Hulstria and Gao-Soto

[Martinulus]

HDV finally returns to power after long exile; Goddestreu claims "victory for everyone"
Election Night, 3746


HDV Leader Maximilian Goddestreu (in the middle) is smiling on the results as they come in

Kien, Hulstria - Tonight's big winner is the Hosianisch-Demokratisches Verbund, which stormed ahead to its best performance in 60 years and finally managed to return to the centre of power from which the former natural party of government was ousted. As the results came in, it became apparent that the HDV had once more managed to turn the Crownlands orange - the party only lost in Crownland Hulstria, which reverted to its familiar red, but stormed ahead to retake its traditional heartlands in Gao-Showan Hilgar and Mitrania from the FKP, while also narrowly edging into office in Crownland Budenlar. Meanwhile, Kuratha's poplar Minister-President Richard Teichert led the charge for his party in his Crownland, which resulted in an impressive absolute majority. Graf Peter von Donnelshoffen zu Pieterspalz rounded off the excellent score for the party after an unexpected endorsement from the Crownlanderists secured him the Governor-General's Office. Speaking on the night itself, HDV Leader Maximilian Goddestreu, referring to the election slogan "Für jedermann", claimed the victory for everyone: "This is not just a victory for us, or for those who have trusted us with our vote; this is - or rather should be - a victory for everyone. Good politics means sound government in the interests of every Crownlander. That is what we campaigned on. It's now incumbent on us to prove it, so let's make this a victory for everyone."

The HDV has not brought forth a Staatsminister since the popular Janna Goddestreu; its last participation in government was under Konrad Egli in 3640. For the Hosian Democrats, politically reared with their party's great past role, marginality has never been easy; the soft-spoken, moderate former party of government had trouble maintaining its visibility as an opposition party. It took an eloquent leader of the likes of Oli Stolcker and now Maximilian Goddestreu to break the silence and improve the party's electoral performance. Now the party is back in government, Goddestreu was quick to temper the expectations: "We've all read about our party's role in the history books; I believe my family name figures a modest few times as well. In those days it was not our capacity to win government, but to win -in- government that our party was known for. So let's temper that enthusiasm and get to work proving that reputation is engrained in our party's very DNA."

Bürggraf Goddestreu resurrected another HDV tradition: not talking about coalitions until the last vote has been counted and not excluding anyone. He hinted, though, that he wanted an "efficient government", perhaps indicating that he is aiming for a two-party coalition. In his call to outgoing Staatsminister Hartmuth Ackersmann, sources suggest, Goddestreu invited the FKP to talks on a new orange-blue coalition. Commenting on the SRL's Regina de Wyrch's comments later in the night, the prospective Staatsminister showcased his dry wit: "I don't know what to think. But if it's any consolation, it seems that Frau de Wyrch herself doesn't either: apparently 20 seats is a victory but ten times that number is not. That's her prerogative." Governor-General Von Donnelshoffen zu Pieterspalz, a constitutional lawyer, noted that perhaps there was "confusion" about the office of Governor-General and opted to be very clear in his reaction: "Just to clear up the confusion: I intend to perform my role as our constitution dictates, with the modesty that high office most of all deserves."

Coalition talks are due to start tomorrow as Goddestreu speaks to the party leaders in order to secure the necessary support.

[Alain Delors]

FKP Elects New Leader to Enter Coalition Talks
December 29, 3746

Katharina Greyffenstein

Following the resignation of outgoing Staatsminister Hartmuth von Ackersmann, the FKP convention met today at its traditional gathering place within the palatial walls of Schlosshotel Rauhenstein, the centerpiece of a large Hulstrian countryside estate owned by one of its many aristocratic donors. There, in a closed session excluding the media, 500 delegates, elected by the communal party branches, cast their votes in order to determine the next leader of their party. There were only three candidates, namely interim Chairwoman and Vize-Staatsministerin Katharina Greyffenstein, Education Minister Fujio Nakanishi and Environment Minister Miranda von Dahlenstein. Economics Minister Dietpold Gellsinger did not put his name forward as candidate and endorsed Greyffenstein instead, implying that the centrist wing represented by the Vize-Staatsministerin and the economically liberal faction led by Gellsinger had entered an alliance.

