News from the Persian Empire

[Malatose]

The battle continued to rage inside of Niniveh. The Guardsmen strategy of encircling local areas and conducting raids were beginning to produce significant results. So far, over one thousand rebels were arrested, with thousands more recorded dead or wounded. With support from artillery and air units, the final strike was launched against rebel targets throughout the area. The final battle had begun.

 

Humanitarian efforts in Babil screeched to a half, when dozens of fanatics launched an attack against Imperial Guardsmen. Despite the fact that Guardsmen had captures a large cache of weapons, most of the fanatics were still armed to the teeth. From mortars and rocket propelled grenades, the fanatics attacked with everything in their arsenal

 

Inside of Thi Qar, the F-15SE strikes had caused significant damage. The massive coordination of the strike had broke most of the resistance in the area.  Because of this, Imperial Guardsmen were able to make tremendous gains in the area, with a final victory imminent. Local rebel leaders began to dispatch messages to the local command, hoping to bring about a peace deal in the area.

 

Artillery and Mortars continued to rain down on targets inside of  Al-Anbar, Karbala, Al Najaf, and Al-Muthanna. Rebel groups ran forward, waving the white flag of surrender. Most of these men, women, and boys were taken prisoner and dispatched to numerous holding camps behind Imperium lines. On the ground, mechanized forces began a final massive, coordinated push to crush the final resistance.

 

4/7

 

[Baghdad]

 

F-15SE's began to conduct precision strikes against targets inside of Baghdad. Using quick strike teams, Guardsmen moved swiftly. In their wake, the troops left death and destruction. Hundreds of rebel fighters began flying the white flag of surrender; while, normal citizens stuck the flag onto their homes or apartments. Behind the front lines, Guardsmen began to provide humanitarian relief to citizens in need.

 

4/7

 

[The Final Crusade]

 

Azerbaijan

 

Inside of the Azerbaijani Region's of Nakhchivan, Kalbajar-Lachin, Aran Economic Region, Lankaran, Ganja-Gazakh, Shaki-Zaqatala, Guba-Khachmaz, Daghlig Shirvan, and Asheron, Imperial Commanders began to meet with the local leaders. The main topic of these discussions were a peaceful surrender to the Imperium of Persia. Despite this, protest still continued to raid in some selected regions. In some cases, the protest would turn violent, but these were quelled with threats of a full military response..

 

4/7

 

[Armenia]

 

Despite the talks, sporadic cells of resistance began to form. Most of these attacks were targeted towards logistics vehicles and members of the Imperial Church. In response, Guardsmen implemented a curfew in the area, and troops also began to conduct 24/7 surveillance with drones. These drones would follow suspected rebels, and launch attacks before any resistance could be organized.

 

4/7

 

[Georgia]

 

Imperial Guardsmen continued to move forward. F-15SE's began to back off of their repeated attacks, for fear of antagonizing the local population. Leaflets were distributed throughout the nation, promising citizens a new life under the Imperium of Persia. Of course, most didn't believe them, which lead to numerous public acts of dissatisfaction with the Persian occupation.

 

4/7

[Malatose]

After almost a week of combat, the guns were silent inside of Nineveh. Thousands of rebels were arrested and dispatched to special camps throughout the province for processing. The next step would be the clean up and the road to recovery.

 

The small uprising in Babil was brought to a screeching halt. Guardsmen, using superior tactics and arms, crushed the rebel factions. Other groups didn't dare rise up against the Imperium; instead, most decided to turn in their weapons and go home. For now Babil was in a state of quietness. Peace had prevailed.

 

Inside of Thi Qar, Persian authorities began to open discussions with the local leadership. The main topic on hand was a formal surrender to the Imperium of Persia. Discussions were expected to last into the night.

 

Mass surrenders were now common in Al-Anbar, Karbala, Al Najaf, and Al-Muthanna. Thousands of Militia waved the white flag of surrender. Local councils began to send messages of surrender to the local Persian Commander. The end was near.

