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Postby ChengherRares1 » Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:06 pm

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October 4907
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Lodamun-Kalistan railway finished after 600 years, cryptocurrency proves stable
Agriculture sees strong boom, Endralonese investments pour in; green energy the future?
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Providence - Recent actions by the state, both in solving internal crises such as the labour shortage and housing crisis, as well enable mass investments in foreign nations have proven successful for Lodamese economy, which as of now experiences a 5.16% GDP growth rate and it seems to stabilize around it as despite the overstretch of the national budget, inflation has been kept under control and with wise management by authorities, the economic growth and thus revenue was suffice to stabilize the budget and even offer the government and companies operating abroad more profits and more disposable income that will be invested as officials have said "in the military as well in public services, while we look toward opening new nuclear powerplants in the next decade if times are good". The wise market socialist tactics, in which Loadmun has as well a private sector to the amazement of some, as well fair wages and incentives for the talented, offers Lodamun much success internationally, as the nation becomes more present on international stage and has stronger ties with neighbors and nations across oceans, such as Artania, who represents as of right now, 65% of total investments done by Lodamese, be them the government or the companies activating there, showing a massive preference to invest in Artania, and especially with rise of ACON, a possible partnership that would offer Lodamun great economic deals and bolster the already fast growing economy more power.


Lodamun-Kalistan bridge of friendship over Jah river finalized after 600 years of waiting
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One of the top priority projects after the huge spending over foreign economies in Artania, was the nicknamed "bridge of friendship" infrastructural project with Kalistan, a project forgotten by Lodamese for more than half a millennia, encompassing an important link between the two national railways, as well offering better economic opportunities and closer ties. The bridge for the most part was left unfinished, alongside missing railways from the bridge to Ellington, however recent actions of Lodamun sought to repair relations and finalize the project at last. While the project was met with lot of problems, from local mismanagement, setbacks, lack of funding for a year or two thanks to the budget being spent abroad in investing, as well local politicking over how to construct the railway, the project was announced as finalized this month, with 20th November to be the inauguration date, when the railway and the bridge will become finally usable and enable cheaper imports from Kalistan, especially steel and raw materials, such as wood (hopes from the government who relies on foreign timber). The first part of the project encompassed the railway being built up to the river, which was bit more difficult, with mistakes as well technical issues and of the terrain, however with the link built up to the river, Lodamese authorities have given greenlight to local building companies to cooperate over the bridge construction, with the pillars built on the Lodamese side of the river Jah, which went rather smooth, however again mistakes happened with linking up with the other part, as well lack of funds and equipment for a period of time thanks to overspending abroad, which led to reconstruction of two of the pillars, who have proven a successful operation this time around, linking up perfectly with the other half. At last, followed by last checks and close inspection, it was concluded that the bridge is safe and after a period of time it will be opened to usage. Providence also expressed intention for a possible road linking up with Ellington, despite the car ban, as government permits cars with economic roles such as trucks, gas tanks, utilitarian cars and public transport, increasing possible trade and tourism between the two nations. An inauguration party will be held on the 20th November this year, with "bridge of friendship" being first step to reconciliation with Kalistan.

Endralon Open Banking Sectors (OBS) invests swaths of capital in state enterprises running agricultural activities, farmers welcome state funds
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Lodamese agriculture has raised foreign interest, first from Lourenne and green companies, second from the Zardugalians who have invested too in agriculture, and now Endralon, with the important network of banks, the OBS, who have invested large amounts of capital in agriculture, a sector of Lodamun that maintains itself strong and having a spike in growth, with billions of LODs as revenue from exports and domestic consumption, which sees no stop, with possible hundreds of billions of LODs to come out of it by year 4920. While the agricultural sector grows, some fears are around it's polluting nature. Despite efforts from government to fix this, with urban farms, underground farms, boost in subsidies for ecological farming and organic goods, as well help from Lourenne, agricultural sector grows faster than the government can handle the growth to ensure sustainability and pragmatic approaches to environmental impact. Lodamese agriculture is renown for cereal exports such as wheat, chickens and potatoes, as top products from Lodamun, however rice, tomatoes, cucumber, apples and pigs come in second. Globally, Lodamun represents an important exporter, since the Kregon plateau and Lodamese plains offer great conditions for output, good black soil, as well good weather conditions. Agronomy also improved techniques and modernization of agriculture sees great development. For now, the state operates important companies in agriculture, which receive most foreign investment, with government subsidizing the local private initiatives, be them farmers or whole cooperatives, who also add both to domestic consumption and exports.

