International

Today, the Malvinian government updated its airforce to the F-35 and the B-52. President Shiznay congratulates them on their achievement.

Domestic

Military

Central Command Established!


The main base of CENTCOM.

Today, Troina establishes Central Command. It will cover only the following: all of Troina, the Malvinian protectorate, and also the Malvinian colony, NOTHING ELSE WILL BE COVERED, ONLY THE ABOVE MENTIONED WILL BE THE AOR OF CENTCOM CENTCOM is to be led by 4-star Gen. Timothy Brew.

***Classified***

Currently, we are researching the AT-4 to replace the LAW and also are going to have the 11th ID be an all-purpose division in terms of fighting in any and all climates. We shall also be adding new division to the Marine Corps. And elements of the 3rd ID as well as the 12th Tank Division will discreetly start moving into the Malvinian protectorate to start doing patrols.

Politics

Today Parliament will cast a vote on cutting education by 5% and giving that to the defense budget. It seems that after a couple of last-minute, intense negotitations, the Green Party will go along with the Conservative Lords, who are the ones proposing this bill, as long as 5% of all military vehicles get at least 65 mpg by 2011.

Miss.

In the town of Nuyan, located in Daegu Province, a fire is currently raging. It is said to have started from a leaky gas pipe that was lighted with someone carelessly throwing away a cigarette that has now evolved into a massive blaze that is putting around 1,200 people's homes and businesses at risk. Fire departments from other townships have come into help and the military may be using helicopters to drop water down onto the fire if it isn't extinguished in the next hour.

Military

Due to the terrorist attack in the Imperial Union's Antarctic Protectorate, Troina has decided to call in the 4th Marines along with the 11th Tank Division to better patrol the western border.


Marines from 4th Division riding on APCs to the western border


Tanks riding from their base toward the western border

President Shiznay is promising the people of Troina that these terror attacks will not spill over into Troina. Also Parliament says that it will allow the military to take any and all steps to make sure that this doesn't happen.

Miss.

The fire in Nuyan, Daegu Province has not stopped and the military is now calling in helicopters to drop water onto the blaze.


UH-60 helicopter dropping water onto the blaze

International

Yesterday, when it was announced that Kitex had changed the nation's name to Troina, the nation of Lübeck decided to un-recognize Troina. The State Department has not issued a statement yet, even though there are hints that Troina will un-recognize Lübeck in return.

Domestic

Military

SecDef Rusa MacNell announced today that "In addition to the reinforcing of our western borders, we will also be increasing the amount of air patrols over the nation and may possibly be moving to DEFCON 4."

****Classified****
We will possibly be sending in SF to the IU's Protectorate to make 100% sure that the terrorists don't come over here.

Politics

Last night, the CLs and Green Party passed a bill decreasing the education budget by 5% and giving that money to the DOD. There have been several protests in the nation and pressure for President Shiznay to veto it, though it doesn't seem he's made a decision yet.

Miss.

Early in the morning, the fire in Nuyan, Daegu Province, was stopped. The damage that resulted was two houses burned down and a tailor's shop partially burnt. There were now injuries or deaths. Provincial Police Chief, Sam Buckner, has issued an investigation as to who started the fire.

Miss.
Multiple SWAT teams in Gwangju Province have made a total of 100 arrests of suspected drug traffickers. They are currently being sent to a nearby prison under heavy escort.

Political
President Shiznay has decided to veto the new bill proposed by the CLs and Green Party which would cut the education budget by 5% and give it to defense. Shiznay is quoted as saying that "We have an adequate amount of money in defense, I don't think we need anymore."

Military

The newly-created 5th Marines Division will now be under the control of CENTCOM commander Gen. Timothy Brew.

International

Yesterday in Promised Land a series terrorist attacks wre carried out. Here is what President Anderson of Promised Land had to say: "Yesterday morning, a terrorist attack rocked the port city of Perth, destroying one cargo ship entirely and setting another ablaze. While the ships in question only possessed skeleton crews, the death toll is still in the hundreds.

