Master of the Galaxy 4: Voyage into the Uknown

[Plank of Wood]

Rising Stars in Celtic Politics

With the landscape rapidly changing, several new people move in to fill the gaps left by those who, unfortunately, left Celtic politics far too early.


Deputy-Uachtaran Roisin Amagh

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The de facto leader of the Celtic Workers Party (which officially is a leaderless, totally democratic party), Amagh is a vicious, cutthroat politician almost to the degree of au hAillin herself. Growing up in the equally savage Dublin slums, she avoided being roped into gang culture through association with socialist unionist organisations. By the age of 16, she had been arrested twice for participation in outlawed organisations. She was 24 when the Civil War broke out, and swore allegiance to the Republicans immediately, hoping to dismantle the establishment board by board. However, she soon became dismayed at the abuses of power by the Republican forces, notably the public executions of prisoners of war (whom she saw as conscripts who were not at fault) and the blind worship of General Casey, who seemed ambivalent about the suffering of the common Celt, and by the end of the war had abandoned her post. Joining the CWP and contesting her local senate seat, she was extremely surprised to win and even more surprised that her views were taken seriously by her colleagues.

Her rise to leadership began after the Communist faction of the party tried to have the party issue a statement of support for the communist People's Republic of Terra - which she, along with others, said ignored their clear oppression of the common worker and their perversion of the socialist cause. She opted instead to champion the ideology of Syndicalism, a less authoritarian, far more democratic brand of leftism that had the goal of creating a federation of small, entirely democratic worker's councils and trade unions, which had all the liberties associated with the Republic. After a quiet and swift challenge, Amagh was recognised as the leader of the Syndicalist faction and the CWP as a whole. She came to a special prominence following the Whiskey Strikes, of which she was a vocal sympathiser for - and quickly after accepted au hAillin's offer of coalition out of opportunism, after the collapse of the "Grand Coalition". She was appointed as Deputy-Uachtaran, a move which was less out of respect and more to limit her by giving her a powerless office, but Amagh nonetheless is expected to only rise higher as the term reaches it's conclusion.

Aimireil Siobahn ail Cybrian

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When Saoirse au hAillin graduated from flight school, she was third in her class. The first was a rather insignificant noble's son who died in a hunting accident a few weeks later, and in second was ail Cybrian. Remembered by her classmates as a quiet and humble woman who only wanted to serve her country, she was quickly entered into a fast track training programme into the Celtic Naval Officership, where she had a sudden spurt of ambition that lead to her climbing the ranks. She gave a citation for her friend au hAillin to be allowed to join the Navy as a Commodore, as au hAillin's application had been repeatedly blocked by her father, who was embarrassed by having his bastard daughter serve him. Their close friendship was well known, and was one of au hAillin's highest officers during the mutiny and the Civil War, though did not follow her out of personal loyalty, but rather loyalty to the state. In her own words, "My duty is to the Celts and my fight with those that threaten them - Not to my King and not to my President", and she was known to lack political motivations outside of the Navy - something which probably helped her career push to Admiral as the Senate was torn between various Republican and Royalist leaders, before eventually ending on the (if you didn't count her association with Saoirse) neutral ail Cybrian. She is a capable commander, known for her cautious, less aggressive approach to war which, while not exactly lending itself to heroics, made her dependable and a favourite in the Navy.

Rumours of exactly how close her relationship to the Uachtaran is denied as mudslinging by jealous rivals, and should be ignored as such.

Owain Lozac'h

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Initially an "up and coming talent" scouted by the Cosmopolitan Party as a Policy Advisor to bulk out their staff for the Ministry of Agriculture, he was eventually internally transferred to the Foreign Ministry when his predecessor left after a resignation bluff gone sour. Llywellyn, at the time the Chief Whip, saw his potential and offered him a job in the far more lucrative Haillnist Party - as it turned out, the job offer was just an attempt to get some political intelligence on his rivals in the Cosmopolitans which, unfortunately for Owain, he didn't have. Giving him a chance to prove himself, Llywellyn told him to "form close connections with the Baekdu foreign ministry" during a Celtic New Year celebration, attended by the Baekdu Hahm Jeemin, which was more accurately described by Owain as "pimping him out". Unluckily for Owain, he was interrupted in his foolproof and masterful seduction by a slap to the face from another, slightly older Baekdu dignitary, and in punishment was given a harmless, boring job in a Foreign Affairs sub-office. A year later, Llywellyn, needing someone to act as his messenger in negotiations with the Republicans and the CWP, conscripted Owain again, which this time he managed to be successful at. In return, Llywellyn gave him the job of Director of Communications for the Foreign Office, a powerful position which would eventually lend itself to more power in the coming months...