 

5/7

 

[Baghdad]

 

The Battle for Baghdad was declared over, with the Imperium of Persia declaring a complete victory. In the town square, the Imperium's flag was raised; while, posters of the Emperor, and other propaganda were spread throughout the town. The next step was to provide humanitarian aid.

 

5/7

 

[The Final Crusade]

 

Azerbaijan

 

Inside of the Azerbaijani Region's of Nakhchivan, Kalbajar-Lachin, Aran Economic Region, Lankaran, Ganja-Gazakh, Shaki-Zaqatala, Guba-Khachmaz, Daghlig Shirvan, and Asheron, negotiations continued with local government issues. However, Guardsmen continued to secure various areas, to prepare it for the inevitable annexation.

 

5/7

 

[Armenia]

 

Inside of Armenia, Guardsmen continued to advance; while negotiations continued in the background. The Imperial Guard still continued with 24/7 surveillance with drones. Indeed, it was an uneasy peace in the area.

 

5/7

 

[Georgia]

 

Leaflets continued to be distributed throughout the nation. Some government members began to advocate on the side of the Persians. Most of these officials advocated for peaceful coexistence with the Imperium of Persia. Of course, Persian Commanders went through great lengths to use these men as mouthpieces for the occupation.

 

5/7

Edited August 21, 2014 by Malatose

[Malatose]

With peace declared in the province of Nineveh, the clean up process was initiated. Logistics engineers and recruited citizens began to remove the rubble from the streets. Other workers began on initiating the restoration of basic life necessities.

 

Babil continued to remain in a state of calm. Normal citizens began to return to their everyday routines.  Guardsmen still continued to perform around-the-clock patrols; while, other units continued to raid various locations for arms caches. Imperium officials began to arrive into the city, to watch over the annexation process.

 

Inside of Thi Qar, the local administration voted unanimously to join the Imperium. Soon, the announcement was plastered throughout the province , in the form of posters. Local citizens were requested to cooperate with local Guardsmen.

 

Al-Anbar, Karbala, Al Najaf, and Al-Muthanna were now in a state of peace. Guardsmen now switched from offensive to defensive duties. In conjunction with local authorities, the Imperium commander posted a proclamation. The proclamation ordered all citizens to turn in their personal weapons. Local registration offices for the local population were also set up.

 

6/7

 

[Baghdad]

 

The occupation was Baghdad was now underway. Guardsmen continued to knock over symbols related to the old government.  As with other areas, logistics troops and other personnel began the cleaning up process. Humanitarian aid was also continuously provided to the local populace.

 

6/7

 

[The Final Crusade]

 

Azerbaijan

 

Inside of the Azerbaijani Region's of Nakhchivan, Kalbajar-Lachin, Aran Economic Region, Lankaran, Ganja-Gazakh, Shaki-Zaqatala, Guba-Khachmaz, Daghlig Shirvan, and Asheron, negotiations were close to completion. Representatives of the Imperium presented the local government with documents of integration. The final step would be for the local government to sign them, which would effectively bring an end to operations in Azerbaijan,

 

6/7

 

[Armenia]

 

Imperium command declared an end to combat operations in Armenia. The next step was now integration into the Imperium of Persia. Hundreds of officials, from Persepolis, began to arrive into the area to insure a peaceful process. Guardsmen continued to patrol the local areas, now switching to defensive mode.

 

6/7

 

[Georgia]

 

Inside of Georgia, Guardsmen switched to defensive mode. In the capital, the Imperial Flag now waved above all others. For many, the war was now over, and Georgian citizens returned to normal life.

 

6/7

[Malatose]

Throughout Nineveh, citizens began to return to their basic routines. Adults began returning to work, with the addition of some signing up to assist the Persian government. Guardsmen also began to cut down on their basic patrols, especially after local government officials officially surrendered to the central government. Indeed, the province began to move forward as an area part of the Persian Empire.

 

Inside of Babil, Persian government officials announced the official annexation of Babil into the Empire. Most rejoiced in the streets; while, other chose to remain calm. The first order of business was to begin the reconstruction process, which was apart of a country-wide process. The Iraqi's would begin to form their own future.