Another attack occured in Darwin, in the Mayor's office. Fortunately, the office had been closed for renovation just the day before, but an unfortunate construction worker was caught in the blast.

"Several other attacks have occured across the nation, rusulting in over athousand deaths. It is with a heavy heart that I announce our borders are officially closed for the time being. Foreign Nationals are advised to leave as soon as possible for their own safety, and will not be allowed to return until this crisis is abated."

President Shiznay sent his regards and Parliament is ordering the 1st Marines and the 2nd and 10th Armored Divisions to reinforce the northern border and to heavily guard all ports.

Domestic

Politics

In a major upset today, the Green Party decided to go with the Liberal Workers and help to stop the legislation thought-up by the CLs to increase the defense budget. One Parliament member said that "It was a victory for everyone, but most of all the young of Troina."

Sports

Yesterday the hockey teams Antarctic Penguins and the Ports faced off. The Ports won, with a score of 12-10.

BREAKING NEWS:

This just in, 3rd Batt., 5th Brigade, 10th Infantry Division will be going to Marscurian Pakistan to train there. There seems to be a grumbling among the people for they are worried that we won't be able to protect ourselves. We went out and interviewed people and here are some of the questions/concerns they had:

"We're sending so many troops overseas to protect other nations that we won't have any to protect Troina!"

"We need first to protect Troina, forget everyone else."

SecDef Rusa MacNell responded that "Our first priority it protecting Troina and we have more than enough soldiers to do that, also when you factor in that fact that we are several thousand miles away from any other nations that means it is hard for others to attack us but it also means that it's hard for us to protect our allies and our interests, so these troop deployments are necessary."

Politics

Today Parliament finally decided on what statue to dedicate to the Malvinian and Troinan soldiers that were killed during the rebellion. A small picture of what it will look like is shown below:


It will be placed near the DOD building.

Also the Malvinas will be deploying 2 squadrons of F35's and the 7th,13th,and 24th Infantry Batts. to be under CENTCOM's command, it is roughly.. 24 fighter aircraft and around 15,000 men. In addition the 16th and 17th Armored Division will also be placed under CENTCOM command, making totals:
25,000 soldiers
24 F-35s
200 M1A2 MBTs

Military
****Private****

Just a list of where are soldiers are:

500 Marines- Isle de Malvinas

Bravo Company (200 GIs) from the 6th ID- Zargathia

4th Marines and the 11th Armored- Western Border

1st Marines and 2nd and 10th Armored- Northern Border

3rd Batt., 5th Brigade, 10th Infantry Division (1,000 GIs)- MP

That leaves:

2nd and 3rd Marines Divisions

1, 3-9, 12-17 Armored Divisions

1-7 Infantry Divisions

1st and 2nd Airborne Divisions

1st and 2nd Mechanized Divisions

20,000 Marines, 70,000 GIs, 20,000 Paratroopers, 20,000 Mech Divisions, 1,400 M1A2 MBTs

OOC: What about the special forces in Promised Land? Speaking of which, it is your turn to post again, I believe...

International

The nation of Catahata declares its existence. Here is some of the info they presented to the world:



Troina recognizes Catahata and may try to establish diplomatic relations.


In Curristan, yesterday, the Curristan Revolutionary Front (CRF) seems to be being beaten back by government forces. Here is the summary of a battle that occured yesterday:



Domestic

Military

The military will be doing a test of it SA-2 Guideline anti-aircraft missiles at Malvinas Airbase and also will be testing M198 howitzers in the 1st Artillery Brigade, 5th Infantry Division.

Miss.

Yesterday, in the town of Arlington, in Fukoka Province, there was a gang shooting that left a total of 10 people dead, 3 of the teens had no gang affiliations whatsoever. The rivalry is between the gangs, Kingpin and the Blue Dragons, possibly over territory. The town police chief, Lisa Kringle, annouced that patrols would be stepped up and that an investigation was underway.

