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NEW INDRALA-BASED INTERNATIONAL CARRIER “ROYAL AIRLINES” ENTERS SERVICE
Indrala welcomes second major airline to airports across the nation as Indralair's monopoly over Indralan air travel ends.


JUNE 14 4329

TIAN’AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HAN: In the bustling Tian’an International Aiport, Hu Jong Pi descends upon Terminal A: the international departures terminal. Upon her arrival, she witnesses something peculiar: what is that green symbol on the departures board? She takes a glance at her ticket… the number is a match! Through further inspection and a mild commute down the breadth of the airport, Hu Jong Pi witness a woman and a man dressed in elegant garb. Delicate jewels hang from the soft neck of the woman, while the man’s coat furrow is cut sharper than a razors’ edge. Who could these people be? They are greeting strangers in a familiar place, and while their appearance is clearly new, they maintain an aura of certainty and trust. Hu Jong Pi feels butterflies within her stomach, she suddenly feels excitement. But for what? As she approaches gate A-40, the elegant strangers glance over. Instantly, they recognize Hu Jong Pi as a destined traveller. The man puts a foot forward, only to be matched by the swift stride of the woman. They approach Hu Jong Pi and offer to look at her ticket. The anticipation builds within Hu Jong Pi as she is hesitant to speak. The man and woman glance at the ticket, and without a breath expired, they look back at Hu Jong PI. “Mrs. Hu” they say in unison, “welcome aboard Royal Airlines, your destination awaits.”


Royal Airlines have purchased 21 new Xiandai X650 jets to begin their operations.

Royal Airlines Indrala Corp. (TTX: RYA) is a new international and domestic airline founded by Indralan Businesswoman Tang Su. The airline claims to offer competitive economy class ticket prices that are either at or below the price of newfound rival and long-time monopolist in the Indrala airline business; Indralair (TTX: INDA). The company’s mandate is to offer “affordable international and domestic airfares alongside premium business and comfort class tickets.” This new player in both the international and domestic markets is sure to stir up competition and lower airfares for travellers.

The new airline has already begun to operate major domestic routes with the intention of signing agreements with international affiliates so that it can compete directly with its homegrown competition, Indralair. Its first major route will be nonstop daily flights between Tian'an and Kaizhou, along with flights between each capital city in ever province. The introduction of this new airline is a definite sign of the booming health of the Indralan economy.

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Social Democratic Party Conference
Kaizhou, Jiaozhi
29-31 November, 4329

The Social Democratic Party began its first ever Party Conference on the 20th of November, 4329. This event marks the beginning of the party's full entrance into the national politics of Indrala as before this point it had been relegated to the position of a mere grassroots and local electoral party. The party itself is a mixture of left-wing, republican groups from across the country, and has become prepared to take on the role as Indrala's main pro-republican party after the collapse of the Republican Party. At the conference along with political debates, especially about the rise of monarchism and fall of republicanism in Indrala, the party must vote on two leadership roles, that of Party Leader and that of Party Chancellor. The current Party Chancellor and Party Founder, Fa Rong, is expected to win a landslide victory for her campaign a the Social Democrats' first Party Leader; however, the election for the next chancellor is much more uncertain.

After hearing a variety of speeches from the candidates on the 30th, the entire party votes, and polling at the Kaizhou conference shows Fa Rong leading. By the next day the results from across the country are in, giving Fa Rong the Party Leadership with 96.83% of the vote, while the Party Chancellorship goes to Zi Liang at 56.89%.


Fa Rong, the newly elected Party Leader, speaks to the party

Thank you all for choosing me as your Party Leader! Indrala stands at a precipice today, between the tyranny of a monarch and the freedom of a republic! Our party must do everything it can to support the freedoms and privileges that the Indrala's people deserve. However, the situation is dire, as many of you know, the Republican Party has collapsed. Even though on questions of policy we disagreed, they were the last bastions of democracy in our National Conference, so now we as a party must take the mantle as the protector of Indralan democracy. An though, we may still end up with a monarch on the throne, I will do everything in my power to make sure they have as limited power as possible! Thank you all once more!