After five hours, the FKP grandees retrated from the backrooms of the castle to meet the press downstairs in the foyer, where journalists had been waiting eagerly since the early morning hours for the results to be announced. It was then revealed that Greyffenstein had achieved a first-round victory, with Nakanishi on the second and Dahlenstein on the third place. The exact results were not disclosed.

Greyffenstein told the press that she would enter coalition talks with the HDV aiming at the formation of a conservative coalition, saying that "there is a constructive, working relationship between my party and the Hosian Democrats, as we both draw inspiration from the successful centre-right two-party governments that have governed our country in the first half of the last century. We will however not only draw inspiration from the past as any wise leader would do, but keep future generations in mind when laying out our agenda, which means that environmental awareness will remain a vital part of the next government's mission."

[Captain-Socialist]

New Dynasty Declared, Dual-Monarchy Abolished

November 3789, First Year of the Mizuki Era

The new Heavenly Empire banner, replacing the old Unity Tricolour, symbolises the unity of Eastern and Western heritage in the new Empire and the natural position of the Imperial state in the divine cosmic order.

In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress - After centuries of Septemberism, the slow erosion of the old order by apathy and decadence has been completed. The old Dual-Monarchy, having lost the Mandate of Heaven, has been replaced by a new and virile force. The Divine Living Goddess, Yukio-Labsburg Mizuki, has lead a movement to claim the twin thrones and bring about a new age. In the last election, her opponents disbanded their party and simply let her win. The Divine Empress, beloved of the nation, has achieved a mandate of a 100% - a sure sigh of her divine right to rule, so easily is she able to bring the masses into the fold.

Already, across the Empire, the signs of the old order are swept away like garbage. The glorious new Empire of Great Mikuni-Hulsterreich is heralded by the blasts of a thousand trumpets, calling forth the children of heaven to dutiful service. The Dual-Monarchy was a paper tiger, uninterested and incapable of interacting with the wider world, Mikuni-Hulsterreich shall instead be a force for order and stability across the globe. All races and peoples have be embraced by the glory of our empowered benevolence. We shall crush all those who dare destabilise our beautiful continent, and endeavour to spread the truth of the Gao-Showan philosophy and culture to the spiritually starved and suffering peoples of the Western continents. We shall not shy from intervention by force, we shall not back down from confronting the aggressor with wrathful anger. We shall build a mighty coalition of Gao-Showan states to permanently force all Western Imperialism from the continent.

The Hulstrian volk are no longer of the West, for they have dwelt in the land of the rising sun for centuries now, and have been fully assimilated into the divine order and no longer wish to be associated with distant Luthori and Dundorf, from whose tyranny they escaped politically centuries ago but only recently spiritually. Besides, in the long centuries since the Dual-Monarchy was established thanks entirely to Gao-Showan Nationalism despite the usurpation of the Septemberist movement of it's purpose, racial intermarriage has made our peoples one. The Dual-Monarchy no longer has a purpose, for the two nations are now a true nation.

Together, we shall crush our enemies and build the greatest empire Terra has ever seen.

[Captain-Socialist]

Empress Welcomes Zardic Revolutionaries in Provocative Move
January 3790, Second Year of the of the Mizuki Era


In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress - Our divine sovereign, the Empress Yukio-Labsburg Mizuki, has thrown down the gauntlet to the corrupt power of Zardic neocolonialism by offering sanctuary to the leaders of the Demokratia Alternativaj party, who wish to establish a provisional government aboard as part of their plan to overthrow the evil ZPP. The spineless Septemberists of the past would never have made such a bold move, surely a sigh of the glory of our Oriental Imperium. Surely, we should indeed glory in the many great and righteous conflicts our Empress shall lead us into, for great nations are forged in blood and iron and do not tread lightly.

[Captain-Socialist]

All Power Consolidated in the Imperial Family as "Makutāgureifangu" Period Ends
February 3792, Fourth Year of the Mizuki Era

Nearly three years after the Dual Monarchy was bloodlessly overthrown, the Empress Yukio-Labsburg Mizuki and her family have achieved absolute power, transforming the country into an absolute monarchy of unusual absoluteness even for absolute monarchies.