Lodamese Coin, the new state issued cryptocurrency proves stable enough, economists expect more usage
Government of Lodamun has worked long to digitalize the currency, but alongside that, it sought to create a strong cryptocurrency for trading, which has proven somewhat successful, with Lodamese Coin being a state issued currency that since it's inception has started to be used a lot, especially abroad in currency exchanges or deals with private companies that utilized themselves the coins. This may signal a return of stock exchanges, which is still a controversial issue in Lodamun, as the authorities are firm to hold onto the ban on stock exchanges.

Meanwhile the LOD has seen a decline globally, despite best attempts from Lodamese economists to work toward a solution over it. Despite best attempts, it's seen as rather average currency that has lost lot of value due to instability, turmoil and better currencies to be pegged. Lodamun has ensured that the LOD remains as a strong currency, which in turn, despite maintaining a low inflation rate, it is hurting when it comes to trade, as the LOD is somewhat too strong to be easily exchanged, thus why the Lodamese Coin may become some sort of second currency, if possible.

Investments come across nations, GDP growth around 5%, while inequality maintains low and manageable
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[Lodamese National Bank, inspired by Trinidad's FNB]
The recent spike in foreign investments has proven largely beneficial for Lodamun, as foreign nations as Zardugal, Endralon, Lourenne and Deltaria prove to be the nations with most shares and capital poured into Lodamun, with more to come, such as Kalistan, possibly Aloria, Trigunia and Davostan, as the leaders seek for more investors to come into Lodamun, alongside Lodamese steady efforts to help other nations grow. The GDP growth has seen since this change of policies to explore into the global markets, a large spike, leading to unprecedented growth, as well fears over it's sustainability, given the markets crash once in a while. It is yet to be seen what will happen when that will hit Lodamun, but for now Lodamun seems to enjoy growth, as well accusations from nations like Malivia, where workers have demanded better treatment. Speculations are made that Malivians have mismanaged the impressive amounts of Lodamese LODs wired in, as the government decided to send inspectors themselves and provide additional budget for the projects in Malivia, while also ensuring maximum transparency and oversight for the project, to ensure no more mismanagements of funds happen, as Lodamun is renown for healthy business practices and proper treatment of workers, be them Lodamese or outsiders. Back home, inequality seems to stabilize despite the recent economic boom, which is appreciated by Lodamese, but also looked upon with suspicions by some thinkers who fear a bourgeoisie class may exist thanks to some individuals wanting more of the growth, as well hardliners in the party fearing that Lodamun has became the very thing it swore to destroy.

Lodamun to invest more in green energy, closes last oil wells and mines
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Another decisive victory, aside banning of car companies from activating in Lodamun, is banning of all extraction based activities, simply put, the end of mining and oil proliferation as well in Lodamun as we know it. By a law in the Presidium, the government seeks to put a complete end to anything related to extraction of ores or resources from the Terran crust. Thanks to local strong lobby groups, protesters and inside pressures, the ESC has decided to end any proliferation of minerals in Lodamun, including the Endralonese Boros Oil company's activities, which was given a warning that in the coming months it will have to dismantle it's rigs and cease operations or else face seizure of property and legal punishments. Lodamese authorities will help Boros Oil retreat from Lodamun, covering transport expenses and ensuring no loss is made during the operations of leaving, which are expected around 1 or 2 months. Other small mines found in the mountains will be closed soon, one by one ,as Lodamun makes another step to green energy. Other attempts at green energy was the rejection of ESC of a possible legalization of private cars, as 51% of party members voted against such proposal. Meanwhile, Treemania and Lourenne government working hard together for limiting pollution here and developing better alternatives for the environment. Many Lodamese industries are trying to tap into the new pipe system that captures CO2 emissions, as well government subsidizing air filters in major cities, to help even more to a clean air.