 

[Gorganslayer]

A lone meritocrat stood up in the noble council. The meritocratic party believe it would be in the spirit of this august council, whose aim is to promote the rights of the nobility and give it a voice with which to be heard. Therfore we motion that this august body does vote to approve and sanction the following amendment to the noble charter.

- The noble charter will recognize the honorary noble title of viscount as an official noble title
- viscountcies will be considered hereditary
- if a family line possessing a viscounty dies out, the viscounty will cease to exist rather then be transfered to another family
- viscounts recieve the same rights under the noble council as any other noble
- a Viscount may exercise their right to participate in the noble council and vote on any and all proposals
- A viscounty is roughly equal to a Knighthood

 

[iisbroke]

The Frontiersmen Issue 16 Preview

Captain Liliana Dantas leader of the expedition see page 3.​

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We recently sat down with Captain Liliana Dantas the woman who lead the expedition that had gone missing for almost two cycles. "Well as you well know are communications are yet to be perfected here so getting to reach chapter headquarters was impossible." The captain stated. They apparently had discovered the volcanic world first and found good landing spots for future colonies. According to Mrs. Dantas "we were surprised to find it because these are highly sought after planet types. We didn't stay too long though cause our heat shields weren't designed for that type of atmosphere." It was apparently an extremely dense atmosphere which nearly fried their heat shields every time they went down to explore the surface. Moving on we talked about how they found the dead system. "Most of the expedition's time was spent investigating the ruins," according to the captain. When asked if she'd ever go back she exclaimed "Of course it was the best discovery of my llfe and hopefully I can top it later when we get another expedition fleet ready." (Subscribe and read the full interview or listen in on our radio channel at 09:00 June 14.)

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Blood veleriums have been found on the 'Serene Chain' and have taken the planet by storm. We did some research and found out the leading ideas on how to get started on mining this precious gem. Besides the massive amounts of would-be prospectors rushing over to the island leading Atlantian scientists have taken to designing a means to get to the deposits under the water. The islands are just the peaks of mountains so they plan to dig laterally into the sides of the mountains and then up. This will create and air pocket where the water won't flood the cave systems which had been detected. From there they can expand their mine network throughout the mountain without having to ruin what we know as the island so a mining town can be built cheaply upon its surface. This will also have a smaller impact on the Serene Chain's ecosystem which should make the environmentalist happier.

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The latest place to be explored is a part of the Serene Chain and is referred to as Quag Island. This is due to it being almost entirely swamp except for a rocky outer ring. Leading explorers to report about this place state it is most likely the inner ring of a dormant volcano. The land has been shown to have many strange plants which could be repurposed into medicines, or eaten safely. Like all other places on this planet there are several strange creatures who live here. (see page 41).
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Joeri Ebbing was a recent arrival from Solesia of all places. He came here because he had spent a long time hunting on other planets for sport but found that he desired a prolonged stay on Atlantis. We recently got to sit down with Mr. Ebbing before another hunting trip of his.

"What got you into hunting?"

"Well madam my father was always big into hunting himself and often took me on trips, so really I'm just keeping the family tradition going."

Joeri has almost twenty years of hunting experience under his belt and has made top selling books on hunting theory.

"What do you do when your not hunting?"

He responded with "I mostly just sit down here at this hunting lodge with other kindred spirits and relax."

The McDonel Hunting Lodge is perhaps the most prestigious and high income members lodge on the planet. High ranking officials, entrepreneurial businessmen and the rich come here to rub elbows.

"Why did you choose our little planet?"

"Well being from Solesia the workings of the Knights are well known so I wouldn't have to worry about learning too many laws; that is the biggest nuisance when traveling to hunt in foreign systems. Also I have never been to one of the systems in the New World before nor one with such a dense diversity of creatures." He replied.

"Is there anything you really whish to hunt?"

With a laugh he said "everything."
(Subscribe to see the rest of this interview).

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From left to right: Murina Gallicolumba; Colibri Lophotriccus; Aechmophorus Pseudonigrita; Coua Cepphus; and Guttatus Philbyi.​

Dr. MacGill'Fhiontag has sent us a series of sketches he took of local fauna (animals) on Quag Island. These creatures are quite varied and we hope you enjoy looking at them. (Subscribe for the full article explaining these animals in detail).

