KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 From Mietonka: [u][center][size="5"]Largest Merger in National History![/size][/center][/u] Today, the two main rail companies in Marscurian Siberia, Marscurian Siberian Railways and Marscurian Siberian Eastern, agreed to a merger agreement to become one nation. The new company has been renamed Marscurian Siberian National Rail, and is expected to be the second largest transportation company in the nation, just behind Marscurian Siberian Airways, and just ahead of its nearest freight competitor Shif Shipping. With the government's 50% ownership of Marscurian Siberian Railways, the new company will be 25% government owned, with the rest of the shares being owned by the owners of the previous two companies. [img]http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/mikial21/MarscurianSiberianNationalRail.png[/img] The new logo of Marscurian Siberian National Rail. The passenger train on the left reflects the previous passenger service of Marscurian Siberian Railways, while the freight train on the right reflects Marscurian Siberian Eastern, which dealt with cargo shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 From Marscury: [u][size="5"][center]Official Intelligence Agency Created[/center][/size][/u] Today, the official intelligence agency of Marscurian Siberia was officially inaugurated. This marks the first unified front for international and domestic intelligence, which previously was scattered between the army, navy, and police. [img]http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/mikial21/MSIA.png[/img] The logo of the Marscurian Siberian Intelligence Agency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 From Marscury: [u][size="5"][center]New Rayon Created![/center][/size][/u] It's official, the sixth rayon of Marscurian Siberia has been passed through the Duma. In the vote, 9 of the 10 Duma representatives voted on the measure to allow the area around the capital city of Marscury to form its own rayon. The vote came after a general vote among the residents of the Bira Rayon on the separation of the Rayon, which holds the majority of the nation's population. The vote was close, but came out to 61% in favor of the split, just above the 60% needed for the measure to pass. The one vote in the Duma that was against the split was Duma Member Vladimir Gessen, a native of Mietonka. In a comment, DM Gessen stated, "I voted against the split because it could lead to a severe depreciation in the amount of money and attention that are sent to the rest of the rayon after the loss of the most important city." The majority of the voters in favor of the separation were Marscury residents, many of whom were tired of having to split funds and services with Mietonka, the largest city in the nation, which is also in the Bira Rayon. The separation of the rayon is set to take place on July 21st, Marscurian Siberian Independence Day. At that time, Marscury will be the seat of the Marscury Rayon, while Mietonka will become the new seat of the the Bira Rayon. Also at that time, the terms of the Duma Members will be expiring, and general elections will begin for the now 12 members of the Second Duma. [img]http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/mikial21/OldMarscurianSiberianRayons.png[/img] The current political divisions of Marscurian Siberia, with 5 rayons. [img]http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/mikial21/MarscurianSiberiaRayons.png[/img] The divisions set to begin on July 21, 2011. Note the sixth rayon, completely surrounded by the Bira Rayon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 From Marscury: [u][size="5"][center]Army Modernization Continues[/center][/size][/u] In the continued efforts of decreasing costs and increasing the effectiveness of the Marscurian Siberian army, two new changes were unveiled today. First, the new uniform of the average soldier has been given a substantial upgrade from the old uniforms, and secondly, a new battle rifle has been chosen to replace the MR-64 as the standard weapon. The new uniforms are considered vast upgrades for several reasons. Primarily, they move from the completely olive-drab color of the old uniforms to a mixture of greens, blacks, and browns, which are better suited to blend in with the natural surroundings and to provide better camouflage. Also, the new uniform has fewer articles of clothing, removing the old button-down middle shirt and the leggings that the old uniforms had. Improved boots are expected to make long marches more comfortable, and the looser fit of the trousers is expected to allow for freer movement and better running. [img]http://www.armyrecognition.com/europe/Suisse/Exhibition/Swiss_armoured_School/pictures/Soldier_Swiss_Army_01.jpg[/img] The new army uniform The second major upgrade is the addition of a new battle rifle to