Major cities have also invested heavily in green energy such as solar panels, as well seen to expand green areas in the urban centers and not only, with larger local parks and more trees planted as a communitarian effort. Statistics show rather interesting numbers as reforestation brings more of the natural lands back over time, as well offer a better view for visitors. Cities like Andalwood are seen as a mini-paradise, with green spaces everywhere, for people to walk out to and to combat the negative effects of climate change and of pollution caused by human activities in the area. Lastly, electrical powered cars as well alternative fuels are sought for the remaining public transport and utilitarian vehicles.

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Re: Lodamun

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Re: Lodamun

Postby ChengherRares1 » Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:40 pm

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The Crazies to sing for Lodamun as FOMAT XVII comes around
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Singers combining song and dance in a beautiful piece that is expected to raise controversy back home

Lodamun has seen a lot of change since last FOMAT. The fact that the entry was terrible confirmed that it is need for a total revamp over how Lodamese entries work, bringing in an alternative genre, taken from a Musical. Last FOMAT, Lodamun has fallen in the disgrace of foreign voters who have often put Lodamun on their least favorite, from the neopagan folk to the classical piece of song from Sunville, the outsiders have rejected these songs, leading the judges to pick a new approach. Recently Lodamun experienced lot of cultural activity in term of music, either as influence from Kalistan, as always, or from the local genres. Though the entry is less unique in the style, and more in the format of a Musical, over from which a part is taken to be sent to FOMAT, that being "No one was when it happened", a brilliant song that it is seen controversial back home in Lodamun.

For starters, a show was hosted as always to determine the participants that have potential to compete in FOMAT. While neopagan folk saw a growth again, alongside rejectionist and as well Egelian genres, Lodamun has picked again a song in Luthorian, as a combination of safety and of innovation, thanks to the new format of the song. The band "The Crazies" won the show, impressing judges with a beautiful song about deals, corruption as well inner conflict between various important Lodamese political and intellectual figures, leading to some controversy. While the song exaggerates the corruption, it makes allusions to the period of Eva Hall, the instability and collapse of various parties, as well recent scandal coverage and interview with Eva Hall. Putting all these aside, the song is fairly enjoyable and without a political message really. The song is accompanied with a new theme around 18th century costumes (another allusion to Lodamese laws proposing traditional dressing that is medieval and pagan). The Crazies has stated that they are happy to participate to FOMAT XVII and will do their best to impress the jury.

Lodamese entry can be accessed on the band's site here for free:
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[To watch the song press on the album photo]

Article wrote in July 4911
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Re: Lodamun

Postby ChengherRares1 » Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:30 pm

Hobrazian priest condemned by many pagan communities
January 4912
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[John Allen Gilbert, leader of Pagan Free Association in an interview against Hosianism]

Following recent fierce attacks launched by Fr. Yuriy Chkadua, Lodamese pagan and occultist community entered in an uproar against such comments. While the officials have abstained from any comments on such petty reclamations against Lodamese government, it's policies and religious practices found among people, local communities have organized in fierce retalation against Hosians, with protests near embassy of Hobrazia, alongside a recent church vandalization.

Many people over Lodamun have a bad opinion for Hosianism, as an intrusive, filled with anti-pagan stereotypes and often portrayed in schools as the enemies of heterodoxy and great threat to the world; thus we can understand the violent reactions against Hosianism spurring again in Lodamun, energized by authorities stepping down from protests and passing further laws to encroach on Quaderite religions and prepare Lodamun for a truly "tolerant state devoid of any orthodoxy", after Mika Hirst, an ardent supporter of paganism and great magick practitioner along with Edward Thall.

While anti-Hosian actions escalated, anti-Hobrazian feelings were kept to a minimum as the government quickly disbanded a small scale protest against Hobrazians, signaling that Lodamun while disliking various religions viewed as a threat to the cultural life, it will not give in to racist actions and act fast against protests aimed against fellow Hobrazians, Justin Baar himself pledging to protect Hobrazians and racial equality in Lodamun, as well that it will seek to calm the spirits as there is no time for fight among different religious factions, despite recent laws.

