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Hua Feihong voices opinion about Defense Minister and JACDP
14 August 4491


Hua Feihong speaks to workers at the Lanshui Shipyard in Lanbao, Min

LANBAO, Min Province: Ms. Hua Feihong (Bamboo-Left Coalition), long known as a firebrand and vocal critic in the Grand Assembly recently visited the Lanshui Shipyard. At the site she assured the workers they had the BLC's backing when it came to the Joint Aircraft Carrier Development Program(JACDP) created by the Indralan Defense Minister Yang Zhen (Citizens' Alliance), while simultaneously attacking the minister in question.

"We in the Bamboo-Left Coalition stand with the organized labour community and the companies of Indrala in condemning the use of foreign companies for this naval project," said Hua, "I find it inconceivable that we would use foreign labor to do what the many talented workers and companies in our great nation could do just as well, if not better."

The trip comes right a day after a number of Indrala's largest companies, as well as the nation's largest union: the General Labour Federation, came out with a public denunciation of the JACDP, reporting that they had in fact not been contacted at all about the project, despite the claims of the Defense Minister that he had reached out to most Indralan companies of significance.

"I have always worked for you, the people who make up our country! Unlike Minister Yang who appears to have is own interests in mind with backdoor deals selling labour to companies in foreign nations! And just like my party has fought for you, I will continue to fight for you in this matter," the Party Leader said, eliciting cheers from the hundreds of gathered shipyard workers.

During her speech, Hua also released an alternative plan she had discussed with both Pennington-Reid and Asvald Gruppen, the two Kazulian companies questioned by Indralan labourers. She reported that the representatives she met with seemed open to her idea.

"I, as well as people from PR and AG, have come to the conclusion that we need another way to build this aircraft carrier with Indralan workers, not Kazulian ones! In a productive meeting we came to a tentative agreement that the two companies play an advisory role in the expansion of the Imperial Armed Forces instead of a manufacturing one. I believe that this is truly a comprise that can make everyone happy and continue to support the great labourers of Indrala!"

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December 14th 4491
Defense Minister Zhen announces advisory role for PR and AG, continues development
Seeing more and more controversy the defense minister Zhen announces a advisory role for PR and AG and continues development
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As pressure mounted at the defense ministers doorstep following several companies and unions denouncing his plans publicly minister Zhen today issued a public statement in which he announced that both Pennington-Reid and Asvald Gruppen Indrala will only get a advisory role in the project to ensure the aircraft carrier can be properly designed and constructed.

The Defense minister did however state that the indralan companies originally listed on the JACDP will be fully constructing and designing the carrier. No new indralan companies will be asked to join the JACDP.
According to the defense ministry

We want to give other Indralan companies the chance to develop themselves as well and gain equall benefit from government projects as the historic major naval contractors. We are also preparing several other projects to construct for example new Cruisers and Corvettes. During those new programs the defense ministry will revert to companies like the Xiandai Group and the Lanshui Shipyard for construction. we hope that both projects will be completed succesfully and look forward to building Indrala's new pride, the super carrier

In addition to this the defense ministry stated that it is already looking for a name for the carrier and, learning from their earlier mistakes, have publicly asked all political parties and other organizations to propose names for the new flagship of the indralan navy.

A new time schedule was also announced with the design coming closer to completion and contruction planned to start soon after. When construction begins the defense ministry estimates it will take between 4 to 6 years to contruct the carrier.


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Tiankong opens regional branch in Hanzen
19 February 4492 (OOC: POSTDATED)


Udon Nakhon skyline with the addition of the Tiankong headquarters in Hanzen

UDON NAKHON, Hanzen: After a series of talks with the Hanzenese government, and a few months of construction, Tiankong has finally completed its project to create a regional headquarter located in the Hanzenese capital of Udon Nakhon.

The caizu built a skyscraper from the ground up, utilizing local architects, designers, and construction companies to raise excitement and support for the project among local residents.

"This project is meant to help develop the economy and overall help the people of Hanzen," said Ren Guanting CEO of the Tiankong Group, "and furthermore, it'll be a great oppurtunity for the company to begin its expansion abroad into Southern Dovani, hopefully we can soon expand into Dalibor, Kimlien, and maybe even Lourenne."

Ren also spoke about plans now that the building had been constructed, which included the expansion of international airports across Hanzen, which the nation hopes can bring a boost of tourism to cities such as Chaorat and Khattaya. This will be a major expansion to the third world nation's economy, which to this point has largely been based on the tourist sector.