Cavia Porcellus and Gerrigator Asisci​

The rocky rim of the island sports several land animals which are able to survive by drinking the brackish water of the swamp. Gerrigator Asisci is a thick hided quadruped that eats mainly off of the ferns of the upper marsh and the cacti of lower ring. Their main predator is the Cavia Porcellus which is a mammalian creature which chases down its prey in short bursts. It usually attacks during morning or other periods of cold.

Crustaceous Cyclopticus Bulbous​

Patrolling the shores and just below the surface of the quagmire are these benign bottom feeders. Like most crabs they have a shell which they occasionally molt, and strong claws. They are only as large as the average human's hand and have a single eye with a protective layer of mucus over it.

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This is part of a new article serial we are doing. In it you will learn in detail all about the other settlements popping up all around the planet. Here we see the quint fishing village of Aysgarth in the Frill Chain. It was made last cycle and has a population of 467 people. Their whole economy revolves around fishing for the few freshwater cretures that exist on this planet. They have recently begun building a fish canary as well. (Subscribe to see more of this article and others).

 

[Terraferma]

((Private))

Ministerial Reports for the Year 3751​

Ministry of Internal Security:

We are happy to report that our efforts to curb dissent has been largely successful as most of our persons of interest have either been jailed, driven underground or liquidated. Those remaining continue to be monitored with no significant activity to report, Internal Security will continue targeting and monitoring liberal elements both within parliament and the public at large coordinating efforts with both local police and the military to ensure that rebellious elements are found and observed. We predict that the coming year should be more of the same and therefore do not request further support.

~ Minister Andreas Dantis

Ministry of Colonization:

Our colonization efforts of Izabria continue unabated thanks to our aggressive posture along with the needed support of the military to ensure the safety of our citizens in this endeavor. Fleet forces above the planet continue to hold regular patrols in high orbit while supplying both security and supplies to the populace on the ground. Our estimations predict the completion of this procedure within the next 2-3 standard years. The Ministry of Colonization believes that we should first focus on Izabria before beginning any other efforts though we are entirely open to begin the consideration phase. Thereby we request the status quo, we will continue to closely monitor the planet for locations of interests as well as resources.

~ Stelios Kokkalis

Ministry of Business and Economy:

The M.B.E is now able to finalize its findings and we are happy to report that we have substantially increased both our treasury thanks to trade with the Solesian Republic as well as our GDP growth due to the massive investments conducted on Thessalia's infrastructure. Unemployment continues to steadily dissipate, however, the M.B.E will continue to maintain its economic forecast of high growth but stubborn unemployment. We aim to lower unemployment to the 7-10% range and believe this may not be achieved this year despite our optimism. We would like to emphasize that in this area due to fluctuating market forces that the forecast for the upcoming year should be taken with due caution and consideration.

~ Yiannis Carras

Ministry of Foreign Relations:

While we were able to secure trade with the Solesian Republic we cannot say the same progress was made with other governments, The xanthi and diclonii in particular. While we feel that efforts should continue, they should be done albeit in a restricted pace due to the Ministry finding other opportunities to focus our diplomatic objectives: Namely The Kingdom of Francia among other areas, however, we acknowledge that in this case it is entirely in the purview of His Majesty on whether to pursue this, we will continue to monitor the situation across the galaxy especially with our neighbors. On the topic of the on-going war involving the Solesian Republic the Foreign Ministry has adopted the stance of the status quo, to not antagonize potential alliances and economic trade deals especially with the belligerents involved. Lastly on the topic of the Baekdu Republic's claims on the Khakneuth Wormhole we exercise a lack of opinion, on the one hand the Diclonious Dominion's position is rather sound due to the increased complexities claiming a wormhole can bring not to mention establishing a hazardous precedent. However, if the government wishes to not protest this and in fact adopt such a stance for the future it could prove to be fruitful given the lack of consequences incurred, which is why we should refrain from formally joining the Pan-Galactic Community due to the uncertainty surrounding the organization both in enforcement and its very existence.

~ Dimitris Pavlos

Ministry of His Majesty's Navy:

The Navy continues its efforts on patrolling the sea lanes and what bodies of water there are in both Ajax and Thessalia as the total number of our ships numbers a mere 300, most of which are not equipped for direct ship-to-ship warfare instead re-purposed for air defense and preemptive ballistic strikes. While most of our fleet are submarines I believe we should allocate funds to create a modestly larger surface fleet to further our objectives consisting of light cruisers, heavy cruisers and two carriers. While several may object it is the Navy's job to provide both assured security and support from the sea in the face of invasion either domestic or foreign.

