Lynneth Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) [OOC] I'll use this thread for writing a bit fluff/background until I consider Saboria near my current ingame-strength. Broadcasts usually are made by the leader himself while news-reports are made by, well, news-speakers. Also, comments and whatnot are encouraged, OOC or not. [/OOC] Religion abolished! A report by the SNN (Saborian News Network) Today, our illustrious leader and the Governmental Council have decided that, in order to quicken the changes in our society necessary to achieve a system similar to the Ubersteinian model, religious traditions shall no longer be practised by the people. A survey with approximately 1500 participants has shown that 96 percent of the population approve of this step, while three percent are undecided and the rest against abolishment of religion. When asked for detailed reasons why this step has been taken, a representative of the GC answered: "While all religions are full of great and rich traditions, one must realise that clinging to such things essentially stops an individual's mental evolution and if spread among many, a group's scientific progress. Many people that I've asked 'Why did god create the world as it is?' have answered 'He had his reasons.', without giving me any kind of detail why he for example made the gravitational force as strong as it is. The attitude that these people had and have is precisely the kind of attitude that opposes all scientific progress because we should not wonder about why god created us just like this. For a rational and scientific community, abolishing religion is the first step to a better, more effective society. This is the main reason why we decided this." Other officials have answered 'No comment' to our question. That is all for tonight. [OOC] The Governmental Council is without any real power. It's made to let it look like not everything was decided by Lynneth alone. Also, new and improved: Links to my posts! National Security Program Military Budget National Broadcast National Broadcast Space Program Canary Islands Space Ubersteinianism, Research complex Research Complex Research Complex Military Buildup Fortification Mobilization Generosity War and Factories An address Working Reforms Working Reforms Scraping the Sky Small Update An address News on the Skyscrapers A horrible accident Announcement from the Chairman The Center Tower Mobilisation War in Forstellen Nakheel Tower Update on the SkyCity The SkyCity is finished! War in Europe Canada Industrial Expansion Expansion of the Navy Mining Consortium Terminated Carbon Nanotube Muscles Fusion experiments New flag! SkyCity reintegrated ITER Space! A new leader Black Mesa expanded (WRC) Navy decommed Edited June 9, 2009 by Lynneth topic change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 OOC: Stealing my ideas Nice read though IC: While not agreeing with it Kanteero will recognize this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 We have no comments at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 OOC: Actually, he didn;t abolish religion entirely...just in public areas. On private property, you're free to practice any religion you desire. At least, that's my understanding. IC: Promised Land disaproves, but otherwise has no commment. If any of those who do not wish to give up their religion feel persecuted, they will be offered asylum in Promised Land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 OOC: Actually, he didn;t abolish religion entirely...just in public areas. On private property, you're free to practice any religion you desire. At least, that's my understanding. [OOC] I know, but did I ever say I'd use Ubersteinianism 1:1? Just like Stalin and Mao corrupted Marxism, only less noticable. [/OOC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 [OOC] I know, but did I ever say I'd use Ubersteinianism 1:1? Just like Stalin and Mao corrupted Marxism, only less noticable. [/OOC] OOC: Ah. So you're gonna try to go even further than Uberstein...good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 OOC: Ah. So you're gonna try to go even further than Uberstein...good luck. Not necessarily. Partially yes, partially no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 OOC: Actually, he didn;t abolish religion entirely...just in public areas. On private property, you're free to practice any religion you desire. At least, that's my understanding.IC: Promised Land disaproves, but otherwise has no commment. If any of those who do not wish to give up their religion feel persecuted, they will be offered asylum in Promised Land. OOC: Well the laws are on no place where you ca be seen I believe and Uberstein made sure you were seen everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 OOC: Well the laws are on no place where you ca be seen I believe and Uberstein made sure you were seen everywhere. OOC: Actually, I said pretty much the same thing elsewhere, and he explained that private property is being allowed more and more--but only owned by those who have done at least two years of government service, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned the Great Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 [OOC] I'll use this thread for writing a bit fluff/background until I consider Saboria near my current ingame-strength. Broadcasts usually are made by the leader himself while news-reports are made by, well, news-speakers. Also, comments and whatnot are encouraged, OOC or not. [/OOC] Religion abolished! A report by the SNN (Saborian News Network) Today, our illustrious leader and the Governmental Council have decided that, in order to quicken the changes in our society necessary to achieve a system similar to the Ubersteinian model, religious traditions shall no longer be practised by the people. A survey with approximately 1500 participants has shown that 96 percent of the population approve of this step, while three percent are undecided and the rest against abolishment of religion. When asked for detailed reasons why this step has been taken, a representative of the GC answered: "While all religions are full of great and rich traditions, one must realise that clinging to such things essentially stops an individual's mental evolution and if spread among many, a group's scientific progress. Many people that I've asked 'Why did god create the world as it is?' have answered 'He had his reasons.', without giving me any kind of detail why he for example made the gravitational force as strong as it is. The attitude that these people had and have is precisely the kind of attitude that opposes all scientific progress because we should not wonder about why god created us just like this. For a rational and scientific community, abolishing religion is the first step to a better, more effective society. This is the main reason why we decided this." Other officials have answered 'No comment' to our question. That is all for tonight. [OOC] The Governmental Council is without any real power. It's made to let it look like not everything was decided by Lynneth alone. President Ned the Great of Nedland applauds this move. While he personally believes that there should be freedom of religion, Ned recognises the greater evil here and supports the Saborian policy towards religion