Tiankong Group unveils new automated cargo ship
19 February 4492 (OOC: POSTDATED)


Tiankong's newly announced Luhai cargo ship in the distance, as well as a smaller solar power ship

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi Province: Its been a busy day for the Tiankong Group, which has just announced the completion of its new regional headquarters in Udon Nakhon. And now at the caizu's main headquarters in Kaizhou, CEO Ren Guanting has unveiled a secret project that her daughter Ren Jun directed.

This project is the development of automated cargo ships that will be able to travel unmanned from city to city and run completely on green energy. However, it is unknown if they will be able to be used in international waters due to laws and regulations.

The Luhai ships run on a combination of solar and tidal energy sources, ensuring that they will be able to travel day and night, bad weather or fair. They also use an advanced sensor and gps system to be able to avoid collisions and correctly arrive at the destination.

For the current moment, Ren has said that the ships will continue to have a regular sized crew in case anything goes wrong, along with this for the first few months of operation they will only remain in Indralan water space.

"I'm happy to be able to tell the world about our new Luhai ships," said Ren, "I think with development they can eventually revolutionize Terra's maritime and international trade systems."

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12 September 4492
Kaizhou based Tiankong Group sends disaster aid to Northern Dalibor
The private company hopes to help with reconstruction of the disaster zone


A fleet of automated Tiankong ships heads for the port of Atawan

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi Province: After it became clear that President Yuen Yu would not be helping out his own country, which had been ravaged by the eruption of Mt. Huojuren, CEO Ren Guanting of the Tiankong Group (RTK) announced that the caizu would temporarily shift some of its resources to aid Northern Dalibor.

The disaster is believed to potentially have killed thousands of people, and destroyed infrastructure and property across the island, and was in fact felt across a huge swath of Southern Dovani, as far away as Kimlien.

"I strongly denounce that lack of involvement that the President of Dalibor has shown during this crisis. His job as his nation's leader is to serve the people, not have his people serve him lobster and caviar on golden plate while they struggle to survive!" said a visibly distraught Ren, "I will do everything in my, and my company's power to bring back life into the reaches of the long-neglected Outlands in Dalibor, as even in the private sector, it is still a human responsibility to help those in need, a lesson I hope the government in Dalibor City can learn."

Ms. Ren also questioned the Indralan government, particularly calling out the foreign minister for his lack of response to the crisis. "Let's not pretend that Foreign Minister Pan Xun and the Indralan government have no fault either," the Tiankong CEO said, "It is his role to send aid to countries in need, as established by our laws, and if I've ever seen need, this is definitely it. Furthermore, some people may not have thought of this, but a worsening situation in Dalibor will only lead to a degradation in Indrala, as refugees arrive and the smoke from the still burning volcano eventually engulfs our nation."

She finished up her statement by thanking the United Development Aid Program for its quick response to the situation in Dalibor.

Tiankong's efforts will mainly focus on helping to rebuild the infrastructure and buildings destroyed by the eruption, hoping to install new systems across the Outlands with green technology developed by the caizu. Their efforts will also involve the use of the conglomerate's floating "Lotus Cities" as temporary housing for the many people displaced, sites which while providing food, medicine, water, and other essentials will be stuck along the coast. However, teams of Tiankong workers will head into the heartland of the eruption to get out people near the volcano and begin reconstruction.

The mission will also be the first field test of Tiankong's newly unveiled automated cargo ships, which will transport supplies to the port city and regroup with the aid workers who flew in by helicopter to Atawan and Yingu before moving towards the disaster site.

Ren has also reportedly offered Chan Heng, mayor of Yingu, a future deal to develop his city, a move which could make it a rising power on the island of Dalibor, especially as its residents struggle for control of the government, as well as expand Tiankong's interests on the island.


8 August 4460 (OOC: POSTDATED)
Rumours fly about Crown Prince Luzhen and Princess Jintana of Hanzen
The international, royal pair seem to be cozing up to each other lately


Princess Jintana and Crown Prince Sun Luzhen

TIAN'AN, Capital Region: Both Indrala's Crown Prince Sun Luzhen and Hanzen's Princess Jintana Udomprecha have been spotted together on multiple occasions, sparking speculation that the two may be romantically involved.

