Kazulia

[FPC]

Majatran Terrorist Group raid Kazulian Consulate in Barmenia


The Kazulian Consulate in Barmenia after an attack conducted by the Majatran Apostolic Army

The Apostolic Army in Marjatra, a terrorist cell based in Barmenia, viciously attacked the Kazulian Consulate in Barmenia last night. Leaving 3 dead and several others with severe burns, 2 Kazulian nationals were taken prisoner. The Consulate itself was badly damaged. The raid is believed to have been an effort to release several political prisoners, directly or indirectly related to the group, held by the Kazulian government, and many are now calling on the government to release the prisoners before more Kazulian nationals are killed.

A statement from the AA said:

We claim responsibility for the attack on the Kazulian consulate last night. We are trying to free our Hosian heroes, brutally and unfairly detained in the blashpemous nation of Kazulia. We demand that Pawl Vraljogadhiko, Abdlrahm Mouzij and Iqbal Amrun be released and allowed to return to Barmenistan unchallenged by tomorrow evening or we will execute the Kazulian sinners we have in hostage!

This is the second attack in 2 weeks by the AA as their membership continues to grow and their influence continues to spread.

[Maxington]

Government vows vengeance for consulate attack.
Government vows heavy handed retaliation for consulate attack; Calls on international community to condemn act.

Statsminister Gustav Langeland discussing the government's response to the recent attack on its Consulate in Barmenistan.
1st November, 4284

The government has vowed to avenge the victims of the attack perpetrated against its consulate in Barmenistan which resulted in the deaths of 3 Kazulian nationals, 2 Kazulian nationals being taken hostage and several others with various injuries. The Apostolic Army in Marjatra look responsibility for the attack claiming that it has been executed in the nation of martyr for their "Hosian brothers". According to information released by the Police Security Directorate, the attack was conducted during a period when there was a small amount of personnel in the embassy. It has been conducted around 7:00 pm, when most embassy staff and security personnel had already left. The victims were persons who, according to the consulate general, were "simply trying to put in the extra hour".

Statsminister Gustav Langeland, convened an emergency meeting with members of the Defence and National Security Council in Skalm in the early hours of the morning. Posterior to being briefed on the situation he stressed to the international community the implications of endangering the life of a Kazulian citizen.

Tomorrow i will be meeting with the Barmenistani Ambassador were i will introduce him to this nation's contingency plan with respect to terrorism and a response to this heinous attack against Kazulian sovereign territory and Kazulian citizens. Firstly, i send my condolences to the families of the victims whose dead, taken hostage and wounded. It has been made clear to this government that terrorism has now entered our domain and its our duty to ensure that it is stomped out completely. Although there is nothing the state can do with respect to those dead and wounded, we intend on returning out kidnapped citizens. The international community must recognise that Kazulian citizens will walk terra unharmed. I call upon the international community to condemn this attack to the highest degree.

The Statsminister took to blasting the Barmenistani government for its failure to respond and detect the movements of the Apostolic Army. Statsminister Langeland slammed the Barmenistani head of government, Táhirih Sirghastané for allowing the Apostolic Army to operate within the nation unchallenged and without a national response to their violence.

Instead of launching a contingency plan against the Apostolic Army the Barmenistani government uses words (not reinforced by action). Its government has the means and resources to combat the Apostolic Army but does not intend on using them. The Apostolic Army is being allowed to incite violence and fuel dissidence in the nation, one genocidal step at a time. If that government does not intend on acting, we will. No matter what defence this terrorist organisation hides behind, the Kingdom of Kazulia will be ready to respond with or without force.

Statsminister Langeland ordered that the Police Security Directorate increase its security personnel throughout its international diplomatic missions, citing the recent attack as a sign that the nation needs to take a much stronger approach to terrorism than ever before. With respect to the Kazulian citizens taken hostage, not much information has been released, however, the Police Security Directorate announced to members of the media that it will be maintaining the government's policy of a zero tolerance to negotiating with terrorists and persons who use the nation's citizens as a ransom card. The Ministry of Justice stated that Pawl Vraljogadhiko, Abdlrahm Mouzij and Iqbal Amrun will remain under the nation's prison system, adding that an increased number of guards will be attached to them, with some speculating that the government may even move them to Holmestrøm Island, the nation's primary prison for capital crime offenders.