~ Admiral Timothy Adams

Ministry of His Majesty's Terrestrial Air Force:

Experimentation and research continue unmolested on the Air Force's potential replacement of its existing squadrons of fighters. While the RX-79 "Thunder Bolt" has faithfully protected our skies for over 20 years there is no doubt that it is becoming obsolete if it isn't already which is the precise reason we began development on a new fighter two years ago. The new RX-81 "Artemis" is slated to outperform its predecessor in every category and will require only one pilot instead of two, freeing up manpower. As for the Z-100 "Sigma" Bomber and APG-17 "Hercules" Gunship, they continue to represent our modern forces until the next cyclical review in 5 years. Almost half of the "Hercules" fleet of gunships have been deployed to both monitor and protect the colonists in Izabria flying necessary reconnaissance missions, transportation and any other emergency protocols including but not limited to search and rescue, strafing sorties and planetary defense.

~ Sky Marshall Tristan Hughes

Ministry of His Majesty's Space Forces:

Space fleet continues its expansion with the new collection of 50 cruisers and request that further expansion be undertaken in the form of additional surface ships ranging from frigates to heavy cruisers. The admiralty also wishes to potentially look into the construction of not one but two carriers to strengthen our current fleet strength. We continue to find the deployment of large numbers of the fleet to aid in the colonization efforts to be satisfactory, however, believe that significant increases in both ships and personnel are needed in the event of war with more than one enemy government.

~ Grand Admiral Robert Hogarth

Ministry of His Majesty's Army:

Recruitment efforts have been beyond expectation. So much so that the Army enthusiastically supports further expansion and wishes to proceed to begin Project Ntrude as soon as possible on the targeted area. I would also like to take the time to emphasize it is not too late to give material support to the Solesian Republic and the army stands ready to assist in any endeavor. Our latest reports indicate that the last 6 months worth of drills and war games have been satisfactory particularly under the scenarios of open conventional warfare and defensive maneuvers in the event of a planetary invasion. We also show concern with regards to events in the Zelsar Union and declare that we should take steps to secure the peace that reigns in our sovereign territory. We are prepared for direct intervention if the government wishes it.

~ General Gideon Lente

 

[Scrapknight]

뱈두 공화국
Baekdu Konghwaguk / Republic of Baekdu
"Liberty, Equality, Unity"
Do You Hear The People Sing?​

An Invitation
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To:
Uachtaran Saoirse au hAillin of the Celtic Republic
Konsul Anna Smolinski of the Federated States of Azeratii
President Lucjab of the Uksugan League
The Tasavalta
Javier Manuel de la Rosa, President of Citizens for Democracy in Solesia
Saima Nehru, Chairwoman of the Indus National Congress
Suparman Yanarputra, President of the Quit East Indus Society

You are hereby invited as guests of honor at our national celebration of Kwanghyungmun Day, celebrating the Storming of the Kwanghyungmun and the proclamation of our National Assembly, this 26 Messidor. After a series of brief addresses to the public, there will be a reception at the Blue House which we hope will prove a suitable capstone to the celebrations. I hope you will do me, and the Republic, the honor of attending.

- Kim Jayu, Consul of the Republic of Baekdu

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To the Republican League

Baekdu votes Aye on all resolutions on the table.

- Le Yaerin, International Senator for the Republic of Baekdu





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[Dadarian]

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Tasavalta; A Revolutionary History​

Votes

The Revolutionary Creed

Immediately following the Revolution

On Joining the PGC

On the Speaker General of the PGC

On Joining the Republican League

On the Judicial System

On Sending a Diplomat to Baekdu

On the execution of Jax Kekka and Vapaamies for SG of the PGC

On the Nationalisation of Church Items​

Diplomatic Communiques

Histories​

The Shufalen Empire; Pre-Revolutionary Tasavalta

Fall of the Shufalen Empire

Declaration of the Republic

People's Tribunals in Revolutionary Tasavalta

Janus Vapaamies

Trial of Jax Kekka

People's Parks

Citizenchips

The Removal of the Church

Volunteer Regiments

Traits

Tasavaltan Files​

 

[Fingon888]

Members of the Royal Family of Francia

King of Francia, Carolus I Magnus of the House of Pepinus

Shown here in military uniform.
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The leader and absolute monarch of the strongest monarchy in the known universe. Carolus's policies of economic strength, military might, centralization of power, and limiting the flow of information into Francia has so far successfully dispelled any revolutionary sentiment or disturbances. He rules over a large population of devoutly religious and conservative people who are largely uninformed of the outside world. His ambition is endless and he is known as the most competent monarch on the world stage. Radically against the PGC and the threat to his absolute control over his own people. He is however a skilled practitioner of realpolitik, as evidenced by his alliance of convenience with the Adrallan Oligarchy.