[Wu Han]

Dr. Yi Junkai Elected Lotus Party Leader-in-Waiting
14 January, 4330


Leadership Election Overview

With eleven candidates, the Lotus Party's 4330 Leadership Convention fielded the most candidates of any leadership competition in the Party's history! Because of this, the Lotus Party Executive Council, headed by outgoing Party President Yan Zhelan added a rule to the contest, stipulating that any candidate who did not achieve at least 10% of the vote on the first ballot would be eliminated. This led to Dr. Yi Junkai achieving a victory with 51.3% on the second ballot, ahead of the Honourable Dr. Zi Wulan (former education and culture minister) and Ren Yating (former Mayor of Xujin, Shu). Dr. Yi will be sworn-in as leader of the Party after the National Conference dissolves ahead of the 4330 General Election.

The three finalists were viewed as the star candidates of the race from its beginning. Dr. Yi ran on continuing Grand Chancellor Kwan's legacy as well as expanding the government's role in the economy and bringing down costs for students. Dr. Zi ran a campaign which focused on rebuilding the Indralan Armed Forces as well as limiting the number of immigrants and refugees claimants welcomed into the country. Mr. Ren, for his part, campaigned from a pro-republican position.


Official leadership election results on the second ballot, from left to right: Dr. Yi Junkai; Dr. Zi Wulan; Ren Yating

Introducing Dr. Yi Junkai, Leader-in-Waiting of the Lotus Party of Indrala!



On 18 September 4279 in a village near Xiangao, Shu, Dr. Yi Junkai was born to impoverished fishers. He was so weak and sickly that his parents weren't sure he would survive; they waited several months before registering his birth at a local temple. Both his mother and father were lost at sea during Typhoon Yutu (4289) when Yi was 10 years old. With few family members alive, and none able to take care of him, Dr. Yi grew up in an orphanage in Longmen, Han. Yi worked as a labourer part-time to save money while attending high-school. After repeatedly finishing at the top of his class, and following his two years of mandatory military service, he studied medicine at Enshi University on a scholarship.

During his college years, he was vice captain of the rugby team and became involved with the Students' Federation. He met and married fellow student Qiao Nuan at the age of 24, describing her as "his first and last love." Dr. Yi graduated in 4307 and finished his residency in 4314. Yi and Qiao had their first and only daughter, Yi Xiulan in 4308, however Qiao Nuan died during childbirth as a result of eclampsia, leaving Yi alone to raise their child while he was still a resident at Enshi University Children's Hospital. His daughter, Yi Xiulan is a city councillor in Mudanwan; the capital city of Min. At 22 years old, she is the youngest councillor in the city's history.

Following the completion of his residency, the Yi family moved to Mudanwan, where Dr. Yi would work for 11 years as a pediatric oncologist. During his time in the medical field, Dr. Yi became prominent and respected throughout the province. He resigned from the hospital in 4225 to run as a Lotus Party Provincial Conference candidate. He was elected that year and will serve until he is sworn in as leader of the national Lotus Party.

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TAO HONG: “THIS IS THE END OF THE REPUBLIC”
Centre Party leader urges swift movement on monarchy restoration


Tao Hong speaks with moderator Geng Bao at a Centre Party town hall in Taixi, Anle.

04 JANUARY 4330
TAIXI CONVENTION CENTER - TAIXI, ANLE

Centre Party leader Tao Hong has officially announced his party’s support for the return of the monarchy. His decision to endorse the Lotus Party on the second ballot should guarantee a victory on the YES side of the referendum:

”The Centre Party will campaign in May’s election for the immediate return of Indrala’s monarchy. In order to ensure our success, we will be endorsing the Lotus Party on the second ballot so that a pro-monarchist, centrist ally heads the next government of Indrala regardless of our election result. This strategy is principal to the Centrist mandate; which is to put country over party. We seek stability through Indrala’s great moment of change.”