[Maxington]

Intervention: Naval Forces move to intercept Kanjor-Rildanorian Blockade Force.
Kazulian Naval Forces intervene into blockade on Kanjor and Rildanor launched by Lourennais forces.

The KNOS-Truls Sogge (front) and the KNOS-Johan Onsager (rear) conducting surface warfare operations en-route to the Odufart sea.
10th May, 4285

Elements of the Regional Response Task Force (RRTF) have been dispatched to intercept the Lourennais force creeping towards Rildanor and Kanjor to implement a naval blockade of the two nations. The reason behind the move by the Lourennais government comes amid their beliefs that the nations had failed to maintain the Canrillaise culture. In a statement released to the media, Defence Minister Haakon Haukland labelled the actions of the Lourennais government "warmongering and a threat to the sovereignty of the two nations." The Kingdom of Kazulia maintains diplomatic and military relations with both Kanjor and Rildanor, thus the reason for the dispatching of the Regional Response Task Force to intercept and monitor the actions of the lourennais naval force. The Task Force had strict orders to intercept the massive naval contingent (consists of mainly civilian vessels) and monitor its actions. According to Commander of the Regional Response Task Force, Rear Admiral Kenneth Mathiesen, the Kazulian naval contingent sent to intercept the Lourennais naval contingent mainly consisted of the KNOS-Queen Ingrid multi-role amphibious warfare ship, three air-defence frigates, five submarines and the electronic intelligence vessel KNOS-Jan Opsal.

Rear Admiral Haukland stated that the flotilla being sent to intercept has orders not to engage but to observe and ensure that once the blockade is implemented that Kanjorian and Rildanorian commercial vessels are escorted through the blockade. Haukland warned the Lourennais contingent that engaging the Kazulian flotilla would not serve in the interests of their naval and army personnel an broad the various vessels. Haukland ended by stating that whilst in transit to intercept the lourennais contingent, the Kazulian flotilla will be exercises surface warfare, submarine warfare, anti-submarine warfare and carrier operations in preparation for what he calls a "Lourennais military miscalculation".

[Maxington]

Kongeforsvar in Pontesi to train Pontesian Armed Forces.
Kongeforsvar in Pontesi to offer training assistance for reforming Pontesian Armed Forces.

Royal Kazulian Army servicemen on camels during a cavalry training session hosted by the Pontesian Army.
3rd November, 4286

Earlier this morning the Ministry of Defence announced that military advisers from the Kongeforsvar will be sent to Pontesi to help the Pontesian Armed Forces develop a degree of professionalism similar to itself. The decision marks the second deployment of Kazulian military advisers to Pontesi, posterior to the peacekeeping mission held decades prior. Defence Minister Haakon Haukland stated that the deployment comes amid a request by the Pontesian government for support in the area of technical and practical training. The Defence Minister said: "It is imperative that the Kingdom of Kazulia assist nations in need and Pontesi's requests for assistance in training is not an exception." The Defence Minister stated that some personnel would be leaving this week as part of the training mission. Initially 50 trainers will be dispatched to Dawnstar with 25 providing advice on medical training, logistics, intelligence analysis and infantry training. A bigger programme of infantry training is expected to follow soon after taking the total number of trainers to 125. Chief of Defence Staff Lt.General Eirik Landsverk stated that a naval and aerial adviser team will be sent to Pontesi once the initial programme on infantry tactics has concluded.

The request by the Pontesian Armed Forces for training by advisers from the Kongeforsvar comes amid the nation's attempts to reform its international image. The nation has opened itself to international trade with nations such as the Istalian Republic jumping on the initiative. The Kongeforsvar currently maintains a high degree of combat experience and military readiness. The exercise, according to Lt. General Landsverk, is supposed to be a joint training session in which troops from both sides, Pontesi and Kazulia exchange their military experiences and training. It is expected that soldiers of the Kongeforsvar will be trained in mountainous warfare and cavalry tactics by their Pontesian counterparts and the Pontesian soldiers will be trained in various tactics of the Kongeforsvar including fire and manoeuvre, Auftragstaktik and urban warfare.

