Imperator Azenquor Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Vaule Socialist Republic issues statement In the past few days the Vaule Socialist Republic has completed the formation of “Temporary State Institutions” in Nevassa and has reorganized the Vaule military units under their command into the Populej Liberatiu Arma (People’s Liberation Army). President Rokossovsky made a detailed speech to the Temporary Parliament of the VSR in Nevassa outlining the immediate goals of the VSR. -President Rokossovsky, speaking to the Parliament of the VSR “It is our utmost duty to use whatever means are available to a sovereign nation to remove the false monarch who has suspended the rights of Vaulians living in the self-proclaimed VDR and who has no right to rule Vaule whatsoever. We are prepared to hold dialogue with this so-called VDR, but not while Azleya Zen is its leader. Until the voices of the people living in the south are heard democratically (i.e. via referendum) we will not recognize the separation of Vaule. We also state to the “Princess” that any attempts to use force against the VSR or the government of the VSR, there will be severe consequences. We will not fire the first shot, but if it is fired at us, we will fire the last shot. The clock is ticking Azleya. Let the provinces have their votes and let the people decide which is the true Vaule!”-President Rokossovsky ***Loud Applause from the Parliament*** “Should the government of the VDR continue to stifle the voices of the people in the South, then we shall have no choice but to do everything possible to ensure that the VDR government is removed, and that the criminals who run the government shall be put on trial for their crimes. If the VDR government is truly democratic, then they would have no issue with permitting international observers into the area to observe democracy in action. I assure you, the Southern provinces are not democratic. In the past 72 hours, government forces have stifled all non-government controlled press and newspapers, arrested more than 42 journalists, 3 bloggers, 10 dissidents, 2 priests, 7 political activists as well as 13 regional government MPs. These persons have not been given a trial, nor are they charged with any crime. But as the VDR has suspended Habeas Corpus, they can be held indefinitely for doing nothing more than opposing the “Monarch”. I urge the people in the Southern territories to stand up for their rights and not to sit idle as the government erodes the liberties that generations of Vaulians have fought and died for. I thank you.”-President Rokossovsky ===== ***Inside the VDR*** -Protesters near the North Gate of the Imperial Palace In the VDR, protests have entered their fifth day as angry citizens defy the martial law order and remain surrounding the Imperial Palace in Sygh-Varthys. Additionally workers in the Mining Sector, a major economic industry in Vaule have called a general, nationwide strike to protest the government. Production at facilities across Vaule was halted at 9:00am as workers took to the streets. Students at schools in Vaule's capital Sygh-Varthys staged a walk out this afternoon and are refusing to go back to classes. The government led by Princess Azleya has claimed that the protests are being instigated by "left wing, socialist riff-raff" and that workers who do not return to work immediately may be fired. Compounding the angry mood of the public is a sharp increase in the price of gasoline which jumped by 130% to V$4.5 per liter due to the collapse of both Slavorussia and the Northern Empire as well as speculation that the VDR may remove the national gas subsidy since 65% of Vaule's refining capacity is now in the VSR. VDR state television did not show any of these news items, and has so far only carried propaganda claiming that "The Sovereign, Princess Azleya is all that stands between Vaule and a Communist dictatorship. It is an honor to surrender our rights in the face of such a threat. We all need to make sacrifices to combat the spread of the Communist ideology." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 If requested, we will send observers to see if the elections in the VDR are indeed democratic - if they are done at all. Democracy must reign. *Private to the VSR* We will send whatever aid may be needed or is requested in the case that the princess does decide to use violence against you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Promised Land also offers to send observers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned the Great Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 If requested, we will send observers to see if the elections in the VDR are indeed democratic - if they are done at all. Democracy must reign. *Private to the VSR* We will send whatever aid may be needed or is requested in the case that the princess does decide to use violence against you. Promised Land also offers to send observers. Nedland also wishes to send observers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabal Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) **CLASSIFIED TO VDR** We offer our aid to stop a hostile communist take-over. If you accept our aid and/or reply, we will provide details. ****END TRANSMISSION**** Edited April 17, 2009 by Cabal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 **CLASSIFIED TO VAULE** We offer our aid to stop a hostile communist take-over. If you accept our aid and/or reply, we will provide details. ****END TRANSMISSION**** OOC: Which Vaule? There is the VSR and the VDR. S stands for Socialist (and is more popular with the people) and D