 

Inside of Thi Qar, the reconstruction was underway, at full speed. Citizens worked with haste to remove rubble from the streets. Guardsmen used local rebel prisoners, promising them freedom in exchange for their hard work. Wanting to return home to their families, most worked well into the night.  As with other areas, Persian officials began to arrive into the city, to supervise various functions.

 

In a rather shocking move, some local Guardsmen began to withdraw Al-Anbar, Karbala, Al Najaf, and Al-Muthanna. This was a move of good will, designed to show the local population, that Persia meant well. Scores of Rebel prisoners were also released. However, stiff punishment was promised for those tried to comment similar crimes in the future. Rebuilding also were launched in these areas, in order to restore basic functions and clean rubble from the streets.

 

7/7

 

[Baghdad]

 

Persian officials began to arrive inside of Baghdad. It would serve as the capital of the provincial government. Warmaster Bahdur, Supreme Commander of the Great Crusade, would arrive in the area as well. He chose the provincial capital to watch over the finishing touches of his Emperor mandated Great Crusade. Besides that, clean up and reconstruction had begun. Citizens of Baghdad began looking towards the future.

 

7/7

 

[The Final Crusade]

 

Azerbaijan

 

Inside of the Azerbaijani Region's of Nakhchivan, Kalbajar-Lachin, Aran Economic Region, Lankaran, Ganja-Gazakh, Shaki-Zaqatala, Guba-Khachmaz, Daghlig Shirvan, and Asheron, negotiations were complete. The official ceremony took place just a couple hours after the decision was made. The event was publicly televise, throughout the nation. After the ceremony, Imperial Guardsmen raised the flag of the Imperium in the capital. Azerbaijan was now one with the Imperium.

 

7/7

 

[Armenia]

 

The flag of the Imperium flew over the capital of Armenia. Some Guardsmen expected protest; however, there was none to be found. Despite that, officials began to meet with the local populace, asking them what issues needed to be fixed. The Imperium promised to work with local issues, despite the changes. "The local populace would continue to have a voice." an official from Persepolis would state.

 

7/7

 

[Georgia]

 

Guardsmen conducted a small parade in Georgia, as thousands of spectators looked on.  In the capital, thousands gathered to listen to a speech from a representative of the Persian government. "Today is a new day. The people of Georgia will now march forward into a new future. As part of the Imperium of Persia, you will prosper. Inside of various registration offices, local Georgians would sign up for Imperium jobs, hoping to join something much larger than themselves.

 

7/7

[Malatose]

[Decree for the Reunification of Rogue States]

 

With the annexation of Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, Emperor Bahadur issued the "Decree for the Unification of Rogue States". The Decree formally annexed the aforementioned territories into the Imperium of Persia. In addition, the Emperor granted all citizens, minus former criminals and agitators, full Imperial citizen; while, others would be labeled as subjects of the Empire. Of course, those labeled as subjects will be entitled for a full citizenship review every six months.

 

With the announcement, millions of citizens lined up to receive their new citizenship cards. There would be two specific I.D cards distributed. A gold card for Full Citizens and a red card for subjects of the Empire.

 

[Reconstruction]

 

With annexation complete, reconstruction would begin inside of areas damaged by the minor conflict. As ordered by Persepolis, buildings would be rebuilt to strict Persian guidelines. The capital cities of each area would be rebuilt, in particular Baghdad. Baghdad would serve as the Empire's jewel of the Middle East.

 

Edited August 25, 2014 by Malatose

[Malatose]

[Decree on the Administration of Iraq]

 

"On this day, Captain Farid will be appointed to the position of Imperial Governor of Iraq. He has served the Empire will, and I trust in his ability to bring peace and prosperity to this region." - Emperor Bahadur

 

Upon arriving in Baghdad, Captain Farid announced a number of sweeping changes. In regards to the Petroleum industry, Farid announced an allocation of one hundred million darics for the reconstruction of vital equipment. After equipment reconstruction, production will be increased by over fifty percent.