Other manifestations included a "congress" held by important figures condemning Hobrazia and Quaderite religions, as well advise the officials to cut ties with Hobrazia. Despite all this, Lodamun seeks further relations with Hobrazia. Hobaists and Lodamese pagans have reached a somewhat agreement over a possible international organization.
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Re: Lodamun

Postby ChengherRares1 » Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:59 pm

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Axon Industries to expand activity, new plans; Lodamese army holds training with Hobrazia and back home, alongside creation of own anti-air craft guns and land to air missiles.
July 4911

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Land army holds training in various environments.
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Lodamese army has held new series of training along the border and in different environments to prepare for a hypothetical invasion, and to conform with the Thall's war plan that has been implemented, replacing Loons 300+ old plan. The military training lasted around a week, in which various branches were involved, from navy exercising bombing bunkers, to airplanes and anti air craft guns, as well tanks and various mechanized units in order to simulate a realistic invasion of Lodamun from all possible directions.

While simulations of invasion are important, soldiers do have as well to go through best training courses in the world relating to "environmental warfare", basically encompassing as much knowledge about the surroundings to enhance the soldiers' capacity in combat, meaning adapting to the environment by surviving, understanding fauna and flora, the climate, how to navigate, memorize and utilize the environment to defeat the enemy units, as well offer guerilla and protracted war techniques.

The actions pursued by army do not have anything to do with threats from fellow neighbors and after Thall "nobody should worry for border exercises as part of our attempt to familiarize with tactics and the environment close of others' borders so in case of warfare we will be ready". Trainings have proven fruitful with Lodamese scoring better at these exercises, as well the gun models of Axon succeeding working proper.

Wizards to fight in the army
While for some this seems as a bad taste joke or the like, Lodamun has issued right for a special armed division of 100 soldiers that are ready to serve Lodamun.. with wands! Dressed nicely in black robes, some wearing skulls or swords, alongside magic spell books. The 100 soldiers are ready to fight for Lodamun, and contrary to the popular belief, their magick skills are renown back home, putting fright into whoever will oppose them.

The foreign media has made this as a meme or mock news over Lodamese army and it's capacities. Internally, many secular forces have fiercely criticized the move by Lodamese government, who also enforcing more spiritual and religious laws day by day, leading even to a special magick division to confront the enemy. Despite all possible backlash, the new army consumes few money for upkeep, however the mage leader Zion has talked of a possible mage military academy to deal off with foreign soldiers vai best ways. Other controversial commentators have advised that magick should replace the rifle completely, however officials have stated that they wont give up fire arms yet.

Axon further grows, new AX-15 shotgun, deal with Aloria
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[AX-15 model, inspired by SPAS-15]
Axon Industries announced today two major news: Deals with Aloria under which the new models are offered to Aloria, as well sell guns to this nation via discounts, selling best of best to Aloria, but as well to Hobrazia, further improving visibility of Axon Industries as well growing in capital, reaching at around 10 billion LODs worth net as of now, and it sees no stop, with new models for automated rifles, snipers, grenades, equipment and launchers announced, further solidifying autonomy and top-notch quality.
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Axon Industries with help of foreign capital as well specialists led by Thall and the associates in Axon have concluded a new gun model, AX-15, a new and innovative shotgun with improved range, shells and overall performance, as a result of ten year research, designing and facility testing that were fruitful in the end. With a cost of 200 million LODs, the project offered AX-15 that is ready for commercial use (which will mean few nations such as Aloria, Endralon, Deltaria, Hobrazia will get the model).

The AX-15 is a 12 gauge combat shotgun that is utilized in closed range combat, thanks to the weight of only 3 kilograms, alongside length of 1000 mm (750 mm with stock folded) and barrel length of 450 mm. The new gun is semi-automated, acted through pump-action/gas-actuation and via a rotating bolt. With an incredible range of 45 meters, as well up to 12 bullets per magazine box, the incredible rate of fire shows off as a great way of dealing with enemies in close quarter combat.

Overall the gun shows promise, receiving additional enhancements such as possibility of shooting tear gas or bean bags, making it a great weapon to be equipped by law enforcement, thanks to the pump action offering non-lethal way of firing the gun. AX-15 can bust locks very well, as well offer easy to use pistol like safety grip and utilize detachable magazine boxes.