This open and cooperative tone has already signalled change amongst the centrist ranks. It was not much more than a year ago that the Republicans under Chang Ruogang were uttering threats at the possibility of another LP government – and possibly much worse given the successful return of the monarchy. Tao Hong has tasked himself to distance the new party from the liability that was the Republicans under Ms. Chang. His focus seems to be solely on the referendum to be held during May’s election, leaving many to wonder how the party can hope to achieve victory in the election while lacking any type of manifesto or platform. Mr. Tao, however, does not seem so worried:

”Indrala knows what a Zhang Zemin government looks like. It is easy then, to imagine what a Centre Party government will look like! My friends, let us focus on the stability of this country. Then, we can show Indrala what centrist ideas are all about!”

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HIS EXCELLENCY ZHANG ZEMIN DEAD AT 91

TIAN'AN, Han -- His excellency Zhang Zemin was found dead at his home in the nation's capital on Monday morning. His official cause of death was the third stroke in his life. Zhang Zemin served as Grand Chancellor for 9 years, during which he founded the Fifth Republic alongside Huang Zitao. He leaves behind two children.

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Social Democratic Party Enters Legislature, Agrees to Work Towards Constitutional Monarchy
11 May, 4330

After the election of 4330, the Social Democratic Party has entered the National Conference as the smallest party with a seat count of 64. Although many party members have shown disappointment at the seemingly low showing, Party Leader Fa Rong was quick to remind the entirety of the party that a showing of 64 is quite a good showing for a newly created party. She also congratulated the Socialist Party on their great showing in the electorate, an ally in the fight for the Republic, as she called them.



Despite, being founded on the basis of promoting the democratic state of Indrala, Party Leader Fa Rong and Party Chancellor Zi Liang released a joint public statement saying that the Social Democratic Party would work with other parties to reach a stable constitutional monarchy.

The results of the election, which was widely considered a monarchist referendum, have clearly shown that the people of our nation support the idea of moving towards a constitutional monarchy. Due to this, although we (the Social Democratic Party leadership) still support a republican alternative, we have decided that it will be best for all Indralans if our nation's political parties work together. Therefore the Social Democratic Party will now officially be aiding in the transition towards a constitutional monarchy. It is our hope that we can create a more united Indrala in this time of increasing tensions both domestically and abroad, and have a greater say in how this new government is run.

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4330 Election Creates Major Changes in the Landscape of the National Conference
11 May, 4330

TIAN'AN, Han -- With the election results for May's election just being received, what is abundantly clear is the massive changes the National Conference will see. The Lotus-Phoenix-Jienist Coalition now faces surprisingly low seat counts, and have been pushed into the form of a minority government, with the Lotus Party's Yi Junkai in control of the Grand Chancellery. On the other hand the relatively new Socialist, Centre, and Social Democratic Parties did quite well for a first time election, both the Centre and Socialist Parties gained the highest number of seat, respectively. The results of the monarchist referendum have also come to light, with a slim 51.3% of the populace voting in favor. This means the move for a constitutional monarchy is sure to pass, especially with the new pro-monarchist Centre Party, as well as the Social Democrats agreeing to help establish this new monarchy.

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The Kaizhou Inquirer - May 4330
The Kaizhou Inquirer is northern Indrala's leading periodical, reporting on politics, culture and economics



Dr. Yi Junkai Elected Grand Chancellor Despite Worst Performance in Party's History
While Dr. Yi achieved 62.26% on the second ballot, his party lost 133 seats, and now holds the lowest seat count in its history

Grand Chancellor-elect Dr. Yi Junkai (second from left) participates in a Guidao prayer

TIAN'AN, Han — Election night was a bittersweet affair for Dr. Yi Junkai, who despite being elected Grand Chancellor, will now face an even bigger challenge; leading a coalition government as the smallest party in that coalition.