In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress - The time of Makutāgureifangu, seizure of power, is at an end. The Sovereign of the Eastern Sun has in four years become one of the most powerful monarchs in the entire world, abolishing even cabinet government, now ruling with a ministry consisting entirely of her direct relatives. She has taken personal ownership of the means of production, incorporating the entire national economy into the crown estates in a system of "Imperial Socialism." The Imperial Conference is now a purely advisory body, as the Imperial Family controls all government ministries, major industries, land, military commands and provincial governorships directly. The Imperial Family is huge, with virtually all Princes and Princess possessing multiple wives, husbands, concubines and consorts in order to ensure the families continued growth. Many more have been adopted from other aristocratic houses or simply off the street, if displaying desired genetic traits. The destination between colonial and Crownland provinces has been levelled, with all governed with the same firm and direct hand. A new constitution is currently being written which will confirm the status of the Imperial House, up to and including the right to jus prime noctis.

1) That the Sovereign of the Eastern Sun is the supreme political power, as the living Godhead and the head of the divine Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg.

2) That the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg is invested with a divine heritage, demand reverence and obedience from ordinary humans.

3) That executive-level politics is the sole reserve for members of the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg, who are invested by Divine Mandate with the right and the ability to rule. Cabinet posts, premierships, high military office and provincial governorships are all reserved entirely for members of the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg.

4) That no ordinary human possesses a legal right to challenge the authority of the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg by attempting to usurp the functions of government laid in the above article from the Imperial Monarch and their family.

5) That all ordinary humans democratically elected as representatives of the people, are restricted to a advisory role.

6) That every ordinary human born in the Empire, who is a true citizen, is born a servant for life of the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg over whom the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg has the power of life and death.

7) That the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg reserves the right of jus prime noctis on all sexually fertile adults within the empire, that the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg may never die out.

9) That no ordinary human within the empires boundaries has the right to refuse to marry or become a concubine of a member of the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg.

10) That there be no limit on the number of spouses or concubines a member of the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg may take.

11) That all land and property, unless explicitly exempt, belongs to the Imperial House of Yukio-Labsburg and is only leased to ordinary humans.

Resistance to Imperial rule is non-existent, such is the evident divinity of the glorious Empress. All bow in fear and wonder to the awesome might of the Sovereign of the Eastern Sun, living Godhead and heir to the Eternal Harmony and Empire Magnificent of Yukio the Great, Emperor of Sekowo.

Imperial Census to Introduce New Categories to Reflect Changing Face of Nation

A "Borukusuzaranguman" (Census Man) getting ready for a big job. This is the first new census since the abolition of the Dual-Monarchy, and with the replacement of the old binary of "Hulstrians" and "Gao-Showans" with a variety of more detailed sub-categories.

For generations, the people of Mikuni and Hulstria were divided into two simple categories, Hulstrian and Gao-Showan. However, even then it was a oversimplification. Now, centuries upon centuries after the end of Apartheid and with the recent abolition of a system entirely predicated upon a clear difference between "Hulstria" and "Gao-Soto", these two binary choices seem ridiculous. The Dundorfian language is rarely spoken in public in most of the nation, long since overtaken by the Hulstro-Mikun "dialect", a language clearly Dundorfian in origin but now virtually unintelligable to a Dundorf native due to the influence of Gao-Showan speech. Hulstrians and Gao-Showans have been intermarrying for many generations, and the lines between the two cultures are blurred.

"The age of Hester and Miko is over" Princess Yukio-Labsburg Yorzora, 123th cousin removed of the Empress and Coordinator of the new Census told a press conference, to muffled laughter, "it's time the census reflected our nations true diversity. For too long, people have been forced between being Hulstrian or Gao-Showan, when in truth many people who were registered as "Hulstrian" would have been shot on sight by the early Hulstrian settlers. Likewise, some Gao-Showans are barely Mikokuzin - simply registering as such because they "look" oriental."


Hester and Miko is a iconic sit-com which plays off absurd exaggerations of Hulstrian and Gao-Showan stereotypes. Such shallow stereotypes, however, are no longer representative of reality, and even old politically incorrect shows like this have prominent "mixed-race" characters.

The new census will include at least a dozen new categories, including Hulstro-Showan, Gisoten, Reich-Hulstrians, North-Sekowan, Kunihito, Gao-Draddwyr and others. Even with this notwithstanding, it is expected that the census will show some dramatic changes in the nations demographics, with many predicting the numbers of Hosian believers to be dramatically falling, given the apparently widespread public acceptance of the Imperial Cult.

