has launched a scathing attack against the Kalopian government branding the Republic "Kazulia's lap dog".

The Duke is said to be furious over the Majatran Union of Nation's initial decision to allow Kalopia to enjoy all the economic benefits of being a MUN observer state while strengthening defensive ties with Kazulia. The situation is now being reviewed after protest from several parties in the General Assembly.

Kazulia, and by default the Northern Council, already has an airbase (The Ellinor Ketelsen Air Base) in Kalopia and during the death throes of the Jelbanian crisis earlier this century nuclear-capable bombers were located there, first raising concerns. Kalopia has taken advantage of multi-billion Wantuni trade and investment deals with Kazulia and is therefore reluctant to close the base and deny the northern powerhouse military access.

The Vanukean Prefect said: "Kalopia has shown itself for what it is - a nation not capable of standing up for itself, so it has struck an ungodly deal with the Kazulians, and therefore the Northern Council as a whole, to deploy its bombers in their country.

"Because of the ordnance these bombers can carry, it means an existential threat is posed to all surrounding Majatran countries.

"When asked to make a common sense decision and to close this base, the Kalopian government whines on about ancient security threats; but when Kazulia comes knocking with more money we see that the true incentive is financial greed.

"Kalopia is fast becoming Kazulia's lap dog and will do anything its master wants as long as it is petted and fed. Any attempt to fall out of line and a short tug on the financial lead brings it back to obedience. It is truly a pathetic situation when you consider the risk close-by nations like Istalia, Solentia and Jakania are now under.

"I encourage the MUN executive and the general assembly to take the appropriate action to demonstrate to Kalopia that it cannot have its cake and eat it. This is not about picking sides but it is about what is right by fellow Majatran nations."

The Prefect said he was deploying the 4th Carrier Fleet to international waters to the south of Kalopia to carry out manoeuvres for "an indefinite" period.
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:54 pm

Multinational Rapid Response Force Carries Out Preliminary Training Exercises
Western Vanuku Is Backdrop for Majatran Armed Alliance Defensive Manoeuvres

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MAA forces "invade" a beach in western Vanuku as part of the training exercises.

September 4436 - The first comprehensive training exercises involving the multinational Majatran Armed Alliance Response Force (MAARF) have been carried out in western Vanuku.

The army-sized unit is the vanguard defensive force of the Majatran Union of Nations to which with all full members of the organisation provide personnel, arms and equipment.

All four geographically-spread corps of MAARF are ready to be deployed at a moment's notice either in the defence of MUN nations or on offensive or expeditionary duties overseas. They are backed up by naval forces and air wings, which again are provided by full member nations of the MUN.

Doctrines are also being drawn up by senior army commanders which allow the force to expand to a multi-army-sized battle group linking in with standing troops in member nations if and when necessary.

Initial training involving the deployment of the four MAARF corps took place in Mkldrekrnékin west Vanuku supported by elements from the Vanukean 3rd fleet in the Verranderlijke Ocean and the 12 and 15th Vanukean air wings.

Early stage training centred on assimilation and integration of the various national armed personnel and developing new command and control procedures. This was followed by defensive operations aimed at repelling a coastal invasion and a coastal offensive scenario.

Overseeing exercises was General Mrjkai Trmékez, Majatran Armed Alliance (MAA) Supervisor and MAARF Commanding Officer. He said: " We have been able to carry out our first large-scale training exercises and bring all four corps together for what was a familiarisation exercise followed by a typical defensive scenario that the force could be engaged in.

"We will be ramping up training exercises through the next few months utilising different terrain and scenarios, honing our soldiers and preparing them for any given situation."
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:49 pm

Vanuku Willing to Take Refugees As Tensions Between Cobura and Zardugal Rise
Prefect Wants To Host Talks To Help End Religious Oppression and Ease Ideological Differences.

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Hundreds of children are among the immigrants that have arrived on the southern Vanukean border with Zardugal.

March 4437 - The Vanukean Internal Affairs Minister has announced plans to take half of the 42,500 migrants left in Cobura following the recent mass immigration crisis.

Rnúf Ashur said many hundreds of immigrants had already been entering southern Vanuku from northern Zardugal as a result of the Kingdom's open door approach to people seeking asylum. However, he also said that the government was willing to help thousands more people in need of humanitarian aid and share the burden with Cobura and other nations around the continent.

He also announced a multi-million VAN package to create comfortable facilities and amenities to meet the requirements of the immigrants while they were being processed and prepared for a new life in the country. The Minister said all immigrants would be given integration aid, lessons in the Wrnukaék language and given every chance to find employment and start a new life in Vanuku.

Meanwhile, Vanuku has also announced that it will attempt to broker an end to tensions between Cobura and Zardugal and find a workaround solution to end religious oppression and ease ideological differences.

Prefect Duke Noh Míhaljsrmko Zhtál said he was reaching out personally to the Coburan and Zardic Prime Ministers to request they meet with him in the Vanukean capital Wiel to talk through the tensions.

He said: "The talks are absolute necessary and we hope both parties will be willing to attend, so we can find solutions. the refugee crisis is good for no one and that should be the priority."
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:20 am

Prefect to Stand Down In January
Duke Zhtál Will Also Make Way For New Leader of the Z-MJP After 12 Years At The Helm.