Prince Carolus of the House of Pepinus

Shown in his army uniform. ​

Prince Carolus is the son of King Carolus I and is the Crown Prince of Francia. Besides his father, he is the highest commanding army officer, holding the rank of Marshal, in Francia. The Crown Prince is a man of brutal militaristic views. He is just as repressive and military focused as his father is, but he is far more radical and deaf to tact and diplomacy. Carolus despises everything that opposes the Francian monarchy and is known to be violent to foe and subordinate. However, he remains as much a tactical genius as his father in the terms of land warfare, however he would lose to any somewhat competent admiral in space.

Prince Pepinus of the House of Pepinus

Shown in his naval uniform. ​

Prince Pepinus is the second son of King Carolus I and is the highest ranking Officer in the Royal Navy, holding the rank of Grand Admiral. The Admiral Prince is an advocate of a carrier focused navy and the pursuit of the modernization of the Francian economy. He is an exceptional diplomat, who uses his wit and charm to assuage many people of trying to oppose his father. Pepinus is a conservative man and if he lived in Baekdu some would call him a reactionary or right-wing Rural supporter. In Francia is one of the most liberal members of the ruling elite. His support of moderate reforms marks him as a pariah within the Pepinus family, except to his father who admires his skill at commanding the fleet and the hearts of people.

((More character IC's will show the non-royals who shape Francia.))

 

[Dadarian]

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Tasavalta​

"Forever forwarding the Revolution!"​

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We the People hereby decree:

- Tasavalta will send a representative to the Baekdu Gathering. [PASS 50.5%/49.5%]

- Tasavalta votes send the following representative to the Baekdu Gathering: Janus Vapaamies [PASS 62%/38%]​

 

[Plank of Wood]

Response to the Baekdu Republic's Invitation

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Unfortunately, Uachtaran Saoirse au hAillin is unable to attend personally due to matters that require her direct attention within the Celtic Republic, however her second number, Deputy-Uachtaran Roisin Amagh, will attend on her behalf, as well as embassy staff in the Baekdu Capital. We hope that the festivities will be as enjoyable as when Baekdu representatives attended our state New Year celebrations.

Meicel Llywellyn
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Celtic Republic​

 

[Dadarian]

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A History of Tasavalta​

Janus Vapaamies

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Janus Vapaamies [tr: Freeman] was born Janus Rinne of the metropolis of Keskeinen on the southern continent of Karil. He experienced first hand the brutal whims of the Shufalen Empire, has his attempts to join a university were denied due to his low birth and low income, besides the fact he had convinced multiple recruiters into giving him a full ride scholarship. This forced him out of the realm of academia into the world of base labourers, where he operated a crane to help build skyscrapers for the rich.

However this did not end his issues, as the foreman found Janus' educated accent suspicious. This noted, his movements were carefully tracked by members of the illegal labour union in which the foreman belonged, which in turn brought the attention of the actual secret police. Janus was shocked to see one fine morning that these agents began shooting each other outside his door.

Now newly unemployed (the foreman and the union didn't trust him a whit), Janus was unprepared for the Great Famines. Food stopped being imported to the Metropolises for multiple years and horrendous things happened, in which Janus participated to survive. As the Republican movement grew, Janus seized the opportunity to survive, even taking the surname Vapaamies, which means Freeman. He became the head of the entire movement, his words speaking to the core of seemingly every demographic.

When the Imperial Family was overthrown, he was the man that declared the establishment Republic over Tasavaltan radio waves. A brilliant speaker, he easily secured election to every office he ran for. His supporters, often called Janhallitsijasukun [tr: Jan's Dynasty], found themselves the dominant electors of the entire Karil planet.

When time came to finally enter Galactic affairs in some way, it was Janus who was elected to attend the Baedku Conference. While not officially representing Tasavalta (as that is impossible due to the Revolutionary Creed), he was the closest to that at the moment. This is only due to his will being the same as the creed which was Janhallitsijasukun.

 

[lordmichael95]

A lone meritocrat stood up in the noble council. The meritocratic party believe it would be in the spirit of this august council, whose aim is to promote the rights of the nobility and give it a voice with which to be heard. Therfore we motion that this august body does vote to approve and sanction the following amendment to the noble charter.