stands for Democratic, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongol Federation Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) OOC: Which Vaule? There is the VSR and the VDR. S stands for Socialist (and is more popular with the people) and D stands for Democratic, I believe. OOC: I doubt an anti-red message would be sent to red Vaule. :lol: Edited April 17, 2009 by New Inca Empire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 OOC: I doubt an anti-red message would be sent to red Vaule. :lol: OOC: So do I, but he still needs to clarify--or it might end up in the wrong hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabal Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 OOC: So do I, but he still needs to clarify--or it might end up in the wrong hands... OOC: Fixed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 OOC: Fixed. Thanks OOC: No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranather Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 "The Socialists call for elections, but who is to say that they do not use the same terror tactics that they accuse the rightful sovereign of? They talk a grand talk, but yet make no say of their own actions. Rokossovsky brought this mess upon himself by overstretching his authority, now he is paying the price." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberstein Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 "The best option to prevent more bloodshed would be for a neutral 3rd party to hold elections for the two governments, with clearly explains polls and security to prevent terror tactics. Keep it anonymous about who they voted for." -Uberstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Azenquor Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 VNN News: VSR announces election conditions President Rokossovsky of the VSR has outlined a list of conditions necessary before any vote or referendum in the VDR is recognized: -Martial law in the VDR is to be lifted.-The Human Rights Charter of the Vaule Constitution is to be restored to the VDR -The Supreme Court is to be restored -International observers are to be allowed into the VDR to ensure that the government is not using the powers of the state to influence the election -The political party ban imposed in the VDR declaring the Communist and Socialist Parties as illegal organizations are to be lifted for the duration of the election. -The Vaule Electoral Commission, which has a long history of being apolitical and neutral, shall oversee all elections and referendum procedures in each province. -If the VEC and international observers view the elections as free and fair, then both the VDR and VSR are bound to recognize the election result. President Rokossovsky has also announced that, should the VDR agree to the above terms, he is willing to do the following: -Resign as President of the VSR and permit someone else to serve as Interim President until the referendum process is complete-Hold referenda in the provinces currently under the control of the VSR -To recognize the results of the referenda in the VDR. -Permit the VDR government to begin legal impeachment proceedings against him for the charges being leveled against him. -Permit observers to oversee the electoral process in the VSR. === Protests in Sygh-Varthys appear to be gaining momentum as they enter into their second week. The tone of their demands has remained the same however some of the messages have changed. A crowd of students is marching towards the Imperial Palace to join the crowds already in the square. Some of the students are carrying signs saying: “We’ll have Democracy, or we’ll have a Revolution!” So far, the Princess has not yet responded to the proposals put forward by the VSR, however we do know that 8,000 Imperial Guard troops and 2,000 militia units have moved to the border with the VSR. Some sources inside the Palace are suggesting that the Princess is being advised that she should utilize the Imperial Guard to put on a “show of force” prior to agreeing to an election. We continue to monitor the situation along the border however on the VSR side there appear to be no troop movements to counter the Imperial Guard. Inside the Vaule Nationalist Party there is a significant, and growing movement to push Prime Minister Dmitri Ivanov to the sideline so that "the party can have a chance to win the election without being associated with that incompetent buffoon" (Quote from Nationalist MP) If the elections go ahead, then the government will begin issuing visas to observers, and providing them with poll location information and interpreters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 "The best option to prevent more bloodshed would be for a neutral 3rd party to hold elections for the two governments, with clearly explains polls and security to prevent terror tactics. Keep it anonymous about who they voted for." -Uberstein. "Uberstein speaks the truth. Perhaps he himself would be willing to send in such observers and security, as he is a decidedly neutral party in all this?