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Current Finance Minister Dr Ershébef Trmékez is set to become the new leader of the Z-MJP.

August 4438 - Prefect Duke Noh Míhaljsrmko Zhtál has announced he is to stand down from the position at next January's election.

Duke Zhtál, who has been head of government for the last 11 years, will also step down as leader of the Z-MJP, currently the largest party in the Kingdom and part of a governing coalition with the Greater Nationalists.

In line with the party's constitution, the current leader is able to nominate his or her successor. And for the first time in the Z-MJP's history, the Duke has decided to nominate someone outside the aristocratic Zhtál-Merlkai family.

Subsequently, current Minister of Finance Dr Ershébef Juhnsme Trmékez, who expertly guided the country through the recent Majatran economic crisis, is expected to take on the mantle of new leader.

The Duke's son, Kspar Nohsrmko Zhtál, is expected to hold the position of deputy leader while experienced politician and current Internal Affairs Minister and Deputy Leader, Baron Rnúf Herlkasrmko Ashur, is set to move away from domestic politics and take up a position at World Congress.

Duke Zhtál said: "I will have served 12 years and two terms as Prefect when I step down. This has been during one of the most turbulent times for Majatra, with the end game of the Jelbanian conflict being played out and then the continental financial crisis to deal with.

"But it has also been a time when Vanuku has stepped up to the plate and continued to be at the forefront of Terran politics and the key player in helping Majatran prosper and stay safe.

"Dr Trmékez is an excellent candidate to be taking over as leader of the party and I wish her the very best of luck in pushing things forward and continuing the great work in partnership with the Greater Nationalists."
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:32 pm

Nuclear Capable Aircraft Could Be Deployed At New Northern Hemisphere Base
MUN Defence Chief Says It Must Be Ready to React Swiftly and Appropriately If Security Compromised


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Strategic Bombers from the Vanukean 12th Air Wing are among the aircraft that looked destined for the base in Reunni.

August 4438 - Vanukean nuclear-capable bombers could soon be based in the far north of Terra as part of a MUN defence force being assembled there.

The Majatran Union of Nations has negotiated the opening of a coastal military base in the south eastern Dankuk state of Reunni, a short hop from the border with Kazulia. In return, Dankuk will receive 40 billion DRA in economic aid of the next 10 years.

The Majatran Armed Alliance - the defensive arm of the MUN has already said it will be looking to permanently deploy personnel and vessels at the base; now it seems a Vanukean air formation (the 12th Air Wing) attached to the MAA ground force could also be deployed there. The wing contains a number of strategic and tactical stealth bombers capable of carrying nuclear ordnance.

General Mrjkai Trmékez, Majatran Armed Alliance (MAA) Supervisor, said: "The primary commitment of the MAA is the defence of the MUN members and our allies and close associate nations. Having a base in the northern hemisphere gives us the options to react quickly, with appropriate force should a northern ally be threatened. The idea of having Vanukean nuclear-capable bombers based there is a realistic option that we are looking at and is an appropriate response to similar situations we currently face in Majatra. But these craft are also capable of delivering conventional payloads with devastating effect and precision and so all options are on the table."

Vanuku is also negotiating further economic ties with Dankuk to complement existing trade deals between the two countries.
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Maxington » Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:26 pm

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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

Postby Sisyphus » Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:48 pm

Vanukean Prefect "Surprised" By Reaction To Paper Talk
Duke Zhtál Says NC Allies Have Knee-Jerked Without Clarifying The Situation With His Government or The MUN

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Prefect Duke Noh Zhtál who is concerned the situation was not clarified with him.


September 4438 - Prefect Duke Noh Zhtál has said he was surprised to be confronted by accusations of Vanukean sabre-rattling over newspaper speculation that bombers with nuclear ordnance could be deployed in Dankuk.

The Vanukean 12th Air Wing includes nuclear capable bomber craft, and MUN Defence Chief General Mrjkai Trmékez was reported as saying that deployment in Reunni was "a realistic option" and that it was an option being considered.

It led to condemnation of Zhtál and his nation from leading Northern Council nations Kazulia and Hutori who have received criticism themselves for continuing to utilise a base in Kalopia capable of hosting nuclear capable craft.

The Prefect said: "I am not into games of, 'He Said, She Said'. If the NC wants to clarify the situation come and speak to me, or my government ministers and please do not knee-jerk based on newspaper stories. I believe that is usual protocol.

"But given my reputation and my previous actions in stopping my cousin from using further nuclear weapons in the Jelbanian conflict, do they seriously believe I would try to push the current situation in a nuclear direction.

"General Mrjkai Trmékez is right to consider all options in planning for potential conflict and many nations have policies in place to allow its armed forces to consider nuclear strikes but he also went to great lengths to point out the conventional capability of these bombers too.

"Still, the reaction of the NC nations to the newspaper speculation of nuclear capable craft being deployed on their doorstep is interesting. It just may give them an insight into how Majatran nations have felt under severe threat by the base at Kalopia ever since the 6th Bomber Wing was deployed there for a period of time. To live under the shadow that that air wing may return is not particularly appealing. I would not want to inflict that on anyone else."
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Re: Wrntu Wrnuke! (Forwards Vanuku!)

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