[Captain-Socialist]

Hulstro-Mikun Churches Ordered to Cut Off all Foreign Ties
January 3798, Ninth Year of the Mizuki Era

All major Hosian leaders, such as this Selucian Partiarchalist Bishop, will now be appointed by the Imperial Family and not by their foreign metropoles. Foreign missionaries are banned, and all Churches must register with the Imperial Family for approval before preaching on or promoting any specific doctrine.

In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress - Witnessing troubles with religious instability aboard, the Sovereign of the Eastern Sun has decided to increase her control over the Hosian community - lest a rift appear between the Hosian Faith and the Imperial Cult. Therefore, the Sovereign of the Eastern Sun has announced legalisation intended to create "Patriotic Churches" with no attachments to foreign powers. This is intended to prevent the Hosian community acting as a nest of anti-government sentiment, undermining the official Imperial Cult.

This comes at a time when Hosians abroad are increasingly attempting to organise politically and interfere with the policies of various sovereign nations. In order to defend the Imperial Cult while avoiding the pitfalls of a Malivian-Lodamunese approach to religion, our Divine Sovergin has decided to take control of the situation and bring her guidance directly into the everyday affairs of her Hosian subjects. Perhaps in time they will forget their invisible God and worship only the Divine Empress, who shows them such benevolence.

No Hulstro-Mikun delegates will be allowed to leave for the Patriarchal Churches Council.

[Captain-Socialist]

Empress Grants Monoploy Rights and Great House Status to House Hākuānen of Lutherische Bai
February 3798, Ninth Year of the Mizuki Era

In a especially gracious move, the Empress has elevated the Hākuānen of Lutherische Bai to Great House status and given them exclusive control of the northern port towns. Pictured here is the Daimyo-Baron Ottokar Kenji Lambert Sieghard Hākuānen, now a Imperial Monopolist.

In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress - The Hākuānen are members of rich and powerful Luthoro-Hulstrian minority, as evidenced by their flaming red hair which the Luthori call "ginger". From now on they are to be known as the Great House of Hākuānen-Rasōrisukubai, having outperformed many more... well bred Luthero-Hulstrian families in running the great docks and shipyards of the historical colonial city of Lutherische Bai (Rasōrisukubai in the common speech). Some have suggested this was partially because they more readily accepted the new Dynasty than other Luthoro-Hulstrians - who were, shall we say, too attached to the old Rothingren-Traugotts and Septemberism to be efficient members of the new Industrial-Feudalist order. The Daimyo-Baron is now one of the most influential nobles in the industrial heartland of Budenlar, have exclusive rights to oversee and distribute wealth collected from tariffs and exports. As fits the current Feudal-Socialist policy of Her Divine Majesty, the position of Imperial Monopolist comes with the responsibility to care for the workers of the costal cities - something which a man like the Daimyo-Baron, as good a businessman as he clearly is, might struggle with.

Ottokar represents the rising of a new class of Industrial-Aristocrats, who are beginning to supplant the old landed aristocrats of the Old Crownland system. This class depends on the Imperial Family for position and wealth, maintaining and overseeing the vast Imperial Estates, which since the reforms of 3792 (Year 4, Mizuki Era) have included nearly all sectors of the nations economy, in return for a share of the profit. The duty of Imperial Monopolist is one of the highest possible offices that can be held by those who are not members of the Imperial Family, and generally involves the Imperial family leasing absolute control of a certain area or even a specific industry to a scion of a Great House, preventing other Great Houses from taking any share of the profits of that sector, which are divided exclusively between the Monopolist and the Imperial treasury.

As a scion of a new Great House, the Daimyo-Baron Ottokar is expected to run for the Landsraad in the next elections - alone with many other of his relatives and associated Houses Minor, such as the House Raban.

[Captain-Socialist]

Mizuki Ten: Tenth Year of the Mizuki Era to Feature Extensive Anniversary Celebrations
January 3799, Tenth Year of the Mizuki Era

To Her Imperial and Heavenly Majesty, Sovereign of the Eastern Sun, Kōgō-Kaisārin of the Great Empire of Mikuni-Harusutoria, Empress of Sekowo Yukio-Labsburg Mizuki, we offer a hearty hail - MAY HER REIGN LAST A THOUSAND YEARS!

