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KONKORDIA

The State Paper of Mishalan

Issue # 1, 5994 ASC


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ARMED FORCES ACTIVATED TO DEFEND MISHALANSKI INDEPENDENCE


VENA (Mishalan) – Over a million reserve soldiers were placed on active alert this week following the Declaration of Independence issued by the Supreme Soviet. Active duty soldiers were called back to bases throughout the country in order that they may be placed on active duty securing the borders of Mishalan. State armaments producer Red Bear LLC has also been ordered to ramp up production of weapons for the Red Army, increasing stockpiles of firearms, ammunition, and output of large weaponry such as tanks and planes. In the meantime the main state barracks at Vena has been training new recruits in the art of war, while several other bases have also begun increased training exercises.

Given the continued obstinate response of Elwynn to the Soviet’s overtures for a peaceful solution, the government has opted to increase defenses as a precautionary measure. As it is responsible for defending the sovereignty of the People’s Republic, the Soviet has come to the realization that it will need to supply an army capable of repulsing any invasion – whether it stems from Elwynn or any other power. Although the ideal goal would be reunification with Shireroth, the patronizing attitude of the Elwynnese continues to reduce the viability of such an arrangement. Indeed, it has instead worked against Elwynn, further galvanizing public opinion that any sort of agreement with Shireroth would be futile, and against the best interests of the people.

In addition to defense, the military is also assisting in re-asserting civil authority over the anarchic fallout from Amokolia’s collapse. The resurgent Cabbage Plague decimated much of the population, and the lack of government only helped encourage the spread of disease. Military assistance has been critical in helping to establish clinics, distribute vaccinations, and provide help for families in need. Units have also provided security against rovers and thieves who would otherwise prey upon the defenseless civilian population. Thus the increase in military presence has served a twofold purpose.

Despite what some would consider “older” military units, such as the State Cavalry Corps, military research and development have been introducing some vastly new designs into the field. Representatives from Red Bear have indicated they expect to release several new mechanized designs utilizing the steam-powered clockwork engines that they have built. These armored behemoths will prove indomitable in the field, and surely protect the motherland for the people. But it is no surprise that many a young soldier hopes that they will never see war, for the Benacian hills have already been soaked with too much blood.

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