Today, the public discontent with Kitexian labor camps camp to a boil as thousands of workers decided to riot. First it began with breaking equipment, but it quickly turned into a revolt as a known terrorist organization, The Faction, and other anti-government groups armed the workers and began to take small nearby towns. The group collectively calls themselves the Free Empire and their leader, John Volograd, has been elected president and announced that the Free Empire and the nation of Kitex are now two soveriegn nations. The president of Kitex, DDB, has sent in the 3rd Marines and the 8th Infantry to deal with them, yet so far they remain unsuccessful (they have lost 20 men to Free Empire's 50) as Free Empire forces use guerilla-like tactics against Kitexian forces. The president has said

The USB warns Kitex to be careful of this, as to some it may be seen as oppresion of the people. Proceed in your endeavors carefully, as you tread dangerous water here.

NEWS UPDATE:

-DDB has decided to go to full-war mode because of the Free Empire sending suicide bombers against loyal pro-government local forces.

- The leader of the Kitexian Army, Rusa MacNell has reported

NEWS UPDATE:

- DDB has created a new Special Forces unit, known as the Death Brigade to combat rebel forces

- The 2nd Infantry and 9th Marines have lost a total of 60 troops as rebel forces launched a full-scale attack on a small military outpost. They have taken the town of Osaka and are now going north to try to seize the major city of Chihuahua.

- President DDB has ordered the 3rd Infantry to redezvous with friendly pro-goverment locals at Chihuahua in order to protect the Chihuahua canal, the nation's largest water source.

Do now allow your citizens to riot.

Only by complete control will you survive.

Again, we repeat our statement to Kitex: Cracking down too harshly may look like you are oppressing the opinions of your people.


We must disagree. Yes, riots should not happen, but if the public can freely speak it's opinion, then riots will not happen. Complete control has failed countless times; this should not be different.

Complete control only works when you take care of your citizens.

Freedom of Speech is like handling a toddler a loaded pistol.

Take away the pistol, take away the danger.

But if the pistol is unloaded, then there is no threat. Put a magazine in the pistol, yes, but if there is no reason to have a loaded pistol in the first place, then there is no danger.

The government of a nation should seek to make the people's lives easier, not to oppress and shut them down.

True liberation comes when a citizen does not have to think about their government, but to just accept it.

We give our citizens free health care, schooling, college, even water, what more could they want?

And it is our opinion that allowing open protests against our government is like having a loaded gun. It is only a matter of time before the gun goes off.

The protest does not have to be about the government, now does it? One protest in the USB was because a local biker group had set fire to a car out of revenge. Now, the incident should have been handled by the police, yes, and it was. The point is that the protest does not necessarily have to be about the government. If handled carefully then this "loaded gun" as you call it will not go off at all.

The Empire of Nations allows public demonstrations aimed at a non-government cause. However, as we also have labor camps for citizens that refuse to work in normal jobs, we can sympathize with the plight of the Kitexian government. In this particular situation the guilty parties in the "faction" are rebelling against the government and will cause both economic and civil turmoil if not put down.

If we were in charge all guilty parties would be put to death.

NEWS UPDATE:

- Free Empire forces have successfully been repelled from taking the Chihuahua Canal, but have regrouped in nearby Ingletown

- Rusa MacNell has announced that the organizing and training of local pro-government militias to combat FE forces will begin today

- A leading FE councilman, John Vandergoose, was assassinated today. The FE president, John Volograd, has accused the Kitexian government's Death Brigade for the assassination!

- Kitexian forces, in concert with pro-government militia, made small inroads into the FE, taking back Puchistan and there is currently heavy fighting between FE and Kitexian forces in the city of Tanzibar

- Because of a lack of resources getting to refugee camps, many refugees have decided to join the FE!

Total Death Toll

FE: 150

Kitex: 100

Civilians: 60

Total Damage Estimated at: $500,000

NEWS UPDATE:

As we have said before, there is heavy fighting in the city of Tanzibar. Here are some pictures


Kitexian forces in a firefight





Free Empire forces rallying




Pro-government forces preparing to fight




- Free Empire forces have taken the provinces of Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Hirosima, and Matsuyama

- It seems that President DDB is going to try to take back Kagoshima province as that is the primary province where international trade is conducted.

The Empire of Nations is willing to send a small force to assist in eliminating this threat.

We find civil unrest the greatest threat next to organized religion.

The Kitexian government thanks the EON for its generosity.

NEWS UPDATE:

- There have been serious firefights on Route 33 as the government counts 150 rebel forces killed to 200 for the Kitexian military

- With the help of 500 newly arrived Hegemonizing Swarm forces, the Death Brigade and 1st Marines have successfully taken back the province of Kagoshima

- As of now the Free Empire is surrounded by pro-government forces and allies.

President DDB has this to say of the situation.



- 4 suicide bombers rocked the capital of Kitex, Shiftyville, causing a total of 500 deaths and $600,000 in damages, the President has not taken back the above statement but has now transferred the 2nd Infantry and 5th Marines to Shiftyville to protect the capital.

While I can not directly speak for Supreme Commander Moneroi as he is not with us now, I can say that the EON will continue to support the Kitex government, which has been a key ally in trade as well as helping to fund our missions abroad and at home.

I am glad that this enemy has been dealt with, and celebrate alongside you in victory.

NEWS UPDATE:

- There has been heavy fighting between pro-government forces and allies against the Free Empire as they make inroads into the province of Fukoka on Routes 385, 263, and 323. It has left 250 Free Empire forces dead and 165 Kitexian forces and allies dead

- 2 more bombings rocked the capital today, killing 200 people and causing $150,000 in damages. President DDB urged everyone to stay calm, reassuring the populace that the end was near.

NEWS UPDATE:


- The Free Empire has surrendered!!!!

Kitexian citizens celebrating victory




President of Kitex, DDB, had this to say

[quote=DDB]We are quite happy that the rebel forces surrendered without any more bloodshed. As I speak, John Volograd and his cohorts are being captured and sent to prison to await their execution. Also Kitexian allies along with the 11th Infantry Reserves and the 2nd Marines reserves will be occupying the provinces of Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Hirosima, and Matsuyama for the next 2 years. This is a great day for our nation and our people. Even though there were a few who tried to break the solidarity and unity of this great nation, they have been foiled and will get their just desserts. Hail Kitex!!