replace the MR-64. The new gun, the MR-87, also built by Marscurian Military Works, was selected by a panel of soldiers and officers to be the new replacement. They noted many improvements over the old gun. The -87 is several pounds lighter than the -64, mainly due to the wide use of synthetic materials in many parts of the weapon. The -87 is also several inches shorter than the -64, allowing for freer movement in smaller locations. Finally, the -87 uses the same 7.62x51mm cartridge used in all other small arms in the military, rather than the 7.62x55mm cartridge used by the -64, which required special ordering. Over the next few months, the MR-64 will be phased out of service as troops are taught how to effectively use the new MR-87. [img]http://www.investmentgradefirearms.com/images/g3kand91.jpg[/img] The standard MR-87 (bottom) and the shorter MR-87K carbine used by special forces (top) are the new standard rifle of the Marscurian Siberian Army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 [center][u][size="7"]INDEPENDENCE DAY![/size][/u][/center] Today is a great day for our nation. It marks the one year anniversary of the date when Marscurian Siberia gained its independence from Vauleyo-Buryatia. The entire nation is in celebration as the milestone was reached in style. From a tiny migrant community, the nation now has a population of over 1 million in several thriving population centers. A greater success story is hard to come by in this world. Here are some stories of how various communities around the nation celebrated the first Independence Day. Marscury: [u][center]Museum of Marscurian History Opens![/center][/u] Today, the Museum of Marscurian Siberian History officially opened its doors. This museum showcases artifacts and stories dating all the way back to the founding of the Marscurian people centuries ago. The building also contains exhibits that explore the history of the land Marscurian Siberia sits on, from pre-history to the modern day, showing such eras as the Ice Age, Mongol Empire, Russians, Vauleyo-Buryatians, and Marscurians. With miles of hallways and several interactive exhibits, there is endless fun and excitement to be had by all! [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Buda_castle_budapest.jpg[/img] The Museum of Marscurian Siberian History, as viewed from the Bira River. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Buda--Castles01.jpg[/img] The Museum from the other side. OOC: This is my Great Monument Royal Palace: [u][center]Khagan Celebrates 31st Birthday![/center][/u] As father of the nation, the Khagan shares many things with Marscurian Siberia, including a birthday. Today the Khagan turned 31 years old, and he was willing to share the occasion with the people. The royal palace was opened for public tours, and the Khagan himself took time to chat with visitors and well wishers. Mietonka: [u][center]City Block Party a Smash Hit![/center][/u] A large party held in downtown Mietonka has drawn a crowd that is numbering into the thousands! The party, complete with food vendors, a carnival, and stands selling everything from art to flowers, was set up by the city to celebrate Independence Day. With small concerts being held around the city, the mass transit network eliminated all fares for the occasion, in order to move people between the celebrations. [img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGl4xHi9rLQ/TELHvYJZTkI/AAAAAAAABJc/dn70ldMdC8I/s1600/002.JPG[/img] One of the concerts in downtown Mietonka Obluchye [u][center]Massive Concert Draws Huge Crowds![/center][/u] A concert, named [i]Music in the Mountains[/i], was set up in the hills to the East of Obluchye. The concert attracted many of the top artists and bands in the nation, some of whom are rumored to have declined payment for the event. A crowd of thousands attended the festival, in which no tickets were required. The music started at 9 in the morning, and is continuing far into the night. [img]http://soundlogik.com/wp-content/uploads/umf-08.jpg[/img] Crowds at the main stage for [i]Music in the Mountains[/i] Telmana: [u][center]Water Festival Brings Fun In The Sun![/center][/u] The Water Festival in Telmana drew large amounts of people to the Amur River on this hot afternoon for some fun aquatic activities. The day was kicked off by a milk-carton boat race, with Telmana High School winning the even with their turnip-shaped raft. Water skiing shows were put on earlier in the afternoon, to the delight of the people eating at picnics along the river shore. Tours of Telmana harbor were given to eager visitors, excited to learn about the busiest harbor in Marscurian Siberia. When the sun finally went down, dozens of barges anchored in the Amur set off a massive fireworks display set to several soundtracks, from classical music to pop