- The noble charter will recognize the honorary noble title of viscount as an official noble title
- viscountcies will be considered hereditary
- if a family line possessing a viscounty dies out, the viscounty will cease to exist rather then be transfered to another family
- viscounts recieve the same rights under the noble council as any other noble
- a Viscount may exercise their right to participate in the noble council and vote on any and all proposals

Good sir, could you please indicate the necessity of creating a new noble title? In addition, can you please state where this new title would fall in the hierarchy of the nobility?

~Alexander of House Layman, Baron of Laymantown, Count of Laymantown, of White Rock, and of East Linton, heir to the Earldom of Australias, Duke of Australias, and Last Bastion of Honor in the Commonwealth

 

[Gorganslayer]

the viscountcy is a title that already exists, as an honorific title gifted to those of non-noble birth who go above and beyond the call of duty or contribute some great work towards the progress of this here commonwealth. The viscounty as you should already know is just the honourific title as well as the allocation of a moderate piece of land for the viscount to manage and build an estate on. In the global Heirachy they are roughly around the level of the knight all though they do fall slightly below.

An example of a viscount is our own Attorney-general and minister for justice, Cyril Radcliffe, he was a viscount honoured for his service as a judge to the polity before he was granted an earldom after the civil war, and joined my cabinet. I will take any further questions.

 

[lordmichael95]

- The noble charter will recognize the honorary noble title of viscount as an official noble title
- viscountcies will be considered hereditary
- if a family line possessing a viscounty dies out, the viscounty will cease to exist rather then be transfered to another family
- viscounts recieve the same rights under the noble council as any other noble
- a Viscount may exercise their right to participate in the noble council and vote on any and all proposals
- A viscounty is roughly equal to a Knighthood

The Duke of Australias hereby supports this amendment to our Charter.

~Alexander of House Layman, Baron of Laymantown, Count of Laymantown, of White Rock, and of East Linton, heir to the Earldom of Australias, Duke of Australias, and Last Bastion of Honor in the Commonwealth

 

[iisbroke]

Progress through Innovation​

The small sloop touched down elegantly on the landing pad, daintily it sat there like a butterfly, perched on the pad. The ship itself was nothing impressive, a chrome plated cylindrical type thing with little to distinguish it from the other small vessels of the albion navy, except for one small detail. The prominent Logo on the side, emblazoned in a yellowy, gold hue. The logo of weyland-yutani.

The landing pad was greeted by the gentle sea breeze of the shallow reefs the chapter had settled upon. The Aria was nestled in the center of a mismatched city of stationary ships and newly constructed buildings. Soldiers in battle armor approached and with them a man in full Knight war regalia. They waited patiently as the noon sun beat down upon them.

With a Hiss the rear hatch to the craft, winded down to reveal the bowels of the ship, soon a rather average looking albion man walked down the steps and went over to the Knight commander. “I’m Burke, Carter Burke, i work for the company, but don’t let that fool you, I’m really an okay guy”. He stuck out his hand to shake the Knight-commanders.

“And I am Sir Dragos.” The response was quick and precise the Knight-Commander was one for fighting not politics so he was frank and prefered to go straight to business. He shook Burke’s hand firmly and continued. “What brings you to my world?”

“The company, has a vested interest, in various, shall we say, organisms inhabiting this planet, and as one of your primary investors now thanks to that recent trade deal, we believe we have an inherent right, to be here to obtain such organisms.”

Sir Dragos glowered at the bureaucrat. “We are trade partners not a sub-contractor. You will be more respectful and less demanding of those you have a vested interest in sir.” He paused and continued in a kinder tone, well as kind as the dour Knight-Commander could ever muster. “You are welcome though as an ally in trade to our records of the numerous species we find every day. Walk with me a while and I can give you some highlights.” He motioned to that burke follow and began to walk with the guards staying close by.

“This place, you have found, it is most… interesting to say the least. I am sure the company will be pleased with what we can find. Atlantis appears to be a fitting name for it indeed.” Burke walked alongside the commander, just managing to keep pace.

“Yes it was quite the fortunate surprise.” He kept his head forward as he practically marched down the path toward the Aria proper. “Any specific creatures you care for we have some that our researches think could offer medicinal or even weaponized uses. For instance there are giant sea scorpions with potent venom.”
“how interesting…” Burke mused, “I would like to hear a complete catalogue of all discovered creatures if you could, or at least have one delivered to my office.” His tone changed, sounding more questioning, yet still business like, “I believe you also have the schematics for that ship we discussed over the holonet?”