[Maxington]

Prison Service releases Barmenistani Prisoners.
Government concludes deal with Apostolic Army in exchange scheme.

Officers of the National Police Service escort Pawl Vraljogadhiko, Abdlrahm Mouzij and Iqbal Amrun to the airport.
7th November, 4286

Earlier this morning on accord from the Ministry of Justice, the Prisons and Prohibition Service released Barmenistani prisoners Pawl Vraljogadhiko, Abdlrahm Mouzij and Iqbal Amrun as apart of a deal set in motion between the Government and the Apostolic Army. The decision to release the three men was viewed with disgust and hatred as many Kazulians see the men as terrorists who have committed crimes against the Kazulian people and the greater nation. Celebrations erupted in the areas currently controlled by the Apostolic Army in Barmenistan. According to government officials to deal concluded by the two bodies entailed the release of Kristoffer Eriksen in exchange for the release of Pawl Vraljogadhiko, Abdlrahm Mouzij and Iqbal Amrun. The three men had been initially arrested by the National Police Security posterior to an investigation launched by the Police Security Directorate which discovered that the three had been involved in a plot to plant an explosive device in a highly populated area in Skalm, presumably the Education District.

Thousands jammed the streets of Skalm upon the arrival of Eriksen back to the nation. Although there were persons rejoicing, there were also persons mourning the death of Anders Nelsen, a hostage similar to Eriksen. Nelsen's body was escorted to the national memorial where it shall be open for public viewing (permission granted to the state by Nelsen's parents) . Statsminister Gustav Langeland stated that Nelsen will be honoured in an eternal flame next to the tomb of the Unknown Combatant, which will bare the memory of Kazulian citizens killed internationally for unknown reasons. He will be given a state funeral with full honours (he will be awarded the Crown's Bravery Crescent). A voice recording of Police Security Directorate, Christer Kjellberg stating that the three prisoners released will be back in their cells on Holmestrøm Island, however when asked to comment on the recording he denied stating that the recording was altered.

[Maxington]

AV-13 Fiskeørn completed and commissioned.
Geared at improving nation's technological capabilities, Asvald Gruppen roles out fighter after years of development and testing.

The AV-13 Fiskeørn, the nation's first multi-role aircraft built locally without assistance from other nations.
11th December, 4286

Following the implementation of the Transnational Rearmament Programme by the government, the defence force and the arms industry has been racing to find solutions to the problems outline in the programme's predecessor, the Eriksen Report which had outlined that the Kongeforsvar was in dire need for an upgrade to its aerial forces and its respective equipment. Although the Z-35 and XF-43, fighters have been extremely valuable assets to the nation, Inspector-General of the Air Force, General Ivar Kragness had announced his attentions of phasing out the nation's fleet of HF-16s, Z-35s and XF-43s in replacement of an aircraft model which can be modified to meet the needs of the air force as a reduced cost and burden on the nation's not so deep defence pocket.

Asvald Gruppen had announced a joint venture with Viserby Defence Solutions on the development of an aircraft under the name of Project CA001 (Combat Aircraft 0001), which was the brainchild of the current AV-13 Fiskeørn. The government had been particularly concerned with the resurgence of Trigunian strategic bomber missions, which is cause for concern as the nation has been extremely particular with ensure its national defence. It views the Trigunian practice as dangerous and insufficient with international law, citing the possibility that said bombers could be shot down if Defence Intelligence sees the bombers distance to the nation as being a threat to the nation's sovereign territory. Apart from this, Defence Command fears that it would not be able to scramble jets fast enough to intercept the Trigunian aircraft if they try to exercise their provocative tactics. This was said with Trigunia's fleet of supersonic bombers in mind.

