One of Vrigny’s largest furniture store chains, Bricer, has started to sell a new addition to their playful plushy collection: the Sylzak (Blue Shark). Many Vrignyans, not only children who were the target audience for the plushy, have started to buy one to have it at home.
While some, who are members of the PFtA, claim that this is to show support for the sharks who had to fight against FiHami, others just say that the Sylzak is “pretty cute”, and that it looks like a “nice friend”.
Keanuan Foreign Minister Kauai announces that the USI will pay $35 million a year to help K&H in its counter-smuggling operations. On top of that, Izaakia will lease and maintain 4 helicopters to K&H for border controls at the nominal price of $1 per year.
“In pursuing total devotion to Ha’Fi-Nix and the good she has done to the nation, we have lost sight of the other aspects of the Finixi religion and culture. We exalt all the celebrations and practices devoted to the sun and the fire falcons, but our ancestors venerated the moon, the stars, the sharks, the schools of fish, the storms of the rainy season, the winds, the cats, the insects, the very waves of the ocean that brought our people here, everything. The Finixi people loved the entirety of Pacifica, and now we make a mockery of ourselves. We elect war-hungry fools, we ignore everything but the sun, and even then we make a fool of of our traditions.”
This paragraph stems from the Finixi Right Party member Shi’afi Hana’alei, protesting the “Antarchification” of FiHami. Other people are rallying behind the empassioned speaker, some going as far as to “reclaim their Finixi gender” and have petitioned to remove biological gender markers from FiHami identification.
“Finixi genders and naming customs were far different than the Antarchified versions of today. In ancient FiHami, Ha’Wa was our leader, they could be anyone who leads their family, whether biologically male or female. In the modern day, we always assume biologically female Finixis were matriarchs when that is not always the case. The modern concept of gender was defined by your energy, and your energy was determined by whether a child seemed to be more athletic, or more book-smart, or a leader, or creative. Your name would not be given at birth as it is in Antarchi culture, you had a child name until you reached adulthood and your energy was read by Ha’Wa. Even the family unit was destroyed, the Finixi way was for the athletics to pair with leaders, scholars, and creatives as the protectors of the family unit, while the leaders were the parent figures, and all the children, unpartnered athletics, the creatives, and the scholars would stay home. Now, it is a biological “female” and a biological “male” and their offspring.” An expert on Finixi Gender Studies chimed in. “Society would be much better if we returned to the old ways.”
South Cordilia— A full-scale invasion is now underway as Krauanagazan and Emeraldian forces have crossed into Zuhlgani territory, marking the largest escalation in the ongoing Gulf War. The invasion, which many predicted would serve as a turning point in the conflict, comes after months of heightened tensions between the Gulf powers. As of today, allied forces are locked in fierce combat along key strategic positions on the Krauanagaz-Zuhlgan border, with major engagement points across the frontlines.
The operation commenced in the early hours of Oct. 7 with coordinated airstrikes, targeting Zuhlgani military installations near the border and deeper into the Prira region. Strategic infrastructure hubs around Ozákla were also hit, as allied forces consisting of Krauanagazan mechanized infantry and Emeraldian armored divisions launched a multi-pronged assault, advancing into Zuhlgani territory.
The ISA (Izaakian Space Agency) launches a rocket nicknamed Quakers Oorts. The mission aims to sample the comet Gentoo 12 as it nears Pacifica in its 80,000 year orbit. The comet is from the Oort Cloud in the extreme outer solar system, and samples will transform our understanding of the outer solar system.
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The People’s Space Ministry (San Marsico), and the Liberator’s Space Agency (Marica) have started work on a space rover to collect samples of Tyr, which will be the first time the PSM has launched a space-worthy vehicle in 20 years, while this will be the second space launch for the LSA in 2 years. // Yannick Foze
Yayyára, Krauanagaz — Despite the tense wartime atmosphere, the candidates running for Krauanaet in the November election have all agreed to attend a televised debate on Saturday evening.
Running for Krauanaet in the snap election is embattled incumbent Lyra Zharan, who is being challenged by another prominent member of the Left Coalition (LI), Taaayya Lithin. Lithin is a first-term Magistrate in the Ludikiari, who has rapidly risen through LI ranks and presides over the Ludikiari as the First Magistrate.
Other candidates running for Krauanaet are Thalira Renkara (SV), Zarys Dukvin (HK), Lurik Taarek (ML), and Selvan Kairn (LS).
The Sedunnic minister for defence has stated that Sedunnic naval escorts in the Gulf of Good Omen will continue to protect Sedunnic and third party vessels from piracy and that Sedunnic ships will “retaliate against those who attack ships under its protection”. This will apply to traffic at 60°S and south.
Horlanex, one of Vrigny’s main aerospace defence companies has just finished a testing project, in cooperation with the Vrignyan Air Force, of new long range missiles that are capable of being fired by Vrignyan jets.
This offers new posibilities to the Vrignyan Air Force, which have historically depended on guided bombs and dumb bombs due to the Air Force’s ground strike capability preference over total air supremacy.
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The Prime Minister has been described by staff in Parliament as ‘gorgousness personified’.
Deputy Prime Minister Garcia’s wife has shared a rare photo of their son.
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Prime Minister Walton has announced that there is to be a special session in Parliament this evening to discuss Joanna Barrett’s actions as Prime Minister and to decide on how Barrett should go on sitting in Parliament, if at all.