“Indeed a copy will be given to you once you reach your quarters and have settled in.” Sir dragos stated as they passed into the corridors of the Aria chapter ship. It was originally an advanced colony ship and has had renovations turning it slowly into more of a futuristic fortress.

“it most certainly is a most intriguing design i must admit, the technology in this ship, well i must say in some instances it seems to rival even that which weyland-yutani operates ourselves. How many people can this ship hold?”

“Twice the amount of the standard colony ship, and requires only a skeleton crew of ten to operate. It was made back at the galactic headquarters on Solesia a long time ago, but hey never got to colonize due to the government’s on the planet banding together against them.” He stated it with a mixture of sadness for the lost glory but pride for it still being successful.

“It is always disappointing when such technology is lost, i must profess, If i could be inquire as to such, would it be possible for me to conduct an autopsy on one of these sea scorpions you’ve been talking about? Feel free to attend if you wish.”

They turned a corner and entered an elevator where Sir Dragos pressed a button for the eighth floor. “You may do so I send for an escort to ensure you arrive to a lab on the fourth floor, and you will also be able to discuss these matters with our researchers there. I am not interested in the process of these autopsies just their results so I won’t attend. Besides I have many matters to deal with.” The elevator dinged and the doors opened where they continued to walk.

“Thank you, Knight-Commander, if you have your duties to attend to then i shall go and attend to mine, however one last thing. I have received word that the Albion New world Fleet will be visiting here to stop of and resupply, just thought you might want to know.”

With a stout nod “Thank you for informing me. We will parlay with them before they supply here to ensure they have docile intentions, as per protocol. I believe though the meeting will go fine many of our populace are from the Albion homeworld after all.” With that the Knight-Commander turned and left.

 

[Fingon888]

Important or Infamous Persons in Francia

General Marius de Paulus

The Butcher of Ineria​

General Marius de Paulus is among the most experienced generals in the Royal Army. He served as a colonel in the army under King Carolus I Magnus during the Darlathan campaign and became famous for the Massacre of Ineria. There, under orders from Paulus, three thousand Darlathan men, women, and children were slaughtered after they refused to convert to the faith of Salvator. De Paulus would become known as the Butcher of Ineria and went on to spread a reign of terror throughout the Darlathan homeworlds, contributing so much to the victory over the Darlathans and the genocide of their people that was officially endorsed and practiced by the King that he was promoted to a general despite his minor aristocratic upbringing. He is a favorite among the most radical of the Francian population and a spokesperson for the militaristic and nationalistic faction. He is currently a supporter of the King and the Crown Prince, however should something catastrophic happen (possibly including the ascension to the throne by a certain Prince not named Carolus) the Butcher of Ineria might step in to preserve the traditional Francian state.

Scipio Ardanas

The mastermind of the new economy. ​

Scipio Ardanas is the head of the Royal Banking Fund and by extension the coordinator of the entire Francian economy. He became head of the RBF by a chance meeting with the King in which his proposal for a reorganization of the economy so impressed Carolus that Ardanas, a lowly advisor to an ammunition factory, was upjumped to one of the most important positions in Francia. He shows even more promise as a politician, being extremely popular in every circle besides the aristocratic circle. If ever a democratic government was established there is a large chance Ardanas would be leading it. However he is loyal to Carolus, especially for the King's faith in him.

Augustus de Pave

The foremost democratic thinker in Francia.​

Augustus de Pave was a banker, and a very successful one at that. That is until he became the leader of a large society dedicated to establishing democracy in Francia. The Sons of Francia are led by de Pave, a liberal and democratic ideologue. He believes in a Republic on the Baekduan model but understands that in Francia a constitutional monarchy along the lines of the proposed post-Civil War government of High King Brain II is the farthest left you can go without a counter-revolution on your hands. He is an outlaw in Francia but the government has not made too many moves against him besides ensuring that he is ostracized from business in every sense possible. If repression efforts increase to unbearable levels, he may seek asylum in Baekdu or Celtia.

Julius Octava

Shown giving a speech at an illegal trade union. ​

Julius Octava was born in one of the many factory town of Latium. He worked like all of his family in an ammunition factory. There he formed his ideas of trade unions and democratic socialism. He worked at the factories for most of his life until recently when his fellow workers gave him support to retire from factory work and go on speech tours and to write books and pamphlets. He is the ultimate representation of Syndicalism in Francia and is a tireless fighter for worker's rights. He has been arrested seven times and tortured on three occasions. His supporters and considering at this very moment whether to apply for asylum in the Celtic Republic. To the King, the Military, and the Church, he is public enemy #2.