The two royals were first introduced at the age of 16 (Luzhen) and 15 (Jintana), when the King of Hanzen, the Princess's father, requested that the Tianxing Emperor teach his children in Tian'an. It is there that both of them first grew close, after the Crown Prince became close friends with his Hanzenese counterpart: Sonchai Udomprecha, also 15.

Since her return to Hanzen in June of 4488, Princess Jintana has been in and out of the country, sometimes accompanied by her twin brother, but on most occasians alone. This alone caused many fans of the royals to raise eyebrows, yet nothing had been confirmed.

However, this past week, a source from the palace, who has requested anonymity, has told us that Jintana has been spending most of her trips to Tian'an with the Crown Prince, almost an assurance that a relationship is blossoming between the two.


October 4492 (OOC: POSTDATED)
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KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi Province: Cheng Ming, Marquis of Mei Cheng Palace and Duke of Kangkai, has passed on to the heavens at the age of 109. His son Chen Tian, who married into the Royal Family, will take over his father's position.

TIAN'AN, Capital Province: Hua Feihong, and the Bamboo-Left Coalition recently introduced an act to the Grand Assembly that would allow anyone to keep endangered and wild animals, and something Ms. Hua says she hopes will allow for individuals to help out injured animals or and localize the ability of people to participate in conservation programs.


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Ruyi Emperor opens primary school in rural Hanzen
9 November 4492, 2nd year of the Ruyi Era



Local parents receive orientation by school officials in the innovative bamboo sports dome.

RURAL HANZEN: In a generous expression of his benevolent nature, His Imperial and Royal Majesty, the Son of Heaven, has recently constructed a state-of-the-art primary school in a rural community in western Hanzen, providing more than 200 students a chance for a better future.

The innovative institution, named the "Emperor of Indrala Primary School" is constructed entirely of local and renewable materials, and will deliver a holistic education that integrates Daenist, Jienist and Guidao principles along with environmental awareness and international citizenship. His Imperial Majesty funded the construction of the school with his private assets; moving forward, the Imperial Household will share the costs of running the institution with the government of Hanzen.

According to Chief Secretary Tan Yu of the Imperial Household Agency, His Imperial Majesty was "very pleased" to receive reports regarding the school's grand opening early this morning.


Prince Luyi announces controversial engagement to Baltusian fashion, lingerie model
22 November 4492, 2nd year of the Ruyi Era



Rosalinda Gonzales

KAIZHOU, Jiaozhi: Prince Luyi, 39, has announced through his representatives that he has received the permission of the Emperor to wed Rosalinda Gonzales, a 25-year-old Egelion-Baltusian high fashion and lingerie model. His Imperial Highness is expected to marry Ms. Gonzales next year following the conclusion of the three year morning period enforced within the Imperial Household following the death of His Imperial Majesty the Tianxing Emperor.

The engagement has been highly divisive within Indrala, with some upset by Ms. Gonzales's "immodest" career as a successful lingerie model. Photos of a scantily-clad Gonzales walking a runway show in Kaizhou last year have circulated conservative forums on the internet as right-leaning netizens express their disappointment with the betrothal.

"In the 90s, even a prostitute can become a Princess," wrote one netizen. "Modesty and morality are out the window in modern Indrala," wrote another.

Conversely, the engagement has been embraced by left-leaning and liberal Indralans, who see it as a sign of the Imperial Household's continued embrace of common people. Additionally, many have voiced their optimism that the marriage will bring about closer relations between Indrala and Baltusia. In Lourenne, where Prince Luyi also holds the title of Prince, the news was received positively by a public long infatuated by the Prince and his sister, Princess Lina.

"The Imperial Clan is modern and traditional at the same time... they truly do represent today's Indrala," wrote one netizen on a WEILAI news article.

Many have also questioned whether the embrace of Ms. Gonzales by the Imperial Clan is indicative of a wider drift toward a more feminist position, a larger trend which has been observed by Imperial scholars for decades.


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The Green Wave
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March 4th 4493
JACDP in full swing, construction in progress, name revealed
The JACDP program is in full swing as the designs are complete and indralan companies start to contruct the massive carrier
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With the designs for the ship complete after over 2 years of work the Indralan companies tasked with the construction of the new flagship aircraft carrier of the Imperial navy have started the construction process of the ship that is supposed to make the Indralan navy a true blue water navy and one of the strongest in the region if not Terra.