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Azenquor Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Breaking News: Referendum called in Caledonia province! Without waiting for an Imperial approval, the Caledonia regional government assembled in the provincial Executive capital Carmagh. The regional government has started the process of setting up polling stations throughout the province. The regional governor has called in VEC officials to oversee the pre-voting procedures. All queries made to the governor’s office were forwarded to the Imperial Palace. Shortly after the preparations were made in Caledonia, a representative from the Palace announced the Princess’ decision to lift martial law in Caledonia province, and to permit Caledonia to hold the first referendum. Now given the freedom to operate in the province, the local Socialist and Democratic Party officials who weren’t arrested, held a “Yes” rally in Carmagh. In the neighboring city of Zenqograd a smaller “No” rally was held by supporters of the Princess and the VDR. It is unclear who will win the vote, but it appears that the “Yes” vote may have a slight advantage. Caledonia province also has a strong history of supporting the monarchy, and this could tilt the vote towards a “No”. Only time will tell what the result will be. Voting is expected to begin tomorrow morning. International Observers are asked to fly into the Novaya Zemlya International Airport, where they will be transported to Caledonia to observe the voting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 ....Voting is expected to begin tomorrow morning. International Observers are asked to fly into the Novaya Zemlya International Airport, where they will be transported to Caledonia to observe the voting. Upon receiving this communication, approximately 20 individuals were placed on a government jet, which immediately set out for the designated airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Upon landing in the Novaya Zemlya International Airport, the observers were immediately transported to Caledonia, each to a different location to observe as much of the proceedings as possible, though they could easily contact one another at any time they needed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 [...]Voting is expected to begin tomorrow morning. International Observers are asked to fly into the Novaya Zemlya International Airport, where they will be transported to Caledonia to observe the voting. Similarly to the men from Promised Land, 15 Canadian observers would fly to Novaya Zemlya, from where they would be brought to Caledonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Azenquor Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 With the observers in place, the voting begins across the province. In a characteristically high turnout, the people of Caledonia came to the polls. Despite the tension between the VSR and VDR, the mood at the polls among the voters was much more easy-going. The polls are expected to close in 12 hours and the results should be announced in 13 hours. ***Across Caledonia*** Upon their arrival at the polling stations, the observers notice the extreme efficiency of Vaule's electoral system. The VEC Officials take the time to walk the observers through the process, and then permit them to observe the voting from wherever they wish to. Voters have their information checked as they arrive at the voting area and pass through security. Once their information and eligibility to vote is confirmed, they go straight into the main lobby. Once in the lobby, the voter's National ID card is used to access the second level room. Once inside, voters enter the voting booth (sort of like an ATM complete with a lockable door behind you). The citizen then accesses the voting terminal. After swiping their National ID card and providing their fingerprint, voters then access the electoral ballot. They select their choice on the terminal and confirm. Once completed, the vote is registered electronically and a paper ballot indicating their vote is printed. The voter then examines the paper ballot, signs it, then seals it. After dropping the ballot in the box provided, the citizen then leaves through another exit. The approximate time from arrival at the polls to exiting and voting is 4.5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned the Great Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Voting is expected to begin tomorrow morning. International Observers are asked to fly into the Novaya Zemlya International Airport, where they will be transported to Caledonia to observe the voting. Eighteen Nedite observers have just flown to the Novaya Zemlya International Airport. They, like the other international observers, will head to different areas of Caledonia to observe the voters. In the meantime, President Ned of Nedland has declared his support for Socialist Vaule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Azenquor Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Election Upset in Caledonia! VNN: The Vaule Electoral Commission has finished counting, tabulating and recounting the votes from the referendum in Caledonia province. In a surprising slap in the face to Princess Azleya, the province’s population voted an overwhelming “Yes” to the referendum measure: “Should Caledonia province recognize the Vaulian Socialist Republic (VSR) as the successor state to the United Democratic Republic of Vaule (UDRV), and as such recognize the VSR as having full central government authority over Caledonia province?” Results:89% - Yes 4% - No 7%- None of the above We are now waiting for comments from the International observers, regarding the vote. We do know however that the Palace is not amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 With the observers in place, the voting begins across the province. In a characteristically high turnout, the people of Caledonia came to the polls. Despite the tension between the VSR and VDR, the mood at the polls among the voters was much more easy-going. The polls are expected to close in 12 hours and the results should be announced in 13 hours.