hits. [img]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ol9kPK22qtM/TFB1uJ4Pe1I/AAAAAAAACsM/NDQ1srDea70/s1600/aquatennial2.jpg[/img] The fireworks launched from the Amur barges. Amurpet: [u][center]Cavalry Grounds Stomping With Visitors![/center][/u] Today, a bovinestrian show at the Amurpet Cavalry Grounds showed off the best that Marscurian Siberian mounted units had to offer. The riding cows trained at these grounds are used by Marscurian Siberian police for mounted police units and border patrol. Trick riding and jumps dominated the performance, which went on for several hours this afternoon. [img]http://img.izismile.com/img/img4/20110405/640/riding_cow_like_640_04.jpg[/img] A trainer going through the motions on her riding cow. A glorious day for Marscurian Siberia, and therefore, of course, the world. OOC: One year of RPing Marscurian Siberia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 From Marscury: [u][size="5"][center]Duma Election Results In![/center][/size][/u] The final votes have been tabulated in this year's Duma election. With a turnout of 71% of eligible voters, Marscurian Siberians have shown that they cherish their voice in government. Here are the final results: Representatives for the Grois Rayon: -Meyer Bomash -Ezekiel Gurevich Representatives for the Meyrev Rayon: -Lazar Nisselovich -Boris Friedman Representatives for the Bidzhan Rayon: -Balzhinima Tsyrempilov -Yuri Dorjiev Representatives for the Bira Rayon: -Viktor Mandelberg -Vladimir Gessen Representatives for the Mizrekdik Rayon: -Iosif Abramson -Grigori Iyolos Representatives for the Marscury Rayon: -Simon Rosenbaum -Solomon Krym [center][img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Coat_of_Arms_of_Jewish_AO.png[/img] Coat of Arms for the Marscurian Siberian Duma[/center] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 [quote]To: Whom it may concern in the High Government of Marscurian Siberia From: President Malenkov Sergeievich Alexandrei of the United Socialist Republic of Siberia Subject: Meeting I would like to invite a representative of the Marscurian Government to Logashinko to discuss the opening of mutual relations. Signed President Malenkov Sergeievich Alexandrei of the United Socialist Republic of Siberia [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Reply: We will send Princess Sarah to Logashinko to attend the talks. OOC: Let's do this in a separate thread so that we don't clog this one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 From Obluchye: [center][u][size="5"]Nation's Smallest Car Rolls Off Assembly Line[/size][/u][/center] Today marks the first day that the Masibau Brokve went on sale in dealerships throughout the nation. The car is the smallest in the history of Marscurian Siberian automobile production. With only three wheels and a 50cc 5hp engine, the car is advertised to fit one person and a shopping bag. The car has a top speed of 35 miles per hour, and a mileage of 100 miles per gallon. The name Brokve, or "turnip," does not merely reflect the car's unique shape, but also the fact that the body of the car is made of a special composite which is mainly comprised of turnips. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Peel_P50_at_Beaulieu.jpg[/img] The Masibau Brokve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) From Marscury: [size="5"][u][center]National University Opens First School Year[/center][/u][/size] Today was the first day of the 2011-2012 school year for the National University of Marscurian Siberia. With an opening class of 5,000 freshmen and 1,500 graduate students, the university is the pride of the Marscurian Siberian educational system. Comprised of 140 buildings, and expecting to have 27,000 students when fully running, the university caters to every educational program. Broken down into several colleges, the university focuses mainly on industry, agriculture, engineering, and technology. The university will begin accepting international students from friendly nations during the 2012-2013 school year. [img]http://www.pals.iastate.edu/carlson/images/campus.jpg[/img] The clocktower and bells that form the central focal point of the university commons. [img]http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/mstrans/images/beardshear-fall.jpg[/img] The main administrative building for the university. OOC: Great University Wonder From Glubokiye Vodishtot: [u][size="5"][center]MSS Bira Sets Sail[/center][/size][/u] In an agreement with Austria, the [i]MSS Bira[/i] and her 350-man crew have set sail for the port of Vladivostok. The ship has been rented for an unspecified amount of time, and at the moment is only fulfilling a defensive roll for the new Austrian government. Edited August 25, 2011 by KaiserMelech Mikhail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 From Mietonka: [u][size="5"][center]New Film Hits New Records at The Box Office![/center][/size][/u] The