Amadeus Bordiga

Shown speaking at an illegal worker's rally. ​

Public Enemy #1 on the other hand is Amadeus Bordiga. Raised in the same conditions but on the other side of the planet as Julius Octava, Bordiga was so thoroughly radicalized that he began to identity with the ideology of Communism. Bordiga believes in revolution, a violent revolution. Him and his vanguard party seek to completely annihilate the Francian monarchy and destroy the past vestiges of aristocratic and religious Francia through violent class struggle. He is hated by almost everyone in Francia with only a tiny minority of people supporting. He is an outspoken supporter of the People's Republic of Terran and opposes the war with great vigor. He will do all in his power to undermine the King. Asylum for him, with the Francian ships bearing down on Terran, seems to be an impossibility. His capture could be any day now, and execution would follow.

 

[Plank of Wood]

((Private - Julius Octava))
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Comrade O,

I have long been an admirer of your work, and closely follow your writings on the matter of the great new syndicalist system. It is imperative that the workers of the galaxy, regardless of creed, location, or race be able to directly impact the manner in which their services are used and compensated for, and that they receive the full value of their work. We must not be fooled by the shortcuts of authoritarian Communism and state ownership, and instead remove government from the issue entirely - the ultimate authority should flow upwards from the people, not downwards from the executive. In the Celtic Republic, the Celtic Workers Party has, with some assistance from the Uachtaran au hAillin (who, while no sympathiser with the true left, sees promise in our ideas), who has begun to replace the aristocratic and capitalist dominated economy with the Syndicalist model, creating independent co-operatives free from interference from above, and assisting each other in times of hardship or solidarity. We fear that it may be long before the rest of the galaxy begin to see the error of the capitalist and feudalist models, but we have hope that visionaries such as ourselves across the stars will endure until we take back what is rightfully ours.

As always, you would be welcome within our Republic, should the Francian government once more attempt to break the spirit of our legitimate movement - there are many sympathetic to our cause and our government, while it has it's nefarious qualities, is far more open to our ideas.

Dá bhrí sin i gcónaí chun anfhlaithe!
(Thus Always to Tyrants)​

- Comrade A.
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[Gorganslayer]

The commonwealth of Albion hereby officially recognises the K.O..P new world chapter and its system of Atlantis, as an official Polity of the galaxy with all rights and responsibilities that come with this declaration. We hope this can be the beginning of greater friendship and peace between the our two polities.

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[Terraferma]

(Private)
Encrypted transmission sent by back-channels

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Spoiler

To the Military Council and Marshall Hedreath,

The ruling government and His Majesty Niketas Venizelos are aware of the unrest in the Zelsar Union and as such are prepared to give substantial support to your forces. There are several interested parties that would prefer you to emerge victorious which is why this transmission has been sent to you, we are acting on their behalf since their resources are being harnessed elsewhere. The Kingdom of Lamia would like to offer you financial aid in the form of low single digit interest loans as well as munitions and supplies. If the situation deteriorates we also offer fleet support from both high orbit and air superiority of your capital world's skies. However, this option must be done with the complete assurance that your currently neutral fleet will not intervene on the side of the other factions for we will not be held responsible if the fleet admiralty decides to defend itself. If the situation turns dire the Kingdom of Lamia is prepared to consider direct intervention to aid your forces. In return we wish for economic trade, a non-aggression pact, repayment of any loans taken within 15 years and for you to enter a political and potentially military bloc of governments that are like minded to yours and ours, namely those of the Conservative and Monarchistic variety. You have allies, you have friends...you are not alone. We have provided the means to contact us if you wish to go ahead with this.

 

[iisbroke]

The commonwealth of Albion hereby officially recognises the K.O..P new world chapter and its system of Atlantis, as an official Polity of the galaxy with all rights and responsibilities that come with this declaration. We hope this can be the beginning of greater friendship and peace between the our two polities.

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We are greatly honored by this unexpected acknowledgment of sovereignty. We thank the common wealth and are more than willing to engage in further diplomatic dealings.

 

[Plank of Wood]

The Commonwealth of Albion is certainly aware of the Celtic Republic's views on the matter of the Knight's of Progress status as a terrorist group, therefore this declaration is a direct insult to our people and an intentional provocation towards Celtia and it's allies - which can only be read as Regency in Albion having become a rogue state. In response, the Celtic Republic will close all of it's embassies in Albion for an undetermined length of time and cut all official communications with the Regency, as well as further action that has yet to be determined. We will not tolerate a rogue state on our frontier endorsing terrorism in Celtia.

Meicel Llywellyn​