The Fiskeørn has been viewed by many within the Kongeforsvar as an alternative to the nation's current fleet of aircraft. Currently the nation holds (x200) HF-16 combat aircraft, (x90) Interceptor Aircraft (x56) Z-35 Joint Strike Fighters and (x15) XF-43 5th Generation Fighters. General Kragness revealed that his predecessors had contemplated on handing over its fleet of HF-16s to the Home Guard, place its fleet of Z-35s in reserve and sell its fleet of XF-43 fighters and its fleet of interceptor aircraft as a means of streamlining a single design platform that would please the needs of each branch. He stated that the Fiskeørn seemed to be the most feasible option and the least expensive. According to Göran Liljeström, Chief Project Manager of the AV-13 Fiskeørn Programme, stated that the aircraft had been designed to be a lightweight, single-engine fighter capable of fighter, attack, and reconnaissance duties. Designed to take off from rough airstrips during wartime. It had been equipped to the teeth with the most modern technologies the industry could provide, pooling resources from Asvald Gruppen Aerospace Engineering, Viserby Aerospace and Ambolt Technologies, to ensure that the aircraft could match that of the Hutorians, Dorvish, Vanukean and Zardic and even surpass a few.

The aircraft had been described as the second most deadly piece of weaponry to come out from the Kingdom of Kazulia, the first being the Brandvold-class (RL: Iver Huitfeldt-class) frigate. According to the Press Office of the Ministry of Defence, the Kongeforsvar had ordered around 300 of the aircraft to replace its entire fleet of fighters and interceptors. According to Asvald Gruppen the aircraft will be sold at $85 Million LOD per unit, and will be close exclusively at the discretion of the company. The government's acquisition request for 300 of the aircraft comes up to around 175 Billion Krona.

[Maxington]

King Arvid II dies.
Princess-Regent Annette to be crowned Queen.

King Arvid II's body on display for the general public.
11th March, 4287

The cultural dead-rock of the Kingdom has been shaken. In the early hours of this morning, the silence of the sleepy streets of Skalm was shattered after it was herald by the Royal Announcer of the King's Death. It was declared after a postmortem examination that the Queen had died of a heart attack. The King was 92 years of age. In his last will and testament the King left the Kingdom into the hands of his daughter, Crown Princess Annette, the current Princess-Reagent who will soon be crowned Queen Annette I. Across the nation many citizens morn the death of the cultural centre of the Kingdom, but celebrates the replacement of that centre by Princess-Reagent Annette. Princess-Reagent Annette has inherited a nation who morns the loss of its father. The Queen-to-be must re-instil a sense of pride into the hearts of the Kazulian population. King Arvid II would will be berried by sea, as custom to royal tradition.

[Maxington]

Open Season: PSD puts $60 Million LOD bounty on AA Leaders.
Police Security Directorate announces $60 Million LOD bounty for Apostolic Army Leadership.

The Police Security Directorate complex.
17th May, 4287

The Government has announced a $60 Million LOD bounty for the arrest of Jusuv Frj and Quddús Buh, both leaders of the terrorist organisation responsible for the attack on the Kazulian Consulate in Sekhmet and the subsequent capture of Kristoffer Eriksen and Anders Nelsen and the death of the latter. The announcement made by Director of the Police Security Directorate Christer Kjellberg posterior to the release of terrorists Pawl Vraljogadhiko, Abdlrahm Mouzij and Iqbal Amrun in a deal to return captive, Kristoffer Eriksen from his Apostolic Army captors. Jusuv Frj and Quddús Buh have been designated terrorists by the international community, yet the two are allowed to preach radical hosianism with impunity in Barmenistan and manages a large paramilitary organisation with training camps scattered across the majatran nation.

The $60 Million LOD bounty was disclosed to the general public through the PSD's press office earlier this morning. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristine Stennes and Minister of Home and Kingdom Affairs Torstein Aukland warned the Barmenistani Government that the Police Security Directorate would take matters into its own hands if the Apostolic Army is not brought down and its leadership arrested. Minister of Home and Kingdom Affairs Torstein Aukland had this to say:

The Barmenistan Security Service cannot allow for the AA to operate in the nation with almost complete impunity. If it continues on this path of a lassiez-faire approach to the AA, the Police Security Directorate and other state agencies will take matters into its own hands. I am asking the BSS to take a hard-line approach to Ahmadi extremism and Hosian extremism in their nation. You do not want to know what a Kazulian response will entail for ahmadi extremists and hosian extremists.