action-packed new film, [i]Hechst Biks[/i], featuring a young American pilot, his comedic RIO, a beautiful love interest, and lots of aerial acrobatics and dogfights, has soared to the top of the box office, and shattered the record for profit, being the first film to bring in more than 10 million rubles. In addition to record profits at the theater, sales of aviator sunglasses have increased 80%, sales of bomber jackets increased 40%. The air force has also seen a 500% increase in applicants for fighter pilot training. [img]http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/mikial21/TopGun.png[/img] Movie poster for [i]Hechst Biks[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) [center][size="5"][u]Mass Transit Construction Continues at Astounding Pace[/u][/size][/center] All over the nation, the largest cities are developing mass transit systems to better improve the commutes of the people. The new transportation systems will be faster, cheaper, and cleaner than traveling by car, and will reduce the congestion that the rapid influx of affordable Masibau automobiles has brought to the nation. The types of transportation, the construction process, and the maintenance of the systems are all the responsibility of the respective cities. However, an umbrella organization, The Marscurian Siberian Metro Authority, is responsible for creating and enforcing safety regulations. [img]http://en.rian.ru/images/16190/27/161902707.jpg[/img] The Marscury Metro is a subway system. Due to its elevated position and distance from the floods of the Amur River, Marscury was one of the only cities where a subway system was feasible. [img]http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/52818366.jpg[/img] The Mietonka Metro is a revolutionary monorail system. The city's low-lying position close to the Amur River disqualified the popular choice of a subway system. The monorail was chosen because of its sleek, modern design, and its elevated design that allows it to save space by being placed above streets. [img]http://blogs.ridemetro.org/images/write_on/railpour2.jpg[/img] The Obluchye Metro is a more conventional light rail system. [img]http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00126/17BGCITYMETROUPDATE_126105f.jpg[/img] The Amurpet Metro is an elevated rail system. As with the Mietonka monorail, the Amurpet Metro is elevated above the street level, saving precious space in the city center. [img]http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/39/61/2396194_85906855.jpg[/img] Pyotrgrad has chosen to have the Obluchye Metro be a bus service. The small population makes busses the most cost-effective option. Edited January 22, 2012 by KaiserMelech Mikhail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 From Obluchye: [u][size="5"][center]Biofuels Industry Rapidly Growing[/center][/size][/u] The biofuels industry in Marscurian Siberia is experiencing a massive expansion with the development of a new synthetic fuel system at the Mietonka University of Science and Technology. The ability to develop synthetic petroleum from biomass, mainly turnip leaves, the large domestic coal reserves, and from methane gas, developed mainly from decomposing turnip mass. The development of a domestic source of fuel has become a top priority with the newly brewing instabilities and transportation insecurities in the traditional oil sources, Arabia and Northern Siberia. A small demonstration plant has been built at the university, while a large complex is currently under construction in Obluchye. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/81/Indirect_conversion_synthetic_fuels_processes.jpg[/img] The synthetic fuel production process. Photo courtesy of Mietonka University of Science and Technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) From Mietonka: [center][size="5"][u]Economy Prepares For Winter Transitions[/u][/size][/center] A sudden cold snap across the country was a shocking reminder that winter was approaching, and with it a massive change in the Marscurian Siberian economy. Although they just missed a killing frost, the turnip farmers around the nation have begun to shift their harvest into high gear. Winter is always a tough time for farmers, as the cold prevents the growing of crops, and therefore stops all money flow. "I know the big companies have their greenhouses," said Yuri Kolkhoi, a farmer from the Telmana suburbs, "but my neighbors and I simply can't afford it. My family will definitely be spending less, and the farmhands will have to go without pay as well. Winter is always tough." The ports of Telmana and Glubokiye Vodishtot are also preparing for the winter too. The Marscurian Siberian Port Authority has set a date of October 31st in which both ports must close for the winter. From November to the end of March, pack ice on the Amur River shuts down navigation completely. At