Domestic

Military

Promised Land soldiers have arrived in Troina ahead of time, as to get used to the climate and such for the upcoming wargames between Troina and Promised Land.

Also the testing of SA-2 Guideline anti-aircraft missiles at Malvinas Airbase and the M198 howitzers in the 1st Artillery Brigade, 5th Infantry Division were hailed be Secretary of the Air Force Edward Mack and General Robert Powell as a "massive success that shows the world that we are gaining in strength, our allies that we will be more able to protect them, and our advesaries that we are willing to protect ourselves."

Politics

The Conservative Lords may propose a bill in the coming days that would do away with the regulation of companies or serious decrease their regulation. They argue that Troinan companies, especially those involved in defense, cannot compete with others on a global scale as they cannot make enough profit off of the weapons they sell to the military.

BREAKING NEWS:

The Treasury Department spokesman, John Brickman, said that the Treasury Department may start looking at other currencies to replace the yen, some possible currency adoptions may be the dollar or the pound.

Also Chas Chandler will be the Catahatan diplomat to Troina, while Lila Neo represent Troina in Catahata.

Anderson glanced up from his paperwork when that caught his attention. 'What? I haven't sent any troops yet.'

"Get me the Troinian president on the line ASAP!" he called to the secretary.

The Imperial Union would like to know why Troina is within Imperial Land and requests it immediate withdrawal.

**Classified**

The whole nation was moved to Defcon 2 in preparation for a negative answer.

OOC: err...wrong thread Cent. You quoted Curristan from one of his threads...this is kitex's thread.

OOC: Actually http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?s...t&p=1940354 by how I read it there it's a report from his forces in Curristan

OOC: Cent, that's international news. He's quoting curristan, not saying his troops are there.


EDIT: here's the post in question...

OOC: Subtle is correct. He's only reporting on the battle/war that is currently taking place in Curristan. This is a news thread, after all.

International

Tennesee Federation collapses.

Today an Al Timmons proposed legislation in the Tennesee Congress, asking for the absolution of the Tennessee Federation. Here are Mr. Timmon's opening remarks.



Also today, in Dragonisia, the presidency was a tie. Here's more from DDN



Domestic

Today, in Busan province, there was a massive collapse of the DDB bridge at 4 am this morning. Thankfully, no one was harmed. The causes are still unknown. Apparently, the middle of the bridge just collapsed. Construction workers plan to have the bridge fixed within two weeks.

EDIT:

OOC: Decided to stop the rebellion RP.

BREAKING NEWS:

Promised Land soldiers have fired upon the 1st Marines Division on the northern border. Parliament has ordered the 7th Infantry 7th and 8th Armored Divisions go to the eastern border and that all borders be sealed ASAP.

****Private****

Just a list of where are soldiers are:

500 Marines- Isle de Malvinas

Bravo Company (200 GIs) from the 6th ID- Zargathia

4th Marines and the 11th Armored- Western Border

1st Marines and 2nd and 10th Armored- Northern Border

3rd Batt., 5th Brigade, 10th Infantry Division (1,000 GIs)- MP

7th Infantry 7th and 8th Armored- Eastern Border


That leaves:

2nd and 3rd Marines Divisions

1, 3-9, 12-17 Armored Divisions

1-6 Infantry Divisions

1st and 2nd Airborne Divisions

1st and 2nd Mechanized Divisions

"Promised Land is attacking it's allies? This is despicable. We condemn this attack by Promised Land upon their own treaty partner. No matter how much we dislike Troina, we don't support acts of war on treaty partners."

Last we checked, Busan and Seoul were Korean provinces. Not Antarctican.