 

["There is only one God"]

 

Over and beyond the authority of the Imperial Governor, the Ecclesiarchy began the task of re-education in Iraq and the other conquered territories. Religious symbols, representing the former government mandated religion, were torn down. Thousands were labeled as heretics and shipped to religious camps. Indeed, the war crusade was now over; the religious crusade had begun.

[Malatose]

[Decree from the Emperor concerning the Protectorate of Northern Arabia]

 

The Emperor's conquest would continue; however, the Emperor decided to take a different route. The Emperor would appoint a governor general, who would act as representative of the Emperor and as the agent of the Government of the Imperium to assure compliance with the political instructions issued by the central government. For this position, Bahadur appointed Fareed Akbar to the position of Governor-General of the Northern Arabia Protectorate. In his capacity, Governor-General Akbar would have full authority in the Protectorate, both legislative and executive.

 

--

 

After his appointment, Fareed Akbar would arrive in Al Qasam. It would serve as the capital of his administration for it's entire duration. The first order of business was the dissolution of local religious orders, supported by the old Babylonian government. "The very existance of this heretic religion is a detriment to the prosperity of this religion. There is only one God, and that is the Emperor of the Imperium of Persia." After issuing the decree, the Governor-General set out to take a tour of the protectorate, in order to meet with local officials to discuss the next step.

 

1/7 Northern Arabia

Edited August 25, 2014 by Malatose

[Malatose]

SIC:

 

[The Maldives]

 

The Imperial Guard has begun construction of an OTH-B RADAR complex on the Maldives. Codenamed the LX-1 (OOC: based on the RL Jindalee), the RADAR is a multistatic radar (multiple-receiver) system using OTH-B, allowing it to have both long range as well as anti-stealth capabilities. It has an official range of 3,000 kilometres (1,900 mi); howerver it is able to detect missile launches at over 5,500 kilometres (3,400 mi) away.

 

An OTH-SW will be constructed as well to track shipping in the area. In regards to defense, BrahMos land-launched anti-shipping and land-launched anti-carrier missiles will be deployed. Some one thousand missiles will be shipped to the Island.

 

[The Cocos]

 

Just like with the Maldives, the Imperial Guard has begun construction on the very same OTH-B RADAR complex, along with a OTH-SW complex. Fifteen IRBMs will be dispatched to the Island. Five of these missiles will be equipped with three 150 kt MIRVs.

 

On both Islands, special equipment will be set up to scatter all satellite imagery.

Edited August 26, 2014 by Malatose

[Malatose]

[Northern Arabia]

 

Governor-General Akbar spent the day meeting with local officials. Improving the local economy was the main topic of discussion, especially during a visit to a oil drilling facility. According to reports, partisans had vandelized various drilling facilities setting back economic recovery significantly. In response, Akbar issued Decree No.1. The Decree stated that, "Any attempt to cause economic detriment to the citizens of the Arabian Protectorate would be an automatic twenty five year sentence. In extreme cases, death will be the permitted sentence."

 

The Decree was posted throughout the protectorate for all to read.

 

2/7

Edited August 27, 2014 by Malatose

[Malatose]

[Northern Arabia]

 

Governor Akbar met with local police officials.  The topic was the recent sabateur attacks on oil refining facilities. Akbar ordered local police to take all necessary steps to rid the protectorate of this growing problem. "We must use all possible solutions to solve this issue. I'd like to solve this issue, before resorting to military force." With the governors blessing, the police began to conduct local raids, in hopes of apprehending suspects

 

3/7

Edited August 28, 2014 by Malatose

[Malatose]

[Western Defenses]

 

The Imperial Guard has begun numerous construction projects in the West. In Lebanon, the Empire has started construction on a naval and air base. An LX-1 (OOC: based on the RL Jindalee) RADAR system will be constructed, along with a OTH-SW RADAR system to track shipping in the surrounding oceanic region.

 

[Inside of the Empire]

 

Inside of the Empire, one LX-1 system was activated as part of the Empire's muli-tier defense system. An OTH-SW system was also activated on the Empire's coastline to watch over the Indian Ocean.