this point, all exports from the nation must be done by road or rail, and all intercontinental freight will be transferred to the Chinese ports of Vladivostok and Tianjin. However, the winter does not necessarily mean economic downturns. The fur industry is expected to receive a major boost with the arrival of the white coats for rabbits and stoats. Tourism, especially skiing in the western hills, is also expected to increase with the winter snows, increasing demand in the service sector of the economy. From Marscury: [center][u][size="5"]Old City Becoming Hip Joint[/size][/u][/center] Due to new construction and gentrification, the old part of Marscury is seeing new life. The Birobidzhan neighborhood, named for the old Soviet city that modern Marscury is built around, has seen an influx of wealthier residents flocking to the buildings built close to the Bira River. Other large projects such as the Museum of Marscurian History and a new Birobidzhan Train Station, have driven the revitalization of the neighborhood. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6a/Birobidzhan_Vokzal.jpg[/img] New Birobidzhan Train Station on the Trans-National Railway From Obluchye: [u][center][size="5"]New Tank Leaves Obluchye Tank Factory[/size][/center][/u] A new tank, designed primarily for naval infantry and home guard units, has rolled off the production line at the Obluchye Tank Factory. The MAT-63 tank is unique due to its novel amphibious design. With advanced propulsion mechanisms, the vehicle has the ability to reach 40 mph on land and 8 mph in the water. The tank is perfect for duty with the home guard, as the majority of the nation's borders are formed by the wide Amur and Tunguska Rivers. Two tanks have also been distributed to the [i]MSS Bira[/i] and the [i]MSS Amur[/i], where they can be used to support amphibious landings. [img]http://www.armyrecognition.com/Asie/Chine/vehicules_lourds/Type_63/Type63_main_battle_tank_China_08.jpg[/img] The MAT-63 prototype exiting aquatic trials at Lake Usov in the eastern part of the nation. Edited January 22, 2012 by KaiserMelech Mikhail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) [right]PAGE 6B: ADVERTISEMENTS[/right] [u][center][size="7"]FANCY BIG-SHOTS, HAVE WE GOT A PRODUCT FOR YOU![/size][/center][/u] New from Veridian Dynamics, the first affordable and practical cellular phone has hit the Marscurian Siberian businessworld by storm! For all you VIPs on the go, we give you the new MINIPHONE! [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Motorola_MicroTAC_9800x.jpg[/img] The range on the phone is astounding, able to reach one of our many transmission towers we erected on newly acquired properties. Never miss a call or a dropped deal again! With the ability to both call and send messages to pagers, this phone is a must have for any professional. Get yours for only [b]99 RUBLES![/b] [size="6"][center]Hey Kids![/center][/size] Do you want to have fun on the go? Tired of all those 6-bit football games that you can beat in one afternoon? Well then get your parents' attention, as the revolution in gaming has arrived! We present to you the FunBrick! [img]http://gamemedia.wcgame.ru/data/2011-07-28/original-gameboy.jpg[/img] With the FunBrick, you have a multitude of games to chose from, and with their compact cartridges, when you're done with one game, you just swap it out for another! Hours of fun, and with the constant stream of new games, you'll never be bored again! Pack Offer: 79.99 rubles -FunBrick -2 Games -AC Adapter (4 AA batteries not included) Edited September 21, 2011 by KaiserMelech Mikhail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 From Marscury: [u][center][size="5"]National Service Census[/size][/center][/u] With the mandatory service law changed three months ago, new 18 year-old citizens have taken advantage of the alternative options besides the military. A survey of 5,000 new 18 year-olds has given the following locations chosen for mandatory service. 1. Military Service (non-combat for women) - 24% 2. Environmental Restoration - 12% 3. Infrastructure Construction - 8% 4. Hospital/EMT Volunteering - 8% 5. Teaching Assistantships - 3% 6. Agricultural Work - 18% 7. Work in the Foreign Assistantship - 2% 8. Religious Studies (Marscurian Judaism only) - 1% 9. Deputy Service in the National Police - 21% 10. Work in an old-age home or daycare center - 3% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 From Marscury: [size="5"][center][u]Strategic Turnip Reserves Completed![/u][/center][/size] All throughout the nation, the massive bunkers of the Strategic Turnip Reserves have been completed. Each building, built with identical blueprints, is located in the six rayon seats. The six massive structures have reinforced concrete walls several feet thick, and the interior vaults are built with the latest technology. Lined with local stone and containing a blast door up to 2 feet thick and weighing 22 tons, the vaults of each building can hold an astonishing 5,000 tons of turnips. The vaults are also locked air-tight, and are held in a vacuum state, as to prevent the turnips from rotting. The strategic reserve will maintain the nation's turnip needs from this latest harvest until the next one. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/U.S._Bullion_Depository.jpg[/img] Strategic Turnip Reserve Depository #3 outside Amurpet. OOC: This is the Disaster Relief Agency that I got months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 From Marscury: [size="5"][u][center]Nation Abandons Death Penalty[/center][/u][/size] In an act of the Duma and the consent of the Khagan, the death penalty has been removed from almost all crimes that is was currently attached to. The only crime that stills carries the death penalty are treason. The new move came after the execution of two innocent men, as found by new evidence in the investigation. With this, the highest penalty that is now available is hard labor for life. All prisoners currently on death row have been reassigned to the new punishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 From Marscury [size="5"][u][center]Scantily-Clad Women Take to Marscury Streets for The Khagan[/center][/u][/size] Taking advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures around the nation, a group of young women calling themselves the Khagan's Special Forces are again showing their love for their leader. Drawing from Khagan Mikhail's devotion to the Marscurian Siberian auto industry, the women have promised to wash all Masibau cars free of charge. Setting up near most of the large open areas, dozens of drivers were more than willing to line up for a quick wash from the women. Apart from washing the cars, a few of the women held signs showing their support and even love for the Khagan. "Marry Me Mischa" was a common phrase, noting Mikhail's long-term bachelor status. [img]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2011/7/22/1311351799543/Moscow-carwash-007.jpg[/img] Members of the KSF are seen washing a car in a park in downtown Marscury. OOC: Yes, I got the idea from [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOe4JRry5j8&feature=player_embedded"]this[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 From Telmana: [center][size="5"][u]Winterization Programs on Time[/u][/size][/center] At the Port of Telmana, the preparations for the winter freeze of the Amur River are moving along on schedule. With the port scheduled to close in one week, the final exports have arrived at the facility, and are scheduled to be loaded onto ships this Sunday. Elsewhere, the 1st Fleet and the patrol boats of the Amur Police have moved into their winter berths in the port. With this, all exports will need to be directed by way of truck or train. However, with the absorption of Zargathia into the UFE, Marscurian Siberia's largest trade partner and destination for exports, there is not expected to be any effect in economic progress. In Glubokiye Vodishot, the ships of the 2nd Fleet are expected to return later this week for their winter berthing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 From Telmana: [center][size="5"][u]Winterization Programs Complete[/u][/size][/center] Today, the ports of Telmana and Glubokiye Vodishtot officially shut down their operations for the winter months. As temperatures around the nation begin their plunges below freezing, the Amur River is set to freeze over for the next five to six months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 From Mietonka: [center][u][size="5"]New Car Takes Nation By Storm![/size][/u][/center] The newest Masibau Motors car has proven itself to be a smash hit, with sales numbers not seen since the first Cavalier. The car in question is the M850 sedan. Designed to be at the peak of comfort, the car has a powerful AC and heater, heated seats, and a cassette player and AM/FM radio for listening to the tunes. The car also is at the forefront of safety in the Masibau line, with dual airbags, sturdy 3-point seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, and traction control. This is not to say that this car is just for cruising the vista. With an estimated 220 horsepower produced from its 2.4L I5 engine, the M850 has been clocked up to 155 miles per hour. With an average price of around 24,000 rubles, this family car is flying off the showroom floor. One dealer said that the average time from delivery to sale of the car was 15 minutes! With a strong show of support, Masibau has stated that they will begin work on an estate version of the car for extra cargo space. [img]http://images02.olx.com/ui/1/73/40/1427340_1.jpg[/img] From Pyotrgrad: [size="5"][u][center]Community Outreach Program Begun[/center][/u][/size] A new