Furon wholeheartedly agrees with Caucasia. If Promised Land continues to exert its imperialist influence on Kitex, we will not hesitate to take action. Assuming of course the Troinans aren't lying.. A more peaceful Asia is a better Asia, even if it must come from the proverbial swordtip.

"We believe that they've just named their provinces after Korean ones for some odd reason. Though, we must admit that we also find that odd. Why not rename them into more Antarctican ones?"

"Because 'Penguin', 'Polar Bear', and 'Antarctic Fish' aren't good province names."

The vice premier laughed out loud and made a note to send some Cigars to Caucasia

Furon finds the awe-inducing fear of the Polar Bear to be an exquisite name for a province.

BREAKING NEWS:

The Promised Land soldiers killed a total of 103 Marines, destroyed two buildings, and also three Humvees.

President Shiznay has issued this statement:
"We don't know who these people are, but they will pay. Mark my words, they will pay! Also from now on all ships containing foreign military personnel will be checked before they are let into the harbor and before that we will call the proper authorities to make sure that the soldiers on the boat are who they say they are."

OOC: This is still a godmod. See my post in the spy op thread.

OOC: so you're saying that I can't release info to my nation? My troops say what happened, Niel texted the SecDef, the SecDef let the press know what had happened. It isn't a godmod.

OOC: You have no way of knowing who it was.

As does Selenarctos, if only Polar Bears lived in Antarctica.

OOC: It could be propaganda, DD. Just roll with it.

OOC: How about this...he and I know they weren't my troops, but not who they really belong to. I sent him satellite feed--and they did remove the uniforms.

"So quick to condemn an action with no proof that these were our soldiers...as if we'd even be capable of launcing such an attack right now. Those were not our troops...and we wouldn't be surprised if the same people who did this were responsible for the terror attacks in our own nation. It would show the same level of cowardice."

How very unsurprising.


Very unsurprising indeed.

We would like to advise Promised Land to reread through our statement before, as kids say, 'baaw'.

"We would like to advise Furon to stop accusing us OR OUR ALLIES of foul play in this. Perhaps you should look closer to home. Considering recent events, we wouldn't be surprised if you were behind all this."

Again, Promised Land throws around unfounded accusations. The sins are stacking up.

BREAKING NEWS:

"The government of Promised Land has videoed the President, showing the ships escaping. Here is the sat-video.

*video plays*

As you can see the ships are heading northward, not toward Promised Land and also Promised Land is on lockdown due to recent terrorist attacks. Also Promised Land planes have bombed and sunk both ships.

Also preperations for the funerals of the 103 Marines killed in the attack are underway and Marine Corps Commandant Shu-nay Rafastan is said to be 'deeply saddened' by the attacks and Parliament has agreed to make November 7th a national holiday to remember the 103 massacre."

"Ah, another 'nation' that hates us, and twists our words. We did not say they were, merely pointed out the possibility that they were responsible. You are equally suspect, as is any entity that hates us."

"Carthage does not hate Promised Land. In fact, we find them to be quite commendable and their history proves that their words are rarely backed up without proof. However, it should be noted that since the lockdown there have been some troubling statements and we are simply concerned. We find that an aggressive approach works best when dealing with inconsistencies."

"We find it laughable that Troina actually believes these stories. Why would you take the word of those who killed 103 of your men?"

OOC: Edit: kitex edited.

"Ah, finally some reason in all this madness. Perhaps we were mistaken in judging you so harshly on your formation."

***Classified to Carthage***

When our border restrictions are lifted, would you accept a diplomat to talk? Perghaps we can put our disagreements behind us.

"It would not be so difficult for a fairly modern nation to mimic the uniforms of another long enough to pull off a stunt like this. And why do you care, anyway, since you do not recognize Troina?"

OOC: Edit: to match Drake's edit

OOC: Kitex edited his post on the second page a little over 50 minutes....all of us missed that.

"It's very easy to take aggressiveness for hostility."

//classified, female unit intercourse partakers//

This is a very compelling proposition and we will accept.