[Malatose]

[Decree from the Master of the Administratum]

 

The Master of the Administratum has enacted the following law, which is promulgated herewith:

 

I. Foreign citizens have a total of six months to remain inside of the country, without a job.

 

II. Foreign citizens found guilty of abusing the nation's welfare system will be banned and deported from the country.

 

Signed,

Master of the Administratum

[Maelstrom Vortex]

Druk Yul lawmakers liked the recent decree by Persia so much, they followed suit and implemented the same law in their country as well.

[Malatose]

[Decree from the Master of the Administratum]

 

The Master of the Administratum has enacted the following law, which is promulgated herewith:

 

Taxation in the Imperium shall be governed under the The Imperial Revenue Codes of the Imperium. The guidelines of the Imperial Revenue Codes are as follows:

 

I. All Imperial Citizens are required to pay taxes if applicable.

 

II. The burden of proof is on the taxpayer; failure to provide adequate proof of having paid taxes will be taken as an admission of guilt.

 

III. Punishment for not providing accurate proof of paying taxes, or failure to pay taxes range from confiscation of goods to imprisonment.

 

Signed,

The Master of the Administratum

 

[Malatose]

[Northern Arabia]

 

Governor Akbar read through the latest reports from police officials in Northern Arabia. "One hundred rebels have been arrested in connection with the recent terrorist attacks. With the leads we've gained, we are preparing to conduct more special operations." Akbar nodded and forwarded the document to Persepolis, for the Emperor's personal viewing pleasure. Akbar ordered more raids, hoping to quell the situation before it grew worse.

 

4/7

[Malatose]

[Northern Arabia]

 

In a proclamation to the people of Northern Arabia, Governor-General Akbar announced the banning of sex segregation within the protectorate. "From this day forward, women inside of the Protectorate will be granted the same rights as men." There was much rejoicing within female circles of Northern Arabia after the posting of the proclamation. Some men protested the Governor's decision; however, Akbar was quick to announce that protest against the proclamation would be seen as treason. In an extreme case, a local protest was broken up by local authorities, with all the male protestors charged with treason against the Imperium. Of course, charges were later dropped.  

 

5/7

[Malatose]

[Northern Arabia]

 

"As Governor of the Protectorate,  I have lowered the unemployment rate by ninety percent. Crime has fallen eighty percent. Your Majesty, this land will be prepared for integration at your earliest convience." - Governor Akbar's Report to the Emperor of Persia

 

Inside of the Protectorate, Akbar met with officials from the Administratum to discuss integration into the Imperium. Of course, the main topic was public opinion on such a move. According to various surveys, most citizens supported being apart of the Imperium of Persia. Most, who disagreed, were religious fanatics opposed to the Imperium's "new" way of life. Akbar urged Pesepolis to speed up the final procedures of the annexation declaring, "The perfect time is now. Wasting time is no an issue."

 

6/7

Edited September 1, 2014 by Malatose

[Mogar]

:Diplomatic Cable:

 

"As apparently our diplomatic overtures to the IOC have gone unanswered, I write to you seeking a diplomatic conference to discuss a resolution upon a state level to the disputes between our two nations."

 

-Greater East Asian Imperial Co-Prosperity Sphere Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Osamu Saito

[Malatose]

SIC

 

[Notice of Deployment]

 

As part of the Imperial Navy's rotation, an Imperial Task Force  will be dispatched to Persian bases in the Mediterranean for combat and other basic exercises.

 

Imperial Task Force OOB

 

3 Xerxes-class Supercarriers

13 Corvettes
10 Destroyers
9 Frigates
5 Battlecruisers
1 Cruiser
1 Nuclear Attack Submarine

[Malatose]

[Northern Arabia]

 

After weeks of preparation, The Imperium of Persia went forward with the annexation of Northern Arabia. In the capital, Persia officially raised the flag. "On this day, Northern Arabia is now apart of the Empire." proclaimed Imperial Governor Akbar. In a special communique, Emperor Bahadur appointed Governor-General Akbar to the position of Imperial Governor of the Imperial Province of Northern Arabia. 