After heavy consultation the carrier will be named the INS Tianxing named after the former Emperor. The ship will have a 42.000 ton displacement and will be 858 feet in length giving it the capacity to have around 40 modern aircraft on its deck.
According to details from the design the carrier will be equipped with modern equipment fitted to last at least 40 years.

The first estimates for the completion of the JACDP is 6 years on the current schedule, however according to the defense ministry it is highly likely that there will be 1 to 2 years delay during the construction.
The finance ministry also projected the costs for the entire project which will be between 2.5 billion and 3.7 billion according to the finance ministry.


Indralan workers preparing materials for the construction of the INS Tianxing

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Tiankong aid begins operations in Dalibor disaster zone
27 October 4492 (OOC: Postdated)



Yingu, Dalibor: After finally landing in Dalibor late last week, the teams sent by the Tiankong Group across the coastline of Northern Dalibor have been setting up refugee camps and resource dispensing locations across the area's relative safety. However, the company's expedition teams have just reached the edges of the disaster area.

What the aid workers found was miles upon miles of destruction, with seemingly no end in sight once inside. Despite this, one of the teams was able to reach the city of Huibaigu, the closest large settlement near the volcano, while other teams spread out across the countryside and headed to further population centers.

The city was largely obliterated by the eruption, with hundreds of collapsed, and even flattened buildings littering the city streets. There were a number of survivors, though, and Tiankong workers have begun to work on saving those trapped under rubble and sending them towards camps and "Lotus Cities" along the coast.

Besides its current rescue missions, Tiankong is working to help with the large refugee overflow in relatively safe cities such as Atawan, Yingu, and Dongru, as well as preparing for construction to begin on Tiankong's planned project in Northern Dalibor.

Due to recent unrest in Gangzhou from a deluge of refugees from the Outlands, Ren Guanting has announced some teams and resources will be sent to the Southern city in order to help out the people there. However, she didn't mention anything about the unrest in the capital of Dalibor City.


Hua Feihong attacks Indralan Foreign Minister, Citizens' Alliance
3 November 4492 (OOC: POSTDATED)



Tian'an, Capital Region: While speaking at Tian'an National University, Ms. Hua Feihong of the Bamboo-Left Alliance attacked the Foreign Minister Pan Xun's lack of response to the natural disaster event and humanitarian crisis in Dalibor.

"I can't even describe the sorrow I feel for the people affected by the explosion of Mt. Huojuren," started off Ms. Hua, "the upheaval in their lives due to this disaster has been horrific, yet we as neighbors have done little to help them!"

The Party Leader railed against the Indralan Foreign Minister, who hasn't even publically acknowledged the disaster. "We must stand together with our brothers and sisters in Dalibor," she called out to a cheering crowd, "as a regional power in the Anantonese Ocean, it is our duty to aid those innocent people."

Hua Feihong even turned her attack towards the Foreign Minister's party: the Citizens' Alliance, calling their priorities misplaced and against humanity. "I am sickened by the issues that they [the Citizens' Alliance] have prioritized. From the example they're showing, it is obvious that they value machines of war and death over working to protect the lives of innocent people who have had everything they've known ripped away from them!" Ms. Hua said.

Despite work from companies like Tiankong and organizations such as the United Developmental Assisstance Programe, the situation has seemingly only continued to worsen in the country as refugees flee the disaster zone and unrest rocks the government.


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July 13th 4493
Foreign Ministry pledges 210 million in aid to international organizations, calls for Dalibor parties to "stay clear of provocative action"
Foreign minister Pan Xun sends advisors to Dalibor to help the rescue mission while pledging 210 million to other organizations to support operations
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In response to some criticism over the past days the foreign minister Pan Xun has announced a fund of 210 million INS to be distributed among rescue organizations helping in the Dalibor disasterzone thanks to assurances of the finance ministry.
Minister Xun acknowledged the fact that publicly the foreign ministry had not yet effectively responded to the disaster but that behind the scenes the ministry was preparing several measures to help the people affected by the disaster in Dalibor.

The ministry will also be sending around 40 advisors to the region to help organizations with logistical challenges and supply distribution.

In addition to these measures foreign minister Xun also urged all politicians and authorities in Dalibor to "stay clear of provocative actions and keep unrest from within institutions under control". The ministry expressed their fears over possible civil unrest worsening as the situation in Dalibor remains fragile.

Minister Xun also apoligised for the "lack of transparancy" surrounding the preparations for these actions and ensured a more open approach in the future.


Foreign Minister Pan Xun talking to the press