based on his belief of atheist unity, despite his disagreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Plans for National Security Program revealed. A report by the SNN This evening, the Governmental Council and our glorious leader revealed a program in response to a terrorist attack in Labrador City some time ago, which claimed three dead and fifteen heavily wounded. A paramilitary group claiming to be remnants of the old government took responsibility for the attack, their intended aim to re-establish the old system. A governmental representative responded on this: "This group makes absolutely ridiculous claims. They want to bring the very same system back which we all brought down only a short time ago. I believe I speak for everyone that such groups should be brought down as quickly as possible." Among others, the programs deals with the issue of security cameras and mandatory identification chips as well as security measures similar to those of the Uberstein Empire. When asked about these 'extreme measures', as some call the program, a GC official replied: "While it may seem that these measures are extreme, let me clarify one thing: The average citizen will have nothing to fear. Only those planning terrorist actions against our state will have to fear, because it's them that will truly be affected by this. Those claiming that the citizens will lose any rights because of this program are clearly misguided and did not read it properly. I cannot emphasize enough that only terrorists will actually be affected." That is all for tonight. Have a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned the Great Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 President Ned the Great of Nedland supports this new step taken by the Saborians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) A paramilitary group claiming to be remnants of the old government took responsibility for the attack" Hm, is it the WAF (World Anarchy Front)? If so, we have old scores to settle with them... Edited September 16, 2008 by JEDCJT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hm, is it the WAF (World Anarchy Front)? If so, we have old scores to settle with them... [OOC] Who's the WAF exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) [OOC] Who's the WAF exactly? OOC: Ah, they're a fictional terrorist organization in CNRP. Edited September 16, 2008 by JEDCJT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 That nobody likes. IC: We approve of all forms of government, and thus endorse your steps towards ensuring the safety of a common citizen with great gusto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 OOC: Ah, they're a fictional terrorist organization in CNRP. That nobody likes. [OOC] Thanks for clearing that up. But no, I don't think they were WAF, only some partisans opposing the new government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 [OOC] Thanks for clearing that up. But no, I don't think they were WAF, only some partisans opposing the new government. OOC: Ah. Well the reason we suspected it in the first place is they want to pretty much bring down all the governments of the world, and let (you guessed it) anarchy reign. The group you mentioned sounded similar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 OOC: Ah. Well the reason we suspected it in the first place is they want to pretty much bring down all the governments of the world, and let (you guessed it) anarchy reign. The group you mentioned sounded similar... [OOC] As said in the post: "They want to bring the very same system back which we all brought down only a short time ago.", which refers to the old extreme-capitalist stuff that was brought down. So they don't want anarchy, just the old system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Military Budget increased A report by the SNN Today, the Governmental Council has announced that, in response to the war in which currently approximately a dozen countries are participating, such as New Triyunica, Neo Japan and the Tahoe Republic, military spending has been increased. When asked about the details, a general has answered: "While I can of course give no details, we will possibly expand our naval forces. Currently, we have only five warships capable of fighting against, say, the navy of the Proxian Empire or New Triyunica. But that will by no means be the only pert of the military we'll strengthen with the additional money. Both our airforce and our groundforces need new equipment and this is the perfect time for it, in my opinion." Another high-ranking officer said: "We appreciate the additional money, and I'm sure the higher-ups will make good use of it. Perhaps the new budget will allow us to get even more than a regular military, but I'm afraid I can't say much about that topic. If they're planning something, I don't know it. But we'll know soon enough, and that's fine with me." Security program successful? Meanwhile, the new security measure - we reported - has been implemented almost fully in the entire nation. A study has shown that crime-rates have lowered drastically by almost thirty percent of the previous rates. Some experts assume that the mere installation of the many cameras et cetera work as deterrent. Others argue that the rates will soon rise again to their previous rates. Should anything change, we will tell you about it. That is all for today, have a nice evening. Edited September 18, 2008 by Lynneth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) A national broadcast The Saborian ruler stood on a podium, behind him on a wall the flag of the country. "Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends and Comrades. It is my pleasure to announce that our economy, which had been damaged by the civil war, has fully recovered. The changes that have been implemented since we freed ourselves contributed to this, but only the determination of every single working man and woman made this possible. While we are by no means at the end of the reforms, I believe I can say without exaggerating that our gross domestic product is among the fifteen highest in the world and rising, all thanks to the what 'Ubersteinianism' teaches. As said before, many other reforms are planned as well as re-education courses, to ensure that our society not only is strong, but also stable. Additionally to all this, I would like to announce that we are planning to build a nuclear reactor with the help of an independent scientist. This reactor will only the first of several others that will supply our nation with cheap and reliable energy. That is all for today. Glory to Saboria." [OOC] Nukes. Edited September 19, 2008 by Lynneth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 The Imperium of America congratulates your nation on their rapid advancement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned the Great Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 As does Nedland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Promised Land also offers congratulations, and a warning to be careful...nuclear energy is not to be carelessly trifled with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 We congratulates Saboria on this achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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