 

"I trust my loyal servant will continue to do well." Emperor Bahadur stated to the Master Administratum after dispatching the communique.

 

7/7

 

[Malatose]

[The Age of the Imperium]

 

"On this day, we have entered a new age of strength and prosperity. From this day onward, we have entered the Age of the Imperium." - An Excerpt of the Emperor's Live Address to the People.

 

Millions assembled in Persepolis to take part in the nation's victory celebrations, marking the end of the Empire's Great Crusade. In the other major cities, there were also celebrations, which coincided with the Emperor's "One Week of Celebration" Decree.

[Malatose]

[Imperial Decree Concerning the Imperial Calendar]

 

In recognition of the Empire entering The Age of the Imperium, I have decreed the following:

 

I. The Imperial Calendar will be reset to year 0.

 

The resetting of the Imperial Calendar symbolizes the beginning of a New Age in the Imperium. This new era symbolizes a new age of strength and prosperity, which shall last for one thousand years.

 

Signed,

Emperor of Parthia

Bahadur

[Maelstrom Vortex]

In the spirit of their neighbor's age of the Imeprium, Druk Yul declares the "Age of Empires" and joins Persia in resetting the year to 0, which should save a lot on time stamp transmission and data storage overhead for dates! It will also reduce the difficulty in doing business with their neighbor.

Edited September 3, 2014 by Maelstrom Vortex

[Malatose]

SIC

 

[Stark Defense Plan]

 

With the commencement of the Age of the Imperium, maintaining and protecting the Imperium of Parthia has become the main objection of the Imperial Guard. As such, the Officio Tactica has drafted the Imperial Defense Plan, which has been approved by the Lord Commander Militant of the Imperial Guard.

 

Stark Defense Plan

 

I. The Job of the Imperial Guard

 

The Imperial Guard must be wise in the use of it's resources. As such, the Imperial Guard will not be used in outside conflicts. The Guard will used only in the Defense of the Empire, or in the defense of it's allies.

 

II. Geographical Deployments of the Imperial Guard

 

A. Two hundred fifty thousand troops will be deployed to the Turkish Protectorate

B. One hundred fifty thousand troops will be deployed to the Indian Protectorate

C. One hundred thousand troops will be dispatched to the Levant

     I. Fifty thousand troops in Syria

     II. Fifty thousand troops to Lebanon

 

The rest of the Imperial Guard (four hundred thousand troops) will be kept in reserve for rapid deployments to other regions and to support allied operations.

 

III. Defense Weapons

 

To guard the Mediterranean Coast of the Empire, underground missile installations, with retractable launchers, were to be constructed along the coastline. Some three thousand BrahMos missiles (anti-ship and Anti-aircraft carrier variant) were to be deployed.

 

Some five thousand missiles, using the same set up as the Mediterranean system, would be dispatched along the Empire's southern coastline bordering the Indian Ocean.

 

With the BrahMos already in service in the Cocos and Maldives, extra missiles would be dispatched.

Edited September 3, 2014 by Malatose

[Malatose]

SIC

 

National Air Defense Plan

 

In coordination with the Imperial Guard, the High Marshal of the Imperial Air Force and the Air Force General Staff has drafted and approved the National Defense Plan.

 

I. Air Defense Districts

 

The Imperium of Parthia shall be divided into Five Air Defense Districts

 

• A. Mediterranean Air Defense Plan : Turkey and the Levant
• B. Arabian Air Defense Command - Northern Arabia and Iraq
• C. Imperial Capital Air Defense Command - Iran (Persia)
• D. Central Asia Air Defense Command:  Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
• E. Coastal Air Defense Command: Pakistan, India

II. Defenses

 

The High Marshal of the Air Force has ordered additional SAM units to be dispatched to each district. The main goal as described is "total saturation in case of invasion by enemy air forces."  No less than four thousand additional SAM units (stationary and mobile) will be dispatched to each sector. These units will include:

 

• A. MIM-104 Patriot Air Defense Battery System
• B. Iron Dome Air Defense System
• C. S-400 Triumf