6,741 arrestees released after swift trialsKing Wrntukai V personally ordered swift processingOne of the arrested persons was Laura Vrkzel, 41, who today learned she would be released immediately.January 4385 - With the nation under full control the King has moved swiftly to bring forwards his own sense of order and security with a set of royal edicts. Most of these address the economy and civil liberties of the nation but the King has not ignored the 11,481 arrestees that were sitting in Vanukean jails for several weeks. On his order the courts of Vanuku started a massive trial at an astonishing rate. The Ministry of Justice however was instructed by the King to maintain their usual quality. "This nation will have no unjustly imprisoned citizens" the King said in a statement regarding the mass trials. Of the 11,481 arrested citizens a majority was released after one week of trials, a total of 6,741 people learned they were innocent of the charges put against them. One of them was Laura Vrkzel, who only today faced the court. Vrkzel, 41 and a single mother, had been accused of preparing a terrorist attack together with four others that were arrested on the same day. Vrkzel always maintained her innocence throughout the four weeks she was detained, a few hours before her trial vital evidence was discovered that cleared her of all charges. The presiding judge, mr. Vrnsrmo, stated that the Kingdom had done a grievance towards ms. Vrkzel and she would receive compensation. Ms. Vrkzel herself however was simply overjoyed by her release. "I'm going home to hug my son" is all she had to say to the press. The 4,740 people that were convicted of their crimes mostly received several years in jail for crimes like supporting forbidden ideologies (communism, Orderism, etc.) or planning terrorist attacks or committing high treason. Six men and one woman were conviced of planning regicide after the police uncovered their plot to assassinate the King. The police stated they caught the plot in the early stages and the King was never at risk, they also confirmed the would be assassins were part of a radical republican communist organization. The King himself, like judge Vrnsrmo, pledged that all unjustly detained citizens would receive compensation.
Vanuku cuts ties with Dankuk amidst Kazulia controversy"We recognize our ancient allies" states Prefect AkedkáhePrefect Adlé Akedkáhe during the press conference.March 4385 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Pawl Banmek-Sntazed, visited the Great Dovani Co-Prosperity Summit over the last few weeks and allegedly reported back to the King and Prefect in utter disgust. Inside sources have stated that the Prince almost begged his uncle to cut ties with Dankuk. One part of a leaked transmission is all but telling for the current situation: "it is a meeting of warmongerers, only one delegation is proposing a peaceful approach but they are the opposition in their homeland, we can not betray our ancient allies by promising a warpath". The cabinet however acted swiftly and issued the Prince with a mandate to disassociate Vanuku from the summit. After a short statement that read "the restored Kingdom of Vanuku is most displeased with this course of action of Dankuk, this is not safeguarding peace, this is warmongering" the Prince and his delegation left the summit. Shortly after the Prefect held a press conference in the capital stating that Vanuku would abandon the treaties with Dankuk and Hulstria regarding their military alliances. "We will be looking towards our ancient allies, Kazulia and Indrala, to once more bring peace and prosperity to our planet". There are rumours that the President of Kazulia, Sindre Granberg, will be visiting Vanuku. The government refused to comment for now but if this turns out to be the truth perhaps a new alliance would loom on the horizon, one much like the ancient monarchist alliances that Vanuku and Indrala once headed.
Armed Forces High Command pleased with financial investmentsGeneral Megàmotojokai, the Minister of Defence, advocates for even more defence spending.April 4385 - With the new budget being reviewed by the Grand Council the Ministry of Defence will see an immense increase of their budget. According to the Minister now was the time to invest. "For all their flaws the Republicans took good care of our military, a new carrier, modernization programs and the same nose for quality the Kingdom before it had" said General Megàmotojokai in parliament to convince the parliamentarians. The King himself today approved the budget, making it binding in the coming weeks. With the current budget however Minister Megàmotojokai has already redirected a massive cash flow towards the Armed Forces High Command. The AFHC is led by the Chief of Staff, the position previously held by Prefect Adlé Akedkáhe. The new Chief of Staff, Commander-General Vrnkrt, is a familiar face from the Military Junta. He was recently promoted to Commander-General by King Wrntukai V for his gallant treatment of the cabinet during his take over of Wiel. Vrnkrt requested additional funds for extra training for all units. "Can't let the boys and girls getting lazy now can we?" a smiling Vrnkrt said to the press. The immense exercises will be followed by a modernization and expansion program. It is believed that the Chief of Staff, even though he is a born infantryman, has decided to put a focus on the navy. The fleets of Vanuku might be facing big expansions with severl Admirals advocating for a 'grand fleet doctrine' where one Vanukean fleet can take on the average of two foreign fleets.
De-nationalized Shipyard Havendam announces order of 10 frigatesRumours about increasing navy size confirmed by CEO of Shipyard Havendam.The HMVS Augus'rlji demonstrating her top speed, the new frigates will be of the same class.April 4385 - The CEO of the Shipyard Havendam, Dnkai Salyzr, proudly announced that his company has received a contract for ten frigates. The models will be an updated version of the existing frigate class that is currently in service with the Vanukean navy. The current frigates are already listed as the top of the line but Salyzr stated that "there's always room for improvement" and that foreign experts would be brought in to update electronics and weapon systems. The Shipyard Havendam was recently sold back to private investors after it was nationalized during the republican regime. The Salyzr family, an industrial and political dynasty in Vanuku, was quick to jump on it and owns a majority of the shares. "I was very glad I was able to buy back part of the company that my great-grandfather worked so hard on" said Dnkai Salyzr. The announcement from the naval industry giant confirms the rumours that the Ministry of Defence is focusing on expanding the Vanukean navy.