Following the departure of the vastly popular Kwan Zhiyong, Dr. Yi's successor, the Lotus Party achieved its worst result ever, losing over 64% of their representatives in the National Conference and reducing their plurality of votes by nearly 10 million. The Lotus Party was also outflanked on the left by the newly-formed Socialist Party in their home province of Jiaozhi, placing 5th there.

Nonetheless, a full endorsement from the Phoenix Party pushed Dr. Yi ahead of his Jien-Democratic opponent Zhan Zhi by 128,622 votes on the first ballot. Endorsements from the Jien-Democratic Party, Phoenix Party, and Socialist Party propelled the one-term Min Provincial Conference Representative and pediatric oncologist over the finish line with 32,713,341 votes on the second ballot.

The night was bleak for the entire Lotus-Jienist-Phoenix Coalition, all three parties of which lost significant numbers of seats and now hold a minority of seats in the National Conference. Dr. Yi will have to work across the aisle to ensure stability for the next five years, or Indralans may be back at the ballot box sooner than expected.

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THE SOCIALISTS AND LOTUS PARTY CLASH IN THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE


Socialist Leader retaliating Lotus Party attacks on health and government

The newly elected National Conference has gotten off to a rocky start. The Socialists, who's success in the election swept past any expectation, proposed withdrawing from the Kaizou Healthcare Convention in order to fully enable a government operated health system, one of their biggest electoral promises, but the Lotus and Centre Party quickly attacked the motion, saying the Socialists were 'ignorant' or 'daft', but the Socialists party refused to make soundbites and simply stuck to wanting a nationalized healthcare system.

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Ryeo Heir Bankrolls Merger & Expansion for Feng & Cai Companies

June 7, 4331
TIAN'AN, HAN

Talk of a potential merger between the conglomerate companies of cousins Fang Zhihao and Cai Yahui has existed for years but various technicalities and disputes had prevented past success in achieving a merger. Alone, the two companies are small in comparison to Indrala's larger, more established caizu and a merger between Fang and Cai's companies has been considered an obvious direction if they seriously wish to compete with the caizu. Nonetheless, attempts failed and in recent months there had been growing dissent among investors of both companies due to the inability of the cousins to make an agreement.

However, this morning a major joint company meeting was called and the cousins unveiled a significant development plus a surprise guest, Ryeo Seojun, grandson of the deposed Emperor Choesun V and second-in-line to the Dranian throne. Ryeo Seojun has resided in Indrala since he arrived at the age of 7 following the coup launched against the Imperial Household by Taeyang Sang-ah. Due to the continued domination by Taeyang and her loyalists, Ryeo Seojun broke from centuries of tradition by not attending a Gongmangdo university, instead graduating from Kaizhou National University in 4325. Two years later, the heir quietly but controversially obtained Indralan citizenship against the demands of his parents, still holding on to hope of Ryeo restoration in their lifetimes. Since graduation Ryeo Seojun has held a corporate role in one of Fang's subsidiaries while also operating a successful live-streaming videogame channel, from which he recently retired. With today's Fang and Cai meeting it has now come to light that Ryeo has been building up an increasingly prominent role in Fang's organization over the past decade while also investing heavily in Cai's company as well.

Supported by significant Ryeo backing on both sides, merger negotiations have finally succeeded but now with the direct involvement of Ryeo Seojun, who will be taking on a central leadership position in the newly established company. Named as the FangCaiRyeo Group, this newly formed conglomerate will bring major competition to the established caizu and the involvement of Ryeo Seojun likely brought not just significant investment but also potential connection to Kyuma Industries and Dankuk's major chaebol, Haedodi and Muhandae, all of which are alleged to have a relationship with the Ryeo Family. Of the three, Kyuma Industries has been the most suspect in these allegations with the company having relocated the majority of its operations to Dankuk after the union of the Houses of Aynako and Ryeo.

Many structural aspects of FangCaiRyeo Group remain to be finalized and as a whole the conglomerate will have operations in numerous industries, including consumer electronics, technology, music and entertainment, finance, and telecommunications.