***Across Caledonia*** Upon their arrival at the polling stations, the observers notice the extreme efficiency of Vaule's electoral system. The VEC Officials take the time to walk the observers through the process, and then permit them to observe the voting from wherever they wish to. Voters have their information checked as they arrive at the voting area and pass through security. Once their information and eligibility to vote is confirmed, they go straight into the main lobby. Once in the lobby, the voter's National ID card is used to access the second level room. Once inside, voters enter the voting booth (sort of like an ATM complete with a lockable door behind you). The citizen then accesses the voting terminal. After swiping their National ID card and providing their fingerprint, voters then access the electoral ballot. They select their choice on the terminal and confirm. Once completed, the vote is registered electronically and a paper ballot indicating their vote is printed. The voter then examines the paper ballot, signs it, then seals it. After dropping the ballot in the box provided, the citizen then leaves through another exit. The approximate time from arrival at the polls to exiting and voting is 4.5 minutes Election Upset in Caledonia!VNN: The Vaule Electoral Commission has finished counting, tabulating and recounting the votes from the referendum in Caledonia province. In a surprising slap in the face to Princess Azleya, the province's population voted an overwhelming "Yes" to the referendum measure: "Should Caledonia province recognize the Vaulian Socialist Republic (VSR) as the successor state to the United Democratic Republic of Vaule (UDRV), and as such recognize the VSR as having full central government authority over Caledonia province?" Results:89% - Yes 4% - No 7%- None of the above We are now waiting for comments from the International observers, regarding the vote. We do know however that the Palace is not amused. The observers from Promised Land conferred until they agreed on a statement. At that point, a spokeswoman stepped forward to give their conclusions. "This whole process, from start to finish, is clearly and cleanly efficient and fair. Everyone's voice is heard, and there is little to no room for corruption of the system." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 We are now waiting for comments from the International observers, regarding the vote. We do know however that the Palace is not amused.The observers from Promised Land conferred until they agreed on a statement. At that point, a spokeswoman stepped forward to give their conclusions. "This whole process, from start to finish, is clearly and cleanly efficient and fair. Everyone's voice is heard, and there is little to no room for corruption of the system." "Canada's obervers has come to a similar conclusion. While the system can be improved - everything can - it is certainly reliable and incorruptible enough so that we estimate a maximum of merely 2% of the votes could be fake in some kind. This is a good voting system." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Azenquor Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 ***Inside the Imperial Palace*** Three servants rushed out of the Princess’ quarters as two plates and a fork smashed on the wall narrowly missing them. Inside the room, Prime Minister Ivanov stood stunned as the Princess began a long rant: “How dare they, I am Imperatrix appointed by God! They want to destroy the entire state! They were supposed to vote no like you said Dmitri!”-Azleya Pacing across the room Azleya continued: “I will not permit this to go on. I will not lose Caledonia. I will not lose the heartland of the Monarchy!” Finally gaining the bravery to speak, Prime Minister Ivanov began: “And how can Your Majesty prevent this?”-Ivanov “Send in the Imperial Guard! Take the province and its capital and reinstate martial law.”-Azleya As Ivanov left the room to carry out his orders, an aide rushed into the room to speak with the Princess. “Your Majesty, there is a call for you on the secure line.”-Aide Without waiting for a response, the aide left the room and closed the door behind him. Wondering who could be calling her on the secure line, the Princess punched in a code on the keypad near the door. Immediately a bookcase slid to the right to reveal a large Plasma screen mounted to the wall. A man, seated at a desk in a dimly lit room appeared on the screen and began to speak: “Azleya, having fun destroying Vaule I see?”-???? “Do you have any idea who you are talking to?”-Azleya “Of course I do. Out of all of Vaule's monarchs spanning the ages, you are the only one to ever succeed at having the entire country fall to pieces. Now you are planning to attack the people themselves and attempt to drown their voices out.”-???? “I am Imperatrix, I have command of the Imperial Guard and you do not! I shall do whatever I please.”-Azleya “I guarantee you, should any more people die by your hand I will make sure you regret it.”-???? The mysterious figure leaned slightly forward, and pulled a small ring from his pocket. “You have no idea who you’re dealing with.”-???? Before ending the conversation, the mysterious figure held the ring close to the monitor so that Azleya could read the inscription on the front. The letters “A Z-R I” appeared on the front of the ring next to a double headed eagle. As soon as she saw the letters, Azleya dropped the glass she was holding and fainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 OOC: oh, nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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