The total costs for such beautiful model amount to 7000 LODs, being a very great weapon of use, ready for the Lodamese army to equip it, alongside the special police division and population, who is trilled by the civilian model AX-15b, offering a redux version of the original. It is yet to be seen if the new weapon will make itself heard as a great tool.

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Lodamun to host training with Hobrazia
Aside improved economic relations and great discounts to be made for Hobrazia from Axon company, Lodamun will offer part of the army detachments, alongside maritime vessels to train with Hobrazian navy and airforce, as in trainings for coastal defense done by Hobrazian specialized army, while Lodamese will simulate an invasion and general combat in an attempt to signal closer bounds, a stance against Malivia and new experience for the armed units.

Exercises such as escorting, raiding a convoy, debarking or rescue operations will be pursued for a week long, with Lodamese government covering transport costs and all that to ensure costs for Hobrazian government for such actions will be minimal and to show good will from Providence. The celestial officials have already planned more training with various nations, including a possible even closer relation with Hobrazia.

New anti-aircraft system
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[Reinhardt Flak Gun; inspired by this]
Lodamese new company Lodamese Celestial Project has offered a project for a new anti-aircraft gun, alongside growing interest for the army of protecting the sky by several purchases of new AA guns, guided land-to-air missiles and artillery, as well vessels that feature anti-aircraft weaponry. Actions are motivated by ensuring that the Lodamese beaches and aerial space are safe from enemies, be them by water trying to land on the coast, or airplanes interfering with our space.

The new LCP group has offered its services in designing new weaponry, alongside a rumored future plan for a space program and crafting commercial airplanes. The new project revolves around the Reinhardt Flak Gun, a new anti aircraft gun that shoots on short-to-medium range against enemy airplanes, offering a caliber of 20 mm (with a shell of 20 × 139 mm). The 83 kilogram, 2600 mm long and 240 mm high weapon, utilizes a gas unlocked blowback mechanism against enemy units, reaching 2500 meters effective range against land units, and 1600 meters against airplanes. With a 1000 rpm and around 1000 m/s velocity whether using AP or HE offers this gun an advantage in dealing with enemies.

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Re: Lodamun

Postby ChengherRares1 » Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:54 pm

Cordwin John casts curse on Hosians, directs energy against Fr Yu
February 4912
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[An abandoned hotel Sarkozy utilized for rituals]

Yet again Fr Yu has made claims against Lodamun. While officials have taken steps to discuss a potential solution to the crisis and to ameliorate the anti-Hosian sentiment, the renown monk Cordwin John known for his great skills in magick has officially shamed Fr Yu after recent inflammatory comments and the new "Warefare of the Soul" book that was reviewed badly by most Lodamese critiques and philosophers, with one releasing "The Path to Divine" where it argued very well that paganic cults are far closer to the truth than Hosians and Quaderites will ever be.

The bigotry of Fr Yu made alongside a nationwide congress of pagans calling international pagans to stand against oppression by Quaderites as well an official hex lent on Hosians, especially the controversial Fr Yu. While many outsiders see this as a laughing stock, many take Cordwin's powers very seriously, renown to heal everyone needed and to see in the future, as well utilize potions and rituals for cursing. While Lodamese pagans are arming up, tensions are seen coming toward Hosians both globally and internally, as Fr Yu words are known to attract more and more hate against pagans and occultists and garner the fame needed for him to be a possible martyr.

Massive nationwide movements against Hosians have been spotted, with many seeing this, coupled with anti-secular laws recently implemented as the fall of secularism and by some international folks as the end of democratic state and laws. Back home, things got a bad turn as rallies are threatening remaining Quaderites, alongside a ban on Jienism to hurt Lodamese reputation and attract more condemnation. Two church burnings were reported, both in Kregon, while police had to disperse a violent protest in front of a Hobrazian Orthodox church, which almost got vandalized.

What is worrying is that Mika Hirst took a favorable stance himself against this, participating in protests, and many cops and educators worked to hide traces, be them through school materials or objecting intervening. Amidst anti-Hosian protests, Lodamese show still few racism and that the hate is channeled mainly against foreign religions seen as direct threat to the pagans, who now have most control over the government, getting rid of various key agnostic figures. Violence went so far that three Hosians got beat up, raising alarms that Lodamun needs to take actions against such events.
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