Statsminister Gustav Langeland is expected to visit Barmenistan where he will be speaking with both Sultans on their government's approach to recent dictatorial-like moves. He is also expected to travel to Wiel, Vanuku to meet with Prefect Count Hzíakai Kárak on concluding a formal military and economic agreement between the two nations.

[Maxington]

Relief: NGO launches Humanitarian Aid initiative in Shu.
Private Humanitarian Aid Organisation launches initiative in flood stroke Shu province, Indrala.

A member of (UDAP) United Development Assistance Programme, in the rural countryside of Shu province.
11th February, 4290.

Posterior to the recent flooding experienced in Shu after the passing of Typhoon Yutu, various public and private non-governmental organisations have begun operations in preparation for a minor humanitarian response to the situation in Indrala. Companies such as Gasstrien and Asvald Gruppen have begun funds for disaster relief efforts but the most notable was the humanitarian initiative launched by recently formed non-governmental humanitarian aid organisation, UDAP or the United Developmental Assistance Programme. According to information released by the Indralan Government, around 12 persons were killed and it is currently unknown how much persons have been displaced due to the flooding. Co-Founder of the United Developmental Assistance Programme, Bernhart Hofmeister, who has been a humanitarian aid worker working with the Dorvish Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on other non-governmental organisations to donate towards the relief effort launched in the Shu province.

Hofmeister and around 300 volunteers under the organisation are expected to leave for Shu, Indrala tomorrow to believe aid packages made by the organisation.
Hofmeister stated that he had met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristine Stennes who offered to airlift UDAP's into Indrala with aid being sent from the Section for Humanitarian Affairs and Services. Director-General of UDAP, Amanda Ostenson hinted that the company might be looking into offering volunteer medical services to the Shu province and its local authorities. She said:

I intend on speaking with the local authorities in Shu province on the possibility of offering medical services to the affect victims in collaboration with the Indralan medical authorities and voluntary medical practitioners being sent to the nation under the banner of an independent initiative launched by the Office for Disaster Readiness and Management (ODRM) and the National Fire and Rescue Service.

President of UDAP, Detlef Kachel expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the passing of Typhoon Yutu. He said that UDAP its solidarity with the government of Indrala and people of the provinces affected by Typhoon Yutu. Kachel stated that the organisation intends on increasing its presence at humanitarian crises citing that the organisation must champion the cause of Humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

[Maxington]

Kazulia forms military relationship with KEDA Conglomerate
Military visit to New Endralon heralds increased military cooperation between Kazulia and KEDA.

Chief of the Defence Staff, General Reidar Valebrokk.
2nd May, 4290

Chief of the Defence Staff General Reidar Valebrokk is on a two week visit to New Endralon to improve relations between the Kongeforsvar and KEDA (Kerisian Defensive Alliance). The visit has been marked as the first time a Kazulian military official has visited New Endralon, on official business. In a press release before leaving for the southern Keris nation, Valebrokk commented on the importance Skalm is placing on its new-found relationship with the alliance. It was stated that the main focus of the trip was to forge relations between the Kongeforsvar and the Kerisian Defensive Alliance as well as champion international cooperation.

Despite Kazulia's interest in external and local technology and its own growing awareness of its various security threats, the main being the current geopolitical crisis in Dalibor and the growing tensions in Majatra, the Kongeforsvar and Defence Ministry have expressed every intention of protecting the interests of the Kingdom and its people and curbing all threats made against it. With the recent moves by the members of KEDA to rebuild themselves into a formidable fighting force, this trip could set the mark for Kazulian assistance in the rebuilding process.

Currently the two bodies are not bound by any diplomatic pact or agreement, so it is evident that Valebrokk will focus on pushing on the formation of a mutual defence and cooperation agreement between the various nations involved in the alliance. It is expected that the Northern Council could be on the table for discussion between General Valebrokk and KEDA Commanders (commanders from Trigunia, New Endralon, Dolgaria and Egelion), who are expected to receive the Chief of the Defence Staff once he arrives in Cetatea Albâ tomorrow. There could be a possibility of a friendship between the alliance and Kazulia.