outreach program has been implemented by the government throughout the Bidzhan Rayon. Long dubbed "A nation within a nation," the Bidzhan Rayon, with its administrative center at Pyotrgrad, is majority of the Bidzhan population is Vauleyo-Buryatian, rather than Marscurian. These are the people who either lived in the region when it was still part of Vauleyo-Buryatia, or are refugees who have fled the instability in their home nation. Regardless, there has been little attempt to integrate the region into greater Marscurian Siberian society. Even Vauleyo-Buryatian flags still fly at a 2:1 ratio to Marscurian Siberian flags. In order to stir a new sense of belonging, the "Your City, Your Country" poster campaign was started. The purpose of this effort is to show that people can have pride in their city and unique culture, but that they can also be part of the greater national community. By printer estimates, over 1 million posters, 30 posters for every citizen of Pyotrgrad, have been pasted to walls and street corners around the city. [img]http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/mikial21/Assimilation.png[/img] An example of one of the posters placed in Pyotrgrad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) From Mietonka: [size="5"][u][center]Two More Dead in New Thrill Seeking Activity[/center][/u][/size] Outside the village of Alekseevka, two more teenagers were found dead on the railroad tracks, victims of what thrill-seekers call "train rodeos." The activity, which involves climbing onto the locomotive of a moving train, strapping a rope or chain to the funnel, and riding through curvy sections of track, has only become more popular with the increase in rail traffic. Although it has been declared a crime to engage in the activity, punishable by both a fine and jail time, practice has largely gone unpunished due to the lack of police officers able to police the tracks. From Glubokiye Vodishtot: [size="5"][u][center]Massive Blasts Rock City[/center][/u][/size] Residents of Glubokiye Vodishtot were awoken early this morning by a large series of blasts that occurred on the western outskirts of the city. Far from the bombs that have been falling to the south, these were set explosions to clear out land for a massive expansion of the Obluchye Heavy Engineering shipyards. The expansion is set to add several new drydocks to increase the output of the yards. The OHE shipyards mainly produce the large river ships and monitors that sail the Amur River, but this new expansion should allow the company to expand their business to small ocean-going cargo ships and warships. The main body of work is progressing over this winter, as the Amur River is frozen, allowing the construction companies to work all the way up to the water's edge. The yards are expected to be completely excavated by the spring, and hopefully operational by the summer of 2012. [img]http://www.celsias.com/media/uploads/admin/mtr.jpg[/img] One of the early blasts Thursday morning. Edited December 9, 2011 by KaiserMelech Mikhail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 From Amurpet: [center][u][size="5"]New Livestock Arrive From Canada[/size][/u][/center] After making their way from Canada to China, the train carrying 100 American Bison arrived in Amurpet. The bison were ordered after a massive increase in demand for their meat occurred over the past several months. The American bison were chosen instead of their European counterparts due to their larger size and more gentle temperament making them much easier to domesticate. Buffalo are favored by ranchers due to their ease of care and disease resistance, and consumers have taken to the meat's low fat content. The bison in this shipment were chosen with enough genetic diversity to prevent too much inbreeding from taking its toll on the meat supply. The bison were broken off into two groups of 50 animals each. The first group was given to a co-op of private ranchers who are part of breeding program to massively increase the size of the herd, and the second group of 50 animals was taken by the government for their own breeding programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserMelech Mikhail Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) From Marscury: [size="5"][u][center]Prince Vladimir Given New Title[/center][/u][/size] With Khan Mikhail's frequent excursions, including the recent voyage to the front lines, there is a need to appoint a man to lead the nation in his stead. That is why his unlce, Vladimir, currently the head of diplomacy, was given the new title of Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is given all the powers of the Khan while the official ruler is out of the nation. Edited December 26, 2011 by KaiserMelech Mikhail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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