The Akarinan ministry of defense has offered to give 115 F/N-19A fighters to Krauanagaz to help in the war with Zuhlgan.
Izaakian Foreign Minsiter Scarlett Blanc travels to Zhukakara on Bomber Command Two to meet with Zuhlgani Foreign Minister Autark Kula H’Kara and Defence Minister Apovi Ibinete. She is expected to outline Izaakias expectations in regards to the Gulf of Good Omen security, and stability on the continent of Keyli. She is also suspected to discuss the wider war with Krauanagaz and Emerald, and discuss options to end the conflict.
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Weliki Vanzuik gives green light - President Weliki Vanzuik and the People’s Defense Ministry has given the green light for Krauanagaz to use San Marsico’s M2-5 Savtiks to strike Zulghani targets. San Marsico will also soon run humanitarian aid drops with Kalaki over front line cities, helping prepare citizens of both countries for the long and brutal war ahead. // Patrick Dalfold
The Treaty of Maritime Superiority has been ratified in FiHami.
It is no longer legal to cause either direct or indirect harm to sharks. FiHami is also to open a marine life sanctuary. The FiHami military is also required to give sacrifices to the Finixi ocean shark deity Hutoko before taking sny action or traveling on the ocean.
President Anneliese Bow has offered to hold some sort of ceasefire or peace negotiations between Firest and Aldestukk. She invited the leaders of both countries, Maxim Vireat and Klaus Tillen in order to somehow put an end to the latest conflict between Firest and Aldestukk.
The conflict, which started back in August of this year, so far has consisted in the Firestian occupation of around 13,000 km^2 of Stukk territory, as well as the city of Apins (now renamed to Joxen by Maxim Vireat). Losses have not been taken much into account by both sides, but it is estimated that there are up to 650k casualties so far from both sides, and around half of these are civilian casualties (mostly Stukk).
Both leaders rejected the President’s offer, stating several reasons as to why their country must keep fighting against the other. So far, the war seems like it won’t end soon.
On another hand, Jon Hegen, leader of the Republican Party of Vrigny has criticized President Anneliese Bow and the GPV Government for being “weak”, proclaiming that a strong Vrigny would have already stopped the war with its own army, and especially, it’s competent air force; as well as establishing democratic regimes in both northern countries.
The Ikaranarean Head Governor Garovo Alertz finally made a statement about the goings on In Losavra earlier today in front of a crowd of reporters.
"Yesterday night, a horrible tragedy occurred. In a large-scale surprise attack, members of armed militia, representing several extremist ideologies, made their way through Southern Losavra. We are evaluating how this build-up eluded us and working to improve our intelligence connections in the area.
For the past few years, we have strived to keep the Losavral conflict at a minimum to avoid devastating impacts to the Losavral economy. We believed that we, with careful intelligence and countermeasures, could eventually errode these groups’ hold on power by removing their means of acquiring it. Unfortunately, this path was unable to keep Losavra from falling into armed struggle. I fear that what will happen next will only exacerbate the issues that Losavra has faced for the past decades, and I can only hope that when the dust has settled, an era of peace will be able to emerge. But, as the Head Governor of Ikaranara, it is my solemn duty to announce the following words.
The mutual defense clause in the Indavral Pact has been activated. By order of the National Assembly and our treaty obligations, Ikaranara is now in a state of full and open conflict with the illegitimate terrorist groups known as the Proud Losavrals, Losavral People’s Front, and the Bvarai Benêr, and all other groups which support them militarily. Thank you."
Kevpríg, Krauanagaz— Months after suspending operations due to militant attacks, the Alkantara Nuclear Power Station is scheduled to resume operations on Monday. Security measures have been significantly bolstered following nearby attacks claimed by the Red K insurgent group earlier this year. Federal forces, in cooperation with local authorities, have established a fortified perimeter around the facility to ensure the safety of personnel and critical infrastructure.
Energy Secretary Rina Thaelar confirmed that extensive safety checks have been completed, and the power station is now ready to provide much-needed electricity to southern Krauanagaz, which has faced intermittent power shortages during its closure. Authorities remain vigilant, with heightened surveillance and rapid-response teams in place as the facility reopens.
Coalitanian Minister of Defense Gaius Marcellus has announced that it will stop supplying the Firestian military with weapons due to crimes against humanity in the war against Aldestukk.
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Firestian Chairman Maxim Vireat has accused Alcoalitania of “slandering” the Firestian war effort, and has sought to remind the Alcoalitanians about Aldestukk’s claims and goals of conquest and vengeance against Alcoalitania.
He has also proclaimed that, while Alcoalitanian weapons were cool and all, most of the war has been fought with domestic Firestian military goods.
Meanwhile, the Vrignyan Parliament has also prohibited the sale of weapons by Vrignyan military producers to the Republic of Firest. Vrigny’s military had not been supplying Firest at all, except through the ground-strike airplane lend-lease which was signed before the start of the war. Vrignyan Minister of Defence, Joseph Balein, has demanded the immediate return of the lend-leased jets.
He has threatened Firest with: “consequences” if the jets are not returned before a deadline that has been kept confidential. He has also used this message to announce that the Vrignyan Armed Forces is currently training up to 120k new volunteers.