In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress - As the new year dawns, so does the second decade of the glorious rule of the Imperial House Yukio of Labsburg and it's scion, Her Imperial and Heavenly Majesty, Sovereign of the Eastern Sun, Kōgō-Kaisārin of the Great Empire of Mikuni-Harusutoria, Empress of Sekowo Yukio-Labsburg Mizuki. In this glorious decade, we have seen the decadent trappings of democratic post-modernity swept away. While the Western nations rot themselves with leftism, out of control libertarian capitalism and bean-counting parliamentary-mob rule - we have turned what was a empty charade of a constitutional monarchy into a true monarchy. Our Enlightened Despotism has signalled the dawn of a new civilisation, one based on obedience, order and loyalty. Our new Dynasty is truly divine, outshining the fossilised Rothingren-Traugotts in their physical beauty, mental brilliance and spiritual strength. They have given a place to every man, and put every man in his place. The Great are privileged and rewarded for their righteous endeavour, while the poor are cared for by their benevolent betters, whom they gratefully adore. The state is no longer without a face, for the state is personified Empress and Beloved Imperial House, whose stern love drives us, the simple masses, to ever greater success in production, warfare and culture.

As befits a nation so enamoured of the wondrous monarchial principle, this entire year shall be one of great rejoicing. This is the first decade of thousands we shall enjoy without the heavy burden of civic duty or difficult decisions - as the Glorious Sovereign of the Eastern Sun is the world's brain, and shall give us one thought and will with her immense wisdom. No need to want for anything, for she shall and the Great Houses who are at her bidding provide us with everything. Healthcare, housing, employment, education and a stable and happy life - all we must offer in return is our unquestioning, unconditional obedience to our Divine Monarch. To die for the the Empress is a sweeter thing than to die for the homeland. All who reject her radiance shall die at our loyal hands, we shall leave no traitor or rebel alive. All the nations of the world shall bow down before our empire, the supreme polity - the ultimate civilisation.

[Captain-Socialist]

War Fever Sweeps Nation!
January 3799, Sixteenth Year of the Mizuki Era


Her Heavenly Majesty, Sovergin of the Eastern Sun, informed cheering crowds in Miyako of outbreak of war. Later, the national legislature (the Landsraad) was notified by text.

In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress - The entire Empire, from the great Dovani plains to the booming dockyards of Lutherische Bai, is ecstatic at the news of the outbreak of war with Zardugal. As every school has taught since the beginning of the new dynasty, there is nothing more glorious, noble or beautiful than a good death. The youth of the nation cries out for blood. Thousands of women, young girls and males classed as "submissive homosexuals" have already signed up for the "Anti-Pacifist Sex Strike," in which "anyone who doesn't kill, doesn't fuck." At long last, the nation eagerly awaits the chance to violently express it's superiority in some distant land. Few people actually know or care what the war with Zardugal is about, which is for the best since they are lower class, but that doesn't dampen their patriotic frenzy in the slightest. We now have a young generation who have fully grown up in a post-Septemberist society, and are thus fully inoculated with the aggressive drives promoted by the states ideologies of militarism.

An expeditionary force of Imperial Army, Great House Private armies and volunteers will rendezvous with the Indralan fleet at the mid-point between Dovani and Majatra before proceeding to join the Khagans armies. It is the the hope of all involved that they kill as many enemies as possible, without bring dishonour to the empire by cowardice. That is our way.

[Baron_Harkonnen]

In Worship of the Imperial Household, we Dedicate this Article to the Divine Empress -

The Daimyo-Baron Ottakar Kenji Lambert Sieghard Hākuānen, Scion of House Hākuānen, Imperial Monopolist of the Northern Coast and Governor-Protector of Luthorische Bai, is delighted to announce the beginning of business negotiations with Abdlmecid Ám'ádsrmko Kamék, Yabek and personal representative of the Khagan of the Jelbic Peoples in Barmenia, with the blessing of Her Imperial and Heavenly Majesty. The negotiations have been confirmed to be on the upgrading of the Jelbic armed forces destructive capabilities. House Hākuānen is a major developer of heavy industry generally, and following the recent liberalisation of research into chemical and biological weaponry, the Daimyo-Baron is expecting 'a vastly, mutually profitable relationship for both parties of this agreement!'

His Industrious Excellency proceeded to cackle for a solid minute and a half.